16 • The Beacon April 13 , 2023
Christian school hosts the African Children ’ s Choir
By Josie Sellers
Students , parents and special guests from Sacred Heart and Chili Crossroads were treated to the musical talent of the African Children ’ s Choir during a concert held April 5 at the Coshocton Christian School .
“ When we were presented with this wonderful opportunity to bring them in , we couldn ’ t say no ,” said Kelly Treat , who teaches art and music at the Christian School .
The African Children ’ s Choir “ Just As I Am ” tour combines traditional hymns with African cultural sounds . Concerts are free , but a freewill offering is taken to support African Children ’ s Choir education , care and relief , and development programs . In addition to performing at the Christian school , the choir did a concert for the public at the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene .
Timothy Kawuma was in the choir as a little boy , was educated by the organization and earned his degree in statistics . He traveled to Coshocton with the choir and helped teach attendees about Africa and life in
Uganda , where this group is from .
“ Uganda is known as the heart of Africa because it is so beautiful ,” Kawuma said .
He said they have a lot of grassland there and are
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Students , parents and special guests from Sacred Heart and Chili Crossroads were treated to the musical talent of the African Children ’ s Choir during a concert held April 5 at the Coshocton Christian School .
known for Lake Victoria , which is one of the biggest in the world and feeds the Nile River . They also discussed the various animals found there , foods grown and how hot the weather is . After singing , dancing and a few culture lessons , attendees were picked to learn some moves and ask questions of their own .
“ I hope this was a wonderful culture and musical experience for you all ,” Treat said .
The school hosted the
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Members of the audience were invited to come dance and play the drums with the choir .
choir members for lunch and planned to get a soccer game going because that is one of the children ’ s favorite games to play at home .
Kaya Bower , a fourthgrader at the Christian
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