Chicago composer Sam Stryke spent the day working with South High School students on Tueday, December 5, 2006. Mr. Stryke has numerous commerical clients in Chicago, including Nintendo and Anheiser-Busch. Additionally, Mr. Stryke is currently composing themes for several of Oprah Winfrey's televison and radio shows. Mr. Stryke will be performing on the South High Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 15, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the South High Gymnasium. Mr. Stryke will be performing HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING from his latest CD release titled CHRISTMAS, and will be performing with the combined choirs and orchestra during the Soulful Hallelujah. Mr. Stryke also spent time discussing his career path as a composer with students, explaining how he broke into the Chicago commerical jingle scene and how he writes music both for jingles and for his latest CD. "We are thrilled to have this experience for our music students" said Fine Arts Chairperson Glenn Williams. "Mr. Styke will add much to our Holiday Concert, and I'm excited for people in our community to have a chance to hear his music".
