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Ambassadors for change . . . .
The Shalva Band hopes that with each performance the world will become a more accepting and inclusive place . By recognizing the Shalva Band ’ s ability to create beautiful and meaningful music , audiences are essentially realizing their own ability to regard people with disabilities as respected , equal , and contributing members of society . Here are comments from some band members :
Yosef ( DRUMS ):
For me , being a member of the Shalva Band is being part of a family . It is a source of pride . I love to play music and make other people happy . I really enjoy what I ’ m doing .
Tal ( PERCUSSION ):
The Shalva Band is like a family to me . We ’ ve been together for many years . I really enjoy playing music with the band and getting together with everyone .
Yair ( RAP AND PERCUSSIONS ):
To me the Shalva Band means friends for life ; its good laughs , fun , and music . I love the other band members and enjoy being with them .
Sara ( GUITAR ):
The Shalva Band members are my best friends . They are with me in the good and the bad , on good days and on less good days . When we are all together it is extremely powerful and an inspiration to anyone who sees us .