Since the start of September, Neshaminhy’s first rock band has been hard at work. The club consists of multiple bands that each focus on different genres of music.

The club’s advisor, Trent Detweiler, focuses more on the kids’ enjoyment than the number of people in the audience.

“Overall, I think my goal is for the kids to have fun. I mean, just give them the opportunity to grow and play the music they want to play, and really enjoy themselves. It’s not about how many people we can have at the concert. It’s about [the members] having a great time with their colleagues,” Detweiler explained.

The group’s practice schedule isn’t limited to just after-school rehearsals.

Emerson Boorse, manager of “The Dropouts”, shared her band’s rehearsal schedule. “We rehearse every week, normally on Thursdays, and we rehearse outside of school once a month which you schedule with your band,” she explained.

Rock band has proven to have left a lasting impact on the members.

“Rock band impacted my high school experience by giving me new friends,” Boorse voiced. “It also gives me something to look forward to each week.”

“[Rock band is] really fun. I look forward to it,” shared vocalist Dylan Miller. “It makes my day better.”

As the groups adapt to their new pieces, some members face roadblocks they must overcome.

“I feel like we’ve picked some challenging songs, and it’s been hard to practice them, but by the time we got to the concert, we did really well,” guitarist Preston Hanisch shared.

When asked about challenges faced, vocalist Kayla Kern commented, “[The performance] was like my first time singing in front of people, so it was so fun, but it was totally scary.”

Rock band hasn’t just been a place to play music, but has bonded its members since its inception.

“[The band members] can really call each other a family now,” Detweiler said.