Monday, June 18: Workshops & Theatro Municipal de Barueri

Today was a very long, but fulfilling day for our team members.  We conducted workshops at Projecto Harmonia in Barueri, a music school for underprivileged children in a very poor neighborhood.  Workshops were conducted for strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion students. 

Jason Baker, Heather Ramsey, Crystal Dugger and Cheryl Thompson conducted the workshop for the woodwinds. 

Heather transposed two pieces of music for the Eb Alto Sax players in the afternoon workshop. We were able to leave behind some music for all of the woodwind players.

Fred Starkweather and Jim Beck conducted the percussion workshop. 

The brass players (Joel Adair, Skip Sidner, Alan Suska, David Langston, Mel Adair, and Arthur Houff) played several songs for each class during the workshop. Alan shared a short Gospel presentation after they played. 

The brass quintet also performed for the government social workers, including the director. This was a very meaningful time as Projecto Harmonia had recently received word that unless $150,000 would be received, their program was being cut from 180 students down to 100.  Music is very important to the students at the project. The music played by the quintet touched the souls of many there today.  

Click here to watch the brass playing for the social workers

The string workshop was conducted by Barbara Woodring, Sophia Thundu, Heather Fuller, Diana Gooch, Abbey Brodnick, Susan Brodnick, and Lorraine Caldwell. 

The string workshop was so good that even Johnny was able to play!

Kay Hays and Judy Werner taught art projects to some of the children too.

Two of our team members, Dan Kennedy and Wayne Werner, went to their second day of a renovation project. 

The evening concert was performed at Theatro Municipal de Barueri. Students from Projeto Harmonia performed two songs at the beginning of the concert. It was so special to hear them play after working with them all day. Many of the students brought their families to the concert. 

Sherry Kennedy added narration with Scripture, highlighting elements of God's character. Faith stories were shared by Crystal Dugger and Judy Werner. We were provided dinner at the theater before the concert, where we were able to fellowship with our new Brazilian friends. 

Things you can pray for:

• Pray for successful workshops with students tomorrow at Projeto Criar and Projeto Amis
• Pray for God's presence to be with us as we perform and offer faith stories at Sala Hall
• Pray for the Projeto Harmonia, Projeto Criar and Projeto Amis students as they perform at Sala with us