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Sounds Of Hope CD

ByMark

The “Sounds of Hope” CD Sampler is being duplicated and almost ready for  Hope Academy’s “Evening of Hope” annual fundraiser event on November 11. Check out clips of some of the tracks for a sneak preview:

You Say – Ebony Ramquist (Choir Director) and Kelley Larson

Everlasting – Elijah Young, Matt Anfinson, Joshua Gillespie (8th Grade)

Minuet – Strings of Hope

It is You – Jemimah Chaisuk (11th Grade)

Our God – Hope Choir

The cover design was created by 10th grader Alandra Cox. Special thanks to all the artist mentors who have made this project possible: Bruce Balgaard at Bruce Edward Music, David Perez at Urban Ventures (who also composed the music for the four original student tracks) Rob Barrett at Third Street Music, and Luis Ferreiro at DigiGraphics.

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3 Comments

  1. I really enjoyed the sampling of “Sounds of Hope” CD and look forward to buying a copy. Good work Mark . . . and all!

  2. Mark – I am impressed with the results of this endeavour as I’ve listened to the clips. I have also forwarded this post to some others in my music/arts circle.

  3. Phenominal music, very talented and inspiring young people. I’m so happy for everyone involved in Inverted Arts first endeavor. Yea God! Good job.

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