Zegree and GC in China!!

Dr. Steve Zegree was honored with an invitation to serve as guest conductor for the 2008 Summer Session of the World Youth Choir. The concerts and touring took place in Hong Kong, China and Macau, and highlights included a televised performance at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies in Hong Kong as well as a concert that included international movie star Jackie Chan as vocal soloist!

Current and former instrumental and vocal Gold Company members were an important and integral part of the 2008 World Youth Choir. David Izard, Aaron Tully and Ryan Andrews served as the rhythm section, Derek Fawcett was the Bass Section Leader, Patrick Laslie sang and performed on saxophone, and Nate Adams wrote an arrangement of Irving Berlin’s “Always” especially for the World Youth Choir that was world-premiered on this tour.

Steve Zegree conducted a concert in Hong Kong with full symphony orchestra , chorus and the featured vocal soloist was movie star Jackie Chan! The concert was broadcast on television throughout China.

Dr. Zegree was quoted as saying, “The World Youth Choir is an amazing ensemble, consisting of 80 singers, between the ages of 18-27, from over 30 countries around the world. It was an honor to have been invited to conduct the ensemble on this extraordinary tour in China.

I was also proud that several of our current and former Gold Company students were able to take part in this memorable musical and cultural experience.”

Steve Zegree and Jackie Chan