One girl told me about this performance: "I have never been nervous before a show before, but I was scared about this performance. I heard the choirs singing and I thought oh my God, can WE be that good?"
Yes, it's true: Chicago Children's Choir is unbelievably talented. Several of their small choirs performed to great amazement on our part. However, our kids had nothing to fear - at the end of their segment they received a standing ovation too.
At the end of the performance we sang three songs together in a massive choir. Our children learned the flips and turns of Appalachian vocal styles, and everyone loved this new song.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Congratulations!
All of our dance troupe members have sacrificed a lot of time and energy to make this tour happen, but two in particular have gone above and beyond. Robert (our Artistic Director) and Jane (Lead Performer) both missed their University graduations in order to be with us on the 2012 Tour. Jane's was yesterday, and a couple of people managed to sneak a big surprise party past her watchful eyes. She was totally surprised when they brought out cake, and a cap and gown, and began making speeches in her honor.
All we can say is -- thank you SO much Jane, we are SO proud of you, and congratulations!
All we can say is -- thank you SO much Jane, we are SO proud of you, and congratulations!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Fire Station Free Day
Children of Uganda spent Sunday at Leonia Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. After a great church service we enjoyed lunch with the community, and then two church members took us on a tour of the local fire station! Great fun was had by all...
Winnie's perspective
Hello, my name is Winnie Kembabazi. I am ten years old. I am enjoying Children of Uganda tour of light. My favorite food is pizza. These are pictures I took in New york City. I like taking pictures! There was a model and she said that I could take a picture. Thank you bye,bye.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
DC fun
Lead performers also turned into lead videographers and interviewers on this fun video about their time in DC! Great thanks to our chaperon Lauren Parran for editing the video.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Kennedy Center Live Broadcast
Can't make it to our FREE Tour of Light performance at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage this Saturday, January 28th at 6 p.m. EST? Then you can watch us broadcasted live by clicking HERE: http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/live/
Winnie Kembabazi, our youngest performer, puts on a show at St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Pat Davies). Check out our TOUR SCHEDULE page (click the tab above) for more detailed information on East Coast performance dates and times.
Spotlight on Los Angeles
Children of Uganda's Tour of Light troupe arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 17th where they enjoyed a bite to eat at Chipotle (thank you to our sponsor Chipotle for providing 2 free meals per city on our tour!).
Wednesday, our children led student workshops and performed at Milken Community High School in LA. Later that day, they performed before a full crowd at Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City. The children were so well received by the community, that Agape invited us to return on Sunday, January 22nd for their 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. services. Here's what some audience members had to say on our Facebook page:
"I was so moved by the presentation at Agape yesterday! All the performers showed strength and grace. Peace and blessings to COU!"
"I thank you Agape International Spiritual Center for sharing with the community these outstanding talented dancers and musicians. Blessings in the adventure ahead and much success. Peace, love and light!"
"Thank you Children of Uganda! I saw your performance last night at Agape (live stream). OUTSTANDING!!!!"
"My wife and I saw you dancing and drumming at Agape and were mesmerized by your beauty and energy. Thank you for your light!"
On January 19th, the Tour of Light troupe also made their first television appearance on Fox Good Day LA where they shined on screen! You can view their performance and interview via the link below.
Also on January 19th, the children visited Palisades Charter High School in Pacific Palisades were they led in-school workshops and performed. Friday, January 20th, the troupe spent a full day at Millikan Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet in Sherman Oaks. They received a warm welcome from the student body and held their first full 90 minute performance at 7:30 p.m.
In-between a jam-packed schedule, the troupe found time to relax and have fun at Universal Studios and on the shores of Santa Monica Beach. For the majority of our kids, this was their first experience seeing and playing in the ocean.
The journey of a lifetime continues...
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