• High School/Grades 9-12

Plugged In Band Program’s Peace Tracks is a virtual exchange program for high school students from Jordan, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, and the United States. Participants work collaboratively to compose, perform, record, and produce an original song and music video about issues their generation is facing and the positive change they want to create. Participants develop skills in communication, collaboration, songwriting, video editing, and creating, recording, and mixing music. Each Peace Tracks session culminates in a live-streamed concert featuring the bands’ songs and music videos.

Activities

Each session begins with students sharing about themselves, their musical tastes, and their culture. Particiapants then select a theme for their songs, write lyrics collaboratively, and create, perform, record, and mix music for their song using Soundtrap, a digital audio workstation. Next, participants create a story board, gather video footage, and edit their music video using WeVideo, a video editing platform. Occasional live video conferences on Zoom help students get to know each other better. The session culminates in a live-streamed concert on YouTube with participants celebrating each other’s work through a live chat. Classroom teachers from partner schools join Plugged In Band Program staff in facilitating and moderating interactions among the students.

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