Friendship Circle Band Announce Debut Single “FC Anthem” (feat. Rogers Park)

“Some say her needs are special, But I don’t think that’s true. What she really needs is friendship, and I know that you do too” sings Scott Risman, 16, who volunteers as a Friend-Maker with Friendship Circle (Cleveland).

Scott spends his Sundays creating friendships for children with disabilities and sees the amazing need filled by social connection that is shared by all people. Now he is putting those feelings into song as part of the Friendship Circle (FC) Band.

“Friendship Circle is a place where we all are equal in our humanness” says Yosef Peysin, lead singer of Rogers Park band and director of the newly formed Friendship Circle Band. “Now, our friends with and without disabilities can come together in harmony and make music to uplift others with the beautiful warmth created from the friendships cultivated at Friendship Circle”

Yosef Peysin uses his experience as an international touring musician as well as a PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis to help the band members with and without disabilities hone their musical skills to produce an impressive musical performance. In the past 3 months,  FC Band has become a platform where teens, with and without disabilities, come together to form friendships while creating beautiful music. Formed in May 2022, the band currently has 4 members across piano, drums, guitar, and vocals and is releasing their debut single “FC Anthem (Gunna Shine)”. 

(Friendship Circle is an international not-for-profit organization which pairs teen volunteer with individuals of all abilities to help create meaningful friendships and social opportunities. FC Band is a project of Friendship Circle – Cleveland).