June 19, 2008
We bring good news! Songs of Solomon has been chosen through a national search for the countries choruses to participate in the High School Choral Music Festival 2009 as well as the Celebration of Spiritual and Gospel Music. We have had the privilege of working the opera’s beloved Jessye Norman in past concert settings and we are thrilled that she will curate this most exciting time for music of the African Diaspora! This is an honor as our chorus will also participate in the Leonard Bernstein Mass and Creative project in October of 2008.
CARNEGIE HALL Presents:
CARNEGIE HALL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8 PM
PROGRAM DETAILS
Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater team up to present a concert of Spirituals and gospel music. The program will trace the development of the Spiritual, from its African roots, to solo vocal performances and choral arrangements. Following intermission, choirs from around New York City will join forces for a joyous celebration of gospel music.
CARNEGIE HALL Presents
CARNEGIE HALL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8 PM
PROGRAM DETAILS
Orchestra of St. Luke's
Craig Jessop, Conductor
North Jersey Homeschool Association Chorale
Hawthorne, New Jersey
Beth Prins, Conductor
Pebblebrook High School Chamber Choir
Mableton, Georgia
George Case, Conductor
Shorewood High School Aeolian Choir
Seattle, Washington
John Hendrix, Conductor
Songs of Solomon: An Inspirational Ensemble
New York, New York
Chantel Wright, Conductor
TIPPETT A Child of Our Time
NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION PERFORMS WITH EARTH, WIND AND FIRE AT THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE US OPEN
| Who: |
Songs of Solomon, Inc. |
| What: |
US Open 40th Anniversary Ceremonies |
| Where: |
Arthur Ashe Stadium
Flushing, New York
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| When: |
Monday, August 25th, 2008 7:20pm |
Songs of Solomon, Inc. will perform at the Opening Ceremonies for the United States Tennis Association US Open’s 40th Anniversary on Sunday, August 25, 2008. They will sing the National Anthem with the performing group Earth, Wind and Fire; in addition SOS will perform several musical selections entertaining over 20,000 spectators and audience worldwide. The US Open continues to be one of the largest tennis tournaments on the professional tennis circuit.
Earth, Wind and Fire have performed internationally for 35 years, earning eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, eight double platinum/Top 10 Pop albums, eight #1 R&B singles, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a year 2000 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement honors from the NAACP, ASCAP and BET. Earth, Wind & Fire and their music remains as inspirational and influential as ever.
Songs of Solomon, Inc. is a 501c(3) organization dedicated to maintaining traditional inspiration in an environment supportive of young people of all ethnic and social backgrounds. Founded in 2001 by veteran conductor, Chantel Renee Wright, Songs of Solomon is committed to maintaining traditional inspiration in an environment supportive of young people of all ethnic and social backgrounds. It has proven to be a global model empowering children in underserved communities. The Songs of Solomon Academy have performed with Aretha Franklin for the US Open opening ceremony. In addition they have also performed with Ashford and Simpson, Elton John, Fantasia Barinno and have toured major cities in the United States and in the metropolitan area.
For information, please call (917) 340-8707/ (917) 557-0177 or email sosinspirations@gmail.com.
