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Honored to have my solo Chicago Symphony Center/Hall solo debut around the corner, ...I will have an (echo) solo role to play at this incredible Music experience Sunday & Monday this next week! A wonderful way to usher in the Holiday season!
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This is my favorite Good Friday spiritual, this is a bit of a throwback to the first time I performed my arrangement of this beautiful spiritual for Voice and Piano. May it help you reflect today how our Lord and Savior never mumbled, not even as He suffered for our sings and salvation, as He died upon the cross. DECEMBER 4th, 2023 Bach Marathon Concert: I was honored to be the chosen Soprano Soloist (from so many incredible singers in the Chicago Symphony Chorus!) 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. It was so fun to sing with my friend (back from our days at Northwestern together!) and colleague, tenor Ryan Townsend Strand for this beautiful and celebratory duet! What a special way to advent toward our beautiful Savior for Christmas! Please enjoy.  Rachel is thrilled to be invited back as one of 24 vocalists selected from all over the world, to participate in the prestigious American Traditions Vocal Competition, held in Savannah Georgia - some of the world's most versatile vocalists compete in this one of a kind experience! So much fun! Enjoy this concert that is in preparation for this one-of-a-kind international competition showcasing all of America's wide variety of music. Wed. February 15, 2023 7:30 pm Rachel will be in Concert at the Ballroom at The Merion, 1611 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 This concert is in preparation for The American Traditions Competition held in Savannah, Georgia in Feb 20 - 24, 2023  |
I have more love, passion, and fulfillment in life as a mother than ever before; which in turn, enriches my artistry. Let's normalize motherhood within the performing artist's culture.
- Rachel Sparrow 
AuthorRachel Sparrow is a professional singer, musician,(violin, piano, ukulele) actor, teacher, arranger, writer. Rachel also leads a private education community focused on nature + fine arts, for her children. She shares performance experiences here, as well as musings on other topics. 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 for early childhood music. Read more about Rachel. "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. "THINK
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