For most of us, “recess” means kick ball, swinging on monkey bars, and running around in the sun. But fourth-graders Annelise and Rylie see it as an opportunity for something out of the ordinary: a time to make music with friends. For two years, the creative duo have devoted their free time to hone their musical craft. “We don’t care to be famous. We do it because we want to help people open up,” says Annelise, who lugs her guitar toward the playground while others play catch or jump on balance beams. “We’re trying to start a little community for people who like music but don’t open up to sing because they’re shy,” says Rylie. Indeed, they have started a community. Groups of friends join in to sing as the pair lead cover songs and share original compositions. “She’s really stuck with it,” says Rylie’s mother. “She’s so excited about it.”
The joy is contagious watching them sing with passion on their faces. More join in and others watch on as Annelise and Rylie sing as voices of hope and perseverance for their classmates.
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