Harlem · Est. 2001
Songs of Solomon
Performing inspirational music, preserving music reflective of the African Diaspora, and creating a safe haven where young people can grow in excellence.
Join the EnsembleThe ensemble
Faces of the music
Program note
Begun on the steps. Carried by the breath.
The founders met on the steps of the York College Auditorium on a hot August afternoon in 2001. Today the ensemble thrives in the heart of Harlem, led by Bishop Chantel Renee Wright.
Voices Become One
The harmony is the centerpiece.
Gospel, spirituals, anthems, and classical choral music — with training in theory, sight-singing, ensemble building, and artistic expression.
Soprano
melody
Alto
inner warmth
Tenor
motion
Bass
foundation
Soprano · Alto · Tenor · Bass
Member rehearsal support
Everything members need to prepare with confidence.
Scores, recordings, notes, and rehearsal details stay organized so every singer can arrive ready to serve the music.
01 · Part focus
SATB practice tracks and section-specific cues
02 · Follow the score
Measure position, bookmarks, and conductor notes
03 · Prepare together
Events, RSVP, announcements, and shared resources
Performance history
A stage shared with legends.
Performances with Ashford & Simpson, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, and Ruben Studdard. Tours of major U.S. cities. Metropolitan-area competition wins.
Ashford & Simpson
Collaborative stage
Elton John
Collaborative stage
Kelly Clarkson
Collaborative stage
Fantasia Barrino
Collaborative stage
Ruben Studdard
Collaborative stage
“The lives of our members have been transformed because they were here.”
Academy of the Arts
Training the next generation.
Growing the next generation through the Songs of Solomon Academy of the Arts — arts education that builds pride, family, and community.
Theory
Sight-singing
Ensemble building
Artistic expression