While violence in Gaza continues unabated, local children and teenagers still pursue their everyday interests. Students of a Gaza City music school have lived through three major military conflicts since 2008. Despite their experiences, they remain hopeful that peace will eventually come. Until then, they seek comfort in music. For some of those growing up in the violence, playing music has become an important source of relief. They have survived the destruction, endured the horror of shelling and seen people die at first hand. Powerless in the face of such violence, music gives them hope that one day the conflict will end.
