FARMINGTON, N.M. -“It was all interesting. It was all fun. It was all something new that the kids have been able to pick up,” said Jim Luzze a tour leader for the Children African’s Choir. 

There are about 84 stops in the African Children’s Choir U.S. Tour. On Sunday, the choir made their debut at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Farmington. 

“It’s been quite an experience for all the children. This was the first time they came to America if at all, the first time they have traveled out of Uganda,” said Luzze. 

This program with Music for Life allows kids ages 8-10 in Uganda to audition and be a part of the annual six-month tour. 

“They’ve been able to meet and interact with different people, and this is all part of growth for them. It’s all part of experience and the exposure they have captured. They’re able to take that back home, and you use it to make their lives better and everyone around them,” said Luzze. 

To help these children rise above their conditions and bring positive change to their families and communities. 

“You know, from being coming from impoverished homes and families and seeing them, you know, rise above their challenges, and being part of that, you know, it’s life-changing for me as well, because I remember to see these children grow from what they were to what they are potentially going to become,” said Luzze. 

It’s not just blessing the U.S. with their voices. These kids are getting once-in-a-lifetime experiences. 

“I have gone to many places like in Kentucky, the Noah’s ark,” said Davis Ssemwogerere, a choir member.