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A Cappella NewsNo matter whether you spell it acapella, acapela or a cappella we have all the singing news that's fit to blog. Keep up with all the latest from your favorite vocal harmony groups.
- Ball In The HousephillyBurbs.com: Ball in the House is an array of vocal sounds that must be heard and seen to be believed. The band consists of five men, performing pop and R&B music. The band is dedicated to bringing their distinctive style...
- Copyright Law Gone Mad: Series Of Lawsuits Over Telephone JingleTechdirt.com This one's from a few months back, but still quite interesting. It is a story of a series of lawsuits between a musician and a town tourism board over a song the singer apparently wrote. The backstory is that...
- Sing-Off dates"The Sing-Off," in which a cappella groups compete for a Sony Recording Contract, will premiere Monday, December 14 on NBC at 8:00/7:00c. Additional episodes (all at 8:00/7:00c) will also air Tuesday, December 15 and Wednesday, December 16 with the season...
- Latest NylonsOakville Beaver (Canada): Singing a cappella is almost akin to standing naked on a stage, says Garth Mosbaugh. As a 15-year veteran of the vocal group, The Nylons, Mosbaugh could almost be considered a bit of an exhibitionist. The same...
- Harmony Singing Larynxes Thread tiny cameras through the singer's noses and focus on the larynx. Then have them sing harmony and see what it looks like deep inside. Yes, that's really what this is....
A Cappella New ReleasesThe newest a cappella recordings from around the world are available right now from Primarily A Cappella
- Alti & Bassi - Medley Alti & Bassi are five debonair-looking, fun-and-Western-music-loving Italian men whose "Medley" is exactly that, a 32-song medley. Or more correctly, a medley comprised of seven medleys, beginning with 8 heavily-accented Disney chestnuts ("Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf,"...
- Straight No Chaser - Christmas Cheers Since their posting of a 10-year-old video in 2007 of a live cut of their version of the "12 Days of Christmas" on YouTube garnered over 10 million hits, these 10 male alums of Indiana University have gotten back...
- Pust - Kry "Pust" means breath in Norwegian. It also means to take a break, to breathe. Pust is Oslo-based, comprised of three men and three women singers with lots of vocal experience in various ensembles, who find their musical inspiration somewhere...
- Cosmos - Turbulence Latvian vocal group Cosmos' debut album in 2003, the first year of their existence, went platinum after winning an award as the best pop album of the year. They have released three wonderful albums since then and are greatly...
- Fork - Helsinki Two men and two women, 3 actors and a policeman from Finland, first got together in 1996, lacking the instrumental talent to form a rock band, but discovered that they were all powerful singers. Since then they have been...
New Choral releasesAll the latest choral CDs, DVDs, songbooks and development material is listed here.
- The King's Singers - From The Heart An eclectic mix of five modern songs on an EP. "My heart is a holy place" - Patricia Van Ness has rearranged and extended the beautiful ‘Cor meum est templum sacrum’ for The King’s Singers to become ‘My heart...
- Estonian National Male Choir - Visions Beyond Estonia Three selections of Veljo Tormis music recorded my Ants Soots and Estonian National Male Choir have been published under the title "Vision of Estonia", the present fourth selection consists of compositions based on the old songs of other peoples,...
- Ensemble Amarcord - Restless Love With its tenth recording Ensemble Amarcord takes a stroll through the musical Leipzig of the nineteenth century. Simultaneously, this anniversary release is a reverence to the hometown of the five world-class vocalists. They obviously feel very much at home...
- Vox Aurea Choir - Tuhat Kertaa Tutat Vuotta Pekka Kostiainen (b.1944) is perhaps not known as well as other Finnish composers outside his native land. Although he wrote mainly instrumental music early in his career, he now concentrates on choral music. Pekka Kostiainen is the present conductor...
- Bella Voce - Now Let Us Sing Founded in 2004 by Dr. Dawn Willis, Bella Voce consists of 40 to 45 auditioned singers, performing existing and newly-commissioned sacred and secular works for women's voices. The ensemble is drawn from four counties throughout Vermont, many of whom...
ba-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsBay Area A Cappella Music Community
- Need men's a.c. 4tt for Dec 7 SFGreetings from Ken Malucelli at ACC (A Cappella Central, div. Prince/ SF Prodns). Short notice, but this just flew in: I'm in need of a hip, young male
- An Advent liturgyChurch of the Advent of Christ the King San Francisco An Advent Liturgy Candlelit Procession with Carols and Hymns for Advent Sunday November 29, 2009 5:40pm
- Auditions for Bisceglie's "Forever Broadway!"Auditions for Bisceglie's "Forever Broadway!" From the creator of the "SF Follies" comes the ultimate all singing, all dancing salute to Broadway! Director
- San Francisco Lyric Chorus Fall 2009 ConcertThe San Francisco Lyric Chorus, under the direction of new Music Director, Robert Train Adams, presents What Sweeter Music, an exciting variety of music for
- New online choral 'radio' channels availableI got this from ChoralNetPaul Sinasohn ACDA Radio Now Live! *Date:* November 17, 2009 ACDA Radio is now available from the Home Page of the American Choral
ny-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor New York area a cappella fans.
- Looking for a groupHi all, I'm new to the group, nice to meet you all. I recenty moved to new York and am looking for a vocal group, preferably a cappella, to join. I have 4
- Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (11/16-12/1/2009)Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 11/16/2009 to 12/1/2009) As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm
- Western Wind's Annual Holiday Light Concert 12-12-09SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009, 8 PM The Western Wind Laura Christian, Michele Kennedy, sopranos William Zukof, countertenor Todd Frizzell, Richard Slade, tenors
- Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (11/1-16/2009)Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 11/1/2009 to 11/16/2009) As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm
- P.S. to my original inquiryP.S. Hi, I forgot to say, the a cappella ensemble I hope to initiate is going to be based here in my hometown of Vernon, NJ. (An hour and 15 mins. from New
boston-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor the Boston a cappella community
- Chant Camp in Metro Boston with Susan Hellauer of Anonymous 4A SARUM LADYMASS (with performance) Saturday & Sunday November 21-22, 2009 Cambridge & Brookline MA Join Susan Hellauer for a weekend CHANT CAMP, culminating
- Boston Jazz Voices in concert Nov. 15thCome see Boston Jazz Voices perform, with special guests Women of the World! We'll be doing a mix of new music and old favorites - a perfect way to spend a
- Guinness World Record for Largest Singing LessonMembers of Colonial Spirit Chorus in Acton, MA participated in setting a Guinness World Record recently in Nashville, TN. Heather Mullins, Linda Green, Pat
- Men - come sing favorite holiday songs with the Sounds of Concord!Are you a guy who likes to sing? If so, please read this invitation! Rehearse with the Sounds of Concord chorus on Thursday evenings 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3
- Can you coach Tuckermans at 9 to the next level?Tuckermans at 9 is looking for a coach! We're an adult, semi-pro, SAATTBB contemporary a cappella septet (not barbershop) based in southeastern New Hampshire
Chicago-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor the Chicago a cappella community.
la-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor the Los Angeles a cappella community
midatlantic-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor a cappella fans in the Mid Atlantic
- MJ Medley for OneHi, First time poster. I'm an alto singer without a group to sing with, so if anyone is in need and if your group meets for rehearsals in DC or Arlington, I'd
- SONOS and Tonic & GIn at Jammin Java 10/3This is going to be a great show! First up is Tonic & Gin, a local a cappella band. They will be singing some old favorites, as well as some newer
- Auditions for DC area Supreme ChordThe Supreme Chord, DC's newest a cappella group, will be holding auditions on October 4th from 6:30-8pm. We sing rock, alternative and other genres, and are
- Great a cappella music at Jammin Java this Saturday!Come see a fabulous show this Saturday, 10/3, at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA! First up is Tonic & Gin, a local a cappella band. They will be performing old
- DC based Supreme Chord seeks tenors, basses and vocal percussionistsThe Supreme Chord, DC's newest a cappella group, will be holding auditions on October 4th from 6:30-8pm. We sing rock, alternative and other genres, and are
pacificnorthwest-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor a cappella fans in the Pacific NW
- SAI Quartet workshop & Young Women in Harmony Class - Nov. 20-21 inNon-Sweet Adelines are welcome to attend. Have a look at this link for more information: http://www.sairegion13.org/workshops/index.html
- A Cappella in Portland, Tuesday 10-27If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses...
- Coming soon! 2010 PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella FestivalHello A Cappella Groups, Singers, and Fans, It is time to start pulling together your audition materials so you can compete in the PNW March 13, 2010 Harmony
- Opportunity: BlueStreet Jazz Voices Holds Auditions September 9th..BlueStreet is holding auditions this week, the 9th. We are open to all voices at this time. Women, bring a guy that can sing and read, and get in free ...
- AUDITION OPPORTUNITY - Song of Seattle ChorusIntroducing SONG OF SEATTLE, a new a cappella women's chorus focusing on a wide variety of music - standards, contemporary, pop, folk - predominantly in 4-part
colorado-acappella at Yahoo! GroupsFor Colorado a cappella fans
- Sound of the Rockies - Holiday Show - ADVERTISE IN OUR SHOW PROGRAMAttention all quartets, choruses, a cappella groups, business owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs!! Here is a great chance to get your business in front of
- UCD 6 free ConcertHey, Colorado! Come hear the University of Colorado's A cappella groups, this Thursday the 19th, King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria Campus at 7:30pm.
- A Cappella Sing-Off: Mark your calendarsThe Sing-Off: Clash of the Choirs! NBC to debut 'The Sing-Off' a cappella competition on December 14 By Christopher Rocchio, NBC has announced The Sing-Off, a
- Seeking: singersSeeking singers of all levels: pro, semi-pro, recreational. A Cappella groups of all shapes and sizes forming: need powerhouse male and female a cappella stars
- Fw: The Basics of Gigging - Sunday, 7pm, at Herman'sI know very little of this is a cappella or vocal, but COMBO provides news of some interesting activities you may not find out about elsewhere: Rol Sharette
utah_acappella at Yahoo! GroupsUtah A Cappella
bbshop at Yahoo! GroupsA Discussion List For Those Interested in Barbershop Harmony
- next summer in PhillyOne of my "advance planning" friends is asking questions about men's Internationals this summer in Philly. Her parents and grown daughter are coming out from
- Re: Carolinas District (or: "Split Me Up When You're In Dixie")... district. It would increase the number of chapters we would encounter and raise the competitive bar. Isn't meeting new people and making new friendships
- fundraising ideasWe are looking for some new fundraising projects. We recently heard about a wine tasting and auction in which members donated a bottle of a favorite wine
- Re: limit on non-singing fundraising?Doug- I think Ev was specifically addressing someone's comments regarding "bingo" or other fundraising events of that nature. Correct me if I'm wrong, Ev.
- A Joe Johnson arrangementHere's a new arrangement by Joe Johnson which he did for this rousing hymn, Men of God. Great stuff, especially the bass line...wow! Hope y'all like it.
rec.music.a-cappella Google GroupVocal music without instrumental accompaniment.
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- Bass singers wanted - central Virginia
Soundworks, central Virginia's premier men's a cappella ensemble, is
holding auditions for 3 experienced basses for the 2010 season and
beyond. If interested, email nob...@soundworkschorus.org (but change
"nobody" to "president").
Founded in 2004, Soundworks performs a wide variety of music from
bebop to barbershop, country to classical, with some jazz and rock 'n'
- THE BOBS - Midwest/Plains Holiday Tour Announcement
On Richard! On Matthew! On Amy! On Dan!
THE BOBS' 2009 HOLIDAY SHOW features selections from their Rounder
Records CD, Too Many Santas as well as new, demented holiday
chestnuts, covers of tunes from The Beatles to Vince Guaraldi, and a
healthy sampling of Get Your Monkey Off My Dog and their upcoming NEW
- WEIRDOS WANTED - SoCal
IF that headline didn't put you off - you may be perfect for this
project.
I want to record a-cappella versions of UNIQUE music - NOT the typical
material that most groups perform.
DEVO, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ween, Split Enz, Stereolab, Capt.
Beefheart, Bonzo Dog Band, The Move, Nilsson, The Monkees, originals,
- You're The Voice - new stunning album out now!
You've got to hear this...
Finnish top Vocal Band Club For Five just released a new, very high-
level album in English! The album "You're The voice" is an
international digital release (unfortunately not incl. US, though you
can mail-order to States).
Check out the links, e.g. the breathtaking rendition of Brothers in
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