Young musicians record song to raise money for cancer charity

Students at Rocky River's School of Rock spent many hours in November crafting their own version of Mike Peters and The Alarm’s classic "Love Hope Strength.” It was all part of a three-day recording workshop which provided an interactive educational music experience with an emphasis on vocal, instrumental and arrangement pre-production. 

“The students learned how detailed and competent one must be to cut tracks in a recording studio. And on the last day of the workshop, we did just that at Elevation Studios in downtown Cleveland," said music director, Tommy Rich.

Their version of the song is currently available for worldwide download. All proceeds from the downloads will benefit the Love Hope Strength Foundation which is an international music-centric cancer charity co-founded in 2007 by leukemia survivors Mike Peters and James Chippendale, president of CSI Entertainment.

“Early detection of cancer can lead to an 80% survival rate and what better way to spread the word about cancer awareness to a younger generation than through the talented students of the School of Rock," said Love Hope Strength executive director Shannon Foley. “Love Hope Strength is proud to be teaming up with School of Rock and honored to have a song that has meant so much to Mike Peters, and millions of survivors around the world, be the centerpiece of this workshop.”

You can download the song here. Tracks are 99 cents and all proceeds will go directly to the LHS Foundation. Be sure to download School of Rock, Rocky River’s version because the school that raises the most money will receive a very special visit as a reward from Mike Peters.