Nadine Vorenkamp

East Grand Rapids High School

Class of 1975

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Nadine Vorenkamp - Class of 1975 - East Grand Rapids High School

First Name	Nadine
Last Name	Vorenkamp
Graduation Year	Class of 1975
Gender	Female
Current Location	Chicago, Illinois
Hometown	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Relationship Status	Single
About Me	About me: NADINE VORENKAMP The Chicago Sun-Times hailed Nadine as “an expressive singer . . . she riveted our attention.” She is a rare talent with the extraordinary ability to sing a variety of musical genres with great virtuosity. The Windy City Times says “she is as beautiful in person as in voice; from her first appearance she has the audience in her hands.” Nadine’s voice fits perfectly whether singing a smoky jazz standard, an aria from The Magic Flute, in the lead role of “Christine” in Phantom of the Opera or delivering a heartfelt ballad. She has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages including Germany’s Hamburg Opera House, New York’s Eugene O’Neill Theater, the American Opera Center, The Houston Opera Center, and The Dallas Opera. Nadine’s dynamic vocals and musical versatility are evident as she moves effortlessly from jazz, pop, show tunes and classical pieces. In 2000, Nadine had the distinction of being selected from a highly competitive nationwide search to participate as a fellow in the prestigious National Cabaret Symposium, where she had the privilege to work with cabaret luminaries such as Margaret Whiting and Julie Wilson. Nadine was invited by the Chicago Bears and the NFL to help celebrate the reopening of Chicago's Soldiers' Field by singing the National Anthem at the game against Detroit (10/26/03) In December 2003,the United Artists' Alliance released Nadine’s stunning holiday CD, “Christmas Memories.” As a staple on the Chicago music scene, Nadine has performed at the Vittum Theater,the Green Dolphin Street, Davenports, The Big House, Luciano’s, Carmine’s, the Three Arts'Club(Christmas 2005), Katerina’s, Swirl and Vintage Wine Bars.She performed on the Anita Dee for MADO (Mexican American Democratic Organization)hosted by the HAYMARKET GROUP. She has shared the stage with renowned pianists such as Willie Pickens, Jeremy Kahn,Bobby Schiff,Don Stille, Patrick Holland, Chuck Larkin and Damien Espinosa, as well as the The Union League Club of Chicago's Big Band and Bill Porter's Big Band.Nadine has also performed with Chicago Jazz Giants Larry Gray, Ernie Adams, Dave Onderdonk and the late Johnny Frigo(also on her 2002 Christmas CD). Nadine, through the United Artists'Alliance NFP, also uses her talent and time to support many charitable causes such as Children’s Oncology Services, Inc. (helping children stricken with cancer and leukemia); the Breaking Bread Ministries and the LaSalle Senior Center (which provide volunteer services to the homeless and senior citizens); New Moms, a program serving the needs of teen mothers and children; Inner City Impact(providing programs for Chicago's children in need of directional support);Safe Families..(part of Lydia House)and WillowCreek Community Church Chicago/Auditorium Theater.Nadine is preparing now to record her next Holiday CD.."A Chicago Christmas".Look for it in early December.(many great friends...and guest artists!!)..as always, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit Chicago Area NFPs and Charities.Thank You..Finally..in 2008 I had the great honor to meet and work with one of the greatest artists and people I have ever known, Mr Ernie Adams.He worked tirelessly to help organize an incredible array of talent for this last season of music..Jeremy Kahn (Wicked), Larry Gray (Ramsey Lewis), Joshua Ramos, and Mr Charlie Johnson.Now working also with the amazing He...(read more)