Music

Christmas Music CD Provides Better Life for Namibian Youngsters

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CDs are $15 for one, or two for $25 (plus shipping and handling). Order online or call (262) 551-2159.

Carthage professor of music Peter Dennee traveled with three Carthage students to Ondangwa, Namibia, in July on a labor of love. His team was to capture the voices of a children’s choir in preparation for producing a Christmas music CD.

Professor Dennee learned of the youngsters’ vocal talent during a January Term study trip in 2010. An impromptu concert arranged by Carthage alumna Amelia McCarthy, a volunteer at the Oonte Orphans and Vulnerable Children Center, introduced Professor Dennee to the 50 children, ages 12 to 18.

Working with Carthage students David Bedell, Heather Kessler and Elizabeth Martin, Professor Dennee taught the children songs of the Christmas season. They sang some of the songs in English, and others in Oshiwambo, their native language. The resulting CD is a stunning testimony to the songs that all of us carry in our hearts.

This year, give a Christmas gift that showcases rare musical talent, and supports children in their aspirations to rise above poverty by gaining a basic education. All profits from the sale of these CDs will provide food, firewood to cook food, HIV education, career training, and basic hygiene supplies for 450 children in Ondangwa.

CDs are $15 for one, or two for $25 (plus shipping and handling). Order online or call (262) 551-2159.

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"For We Are": Christmas music CD provides better life for Namibian children.