Music is an undoubtedly fundamental part of modern lives. Music is a constant source of entertainment in modern lives, most not going even a day without hearing a familiar tune. Whether it’s on a walk, at the store, or even getting ready for school, music is a driving force in most individuals’ lives. It has truly shaped modern society, and is unavoidable.
However, most people don’t realize that there’s always things going on behind the scenes. Particularly, they don’t pick up on the students working to create music for their communities.
Many students choose to make bands together. Whether inspired by their own favorite band, or a club like Doherty Underground, it’s not particularly shocking that students might wanna join creative heads. In fact, many popular bands began in high school. For example, the rock band Radiohead began at a British boarding school. Most notably, The Beatles also had roots at a high school.
Senior Tyler Dugger stated, “When in a band, you become more social. You have to work with others to produce music, and performances, to share ideas and communicate changes and direction. You can also learn to improvise. Spending a few hours jamming with your friends is always fun and energetic. You can express your creativity with other people and hear what other people are working on. It’s a good experience.”
Bands are a phenomenal way to highlight creative ability. People can burst out of comfort zones, think outside the box, and truly express themselves vicariously through their music. Whether it’s emotion, an aesthetic, or an ideology, music shows all.
Junior Luke Burns said, “I enjoy being in a band because it gives me an opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and perform. [Also], I get to spend time with friends doing a shared hobby. I also love music, so getting the opportunity to play the music and not just listen to [music] is [ an] amazing [experience].
Burns’ comment about spending time with friends is undoubtedly important. Music brings communities together, everyone knows that. However, people making music together brings people together even more. The most important aspect of successfully making music is community. If people don’t like each other, how on earth would it be possible to get gigs, or even just write a coherent song?
And, with a community, comes memories. Whether it’s hanging out after a long rehearsal, playing your biggest gig, or even just bonding with your bandmates, bands create long-lasting, core memories.
Freshman Ian Brodeur said, “[One of my favorite memories as a band is] going to get boba and playing foosball after one of our rehearsals.”
If you’re looking for a new way to experiment with music, get out some of that good ole’ teenage angst, and bond with your friends. Maybe a band is the way to go!
