In 2022, Rock Band teacher Gabe Whitney led students in grades 5 and up in the formation of Tampa Bay International School’s first rock band, Bad Poncho! Gabe has been working with children for over 20 years as a teacher, coach and musician. He began playing percussion in the fourth grade and never looked back. Music has always been a major part of his life. Gabe started the music school, Noisemakers, in 2008, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where music is used to build bridges between all people. Through performing and teaching, Gabe has found a way to share his love of music with others.