CHILDREN OF THE WORLD IN HARMONY
International Youth Choir & Dance Festival

LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY, MICHIGAN, USA
July 28 – August 2, 2009

A galaxy of colorful choir, dance, and instrumental ensembles will be in concert throughout the Little Traverse Bay area. Bring the entire family and make new friends from far-away places.

About the Festival:

The Children of the World in Harmony Festival will be presented in the Little Traverse Bay area of Northern Michigan from July 28 to August 2, 2009. Choirs and dance ensembles from Mongolia, China, Mexico, Kenya, the United States, Canada, Czech Republic, and Vietnam will be represented. Additionally, the Voices Without Borders Festival Choir will be formed. This 75-voice choir brings together young singers to share the joy of singing and to promote peace and understanding through music.

Festival History:

Previous Children of the World in Harmony Festivals have been presented in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. A festival planning committee that is representative of the Little Traverse Bay and Northern Michigan area has been established to present the 2009 festival.

Festival Mission:

The mission of the festival is to promote appreciation for and understanding of children’s and youth choral singing and dancing of the highest quality and to develop international friendship and understanding through choral music, dance and the other performing arts.

Festival Objectives:

• To present to the Little Traverse Bay and Northern Michigan community some of the finest children’s and youth choirs and dance ensembles from around the world
• To involve the Little Traverse Bay and northern Michigan area in the joy of opening their community and their homes to young people from around the world in a gesture of friendship and understanding
• To bring together children and youth choirs and other performing groups from around the world in order to share music and dance, exchange cultural ideas and experiences, and promote peace and understanding among the participants
• To create an opportunity for dialogue through joint concerts, social activities and home stays

Click here to view the most current festival schedule.

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