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A Cappella News
- Jay Leno with BNO
Here's Boyz Nite Out in a photo with Jay Leno from a show this week in Phoenix. The Alley Cats still perform their regular weekly gig with Jay at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas which must...
- A cappella is piping up everywhere
Vanity Fair A cappella singing flowered during the Renaissance, and it’s been beloved by barbershop quartets, doo-wop daddy-o’s, and collegiate songsters off on a spree since Cole Porter was one of the first Whiffenpoofs at Yale. Today, this silky subgenre...
- Germany's Vocaldente wins the Harmony Sweeps
It was a truly glorious evening of unaccompanied vocal harmony singing at the National Finals of the Harmony Sweepstakes this past Saturday evening. Each and every group were in top form and who, perhaps because of the added excitement...
- Music from Baudboys, Microsoft's a cappella group
Seattle Times (WA): While it may not score them points at their next performance review, the men of Microsoft's a cappella group, the Baudboys, have met their goal. About five years ago, the programmers-cum-pop singers started reinventing their sound with...
- Breakthrough Treatment Saves Vocal Chords and Lives
ABC Evening News: Armed with a special laser he uses on opera singers and rock stars, Dr. Steven Zeitels, director of the Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation at Massachusetts General Hospital, is taking aim at vocal cord cancer,...
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A Cappella New Releases
- Velvet Voices - Essence
Founded in 2002, all-women Dutch Vocal Jazz quartet Velvet Voices has been appearing in some serious European and international events, like the 2003 Voice Mania in Vienna, the Jeunesse—the largest German a cappella festival in Munich), and they won...
- Syncopation - Wonderful You
Mixed Vocal Jazz quartet Syncopation represented Boston well at the recent Harmony Sweeps Finals in San Rafael, CA, winning a strong ovation from the sellout crowd for songs like the sweet, soaring "High and Dry," which is here on...
- Vocaldente - Ain't Misbehaving
Surprise National Champs of the 2008 Harmony Sweepstakes Finals, all-male German quintet Vocaldente, appearing last after very strong sets by the previous 8 Regionals winners, quickly got the crowd laughing and on their feet applauding at the end. They...
- 5one - Get It
2008 Chicago Regionals winner, all male Contemporary quintet 5one (which refers to the strongest cadence found in Western music), hails from Decatur, Illinois' Millikin University. We just had the pleasure of seeing 5one's dynamic set at the Harmony Sweeps...
- Zambian Vocal Group - Reach Out
All-male Gospel a cappella octet the Zambian Vocal Group brings us a yummy collection of 12 uplifting tunes with rich, butter-smooth harmonies. Hailing from a community called Kalingalinga, "Reach Out" was recorded by Daniel Mwanza at ZVG Home Studio...
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Choral New Releases
- Holst Singers - Tormis
The Holst Singers are acclaimed as one of England’s greatest non-professional choirs. The talent and commitment of the individual members and the leadership of their mercurial conductor, Stephen Layton, ensure that their performances are always of the very highest...
- Saint Mary's College Women's Choir - Across The Bar..
On the leading edge of the choral art, The Saint Mary's College Women's Choir, under the leadership of conductor Dr Nancy Menk, have assembled a program featuring fine new music from many of the most talked-about new choral composers....
- Choir of New College, Oxford - Nicholas Ludford
The deeply expressive music of Nicholas Ludford (c. 1485-1557) has been re-discovered only relatively recently. Few composers of his stature - comparable to that of John Taverner - have been so comprehensively and so unjustly ignored for nearly fi...
- Notre Dame Glee Club - Beautiful Rain
The Notre Dame Glee Club is a music tradition that began at the University in 1915. Since 1993, Daniel Stowe has led the Glee Club in world-wide tours with great success. Today, Glee Club repertoire is not just football...
- Polyphony - Poulenc: Gloria and Motets
Stephen Layton and Polyphony continue to blaze a trail as dazzling interpreters of a wide range of choral music. Here they turn to some of the most bewitching and distinctive choral works of the twentieth century. Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)...
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San Francisco a cappella
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New York a cappella
- Cut Time bass auditions
NYC group forms month before 'Harmony Sweeps', gets honorable mention, moves on to huge success! Well, the last part will happen with a bass. Interested
- Party with us Off-Off-Broadway! May 29-June 1
Bar La Barca 2 Madrigal Comedies, 400 Years Apart Stranded New Yorkers, Saucy Italians and Drunken Tourists! May 29-June 1, 2008 at the Flea Theater in Tribeca
- Body & Song Workshops in NYC
This is our last "Body & Song" workshop for the spring and summer season. Please let me know if you'd like to join us! ... Urban Research Theater presents: -
- INVISIBLE MEN needs your votes!
Invisible Men (award-winners at New York and Boston Harmony Sweeps regionals) will be the sole vocal band in the lineup at the Peace Rocks "battle of the
- Kennedy Center presents A Cappella: Singing Solo
Playbill: Representing vocal traditions and communities from around the world, May 28-June 6, the Kennedy Center presents A Cappella: Singing Solo, a
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Boston a cappella
- Boston Jazz Voices has a new CD!
Come and hear us! Boston Jazz Voices Spring Concert and CD Release Party! Saturday, May 17, 8:00pm First Parish 75 The Great Road Bedford, MA Tickets $10 at
- The Copley Cats are looking for Altos - the lower the better
The Copley Cats are looking for Altos - the lower the better - for our female a cappella group. We sing because we love it and we enjoy each other's company.
- The House Jacks at TCAN, May 2 @ 8pm
Last time we played in Boston, tickets were sold out way before the show. We hate to turn down fans from a show, so this time we've found a much bigger place
- Singers Wanted
* Are you free on Monday nights? * Do you enjoy music? * Do you like to sing in the shower? * Do you harmonize to the radio? If you answer is YES to any of
- Free Concert
The Liberty Belle Chorus chordially invites you all to attend our annual dress rehearsal, in preparation for regional competition. This is a free concert for
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Chicago a cappella
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Los Angeles a cappella
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Mid - Atlantic a cappella
- reminder - Hugh's Mommapalooza this Friday!
Hugh's Mommapalooza Three singing groups battling cancer live on stage using nothing but their bare voices! Friday, April 18, 2008 ??8:00 pm Holton Arms
- MALE VOCALISTS WANTED IMMEDIATELY!!
MALE VOCALISTS WANTED IMMEDIATELY! Professional Pop-Rock Vocal Band is seeking singers for sub positions in New York City. We are looking for experienced
- ICCA & ICHSA FINALS - all you need to know!
We have a full lineup, and the Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella FINALS are coming up soon! Saturday, April 19 7 pm Avery Fisher Hall New
- April 18 Concert with 3 DC Groups!
Join the Tone Rangers, Euphonism, and Skyline on April 18 at 8 p.m. for Hugh's Mommapalooza -- a very special benefit concert. All proceeds will support Hugh's
- TENORS WANTED
The DC Accidentals is a co-ed, 12-member, semi-professional, pop a cappella group. We perform at private parties, community events, and sports events in the
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Pacific Northwest a cappella
- THE BOBS - Seattle/Portland/Port Townsend shows this weekend!
THE BOBS get reacquainted with I-5 and the Washington State Ferries this weekend... I'm talking to you, PORTLAND, SEATTLE and PORT TOWNSEND!Please note that
- Announcing the selected groups for 2008 NW Harmony Sweepstakes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: John Godfrey (360)754-5397 jtyerfdog@... Masterworks Choral Ensemble Presents Bringing Down the House: Northwest
- Apply NOW for the NW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
The Feb. 2nd application deadline is fast approaching for the 2008 NW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival being held in Olympia, WA on March 8, 2008. This
- The Coats will host the 2008 NW Regional Harmony Sweepstakes
First, the sad news. Realtime, the 2007 winners, are unable to return to host the 2008 NW Harmony Sweepstakes. The GREAT NEWS is that the northwest favorite
- Realtime 2.0
Hi all, Many of you have been aware of a "big announcement" coming from Realtime. Here it is! John Newell, our original lead singer, has
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Colorado a cappella
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Utah a cappella
- T Minus 5 and The Nylons
T Minus 5 and The Nylons will be performing together May 14th in St. George and May 15th in Ogden at the Egyptian Theater. Check out the promo video on it.
- Special Discounts from Acappella Hosting!
Acappella Hosting is the leading company in providing quality, professional web design/hosting for a cappella groups around the world. We are an LLC and are
- New web hosting/design service for a cappella groups!
Acappella Hosting is a web hosting company with a twist: we only provide our services to a cappella groups, both collegiate and professional. Why did I start
- Toxic Audio - Las Vegas audition
For the musicians out there, or someone you might know and can pass the message along to: AUDITION NOTICE Toxic Audio, Inc. seeking male and female vocalists
- New Group in OREM!!!!!
Hey all! I am forming a new group. I actually know of another group forming as well. We both need 3 guys. Tenors are especially needed so if you're interested
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Barbershop - The Harmonet
- Only A Rose - arrangement info
I have a copy of a handwritten arrangement of "Only a Rose" that was originally done by "G.A." in 1970 for the Keystone Capital Chorus in Harrisburg, PA.
- NED - 4th Annual Baseball, Barbershop, BBQ Saturday June 7th
The Providence Chapter invites you, your family and friends to join us for the 4th Annual Baseball, Barbershop, BBQ Singout Pawtucket Red Sox, McCoy Stadium,
- Re: My Son's Impression of Barbershop (very long)
[cross-posted from Sunshinenet list where I cross-posted the original from Harmonet. CB] Dear Sean, Ryan's Paper #4 is a fine piece of work. In his research, I
- Re: Bluegrass Student Union....Commencement
I have had the BSU's Commencement DVD and CD for a number of months now, and can highly recommend it. To put it plainly, its Fantastic! Rod ... From: John
- "Bring Him Home"
I understand that "Bring Him Home" by New Tradition was excellent. Any place there is a DVD with it on? Especially one with several choruses? I'm looking to
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Google Groups - rec.music.a-capella
- KRNU "Vocal Chords" Playlist; 05/09/08
“Vocal Chords” is the weekly a cappella and vocal music show from 90.3
KRNU at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, heard live on Friday
mornings at 8 a.m., central time (GMT -06:00), and also in streaming
audio on our web site: [link]. A replay of the show can
be heard (both on the air and on-line) at 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
- Voices Of Truth seeking tenor/bass
Voices Of Truth, mixed inspirational/Christian vocal band, is holding
open auditions for tenor and bass voices. We are seeking strong
singers in their 20's or 30's, preferably with arranging chops,
willing to sing lead when necessary, and (very important) able to ROCK
OUT and HAVE FUN with other like-minded musicians.
- KnightSong Concert, Sandy Springs, GA
KnightSong will be presenting its Spring Concert on May 17, 2008 at
7:00 p.m. in Dunlap Hall, Sandy Springs Christian Church, 301 Johnson
Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia. This is a part of the "Art
Springs" celebration of the arts by the City of Sandy Springs. We
will be joined by the Georgia Young Singers, directed by our own David
- Reminder - Monumental A Cappella Madness this Saturday 5/10
Come enjoy a free, al fresco a cappella concert at the Sylvan Theatre
on the grounds of the Washington Monument!
The Monumental A Cappella Madness Festival will take place this
Saturday, May 10 2008 from 1:30pm-6:30pm and will feature some of the
finest local a cappella talent:
DC Vocals [link]
- SVITANYA at Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse on May 10
On Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8PM
At Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse
SVITANYA (svee-TAH-nya), which means “the light at sunrise” in Croatian
and Ukrainian, is a women’s a cappella ensemble that specializes in
music from Eastern Europe. Songs exude the spirit of traditional village
music and are modern arrangements, learned from village source
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