Redefining the rules of music by asking 'Why not?' | Tariq Al Sabir | TEDxMidAtlantic

Описание: Vocalist and composer Tariq Al-Sabir has been described as a “prolific composer” by the Peabody Magazine and the Baltimore Examiner dubbed him “a rising musical mastermind.” He sings and writes many styles of music including gospel, classical, jazz, pop and musical theater. Tariq began writing music/poetry and performing in 3rd grade. His first complete piece “Carry On” was premiered by the Peabody Conservatory’s Junior Bach program in his 6th grade year.

Tariq’s awards include the 2006 Centerstage Young Playwrights Award for his musical, “Another Man’s Treasure”, the 2008 NIYC Gospelfest Awards, the Baltimore Choral Arts 2009 Student Composer Project Award with his piece, “With Open Wings”, the 2009 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, “Oh Say Can you Sing” competition and a 2011 National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts Young Arts Finalist in both Classical and Popular voice. He has been featured as soloist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the D.C. Jazz Festival, Anacostia Jazz Festival, and Hilary Hahn’s Tsunami Relief Concert. Tariq has shared the stage with artists such as Kishna Davis, the Bel Canto Singers, Dejuana Small, Rance Allen, Sandy Patti, Andy Williams, and Maurette Brown Clark.

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