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Rachel Sparrow - Soprano, Storyteller, Arranger 
No genre is off-limits. Sparrow sings classical styles and opera, as well as musical theater,
jazz, cabaret, folk, rock/pop, contemporary music, ​and even arrangements all her own.



​"True singing actress" Rachel Sparrow has been praised for "terrifically accurate, effortless sounding fioratura"
​and deemed a "personality onstage that is hard to resist"  Learn more about Rachel
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​"You're a singing actress alright. Your acting, combined with the brilliance of your voice sets you apart." Judge at Harold Haugh Competition(Audience Favorite) 
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EVENTS


 OCTOBER 15, 2023 - 3:30 - 4:30 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(3075 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL) 
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Infuse your week with the spiritual strength that music about the Savior offers through experiencing soulful singing and storytelling. Rachel sings in folk, classical, and contemporary gospel styles. Phenomenal pianist Andrew Blendermann joins her, as well as special guest child vocals among other surprises and delights. This concert is free, everyone is welcome. 

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NOVEMBER 2023 - Several private performances given, also featuring children that Rachel teaches, in various programs at churches and senior centers. 


DECEMBER 4th, 2023
Bach Marathon Concert: Featured Soprano Soloist on December 4th, 7 pm 2023 with the Chicago Symphony's Civic Orchestra -Conductor Ken-David Masur
 
The Brandenburg Concertos as well as Bach Cantatas 110, and 40. were performed with the Chicago Symphony's Civic Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Chorus, at the stunning and historic Fourth Presbyterian Church. Rachel was featured as one of four soloists on this program under the direction of Maestro Ken David-Masur.   

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December 8th, 2023: Rachel is featured Soprano Soloist (with orchestra) at Presbyterian Church of Barrington - All are Welcome - The First Nowell - Ralph Vaughan Williams 


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MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE -  Director Dame Jane Glover

This is easily one of the world's finest existing baroque ensembles.Rachel is honored to be featured within this phenomenal ensemble and will perform with Music of the Baroque on the entirety of their season. 
All upcoming concert details and tickets may be found here: https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2023-2024/viva-vivaldi
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December 2023

Chicago Symphony Chorus Sings
​The Messiah with Sir Andrew Davis

Rachel is thrilled to participate in the Chicago Symphony's stunning rendition of Handel's Messiah 

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STARE AT THE SUN - Chicago's New Music Chamber Choir- Director Dr. AJ Keller

Rachel is frequently featured within this fantastic ensemble that performs exclusively new music, and commissions world premieres and is an incredible ensemble filled with Chicago's most versatile and virtuosic singers. She will sing on the entirety of their season. All upcoming concert details here: ​https://www.stareatthesun.org/202324-season
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Sparrow Songs: Balm for the Soul

RECORDING PROJECT: Rachel's arrangements of healing and uplifting songs are being transcribed,  and recorded.

Project update: All acappella arrangements have been recorded
New Folk Arrangement of "Down to the River to Pray" to be released soon
 Sheet Music now available for several voice/piano & acappella arrangements




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