Abayimbi! Ugandan Orphans Choir and CCSA in concert
September 28, 2012
Who: Children’s Chorus of
San Antonio, The Ugandan Orphans Choir, and University UMC
Children’s Choirs
Where: University
United Methodist Church, 5084
De Zavala Rd, San Antonio
When:
Sunday, October 7 at 4:00 pm | Free Admission
The advanced choirs
of the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio (CCSA), The Ugandan Orphans Choir and
the University United Methodist Church Children’s Choirs will present Abayimbi!
on Sunday, October 7 at 4:00pm at the University United Methodist
Church. The Ugandan Orphans Choir is a ministry of Childcare Worldwide – a
non-profit organization dedicated to helping transform the lives of children
through sponsorship and education which ultimately leads to employability.
These talented children delight audiences with their dramatic drumming, tribal
dancing and beautiful harmonies as they sing traditional African folk songs and
contemporary Christian songs. This concert will showcase the CCSA and UUMC
Choir’s creative and engaged singers with the Ugandan Choir’s unique artistry
for an afternoon of shared song and culture.
About
The Ugandan Orphans Choir
The
Ugandan Ophans Choir is composed of ten children ranging in age from 8-12 who
are from the Ssese Islands located on Uganda’s Lake Victoria. The children are
orphans who were rescued through Childcare Worldwide’s sponsorship program and
the choir’s main objective is to raise awareness of the desperate need to help
children living in Third-World countries. The Choir has performed in many
different settings from churches to schools nationwide as well as Disneyland
and pro-sports events, touching hearts everywhere they go. For additional
information, please visit www.childcareworldwide.org.
Season Information
The CCSA is now in its 30th
season and continues to provide exceptional experiences in choral music
education and performance to over 450 children and youth annually. Season
highlights include the Holiday Pops and Mahler’s Third Symphony with San
Antonio Symphony, Brahms Reimagined with the Youth Orchestras of San
Antonio, and a new weekly program for families and children at Haven for
Hope, and a concert tour to New York City in June 2013.
Exciting things are happening at
CCSA! From all walks and corners of greater San Antonio our singers represent
the rich tapestry of our City and radiate the joy that comes from singing. Join
us as we shape our future – one voice at a time.
About
The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio
The CCSA was founded in 1983
with the mission to bring choral music education and performance opportunities
to San Antonio’s young artists. Programs include seven performing ensembles for
children and youth ages 7 – 18; Music Together® with CCSA, an
early-childhood music and movement program for infants and toddlers ages birth
– 5 in four locations including Haven for Hope; Big Kids® for
youngsters ages 5 – 7; and Project: Sing!, neighborhood-based satellite
ensembles for elementary-aged children in Harlandale, San Antonio, South San
Antonio and Edgewood school districts. CCSA Singers represent San Antonio and
surrounding communities, performing in a variety of concerts throughout the
city. Advanced choirs have traveled nationwide with feature performances,
toured Europe and Canada and have been featured on NBC-TV's Today Show. CCSA
ensembles regularly perform with the San Antonio Symphony and the San Antonio
Mastersingers among others.
CCSA is one of the 25 qualified affiliates of theFund
A portion of the proceeds benefits theFund.
