In 2003 the Muscatine (Iowa) Children’s and Youth Choirs initiated an exchange program with youth in war-torn Gjakovë, Kosovo. The Kosovar youth participate in the Kosovo Children’s Music Initiative, which is sponsored by the Shropshire Music Foundation. In 2004, 12 youths from Gjakovë spent two weeks in and around Muscatine. On July 25, 2005, 32 Muscatine residents including choir members departed for a two-week journey to Gjakovë, Kosovo. This is our story.
I was sad to leave Gjakove, but I am glad I had the opportunity to go. The country was very beautiful and the people were the happiest people I know. I had a great time seeing the different cities that we visited. I was honored to sing at Bondsteel for our troops. The whole trip was an experience for all of us.
posted by Kristin McHugh @ 4:59 PM
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