A Kickstarter campaign was launched to record a jazz musical called Holding the Torch for Liberty, the story of the fight for women’s suffrage. Holding the Torch for Liberty retells the epic true story of the battle that women in this country waged to win the right to vote. It is an immensely important historical event that few children know about. The original score has a ragtime, New Orleans and early swing feel. Once the recording is complete, children around the world will have a greater opportunity to learn about jazz music, democracy, and the idea of equality by participating in a unique theatrical experience.
The funds we need will be used to pay for musicians including a children’s choir, vocal coaches, rehearsals, recording and mastering expenses and CD artwork & production. 35 musical tracks will be recorded featuring New Orleans clarinet sensation Evan Christopher, violinist Sara Caswell, trombonist Chris Washburne, bassist Nicki Parrot, drummer Stefan Schatz and pianist Eli Yamin. Like the CD recording of Nora’s Ark, this fully produced recording will serve as a CD reference for all future productions in schools and arts venues around the world. The recorded instrumental versions will serve as music for productions if groups do not have a live band accompanying the actors / singers.
We need your support to reach our goal of raising $8,000 by December 31, 2011. Through Kickstarter, there are many fun rewards associated with the amount you donate. Please help spread the word and donate today. Thank you.
