Darlene Koldenhoven
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Darlene Koldenhoven is an American singer/songwriter, arranger, keyboardist, record producer, author, actor, motivational speaker, and music therapist. She has a five-octave voice range and has won several awards including a Grammy
awards in 1986 and three Grammy nominations, MVP award from NARAS, two Lifestyle Music Awards from New Age Reporter (NAR), Telly Award and Classic Telly Award, IBA
award, and international Andy award from The Advertising Club of New York
. Her vocal work can be heard on numerous films such as Sister Act
and Sister Act II
, and on records, commercials, live events, and television shows. She is a featured vocalist in the concert film, Yanni Live at the Acropolis
. Two of her releases have topped new age radio charts. Koldenhoven has a professional children's choir known as The Young Vocal Artists of Los Angeles. She resides in Los Angeles
and owns and operates her independent recording label, TimeArt Recordings.
's 2+2 in the category Best Jazz Vocal Performance by Duo or Group, and has received three Grammy nominations for her work with the same group. She was awarded an MVP award from NARAS; The Recording Academy for "Best Studio Singer" for singing on many movies, television shows, CDs, and commercials. She received two LifeStyle Music Awards for "Infinite Voice" (Best Vocal Album 2007), and "Heavenly Peace" (Best Holiday Album 2007). Koldenhoven also won a Telly Award and a Classic Telly Award for her song/video, "Love is an Action Word". She has an IBA Award for vocals for World's Best Television Commercial Humorous 1989 and an ANDY Award from The Advertising Club of New York 1990 for the same commercial "ABC Chicken Soup - Spa".
She has a Platinum album for her vocal work on Pink Floyd
's A Momentary Lapse of Reason
, as well as several other Gold and Platinum awards for her vocal work with other recording artists. She has recorded with artists such as Celine Dion
, Barbra Streisand
, Pink Floyd
, Rod Stewart
, David Byrne
, Ramsey Lewis
, among others. Koldenhoven has also appeared on camera singing in Studio 60, American Idol
specials, Academy Awards
(2000), Academy Awards
(2010), among others. She has appeared in both "Sister Act" films and is known for her featured vocal solo "Aria" in Yanni Live at the Acropolis
, adapted from the Delibes opera Lakmé
.
(NATS), among other organizations. She tours in concert and with her workshops on the voice, healing with music and the voice, and marketing for musicians.
She has served on the NARAS Board of Trustees for two terms, was a Los Angeles Chapter Second Vice President for one term, and Governor for six years, chairing several committees such as the Keyboard Symposiums and the Gospel Music Panel.
Koldenhoven has a professional children's choir known as The Young Vocal Artists of Los Angeles.
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
awards in 1986 and three Grammy nominations, MVP award from NARAS, two Lifestyle Music Awards from New Age Reporter (NAR), Telly Award and Classic Telly Award, IBA
Independent Broadcasting Authority
The Independent Broadcasting Authority was the regulatory body in the United Kingdom for commercial television - and commercial/independent radio broadcasts...
award, and international Andy award from The Advertising Club of New York
The Advertising Club of New York
The Advertising Club of New York, also known as The Ad Club and originally called the Sphinx Club, focuses efforts on advertising industry self-regulation, professional training and good fellowship.- Origins :...
. Her vocal work can be heard on numerous films such as Sister Act
Sister Act
Sister Act is a 1992 American comedy film released by Touchstone Pictures. Directed by Emile Ardolino, it features musical arrangements by Marc Shaiman and stars Whoopi Goldberg as a Reno lounge singer who has been put under protective custody in a San Francisco convent and has to pretend to be a...
and Sister Act II
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit is a 1993 comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg. Directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures, it is the sequel to the successful 1992 film Sister Act...
, and on records, commercials, live events, and television shows. She is a featured vocalist in the concert film, Yanni Live at the Acropolis
Yanni Live at the Acropolis
Yanni Live at the Acropolis, is the name of both an album and video by contemporary instrumental musician Yanni, recorded live at the Herodes Atticus Theatre, Athens, Greece, on September 25, 1993, and released in 1994. . This album peaked at #1 on "Billboard's "Top New Age Albums" chart and at...
. Two of her releases have topped new age radio charts. Koldenhoven has a professional children's choir known as The Young Vocal Artists of Los Angeles. She resides in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and owns and operates her independent recording label, TimeArt Recordings.
Awards
Koldenhoven won a Grammy Award in 1986 as lead soprano in Clare FischerClare Fischer
Clare Fischer is an American composer, arranger, pianist and organist. His parents were of German, French, Irish-Scot, and English backgrounds.-Early years:...
's 2+2 in the category Best Jazz Vocal Performance by Duo or Group, and has received three Grammy nominations for her work with the same group. She was awarded an MVP award from NARAS; The Recording Academy for "Best Studio Singer" for singing on many movies, television shows, CDs, and commercials. She received two LifeStyle Music Awards for "Infinite Voice" (Best Vocal Album 2007), and "Heavenly Peace" (Best Holiday Album 2007). Koldenhoven also won a Telly Award and a Classic Telly Award for her song/video, "Love is an Action Word". She has an IBA Award for vocals for World's Best Television Commercial Humorous 1989 and an ANDY Award from The Advertising Club of New York 1990 for the same commercial "ABC Chicken Soup - Spa".
She has a Platinum album for her vocal work on Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
's A Momentary Lapse of Reason
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
A Momentary Lapse of Reason is the thirteenth studio album by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd. It was released in the UK and US in September 1987. In 1985 guitarist David Gilmour began to assemble a group of musicians to work on his third solo album...
, as well as several other Gold and Platinum awards for her vocal work with other recording artists. She has recorded with artists such as Celine Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
, Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Joan Streisand is an American singer, actress, film producer and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy,...
, Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
, David Byrne
David Byrne (musician)
David Byrne is a musician and artist, best known as a founding member and principal songwriter of the American new wave band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography,...
, Ramsey Lewis
Ramsey Lewis
Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. is an American jazz composer, pianist and radio personality. Ramsey Lewis has recorded over 80 albums and has received seven gold records and three Grammy Awards so far in his career.-Biography:...
, among others. Koldenhoven has also appeared on camera singing in Studio 60, American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
specials, Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
(2000), Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
(2010), among others. She has appeared in both "Sister Act" films and is known for her featured vocal solo "Aria" in Yanni Live at the Acropolis
Yanni Live at the Acropolis
Yanni Live at the Acropolis, is the name of both an album and video by contemporary instrumental musician Yanni, recorded live at the Herodes Atticus Theatre, Athens, Greece, on September 25, 1993, and released in 1994. . This album peaked at #1 on "Billboard's "Top New Age Albums" chart and at...
, adapted from the Delibes opera Lakmé
Lakmé
Lakmé is an opera in three acts by Léo Delibes to a French libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. Delibes wrote the score during 1881–82 with its first performance on 14 April 1883 at the Opéra Comique in Paris. Set in British India in the mid 19th century, Lakmé is based on the 1880 novel...
.
Discography
- Solitary Treasures (10/10/11)
- Inspired by a True Story (6/28/11)
- Angel on Ivories (2/11/11)
- Infinite Voice (2007) #1 on the New Age Radio Charts in 2007 and #2 in the Top 100 Airplay 2007. Winner Best Vocal Album 2007 voted by Broadcasters Worldwide
- Heavenly Peace (2000, 2007) Debuted #2 on the New Age Radio Charts 2000. Winner Best Holiday Album 2007 voted by Broadcasters Worldwide
- Free to Serve (1996)
- Keys to the World (1993)
Author/educator
Koldenhoven released a comprehensive music education book with seven instructional CDs called "Tune Your Voice: Singing and Your Mind's Musical Ear," distributed by Alfred Music. As a member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, she has presented several seminars on the voice and composing for the voice. She has presented seminars for the Nebraska Music Educators Association, National Association of Teachers of SingingNational Association of Teachers of Singing
The National Association of Teachers of Singing is a professional organization for singing teachers, and is the largest association of its kind in the world. There are more than 6,500 members mostly from the United States...
(NATS), among other organizations. She tours in concert and with her workshops on the voice, healing with music and the voice, and marketing for musicians.
She has served on the NARAS Board of Trustees for two terms, was a Los Angeles Chapter Second Vice President for one term, and Governor for six years, chairing several committees such as the Keyboard Symposiums and the Gospel Music Panel.
Koldenhoven has a professional children's choir known as The Young Vocal Artists of Los Angeles.