Vocal Dimension to Debut Nationally Recognized Work at World Premiere Concert

Northwest High School Hosts Michigan Premiere of Tim Takach’s “We Are Phoenix” on April 22, 2025.

Northwest High School is proud to announce the World Premiere Concert, taking place on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 PM in the Northwest High School cafetorium. This special concert will feature the Michigan premiere of renowned composer Tim Takach’s large-scale choral work, We Are Phoenix, performed by the school’s elite ensemble, Vocal Dimension.

Takach was introduced to Vocal Dimension at the 2023 State Choir Festival, where he served as an adjudicator and now in 2024 has invited Northwest’s Vocal Dimension to premiere We Are Phoenix—an honor typically reserved for collegiate or community choirs.

“We Are Phoenix” is a powerful 40-minute work that blends original choral compositions with visual art elements.

In addition to We Are Phoenix, the concert will feature two additional premieres:

• A new choral work by composer James Battersby

• An original arrangement of Northwest’s Alma Mater, crafted by one of the school’s own choir members, Emma Brugger, who will pursue music composition at the collegiate level next year.

Admission is free, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend and support these exceptional young musicians. We hope to see you there!