UBU Mission: To end youth suicide, addiction & bullying through arts integration
contact us: info@ubuproject.org
Special Appearances by:
Gardner Cole: Drums/Vocals
Cristiana Cole: Percussion
Also featuring: Dynamic Youth Performers:
Cheyenne Newberry
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Danica Rollier
Isaiah Tilson
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Phoebe Marlowe
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special appearances by:
Colin McDonald
Lorelei Shirey
PLUS: David Simmons & Friends
David Simmons: Guitars/Vocals
Keith R. Wells: Piano
John Schachinger: Keys 2
Monica Shriver: Sax/Flute
Thomas Murphy: Drums/Percussion
Also appearing with David's Band:
Conrad Varela; Guitar
UBU Social/Emotional Learning Residencies are Much More About the Celebration of Life through Discovering Everyone's Hidden Treasures of:
- HOPE
- RESILIENCE
- SELF-COMPASSION
- EMPATHY
The UBU Project's powerful, interactive Arts Integration Residencies are showing a marked increase (over 30%) in student comprehension of these wondrous "UBU Treasure Chest Words." Even more so, read the words of UBU Residency Students:
- "Hey Mr. David, thanks for telling me about this. The depression I used to have is slowly going away. I'm still trying to love myself but at least I love myself at least a little bit."
- "I love the UBU Project because it teaches me that I have to treat myself with love and respect and it teaches me how to write music."
- "Mr. David, your lessons were amazing. They taught me a lot about hope, resilience, self-compassion and empathy."
Plus these powerful testimonials from others who have experienced the life-affirming work of UBU Founder and Executive Director David Simmons:
- Being .... a student in David Simmons' Songwriting Class, has been a huge part of (my daughter's) finding strength and confidence within herself after her 2018 suicide attempt. I'm beyond thankful. -UBU Student's Mother (via Social Media)
- The students get to know the social emotional skills they need . . . they also have a new song writing skill that builds their self-esteem and helps them give voice to the struggles of their hearts in a hopeful, compassionate, and empathic way.I highly recommend “ The UBU Project” to other schools and students. -Elementary School Counselor
- Mr. Simmons provides such a wonderful example for all students. Despite the significant struggles that he has experienced throughout his life, he is able to rise up even stronger than before. Not only is he a talented and accomplished songwriter, singer and director, but he encourages others to see the good in even the worst of situations. His workshops create a safespace for students to share their thoughts and feelings. - High School Prevention Coach