Kosovo Mission Successful, Important, U.S. Forces Say
By Terri Lukach
American Forces Press Service
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.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Bondsteel Performance Mentioned in Armed Forces Information Services News Article
Don't doubt for a second that our trip had an impact. The Department of Defense sent out this press release today. It is a very good story....but I was shocked when I saw our choir mentioned near then end. (Keith Porter)