After our tour to Cuba the boys and chaperons and I were moved by the power of the common language of music. Those of us who heard the boys speak at our "Animal Crackers" tour concert heard them marvel at how joyfully the Cuban choirs sang, even though the the singers were poor in material things. I saw our Ragazzi singers begin to sing with smiles and movement emulating the inspiring choirs they met and heard in Cuba.
As they were inspired by the music, the boys were able to overcome great obstacles such as jet lag, stifling heat, the tension of being together day in and day out. I saw boys helping other boys and encouraging each other. I saw boys sing with a joy and abandon that was new to them.
In this story of the choir of homeless vets, we can witness again the tremendous power of choral music-something we do together, something we can invest in to aspire to excellence - together, something that lifts us out of troubles and gives us new purpose in our lives.
Ragazzi parents are wise to invest their children's lives in this powerful work!
