Needham Neighbors (Nov. 20) Nov 20, 2008
Thompson, the son of Carl and Maureen Thompson, is a member the school s elite a cappella singing group, the Latonics. The Latonics is one of four singing groups under the direction of Rob Opdycke at the all-boys independent school in West Roxbury. (Needham Tab, MA)
Students not deterred by long lines at polls Nov 5, 2008
Listening to violin players or a cappella singing groups, talking to football players or reading the newspaper -- these were a few things thousands of Penn Staters did while waiting in line to vote Tuesday. But Steve Winslow said he was spending his wait deciding for whom to vote. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Students crowd HUB as they wait to vote Nov 5, 2008
Hundreds of Penn State voters were being entertained by a group of various a cappella singing groups today while they waited to cast their ballots at the HUB-Robeson Center. The line stretched out of Alumni Hall and coiled around a corner. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Review: American Boychoir charms La Crosse crowd Oct 30, 2008
Yet it was the finale, a South African medley, that showed off the clarity, musicality and ensemble work in a cappella singing with movement and drums. The La Crosse Boychoir held its own as the opening act with a delightful and solid performance of Purcell s Sound the Trumpet and The Silence and the Song. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wilmington High School graduation: A class with class Oct 3, 2008
At that point, Soundscape, the school s a cappella singing group, performed Irving Berlin s Blue Skies. Then, the presentation of diplomas was held, with each student taking his or her turn walking across the stage to applause and cheers from the audience. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Auditions for PA job Sep 25, 2008
She was one of two women to try out, in an atmosphere that combined the all-ears-on-you stress of a cappella singing with the over-the-top emoting of karaoke. Qiana Nichol Harps of Atlanta compared it to one of her day jobs, being a model. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Warfordsburg Presbyterian Celebrates 150 Years Sep 18, 2008
The re-enactment service will include a processional led by a bagpiper, a cappella singing, period instrumental and vocal music, communion, a programme (bulletin) and period-style collection boxes. The congregation will get booklets explaining the tradition and historical context of the service and will be asked to stay seated during hymns and stand for prayers, as was the custom in the early church. (Fulton County News, PA)
Sampler for Sept. 4 Sep 4, 2008
The feature entertainment includes a 2004 Harmony, Inc. championship woman's quartet called Synchronicity and WPI's best all-male a cappella singing group, Simple Harmonic Motion. There will also be a few chorus quartets, including their Harmony, Inc International Quartet contest qualifiers Carry On. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Academic Honors (Aug. 28) Aug 27, 2008
Wharton was a member of Latonics, an a cappella singing group, and won both the Greek Declamation Prize and the Greek Award. Approximately 4,000 students in nearly 100 majors received undergraduate degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst this spring. (Needham Tab, MA)
Dick Van Dyke puts on a happy face (1) Aug 7, 2008
"You don't hear much a cappella singing these days, particularly with jazz arrangements, and Bryan's such a good arranger. I would like to see this album get people used to hearing harmony again.". Bradley described working with Van Dyke as "pure joy." "It was heaven to work with Dick," he said. (Malibu Times, CA)
Same song; different sound Jul 28, 2008
Many churches incorporate a band of guitars and drums into their worship music while others remain fixed on the traditional sound of piano and organ or just a cappella singing. For Lowell Hohstadt, music minister of Odessa Christian Faith Center, technology and instrumental ingenuity is a toss up when it comes to worship music in the church. (Odessa American, TX)
Sacred Harp Singers join together in `democratic music-making' Jul 13, 2008
Sacred Harp All-Day Singing -- A cappella singing of sacred and secular tunes, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Sunday, Wesley Foundation, Western Michigan University. Free. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Development expert at ease behind the scenes or out front Jul 1, 2008
In his free time, Skinner takes center stage as part of Sound Investment, an a cappella singing group that recently performed at an Atlanta Braves game. Q: How did you come to your specialization. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Barbershop harmony gets a feminine touch Jun 8, 2008
A cappella singing is famous for its call and response patterns and echoes, which repeat or extend certain words or phrases first sung by the lead. Mills said she was asked by the members if she would direct the group, which performs music ranging in style from patriotic to Irish with the occasional Beach Boys and Lettermen tune thrown in, and it has been an endeavor she has thoroughly enjoyed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
"Voice Male" to perform Jun 7, 2008
The Blackfoot Performing Arts Center will open their summer season with the a cappella singing sensations ''Voice Male'' on June 7 at 7:30 pm. This group is comprised of six handsome, extremely talented and engaging young men. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The college visit - does it do any good? May 26, 2008
I wondered why so many tour guides are members of a cappella singing groups and realized that I'm apparently still holding a grudge against that school in Connecticut that rejected me 39 years ago. Can I see myself here. (San Francisco Chronicle)
CA teachers’ jobs threatened over church attendance May 22, 2008
Sunday services, he said, feature a cappella singing. We view the a cappella practices of the Churches of Christ as a tradition, Adcox said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Authorities hear from one Glenwood escapee May 18, 2008
When Jeff Bratz got out of a relationship We had a house, had a dog and out of The Fault Line a cappella singing group, he needed something. Obituaries. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Traveler takes the road, over medium May 15, 2008
When Jeff Bratz got out of a relationship We had a house, had a dog and out of The Fault Line a cappella singing group, he needed something ... When Jeff Bratz got out of a relationship We had a house, had a dog and out of The Fault Line a cappella singing group, he needed something. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Undercover blogger taped Obama's blunt remarks Apr 15, 2008
Order in the court: Sixteen months after the New Year's Eve dustup between a group of young San Franciscans and members of an a cappella singing group from Yale University, the case against a pair of local men is finally headed for the courtroom. San Francisco prosecutors are scheduled to lay out evidence against alleged attackers Brian Dwyer and Richard Aicardi at a preliminary hearing today at the Hall of Justice. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yale singers describe New Year's assault in San Francisco Apr 15, 2008
William Bailey, a member of the a cappella singing group the Baker's Dozen, said tempers flared at the party early on New Year's 2007 after the visiting Yale singers sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" and a member of their troupe kissed a San Francisco woman at the same party. Bailey said he tried to calm one of the angry local men, who followed the singers outside and then punched him in the face. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Send love in a song Feb 5, 2008
The Lighthouse Chorus' mission is to be the premier all male a cappella singing group in the greater Michiana area using primarily the barbershop style of singing. With more than 30,000 members in 800 chapters in the United States and Canada, the Barbershop Harmony Society is the world's largest all-male singing organization. (Niles Star, MI)
Saugus student participated in Pingree School program Jan 24, 2008
The special celebratory day concluded with a musical tribute to Dr. King, a video of one of Dr. King s famous speeches, and a rendition of the U2 song, MLK by the Pingree Varsity A Cappella singing group. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Symphony concert will feature the New Blue, Yale’s Women of Note 01-06-2008 Jan 6, 2008
A symbol of women s accomplishments at Yale, New Blue is the university s oldest female a cappella singing group, as well as the oldest women s organization of any kind on campus. The name New Blue was chosen to represent the Yale women who reformed the mold of Yale s Old Blue, the traditional nickname for the university. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Matier & Ross: Stolen car kept getting tickets, cops didn't notice Dec 28, 2007
It started with the Yale a cappella singing group and local Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory High School alumni exchanging words and shoves during a party in the Richmond District. It escalated into the criminal realm when one of the SI crew called for reinforcements, who drove up in a van and allegedly kicked the stuffing out of Yalie Sharyar Aziz Jr., breaking his jaw. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
In with a bang Dec 27, 2007
Silver Leaf Gospel Singers This a cappella singing ensemble performs "jubilee," that is, spirituals and gospel music. 9-10 p.m. St. Paul's Cathedral, 138 Tremont St.. (Boston Globe)
Plymouth Alive sponsors Christmas on Main Street Dec 19, 2007
There are great selections from the choir, special music and a cappella singing. The ensembles have been a source of great inspiration befitting the charm and majesty of the Christmas season, Pastor Lukesh said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
"A Cappella Quest" Down To Five Finalists Dec 15, 2007
Their main goal was to expose a cappella singing to people who may not have heard it before. They say they were really pleased with the positive response they got. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Weekly Calendar Nov 29, 2007
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International Night Brings Cultures Together Nov 9, 2007
Several of UConn's cultural groups performed and performances ranged from a cappella singing to traditional drumming, dancing and martial arts displays. The crowd was really into the unique performances and all performers received strong applause. (The Daily Campus, CT)
For many couples Town Hall's an ideal spot to say 'I do' Oct 28, 2007
Advertisement As the future Mrs. Bennett gazed into her soon-to-be husband's eyes, her a cappella singing -- "It's the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance" -- drowned out the only other sound in the second-floor Town Hall room: the tick-tock of a wall clock. The orange carpet of the Joseph Cone room and the several dozen empty black chairs arranged in orderly rows normally play host to zoning disputes and budget debates,not the long kiss the Bennetts shared once Justice of the... (Greenwich Time)
Local calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Singers will be introduced to four-part a cappella singing, barbershop style. Learning CDs are available for easy learning. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Bad Harry Day Oct 5, 2007
Sounds nasty, but on the plus side it might mean an end to a cappella singing groups. Given superpowers, Will does approximately nothing with them (he can command fire, but uses it mainly to throw cool supertantrums). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
U of Illinois to build world's fastest super computer Sep 4, 2007
An all-male a cappella singing group, the CU Buffons, recently handed out a questionnaire to potential new members on its University of Colorado at Boulder campus. And one question, which asked for student reaction to a recent stabbing on campus, had an answer choice that led to at least one student complaint. (Daily Orange, NY)
More of this story Sep 1, 2007
The act whips together a cappella singing, beatbox (we love beatbox. body music and hand claps. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
A Cappella Medley To Play Union Aug 31, 2007
"We really try to push the limits of standard a cappella singing," said Steven Bourque, a Conn-Men (tenor II) and UConn Alum, "and that part of the group has always been exciting.". Extreme Measures, otherwise known as Ex-M, was also founded in 2001. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Full Story » Aug 31, 2007
The CU Buffoons, an all-male a cappella singing group, asked singers who were auditioning for the group earlier in the week to complete a brief questionnaire that included items certainly not related to vocal talent. But at least one applicant was offended by material on the questionnaire, including this multiple-choice question. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Lawsuit alleges discrimination against support group for believers Jul 14, 2007
For example, The Sedoctaves is a women's a cappella singing group. Progressive Black Men is a professional service organization for African-American men UF also recognizes numerous single-sex club sports teams, such as Florida's Elite Ultimate Lades (a women's ultimate Frisbee club), Men's Lacrosse, and Men's Ice Hockey," the complaint noted. Officials with the two legal groups said they just recently completed the same argument with the University of Georgia. There school officials claimed... (WorldNetDaily)
Porthouse Theatre's `Peter Pan' is magic Jul 10, 2007
Although this Pan's not a musical, it has some a cappella singing and original incidental music composed by cast member Adam Howard. Earnest's meticulously created detail allows viewers to ultimately look beyond the magical world of the play to the universal themes Barrie originally wrote about, including the inevitability of growing up and having to let go of those you love. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
The perfect blend Jul 7, 2007
Tuesday, Oct 16 - Four Shadow, an a cappella singing group from Minneapolis, Minn. Friday, Nov. 16 - Southern Fried Chicks will reveal the soul of the south through each woman s take on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Benefit concert set for Rialto May 5, 2007
The performance is part of the vocal ensemble s spring tour promoting awareness and appreciation for the art of a cappella singing. The group s signature sound is produced from a harmonic blend of voices under the direction of artistic director Don Matlock. (Montana Standard, MT)
Schedule of events for Don Ho celebration, tribute May 5, 2007
9:10 p.m.: Keith Haugen leads a cappella singing of "Hawai'i Pono'i". MINI SITE MAP. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Yale Singer Sues 5 Men Mar 15, 2007
" Richard Aicardi and Dwyer have been charged in criminal court with felony assault and battery for allegedly beating several members of the Yale a cappella singing group the Baker's Dozen. But no one has been charged with attacking Aziz, who police investigators said was unable to identify any of his assailants. Police had asked that District Attorney Kamala Harris' office charge all five men named in the civil suit, but prosecutors said there was enough evidence to bring cases only against... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Nature of Yale beating case makes jail time unlikely Mar 8, 2007
Investigators believe the guy on the ground was Evan Gogel, one of the members of the Baker's Dozen a cappella singing group from Yale University, which was performing at a Richmond District party New Year's Eve. But many a prosecutor has lost cases that were backed by little more than confessions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
KenCen plays it all-modern (Christian Toto) Mar 7, 2007
The center also is planning a celebration of the late playwright August Wilson, a tribute to the underrated art of a cappella singing and a farewell to outgoing National Symphony Orchestra conductor Leonard Slatkin with music by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. "August Wilson's 20th Century" will include a series of staged readings, in costume and with sets, comprising Mr. Wilson's 10-play cycle on the black experience in America. (Washington Times)
• "Idol" Semifinalist Rudy Cardenas' Seattle Past Feb 21, 2007
Rudy is a member of the popular a cappella singing group "m-pact," which used to be based in Seattle till its members decided to move the group to L.A. As part of "m-pact," Rudy performed at the Q13 FOX studios, during special music segments on our morning show. Rudy says coming back to Seattle for the "Idol" auditions last fall was like going home: "I just couldn't think of a better place to go audition. Kind of, go to the old stomping grounds and see some friends," he told Q13 FOX News anchor... (Q13.com, WA)
SAN FRANCISCOD.A. returns Baker's Dozen case to police Jan 19, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO / D.A. returns Baker's Dozen case to police / Investigation will continue before any decision on charges. " It is unclear what more police need to do to complete their investigation. The police have been faulted for not acting to make arrests on the night of the incident, but have said that they did not have enough information to go on. Sgt. Steve Mannina, police spokesman, said there have been "ongoing discussions" with the district attorney on the case and that there is no firm... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Yalies shocked by S.F. attack on vocal group Jan 18, 2007
-- As Yale University students went back to school Tuesday after winter break, the usual conversations were overshadowed by reaction to an extraordinary event that happened 3,000 miles away: the beating in San Francisco of members of the Baker's Dozen, the school's renowned all-male a cappella singing group. "People are shocked," said Wookie Kim, 20, a sophomore, outside the Yale Bookstore, where portraits of the university's famous alumnae look out over the floor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fong defends handling of Yale singers' beating case Jan 12, 2007
Relatives of some of the victims complained that police moved slowly to investigate the case, which began when uninvited party guests heckled the all-male a cappella singing group and reportedly hurled homophobic slurs at the home of a San Francisco police sergeant and her husband, a retired member of the department. The hecklers mocked the singers as they sang the "Star-Spangled Banner," witnesses reported. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Yale A Cappella Group Attacked Outside Party Jan 11, 2007
Members of the a cappella singing group were visiting San Francisco as part of their winter tour. The students attended a party hosted by the daughter of Reno Rapagnani, a retired lawyer for the San Francisco Police Department, at his house. (Fox News)
Fong defends handling of Yale singers' beating case Jan 11, 2007
Relatives of some of the victims complained that police moved slowly to investigate the case, which began when uninvited party guests heckled the all-male a cappella singing group and reportedly hurled homophobic slurs at a party at the home of a San Francisco police sergeant and her husband, a retired member of the department. The hecklers mocked the singers as they sang the "Star-Spangled Banner," witnesses reported. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New Year's nightmare for visiting Yale singers Jan 10, 2007
Members of the Baker's Dozen, the renowned, all-male a cappella singing group from Yale, are pummeled outside a New Year's Eve party after singing "The Star-Spangled Banner.". The attackers allegedly include graduates from Sacred Heart Cathedral, one of the city's oldest and best-known private schools. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Yale group assaulted after San Fran party Jan 10, 2007
The 18-year-old was one of several students assaulted after a New Year s Eve party in San Francisco, where they were guests following a holiday performance of the popular Yale a cappella singing group. The freshman s mother, Laura Aziz, said family in New York City got a series of phone calls early Jan. 1 that Sharyar Aziz s jaw was broken in two places and he would need surgery. (New Haven Register, CT)
ECKSTROM: The ‘good’ news of ‘06 Jan 1, 2007
n Four talented young women from Portville, Olivia West, Ali Tigh, Danielle Campbell and Heidi Giberson, represent the Southern Tier admirably while winning the 2006 national championship of a cappella singing for high schoolers. n A group of young men put their own safety at risk to help pull an Allegany woman from her burning mobile home in August. (Olean Times Herald, NY)
