Blue of a Kind

Founded in 2005, Blue of a Kind is passionately committed to inspiring and enlightening audiences with a lively repertoire and charming style. The ensemble has experience performing at numerous venues and events in the greater Boston area and beyond, and is known for its spirited renditions of the classics from many traditions. Blue of a Kind embodies the spirit of a cappella, and invites you to join them on their vibrant musical journey.

Bluegrass Student Union

Bluegrass Student Union is the Louisville, Kentucky barbershop quartet who won the 1978 SPEBSQSA International competition. They distinguished themselves by performing at a high level of proficiency on stage and in the recording studio throughout their 33-year career, and by continually improving their art, even after winning their gold medals. They credit much of their success to their coaches, Mary Jo Hatton Thompson, Don Clause, Ron Riegler, Gene Stickler and Ed Weber, to their chorus Director, Jim Miller, and to their long-time arrangers, Ed Waesche and Walter Latzko.

BlueLine

BlueLine is an award-winning, mixed quintet that performs jazz, gospel and pop a cappella music from the DC Area. Started in the fall of 1999 by friends whose day jobs weren't providing enough time on stage, the group has achieved a tight blend and performed at competitions, music festivals and private events. Washington City Paper called BlueLine "exciting" and "exhilarating." BlueLine gets its name from the subway line and is a tribute to the great Duke Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train" - the kind of bluesy jazz that the group loves to sing

Blueprint Ensemble Arts

Inspired and driven by a philosophy rooted in harmonic fusion, musical versatility, and ensemble unity, Blueprint strives for perpetual progression as vocal ensembles through the outstanding study and performance of works, both new and old. Each intentionally-small ensemble under the Blueprint shield is highlighted by the combination of cohesiveness and fusion found in a smaller, tighter-knit group of musicians and the power and strength of a larger ensemble. The uniqueness of the groups within the organization stems from the diverse and distinct blend of repertoire they present, adaptive style, and solidarity in technique, as well as the amalgam of singers and musicians they retain. The ensembles present concerts, premiere new works, and work with other ensembles and local artists, among other things.

Blueprint provides a distinctive musical environment and is influenced by numerous sources. Each performance features a large variety of genres, including time-honored classics as well as contemporary selections. From the shimmering purity of 16th-century polyphony to the complex harmonies of jazz to the stylistic rhythms of contemporary sound, the repertoire of each group is extremely diverse and covers a wide range of eras and styles.

Coming from an assortment of musical backgrounds, singers and musicians share a common bond in devotion to musical excellence in choral music through performance, artistic collaboration, outreach, and community partnerships. Infused with a commitment to quality, inspiration, and education, the musicians in Blueprint work to foster a vibrant and diverse choral community, enlighten both our singers and our audiences, and extend our reach to both the young and the old. Excellence is pursued in all aspects of the organization, and it seeks to develop both musicianship and fellowship on a foundation of unity, respect, and professionalism.

Bluestreet Jazz Voices

BlueStreet Voices is a vocal jazz ensemble based out of Seattle, WA that performs tunes with a professional trio at our back. At our shows, we put forth everything from a foot-tappin' jazz standard to classically arranged contemporary pop hits, including Latin, blues, gospel, and rich ballads.

The mission of BlueStreet Voices is to promote vocal jazz education and music in the community, while providing high-quality, entertaining musical experiences for audiences and performers alike. BlueStreet offers its members diverse musical opportunities through experiencing, studying, and performing first-rate vocal jazz literature with an inspirational director and inspired accompanist.

Boarding Party

It's been too many years, but now my favorite group of singers/scholars/rowdies has rewarded our patience with another collection of water-songs. And a collection of great variety, too: favorite old chanteys, nautical gospel songs, a couple of original songs, a cable-laying song, a Bengali rowing song, songs from the rivers, lakes and canals, as well as the oceans, high and low. Some are tongue-in-cheek, some just good roaring fun, but most ring with the great dignity of sincerity., Some of these songs would have died in the archives had not Bob and Jonathan made new tunes for them, and many would be lost to us forever without the work and interest of these men. They're scholars and historians, and their big robust voices lift these songs into our present very well.

Boardwalk Chorus

Bobby McFerrin

On the 11th of March, 1950, Bobby McFerrin was born. His parents were classical singers and he began to study music theory early on in his life. His family then moved to Los Angeles. During high school and then in College, UCSC, he focused on the piano. Once he finished college, Bobby McFerrin toured with numerous bands including the Ice Follies.

However, it was only in 1977 that Bobby McFerrin decide to become a singer. At one point he met Bill Cosby who arranged for him take part in the 1980 Playboy Jazz Festival. It was only two years later where he released his firm album called "Bobby McFerrin" in 1982. It was in 1983, that Bobby McFerrin started converting without a band. This eventually led him to make a solo tour in Germany. It was in Germany that he recorded his album "The Voice". From that point on, he continued to make solo tours in the most prestigious locations. It is also important to realize that Bobby McFerrin worked with several important people like Garrison Keillor, Jack Nicholson, and Joe Zawinul. On "Another Night in Tunisia", Bobby McFerrin won two Grammies.

Bobs

They rehearsed for six months. Gunnar remembers that their first gig was at an open mike in a Cuban restaurant where they were shuffled ahead of the line waiting flamingo guitarists by a manager aware of the patron's acute flamenco ennui. They sang "Psycho Killer", "A White Sportcoat" and a few others that night. The audience loved them.

At first all the arranging that Gunnar and Richard did was cover tunes. As they began writing their own songs, the need for another voice became an imperative. Auditions found Janie 'Bob' Scott. Lots of local appearances caused the stage show to gel. A record contract with a local record company, Kaleidoscope Records, produced the first album, The Bobs. A Grammy nomination for their arrangement of "Helter Skelter," a nation wide tour, and soon they were on radio, then TV, eventually traveling to Europe doing huge festivals and concerts.

Bodacious Ladyhood

Bodacious Ladyhood is a Seattle-based trio of women who have been singing together since 2002. Carolyn, Loretta and Jenny are excited to be back for their fourth time at Sweeps, having placed in the top three in their prior three appearances! They have opened for The Baudboys and have performed at Chateau Ste. Michelle (and on live, national radio) as guests on "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor." They have been called "distinctive", "vibrant-voiced", and "show-stopping." Bodacious Ladyhood is three parts harmony, one part comedy and a whole lot of fun.

Boeing Employees Choir

If you like to sing, we'd like to meet you! The Boeing Employees Choir has openings in all sections, but we are seriously seeking altos and basses. We are always looking to recruit new members, and it is not necessary to be an employee or a family member to participate.

Boise Gay Men’s Chorus

The Boise Men's and Women's Choruses are a community organization, 501c3 entity. We meet weekly to combine our voices in song for the greater understanding and education of diversity and women's issues in Idaho. Help us by signing up for our email distribution list, attending events and performances, or join! We have both singing and non-singing members. We are welcoming and affirming of all people!

Boise Master Chorale

The Boise Philharmonic plays a leading cultural role in Boise and its surrounding communities. As one of the region's premier arts organization, its mission is to musically enrich, entertain and educate through community engagement and music performance of the highest level. The Boise Philharmonic performs for more than 50,000 people annually in concerts at the Morrison Center, Brandt Auditorium in Nampa, various schools, and smaller recital halls and venues. The 80 member professional orchestra will perform 16 Classic Series, 1 Broadway Pops Concert, and a Chamber Series

Boise Valley Chordsmen

Boise Women's Chorus

The Boise Women's Chorus is a diverse group of singers united in our mission to perform music that celebrates and encourages women and the LGBTQ community. Our songs will engage the heart, celebrate the spirit, and enrich the minds of our audiences. All are encouraged to join us assuming you can sing soprano and alto parts. We provide a Chorus membership handbook and ask members to pay a minimal fee to cover the cost of music and licensing each concert term.

Bookcliff Chorus

Find out how much fun it is singing popular songs in four part unaccompanied harmony. We are men of all ages, from all walks of life, who love to sing - we are fans and friends who thrill to the sound of harmony. You don't have to know anything about music or singing - you just have to want to sing! Come find out how barbershop singing is not all quartets wearing straw hats and striped coats singing Sweet Adeline. Of course that is part of our heritage but there is so much more. We sing popular music from all eras that appeals to all ages. It's an activity that lasts a lifetime.

Boonslick Chordbusters

The Boonslick Chordbusters is a barbershop chorus based in Columbia, MO. Our mission is to provide and promote barbershop music, vocal harmony, and fellowship through performances, education, and community involvement.

Boston Baroque

Founded in 1973 by Music Director Martin Pearlman, Boston Baroque has garnered a global reputation for its lively, groundbreaking, emotionally-charged performances and recordings that bring early music to life for modern audiences. Boston Baroque's orchestra is composed of some of the finest period instrumentalists performing today, and is frequently joined by the ensemble's professional chorus and by a roster of soloists who grace the world's most renowned concert halls and stages. The ensemble performs Baroque and Classical music using period instruments and performance techniques that reflect the time in which the music was composed. Boston Baroque believes that Baroque and Classical music is music for all times.

Boston Camerata

The Boston Camerata was associated until 1974 with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It was founded at that institution by Narcissa Williamson, and was directed in its early seasons by Anne Gombosi, Howard Mayer Brown, Daniel Pinkham, and Victor Mattfeld. Camerata incorporated as a nonprofit entity, and began self-producing its own local concert series, in 1974. From 1968 to 2008, Joel Cohen directed the ensemble's activities, which grew exponentially under his leadership. He is is now Music Director Emeritus.

In the United States, Camerata has participated in early music festivals at Berkeley and San Antonio, as well as in many of the biennial Boston Early Music Festivals. The ensemble has maintained an extensive touring schedule across the entire United States. Camerata's second, third and fourth invitations to the renowned Tanglewood Festival came in 1992, 1994 and 1995, respectively. A widely praised national tour of Cantigas in 2000 marked Camerata's first collaboration with the Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble; the two groups performed together again in Paris in 2007.

Boston Cecilia

Ever since its founding in 1876, The Boston Cecilia has enjoyed a history remarkable for its many fine conductors. The adventurous B.J. Lang in his 33 years of leadership established a pattern of introducing new works to Boston audiences alongside standard repertoire. Many of those unknown pieces joined the canon-the Bach Mass in B Minor, Brahms Requiem, and Handel's Acis and Galatea, to name a few. Among his novel ideas, Lang had the boldness to program Bach for a Victorian audience whose taste, ironically, found "antique" music decidedly old-fashioned.

Boston Children's Chorus

We sing the hope of tomorrow. BCC harnesses the power of music to connect our city's diverse communities and inspire social inquiry

Boston Choral Ensemble

Boston Choral Ensemble is an auditioned chamber choir of approximately 40 mixed voices under the direction of Andrew Shenton.

Boston City Singers

Boston City Singers - More than just a chorus! Weekly rehearsals are designed to provide singers with well-balanced sequential music instruction coupled with performance, youth development, cultural exploration, leadership training and community service components.

Singers develop progressive mastery of skills with children from backgrounds different than their own, engaging hearts and minds during the critical after-school hours. Emphasis is placed on personal discipline, teamwork and group cooperation. Through ongoing mentor relationships with older youth and teachers who share common interests, singers are connected to a strong and supportive community.

Boston Common

Formed, quite literally by chance, at a mutual friend's home in 1971, The Boston Common remained active through the mid 1990s, performing in 46 states and five foreign countries. On network radio and television shows (including NBC's TODAY SHOW, the CBS AM AMERICA, Irish television, BBC-TV, Germany's WDR, and Canada's CBC-TV) and a host of regional radio and television programs. In addition, the group was featured by UPI and numerous magazines and newspapers. They've appeared on some of the most renowned stages in North America such as Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, and Canada's National Arts Center. They've performed with the Boston Pops, the Portland Symphony, and on one occasion even sang as back-up for a major recording artist (Chip Taylor's album "Some of Us," Warner Brothers).

Boston Gay Men's Chorus

We create musical experiences that inspire change, build community and celebrate difference

Boston Harmony World Music Chorus

The unauditioned world music community choir, in its 11th year, open to teen and adult singers of all singing experience, rehearsing one weekend a month.

Boston Jazz Voices

It was almost 25 years ago that the seeds of Boston Jazz Voices were sown by a group of renegade barbershop singers who got together to venture beyond the confines of single-sex four-part harmony. The unique and unmistakable sound of Gene Puerling inspired this mixed group of vocal enthusiasts. Well known for his singing and arranging for the Hi-Lo's and the Singers Unlimited, Puerling became the raison d'etre for this newly formed group. His arrangements are characterized by complex and unexpected harmonic twists that make even the most familiar tunes sound new to the ear. Gene Puerling passed away in 2008, but his imprint on vocal jazz lives on. Those who have followed our group over the years will remember us as New England Close Harmony Ensemble, and although we have become Boston Jazz Voices, our dedication to complex harmony has not changed.

Boston Skyline Chorus

Boston Skyline Chorus is a diverse group of women; we come from all walks of life. What we have in common is our love of music, our joy in singing and our love of performing! We are mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers. WE ARE EVERY WOMAN. Our love for our craft is obvious and infectious, and our rehearsals are wonderful opportunities to develop and improve our vocal skills as we build warm, supportive friendships. The camaraderie is the icing on the cake!

The main purpose of Boston Skyline Chorus is to get out and sing for our community. We sing at annual shows, a number of community events, and at an annual competition. We are available to sing at your next function or event. If you're looking for a unique musical experience to liven up your event, please check out our Hire Us section.

Bostonality

A mouthful of sound? We've got you covered. Hailing from Cambridge, MA we're Boston; wicked Boston. Don't believe us? We've got the personality--Bostonality--to prove it. A group of young professional 20-somethings couldn't satisfy their a cappella fix, so Bostonality was born. Passionate about music, we're a cappella junkies; and that's where our stories collide. Our semi-professional, co-ed, post-collegiate family performs energetic and eclectic tunes at showcases, benefits, private events and competitions. Inspired by a blend of pop-rock-folky-soul, our sound fills. Really, we just love to sing.

Boswell Sisters

One of the all-time greatest jazz vocal groups, the Boswell Sisters, Martha, Vet and Connee, began their career in the vaudeville houses of New Orleans. Connee, paralyzed from the waist down by a childhood accident (though her disability was often attributed to polio), always performed sitting down. Gifted musicians as well as singers, the sisters also worked at a local radio station, performing classical and semi-classical instrumentals. (Martha played piano, Vet played violin, banjo and guitar, and Connee played cello, saxophone and guitar.) Their careers took off when the radio station gave them a daily singing program.

Boulder Chorale

For more than 50 years, the Boulder Chorale has been a source of musical inspiration, education, and collaboration within the Boulder community. Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.

The Boulder Chorale is inter-generational. More than 200 singers, ages 5 to over 90, perform in seven ensembles at free concerts, high-profile community events, and traditional performances.

Boulder Timberliners

We have been an active barbershop chorus since 1949. We are an a capella chorus who sings music in the barbershop style and we have a great time doing it! In our 70th year of making music we are excited to announce we have become the first mixed barbershop chorus in our region!

Bowdoin Chorus

Under the direction of Anthony Antolini, an ensemble made up of Bowdoin College students, faculty and staff and Brunswick area community members.

Bowling Green State University Men's Chorus

An auditioned large ensemble open to all male students at Bowling Green State University, the chorus' motto and reputation as "America's Finest Singing Machine" is well deserved, emanating from over 35 years of musical excellence. The ensemble encompasses students from all majors; over half are non-music majors, representing all seven colleges at the University.

The chorus organizes and presents two tours each academic year. Fall finds the singers traveling to locations in Ohio and Michigan, performing at high schools during the day and various concert venues in the evenings. The spring tour ventures to a new location each year, and past trips have taken the men to Colorado, Florida, New York City, Washington D.C., and Toronto. These off-campus pursuits provide opportunities to perform for diverse audiences, serve as musical ambassadors for BGSU, see different parts of the country, and bond and create lasting friendships with fellow chorus members.

Boy Singers of Maine

Portland Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community music school in Portland, Maine, for all ages, abilities and financial circumstances. We believe that high quality music education should be available to everyone and strive to make that happen.

Boyz Nite Out

No Instruments? No Problem! Specializing in cover, pop and rockin' upbeat music, this high energy group combines all-vocal drums, guitars, and horns with smooth 5-part harmony to make you think there's an entire band on stage!

For over 14 years, Boyz Nite Out has traveled throughout the world appearing at major festivals, corporate events and private performances. The group has worked with such artists as Ray Charles, ELO, Jay Leno, Kool & the Gang and Michael MacDonald and has released 3 full length CD projects selling over 20,000 copies in the United States and Japan.

Brandywine Singers

Brandywine Valley Chorale

The chorale consists of men and women ages 18 and older who share a commitment to excellence, a passion for music, and a desire to serve their community. The BVC is fortunate to have the wonderful and growing support of area businesses, organizations and individuals who make our expression of choral art possible. Just as our Brandywine Valley Region is rooted in rich beauty and culture, the chorale reflects its surroundings by performing fine music and building our area's tradition as an exceptional center for performing arts.

Branford Chorale

Established in 1975 the Branford Chorale is a non-audition, non-profit community music group. We sing a wide variety of music including pop, folk, spiritual, jazz and holiday music.

The Branford Chorale is about having fun through music. After producing 80+ concerts over 43 years our mission is stronger than ever, make music accessible to everyone. We hope to reach musicians from beginner to advanced as well as entertain the shoreline community.

Going into our Winter 2019 season we are lucky to have such a talented and energetic director lead our group. Nick Filippides created and conducted our past three concerts; Rooted, How the Chorale Stole Christmas and Imagine. Nick's positivity, great music choices and the company of truly fun people makes the Branford Chorale a fantastic community group to sing with and makes for an excellent concert.

Brass Farthing

Brass Farthing is a group of stalwart lads brought together to sing songs, raise good cheer, and otherwise make merry in the company of friends both old and new. We take our inspiration from many periods and enjoy performing historical, traditional, and contemporary compositions in traditional styles.

George started the group in August 2006. We first performed at the Dickens Chistmas Fair and have performed there every year. We cut our self-published CD "Brass Farthing" in summer 2007. We also perform at the Northern California Ren Faire, Steam Punk Conventions and local bars.

Brattleboro Concert Choir

The BMC's oldest performing ensemble, the Brattleboro Concert Choir performs an exciting and challenging repertoire, ranging from classic choral masterpieces to rarely heard or newly commissioned works.

Brattleboro Women's Chorus

The Brattleboro Women's Chorus is open to women and girls ages 10 and up to sing and harmonize together. New members are welcome to join at the start of our sessions in September and March. There are no auditions and experience reading music is not necessary. Our concerts are the weekend before Thanksgiving and on Mother's Day weekend. Please visit our website for more details on joining us or coming to our concerts

Brava!

After 12 appearances on the Sweet Adelines International Competition stage, Brava! won the International Championship in Phoenix, Arizona on September 19, 2003. Bringing the gold medals & crowns home to Vancouver Canada was a first for their proud country. Not only did Canada have its very first gold medalist quartet, this was also the first time in many years that all four members of the championship quartet are all brand new "Queens of Harmony" in the Coronet Club of Sweet Adelines Int'l. Brava! Quartet was born in 1989 in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and their journey from novice to number one was not an easy or short trip, but was always an interesting one and well worth the efforts! One step at a time, with the occasional step back, and only one missed contest in 1995, their international placements from 1991 to 2003 are witness to their dedication and tenacity.

Brazeal Dennard Chorale

Founded in 1972 by Dr. Brazeal W. Dennard, recipient of The Maynard Klein Award in recognition of artistic excellence in the field of choral music, the Brazeal Dennard Chorale is a group of highly trained singers dedicated to developing the choral art to its highest professional level. The Chorale is deeply committed to the rediscovery and performance of significant choral works by African American composers. In 1985, Dr. Dennard subsequently organized the Brazeal Dennard Community Chorus as a community outreach program to encourage participation of members of the surrounding communities and to provide them with vocal training and professional performance opportunities. The Brazeal Dennard Youth Chorale composed of young singers between the ages of 13 and 19 was formed in 1982 to develop these students in the study of the choral art and encourage the dedication to and performance of challenging literature. Dr. Dennard celebrated 60 consecutive years of choral conducting in July 2007 and though retired, remains Artistic Director Emeritus of the Brazeal Dennard Chorale, which is now in the capable hands of artistic director, Dr. Augustus O. Hill.

Brazos Valley Chorale

Founded in 1969, we are a group of 100+ community members of varying ages, backgrounds and musical skills from the Brazos Valley. Our desire is to foster a deeper appreciation for high quality choral music in our community!

Brearley Singers

The Brearley Singers is an inclusive and welcoming non-audition choral group under the innovative leadership of Music Director Keith Burton. Its approximately 70 members present a varied program of classical and modern works in two concerts a year.

Breath of Soul

Cutting-edge arrangements, tight vocal percussion and spirited harmonies are just some of the phrases used to describe Nashville based vocal group Breath of Soul. Since 2006, the group has brought their unique a cappella tunes to festival, concert, and church audiences throughout the United States and abroad.

Before their relocation from the midwest to Nashville, TN, Breath of Soul was formerly titled 5one - so named for the familiar music cadence, V-I. The group originated at Millikin University in Decatur, IL and three of the five founding members of 5one still perform with the group today.

Brethren Group

Based out of the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. area, the professional male ensemble, Brethren, is a Christian group comprised of 30 singers from all walks of life including professional military musicians, free-lance artists, financial planners, educators, church musicians, a surveyor, a defense contractor, a park ranger, a flight attendant and a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York City. In addition, singers hail from nineteen different states in the Union: Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and, of course, Washington, D.C.

The group actually began in October 2005 when a select group of singers gathered to record a small selection of a cappella hymns (The Hymn Project) as a Christmas gift for one of their mothers. Nine singers met for the first time in a small, basement studio, spent about 10 hours recording some of their favorite hymns, and the rest is, as they say, history. In fact, the group never intended to continue singing together after the project was completed, but God had other plans.

In September 2006, the group Brethren was officially founded with 12 singers and a desire to share their music ministry with the people of the DC/MD/VA area. They didn't know what opportunities lay ahead for this new venture, but they stepped out in faith. In June of 2007, Brethren recorded their second album, Then Christmas Comes, and continued to perform about once a month in local churches. Later that fall, the group grew to 16 members and began to receive invitations to travel outside of the Northern Virginia region and travel they did. During the remainder of 2007, concerts took them to North Carolina, Texas, South Carolina and West Virginia.

Brevard Community Chorus

The Brevard Community Chorus is a volunteer organization of 100-plus voices that meets weekly for the purpose of rehearsing and performing the larger works of the choral repertoire. At its home in the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, the chorus has performed such works as Handel's Messiah, Poulenc's Gloria, Mozart's Requiem, Brahms's Ein Deutsches Requiem, and Orff 's Carmina Burana.

The chorus was formed in 1969 by Eldon Moen, then a teacher of Humanities at Brevard Junior College (now Eastern Florida State College). Begun as a small choir from the Junior College with members from Melbourne's First Baptist Church, the chorus continued to grow and perform. In 1987, the chorus found a permanent home in the King Center for the Performing Arts and the conducting baton passed to Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Over the next decade, the chorus grew in stature and began touring internationally.

The current conductor of the chorus is Dr. Robert E. Lamb who came to BCC in 1998 to continue steering the chorus in exciting directions. Under his leadership, the chorus has continued to tour Europe during summers and has performed a number of times alongside the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Lamb is currently Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, and Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Brevard Community College. The North Carolina native attended Wake Forest University and later the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where, he earned a Master of Music in Choral Conducting.

Bridge Town Sound

This male a cappella chorus also includes quartets and small singing groups. Although music is sung in the historical barbershop style of four-part harmony, we have contemporary songs in our repertoire that have been arranged in the barbershop style.

Bridge Town Sound offers family friendly entertainment, and we perform in various formal and informal settings. We also compete with other barbershop choruses in the northwest region and promote non-profit causes. We're always auditioning new members who want to experience the joy of quality four-part harmony. We are not just a singing organization. We are a family.