It was my pleasure over the last few semesters to work with the Westfield High School, NJ Project ‘79 class of 2013 on songwriting. In the end, it was a truly unique experience for me. It pushed me pretty far beyond my natural creative zone and ultimately refreshed my perspective on the creative process. Rather than recording the completed song myself, the students and I worked together. With vocals recorded by Casey, Danisha, and Deandra. Danisha also wrote the keyboard line. I did my very best to capture the entire process, from the drum circle that defined the groove, to the lyric writing. The class agreed on the style of the song and we grew it from there. It was a true pleasure. -Shayfer James
June 2013
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Project '79 Class of 2013 Songwriting Project
Parents remember the p79 difference →
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A father of an alum from the mid-2000s recalls the difference p79 made for his son
May 2013
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Founding Coordinator Alan Lantis →
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Mr Lantis, who directed p79 from the beginning until 2008, gives an overview of the purpose of the program
Directed by junior Jacquil J.
Eyes Wide Open (May 2013) →
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EYES WIDE OPEN documents the series of four public art pieces installed in Westfield (NJ) High School hallways from late winter to spring 2013. A joint effor…