This is a collaborative writing project that is ideally suited for introducing longer narrative writing to second-year students. It involves collaborative learning, group dynamics and extended narrative writing. In the "Rockgruppe-Semesterprojekt", groups of students form fictional rock bands, develop tour itineraries through the German-speaking countries, and write competing narrative descriptions of their tour. These narratives undergo a multi-tiered editorial process and form the basis of group presentations. Completing the "Rockgruppe" project facilitates student progress in the language-learning standards of communication, cultures and connections. It also always proves to be a great deal of fun.