The "All Across America" project by the Carson Cougar Choraliers, a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, is a true tale of what can be accomplished when dedication and perseverance prevail over budget cuts and real life tragedy. Supported by Principal Betsy Doss and her wonderful staff, a small group of parents that was just trying to fill a need for their children, started and managed an after-school music program that has ended up giving the children more opportunities than ever imagined. Including repeated performances at the community's Senior Centers, annual Memorial Day Shows, showcased at numerous school events and has accumulated in this fantastic recording. Led by the Dad of two of its members, the Carson Cougar Choraliers recorded songs that have become favorites of the school and community. With a Patriotic theme, the choraliers also pay Tribute to Elementary School Teachers and Military Veterans with this four song EP. The kids not only help pay for the expense of making this CD but in a beautiful gesture of Remembrance, the kids dedicated this CD to one of their own, who was tragically lost earlier but who will never be forgotten. Never. Carson Cougar Choraliers/5th Graders: Stephen Kohler, Evan Barlow, Jaclynn Sealy, Gloria Chang, Jenna Bess, Jordyn Alexander, Alex Allgood, Mikal Ann Lopez, Hannah Larson, Cassidy Munday-Ross, Alexandria Lee, 4th Graders: Karly Brooks, Allysa Conn, Fabiola Monje-Alvarez, Kyle Caliza, Chandler Crews, Yasmeen Awaad, Ally Grahm, Maia Dunklee, 3rd Graders: Jenna Sealy, Chloe Munday-Ross, Karina Lucero, Emily Cole, Jacob Hernacki, R. Brett Bess, 2nd Graders: Bobby Ruiz, Jason Alexander, Matthew Mathis, Guitarists: Michael Toney, Cassidy Ross, Kyle Caliza, Evan "Stud" Barlow, Director: Mr. Jim All Proceeds go to Support Carson School and the Arts.
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