Hedreich Nichols

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Inspirational Singers – CD launch party

After 10 years of work and dedication, the Inspirational Singers will be kicking off this year of celebration with an official CD drop party. This is the first of a few planned events this year, including an international anniversary Gospel music workshop and concert featuring Candace West Lacy and E. Dwight Franklin on May 24th in Glarus. For registration info or to order a CD click here. If you’re interested in being a part of the 200+ voice choir, register early, spaces are limited.

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Teaching on Ice

Speaking of ice, what better way to balance out a singer’s life than to get off the stage and into the classroom—especially when the classroom is on the ice? Hedreich along with 3 of the other teachers and students of MPS Leutschen spent the morning under a sunny, cloudless sky and the afternoon in healthy competition at the “home of the Lakers”. It was a peaceful and fun school sports day and amazingly for the teenage set the only complaint heard was about the piped in music. Maybe the rink should invite Hedreich to do some live gigs there?!

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Art On Ice 2008

After the first all-nighter of the year, our Artist enjoyed a couple of bars of rests before gearing up for the 2008 Art on Ice performances, again with Gary and an international band including Swiss vocalist Lesley Bogart. “Working with Lesley was something I really enjoyed at last year’s Art on Ice so I was really looking forward to singing with her this time,” recalls Hedreich.

One of the evening’s highlights was their hot cover of Gloria Estefan’s “Wrapped” which drew great applause and brought Salsa dancers to their feet.The 3 evenings were par-tay par-tay with lots of guests up on stage. Romain Gazave, Kim Wilde, choreographer Marvin A. Smith with his sizzling dance compadres and even the organizers all joined the band for fun highlights.

On the final evening, Hedreich set the crowd on fire with her smoking renditions of Proud Mary and Natural Woman. And talk about hot, the guests were enthralled by Hedreich’s fiery, spontaneous dance number with Switzerland’s premier ice skater Stéphane Lambiel. The world and European champion is as magical on the dance floor as on the ice and our girl showed that—with microphone in hand–she had a few magic moves of her own! In case you missed it live or on Swiss TV, have a look back at the first February issue of the Swiss Illustrated. You’ll see our artist on a 2 page spread in full swing with the Swiss crown prince of the ice!! Check out the pics:

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Melting the Snow

This year began in snowy luxury at the 5 Star Arlberg Hospiz in Austria. The sounds coming off the stage were so hot they could have transformed St. Christoph’s winter wonderland into a Jamaican “get-your-groove-back” beach party. The Gary Scott band featuring Hedreich on vocals kept the dance floor full as the Austrian glitterati partied in ball gowns and cutaways until the wee hours.

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Christmas Season

After the Bublé excitement, Hedreich finally had time to turn around at least twice before the Inspirational Singers had its annual concert. The Oberurner church was filled to capacity with a warm and lively audience who sang, clapped and enjoyed a gospelly start to the Christmas Season. By the time the standing ovation died down, the choir was already on the road, taking the Christmas spirit to Zürich. The indoor/outdoor private performance for Zurich AXA at the trendy Blaue Ente was an absolute Triumph.

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Michael Bublé

By the time the contest results were posted, our Artist’s phone was already ringing. It seemed Michael Bublé needed singers at the last minute for the concert in Hallenstadion. So after spending about 3 days working on the music on October 29th Hedreich appeared together with Naturally 7 and Michael Bublé in Zurich. “The Canadian orchestra was crazy swinging and the audience was incredible, much different from the usually reserved Zurich audience,” comments Hedreich on what she deems one of 2007’s best concerts.

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Studio time with Gölä

While putting a polish and shine on the Inspirational Singers CD, Hedreich got the call that the planned January Gölä studio session would be moved up to October. So while mixing one CD Hedreich found herself simultaneously working on music for the new project due out in Spring, once again doing vocal arrangements and singing as well. Word has it that it is still Rock and Roll and it is in English.

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Top marks at the National Swiss Choir Contest

No sooner than the vocals were on the reel, the Inspirational Singers were off to romantic Solothun where they won one for “Fridolin” at the National Swiss Choir Contest. Receiving once again top marks–rank “VERY GOOD”– in a competition that featured the finest choirs in the land was a special honor for this seasoned choir, founded by Hedreich and now going into its’ 10th year. The only modern music choir in a wholly classical setting, they were even chosen to perform before the general assembly at the closing ceremony.

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All at once

Wasn’t there just something on here about singing on Italian beaches? And just where did the lazy days of summer go? Whitney Houston’s once popular “All At Once” describes perfectly the last 2 months. As school started with the usual pitter patter of toddler sensibilities walking in grown-up shoes (Ahhh Jr. High, ya gotta love it!), our Artist was busily working with the Inspirational Singers on their first CD, recorded live in front of a full house in late September. “It was an amazing performance, particularly considering the number of personnel changes the choir went through just before the recording!”

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Summer / Live Earth

Did you hear her?? Singing on the beach? Summer did find our artist singing on the sandy shores of Tuscany, but it was more like autumn’s blues after losing her Mother-in-law (she was the last grandparent) in early July.

It was in this reflective mood that Hedreich sang on the Live Earth Hallenstadion stage on 7.7.07. Live Earth was a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series that brought together more than 100 artists and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis. With Swiss circuit favorites like Steve Lee and Lunik as well as household names like Genesis and Madonna all taking part, it was a moment of environmental solidarity for the music world.
For Hedreich not only her lifestyle but also her career reflects changes that positively influence the environment. Music for Nature being picked up by the WWF was a special honor. “The producers Lorenz and Beni don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. The whole project has been an extension of what they stand for every day. I learned so much good stuff for living while hanging with them!” says Hedreich, who proudly proclaims she lives much more environmentally aware now as opposed to 15 years ago.

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