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Mission Statement: Songs of Solomon is committed to maintaining traditional inspirational music in an environment supportive of young people of all ethnic backgrounds. We strive to serve the world community through our music. We seek to uplift, inspire, serve, educate, and entertain. Click here to meet the director. Vision • We envision SONGS OF SOLOMON as the global model for arts education that will empower children in underserved communities. • We envison SONGS OF SOLOMON as the leader in employment of underserved Professional Artists who are capabe of providing instruction in Vocal, Instrumental, Textile and Culinary Arts. |
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• We are a progressive people who have dedicated our energy and every resource to to create a safe space for children to experience God’s love in an environment free of judgement and prejudice. • We have developed relationships with public/private schools, churches, universities and national workshops such as The American Choral Directors Association and the Gospel Music Workshop of America to ensure that the Good News is being spread throughout the world. History Founded in 2001 by veteran conductor, Chantel Renee Wright, SONGS OF SOLOMON remains true to its mission. Ms. Wright is a firm believer that arts education stimulates children spiritually and intellectually, builds the family through its commitment to a child’s development, and gives a sense of pride and ownership to a community. From the steps of the York College Auditorium where the founders met on a hot August afternoon, SONGS OF SOLOMON today is thriving in the Harlem Community serving children of predominately African American and Latino descent. The organization is spreading its wings with the implementation of the SONGS OF SOLOMON ACADEMY OF THE ARTS. The Ensemble has performed with Ashford and Simpson, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barinno, toured major cities in the United States and won competitions in the metropolitan area. SONGS OF SOLOMON to date is still committed to the development of the artists mind, body and spirit. The lives of our members have been transformed because they were here. THE SONGS OF SOLOMON ACADEMY for THE ARTS Arts in Education The Academy is an outgrowth of a partnership with the New York City Department of Education. SONGS OF SOLOMON provides instruction in instrument and vocal music Monday through Friday to secondary students in attendance at the Professional Performing Arts School. The program is designed to accommodate the New York City arts curriculum. The “Blueprint” encourages students to learn according to five strands of arts education: · Arts Making · Literacy in the Arts · Connections · Community and Cultural Resources · Careers and lifelong learning. The students attend rehearsals, music theory, private coaching’s. The program is comprised of ninety students (90) students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The “DREAM TEAM” is comprised of NY State certified teachers, professional artists, and specialists in their fields.
Our students are performing at extremely high rates of proficiency because of the highly specialized staff. Each member of the dream team is committed to excellence and loves each child in the program. Weekly, students travel from all five boroughs to participate in the Saturday program that prepares them for collegiate studies. School aged children that do not have music programs in their respective schools, reap the benefits of a performing arts program on the weekends. SONGS OF SOLOMON: An Inspirational Ensemble, Inc. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENSEMBLE: Chantel Wright Conductor The Ensemble provides students with training in four-part choral music. The training curriculum has been crafted to impart to the students a practical understanding of Western European, African American Spirituals, Anthems, Traditional and Contemporary Gospel, and Contemporary Inspirational Music. SECTIONALS: Ms. Wright, Mr. Coleman Each voice part is relegated to an area to develop music-reading skills, vocal technique in a smaller grouping. Members will work out trouble spots in the music. This course is a prerequisite to private voice lessons in the second semester. THEORY I & II: Mr. Coleman, Ms. Wright, Mr. Terry Music reading and sight singing studies based on the Hymn. Students will understand chord progressions of the African American Diaspora, as it relates to Gospel Music. Students will be drilled in the basic music elements. Leadership: Ms. Chantel Wright“Raising Manhood,” is a program designed to create an atmosphere where young men can share their joy’s, fears, interests, concerns, and opportunities. The program seeks to empower young men as they grow in to MEN. The input and creativity of those involved will make the program a success. “Woman Thou Art Loosed,” is designed to address the needs of young ladies in today’s society. A safe place to discuss the realities of being a young lady and walking in the light of love. Through meditation, group discussion, young ladies will have the opportunity to look inside to unlock their fullest potential. Visions: Mr. Terry Wright Choreographer This course in movement is designed to impart the basic technical aspects of modern dance, which will be utilized to express their creativity through inspirational music. The technical skill will translate into staged choreography.
THE DEBUTANTE COTILLION & BEAUTILLION: Andre’as Goree · Young ladies and gentlemen are presented to New York Society at a lavish event · Scholarship opportunities provided to graduating seniors · Winners afforded opportunity to compete in national competition at annual Gospel Music Workshop of America
SONGS OF SOLOMON BANNER CHORALE A new program of the Songs of Solomon Academy of the Arts geared toward creating after school and Saturday programming for middle school children in grades 5-8. The program will meet the same basic need of the adolescent participants of the program, while provided a more age-appropriate approach, including: · Travel, performance, community service and membership opportunities · Leadership training and character development · Basics of musicianship and performance, voice development · Graduation/Promotion into the Advanced Ensemble upon successful completion · Academic Support and preparation for auditions to specialized secondary performing arts schools
SUMMER BOOT CAMP: · Two week intensive training environment · Prepare repertoire for the performance season · Induct new members · Drill Basics of Musicianship
SONGS OF SOLOMON SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM The school to work program employs senior members of the organization who are currently enrolled in a college or university. COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM: A professional training program open to students aged 13-19 in vocal music. The program is tuition free and is designed to prepare students with the technical and performance skills necessary to compete for post-secondary study, provide career opportunities, and develop a strong character. Members are given the opportunity to travel outside of their demographic area to colleges and universities to become aware of the options that are before them upon completing high school. This course of study is designed to meet the need of the auditioned students as they progress through the twelfth grade. |
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Songs of Solomon: An Inspirational
Ensemble, Inc.
151 West 136th Street, 2nd Floor New York, New York 10030
Phone:
212-281-2600 | Fax:
212-281-2675 | Email: sosinspirations@yahoo.com
