June 2024 | Chicago

JAMES R. JORDAN BGCC

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UNIQUE YOUTH

Summer Camp is always filled with tons of fun and activitiesfortheyouthtopartakein.Withallthehard work we’ve been putting in with preparing for Westside Wonka and still working towards writing and recording new music, some days we just like to have good old fashioned friendly rap battles. Click the link to see one of those battles between members, Aiden andBrooklyn.Thesesortsofexercisesaren’tonlyfun, buttheyreallyhelpwithconfidenceandrapchops.

CHLOE AKA “VERUCA SALT”

We’re less than 6 weeks away from our highly anticipated “Westside Wonka” production and it has been a lot of work. The youth have truly been dedicated to their roles while stepping into their new identities as actors. Since it is a musical, there are original songs that had to be written and learned by some of the cast. In this video clip, is Chloe, who plays the role of Veruca Salt. She is rehearsing her number,“IWantItNow.:

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As mentioned, the work that everyone has put toward this production has been unmatched. Not only will the cast members perform their musical numbers on stage during the show, but they’ve also recorded theirsongstogoona“WestsideWonka”EP.

Here is Sincere, who plays the role of Mike Teavee, preparing to get in the booth to recordhissong,“ISeeItAllOnTV.”

It’s been one full year since Aiden and Brooklyn have created music in the studio together. Over the past 4 years, they both have shown keen interest in developing their crafts as recording artists. Here they are,writinganewsongforthesummer!

These Home Depot buckets have been a hot commodity ever since I brought them to the studio. What started off as just a fun activity to keep them busy, has turned into a real interest forsomeofthem,andarealopportunityforme to teach them basic rudiments and drum techniques.