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Quotes From Our Constituents

The CitySongs program touches the lives of so many.  Here are some quotes from our kids, their parents, and various audience members.



CitySongs Kids


"CitySongs is my medicine to a hard day."

"They were clapping for me! That only happens in my dreams."

"I learned about potential—to grow up and do something."

"When we went to a women’s shelter, it made them feel better and to see their kids happy – it made me feel good."

"The songs about peace, justice, and rights—it touches their hearts and you can see it on their faces."    A CitySongs Kid talking about how our repertoire affects our audiences

"Hey, we’re doing great stuff here! We’ve got a group recorder and a facilitator. And we’re really talking about our parents!"    A CitySongs Kid; Public Achievement Participant

"I learned to always work your hardest."

""I learned that you shouldn’t be racist -- the song Erase Racism."

Mugging For Camera

CitySongs Kids relaxing after the State Fair performance.

 

CitySongs Photo of a parent and his child, UMN, School of Social Work

Proud parent with one of his CitySongs kids

 

Kids Withan Elder

CitySongs Kids with an audience member.

 

 

 

 

CitySongs Parents


"The best thing about this performance was how many different kids had solos. It looked like every kid on stage had a solo, and there were all really good and really proud."

"They do not know what is inside them until they get support to put it out there."

"This has been a terrific experience for my daughters. They are much more open to other people because of it!"

"Those are our kids. I’m so proud. They’re role models for the little ones!"

Audience Members


"Sometime we are discouraged, but hearing these kids give us hope." Aged audience member

"2 voices = 1 wonderful show!"

"The kids are modeling how groups can work together."

"It’s great to see faces of so many colors."

"Wonderful celebration of the beauty of diversity!"

"The world needs to see, hear, experience the magic of CitySongs."

"Seeing the children singing about reconciling differences can really convince adults."

"It’s nice to see a group set out to unify this world."

 

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