The African Children's Choir will perform a free concert at Britton Christian Church in Oklahoma City on Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m., according to The Journal Record. The church is located at 922 NW 91st St., and no tickets are needed for the performance.
The stop is part of the choir's "Light Your World" tour, which The Journal Record reports travels to more than 100 cities. A love offering will be taken during the evening to support the choir's work.
Why it matters
The concert is free, but the organization behind it describes the stakes in larger terms. The choir draws its members from vulnerable backgrounds across Africa, and many of the children have lacked basic access to education, according to The Journal Record. Participation in the choir gives them educational opportunities before they return home to serve their communities.
Choir manager Tina Sipp told The Journal Record that the performances serve audiences and performers alike. She said the concerts offer hope and encouragement to those who attend while giving the children experiences that help shape them into future leaders. Sipp also said the choir demonstrates how powerful music can be.
A program built over four decades
The African Children's Choir has been performing for more than four decades, The Journal Record reports. It operates as part of Music for Life, an international Christian organization that provides education, discipleship and leadership training to children across Africa.
The current tour's repertoire mixes traditional African praise songs with gospel hymns and spirituals. Selections on the program include "River of Life," "Oh Happy Day," "Amazing Grace" and "Steal Away," according to The Journal Record.
The choir is composed of children between the ages of 8 and 11.
Concert details and how to learn more
The Dec. 18 performance begins at 6:30 p.m. at Britton Christian Church. Admission is free and requires no ticket; attendees who wish to contribute can do so through the love offering collected at the event.
Those seeking more information can call the church at 405-848-2046 or visit africanchildrenschoir.com, The Journal Record reports.
For Oklahoma City audiences, the evening offers a chance to hear a touring group that has been on the road for generations of young singers, in a setting that asks nothing at the door. What happens next: the choir continues its multi-city tour after the Oklahoma City date, with its full schedule available through the organization's website.
