A Cappella Singers

Ronald Boender founded the Singers after 20 years of Music Ministry at a local church. Mr. Boender also was the founding conductor of the Fort Lauderdale Christian Chorale and Orchestra and performed many great choral works including the "Messiah" and was guest conductor for the Broward Symphony to perform the great oratorio "Elijah" at Bailey Hall. Privately tutored for many years in voice and conducting under some of the best "master conductors", Mr. Boender has decided to pursue his love of pure singing in the a cappella style. Ronald Boender has many interests. Starting in electronics and moving to music, art, entomology and botany, he founded Butterfly World and is currently president and founder of 5 other corporations. His interest in Tropical Biology has resulted in 85 visits to 12 tropical countries in recent years.

The Singers are entering their 10th year of ministering in music to south Florida. Starting with a dozen singers, they have grown to 32 in number. This professional group delights in performing everything from hymns and spirituals to patriotic and eclectic vocal jazz arrangements from many composers. They specialize in their favorite 8 part arrangements with close harmonies that are challenging and rewarding at the same time, for both them and the audience. While the singers are all Christians they are not affiliated with any denomination or church and draw from a 100-mile radius. Concerts are given in churches, special and corporate events and they are the "resident singers" at Butterfly World, a local attraction. The Singers perform both sacred and secular music but always "To God's Glory". All music and words are memorized and the Singers keep a current repertoire of about 60 songs at all times.

Discography

Be Still My Soul

Celebrating their 15th year of performing in South Florida, and their "Be Still My Soul," their 8th album, The mixed-voice (20 women, 16 men) Acappella Singers are all Christians, and drawn from a hundred-mile radius, but are not affiliated with any particular denomination. Concerts are performed in churches, special and corporate events, and the group are the "resident singers" at Butterfly World, a local attraction. They sing both sacred and secular music, but always "To God's Glory." There are 14 spirited tunes here, a few with non-vocal percussion and piano. Favorites are "Uyai Mose," "Give Me Jesus," the rousing spiritual "Ain't Got Time to Die," the richly harmonic "Rise Up O Men of God," Felix Mendelssohn's "Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord," "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go," Andrew Lloyd Webber's soaring "Pie Jesu," the powerful hymn "Be Still My Soul" and the traditional "The Lord Bless You and Keep You." The Singers are wonderfully led by Conductor Boender, their arrangements are excellent, and their sound is effortlessly clean, fresh and beautifully blended. This is a veteran choir with tremendous talent and spirit, and every song is perfect!

This Is My Father's World

Performing at various venues all over South Florida, the non-denominational Acappella Singers was founded by Ronald Boender in 1994, as a group of semi-professional singers under his direction. The goal of this unique 32 voice ensemble is to perform only the finest a cappella choral literature in all formats including sacred, folk, classical, patriotic, and Christmas favorites. Because the repertoire of the Singers is almost entirely written in 8 parts, and could be considered pop vocal or vocal jazz, the ensemble produces a distinctive sound that is exciting to hear, and rare in the choral field. "My Father's World" features 10 beautifully arranged Christian spiritual sounds: "We Will Glorify," "Have Thine Own Way," "He Never Sleeps," "Beautiful Savior," "Children of the Heavenly Father," John Rutter's "God Be In My Head," the title tune (arranged by Paul Christiansen), "I Love You Lord," and Joyce Eilers' "Go Ye Now In Peace." Soaring harmonies, a couple of lovely solos by Elisa McCord on "He Never Sleeps" and Maryanne Webel on "Beautiful Savior," a bright, clean sound and deeply-felt lyrics are features of this very special CD.

The Star Spangled Banner

A collection of songs reflecting tradition and history that proves to be timeless. Derric Johnson is a well known arranger of Americana and his genius is spotlighted 6 times on this collection including "America the Beautiful," "Shenandoah," "The Star Spangled Banner," and "Oh, Suzanna". Giving a little room for others arrangers such as Robert Shaw's "Set Down Servant" and Pat Ballard1s "Mr. Sandman" is necessary, as they are also quite enjoyable. Impressions are made with the simplicity of these recordings, yet coupled with the echoing sound of a Cathedral gives the feeling of wholeness and serenity. The voices of the Acappella Singers are smooth, crisp and clear with the talented direction of Ronald Boender.

God Bless America

All Christians, but not affiliated with any denomination, the Singers were founded in 1994 in South Florid a by Ronald Boender and grew from a dozen singers to their current 32 mixed voices. Their trademark 8-part arrangements and close, challenging harmonies are featured on 8 CDs of both sacred and secular music. "God Bless America" includes 5 patriotic and folk songs, Woody Guthrie's "This Land," four arranged by Derric Johnson, "Give Me Your Tired," "We The People" and "God Bless The USA." Also included are the spirituals "Set Down Servant," "Witness," "All My Trials" with a lovely solo by Mary Jane Vanden Birge, and the deeply-felt "Benediction" by Robert C. Clatterbuck. A beautiful, inspirational collection by South Florida's finest!

Deck The Halls

Conductor and founder of The Acappella Singers Ronald Boender's love of pure acappella singing is but one of his many interests. His interest in Tropical Biology led him to found Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, FL, where the Singers regularly perform. The 32-strong, semi-professional Singers, who are celebrating their 10th year together and their 8th excellent recording, bring us 9 traditional Christmas tunes, 7 of them arranged by Derric Johnson: "Wassail Song," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy" which segues into "We Three Kings" and "Noel, Noel;" "Infant Holy" (arranged by Paul Christiansen), "Deck The Halls," "White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," "Away In The Manger," and "Jingle Bells." Nice solos by John Cotter on "Winter Wonderland" and "Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy," and Beverly Atkinson on "Away In The Manger." A bright, joyous collection to brighten your holidays!

This Christmastide

Following the inspiration of acappella arrangers Derric Johnson and Norman Luboff, Ronald Boender formed this 24 voice, mixed ensemble dedicated to performing the best of folk, sacred, Americana, and Christmas acappella. Since 1994, the Acappella Singers have built a solid repertoire of the finest acappella choral literature (in 8 parts) remaining steadfast to the foundation of the purest form of singing. Choosing Christmas songs arranged by aforementioned Derric Johnson, as well as Alfred Burt and Jay Rouse to name a few. Accentuated with sounds of a cathedral echo you can only love "Carol Of The Bells", "Joy To The World", "Caroling, Caroling", "Rejoice and Sing", and "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence".

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Discography

Be Still My Soul

This Is My Father's World

The Star Spangled Banner

God Bless America

Deck The Halls

This Christmastide

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