Think Outside Your Box

Carnegie Hall - Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Riccardo Muti, conductor

2/4/2015

Had a BLAST this weekend with the Chicago Symphony & Chorus at Carnegie Hall. There were moments that I thought my ears would burst (and wished I had earplugs!) For the sound in that hall was just overwhelming...Standing ovations for both halves of the concert and such a warm reception from the NYC crowd. What an honor and such an awesome experience! Paid to experience a trip to NYC, and sing in one of the world's best halls- what could be better than that? The Chicago Symphony, and Maestro Riccardo Muti simply astound me, I feel so privileged to be a part of it. What a thrilling concert.

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"Becoming a mother changed me. I have more love, passion, and fulfillment in life; which in turn, enriches my artistry. Please join me in normalizing motherhood within the performing artist's culture."

- Rachel Sparrow

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Rachel Sparrow is a professional singer, musician,(violin, piano, ukulele) actor, teacher, arranger, writer, and most importantly: a wife and a mommy of two littles. She loves to help parents make everyday life musical with their kids as well as share backstage stories, and performance experiences here. She earned her Master's degree in Voice Performance from Northwestern University, and also holds two Bachelor's degrees in Voice, and Music Education (certified to teach k-12 vocal & instrumental music) from Idaho State University. She is also a certified Music Together Director (music class for birth-5 yrs). See about Rachel.

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"Think Outside Your Box" means 3 things:

1. Be Selfless - think beyond your own "box". (and for singers, there's more to life than your voice box!) You're capable of helping and healing others.

2. Feel Empowered to bust out of the proverbial
"box" made of societally-induced-parameters.

3. Be Bold. Innovate. Stretch yourself. You can do anything if you set your mind to it.