CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS
Performance
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 | 6 PM
Community Sing: Songs of Solomon
P.S./M.S. 161
Come sing with New York City's hottest youth choir, the group that "positively brought down the house" (The New York Times) at Carnegie Hall's 2009 HONOR! festival.
Founded in 2001 by veteran conductor Chantel Wright, Songs of Solomon is thriving in the Harlem community, serving children of predominately African American and Latino descent. The ensemble has performed with Earth, Wind & Fire; Elton John; Aretha Franklin; Ashford and Simpson; Kelly Clarkson; and Fantasia. It also has toured major cities in the US and won competitions in the New York City area. Ms. Wright is a firm believer that arts education stimulates children spiritually and intellectually, and builds the family through its commitment to a child’s overall development. Songs of Solomon’s focus is on providing a safe haven for all young people to flourish. For the past four years, 100% of our membership has entered college and 50% are now pursing advanced degrees in the arts.