Magnify The Light by Joshua Fishbein | Strathmore Youth Chorus

STRATHMORE YOUTH CHORUS (SYC) Combined Choirs at "A World of Celebration" concert on Dec 6, 2024. "Magnify the Light" (2024), Joshua Fishbein, b. 1984 Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland, where SYC Artistic Director Michael Wu has taught full-time for 31 years, commissioned this work from award-winning composer and SYC parent Dr. Joshua Fishbein. Dr. Fishbein focused on light—literal in menorah candles, figurative in the hope for a future guided by truth, justice, and peace. The song’s text includes quotes from Aaron David Gordon, Emma Lazarus, and Walt Whitman. SYC provides a pre-professional choral experience to students ages 7-18, from diverse backgrounds. Founded by Artistic Director Emeritus Christopher G. Guerra and led by Artistic Director Michael Wu, five performing ensembles promote self-expression in singers, celebrate the diverse musical traditions of our residents, and engage talented youth in joy-filled and uplifting music-making. SYC also performs with professional orchestras, other choral groups, and featured artists in ensemble performances, allowing Strathmore to provide a living, breathing, singing presence in our community. https://www.strathmore.org/scc #StrathmoreEducation ARTISTIC STAFF Michael Wu, Artistic Director Carla Wardell, Associate Director Alice E. Dillon, DMA, Vocal Coach Yee Von Ng - Principal Collaborative Pianist Ann Bartlow - Collaborative Pianist ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lauren Campbell - Vice President of Education & Community Engagement Suzanne Bagheri - Administration and Singer Services Manager Rachel Borczuch - Youth Ensembles Coordinator Strathmore is the DMV area's multi-disciplinary arts center, presenting concerts, exhibitions, educational & community events. Located in North Bethesda, Maryland and serving the entire Washington, DC area, Strathmore spotlights world-class talent and serves as a launch pad for local artists. Each year, it presents hundreds of accessible events on its 16-acre campus in the Music Center and Mansion, and throughout the Montgomery County, MD community. Here, art is everywhere! https://www.strathmore.org   / strathmorearts     / strathmore     / strathmorearts     / strathmore-hall-foundation-inc.   #StrathmorePresents #SYC