•Choir shakes up holiday spirit with concert Nov 14, 2009
Straight No Chaser, an off-the-wall a cappella singing group from Indiana University, will perform a holiday-themed concert Monday at Center Grove High School. From a funky remix of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to standards such as "Carol of the Bells," the musicians will spread a little Christmas magic mixed into its diverse set list. (The Daily Journal)
The fruits of their labor Nov 8, 2009
ON TOP OF the Yoo-Hoo, Starbucks drinks, juice boxes, flavored seltzers, Vitamin Waters, and wide array of sodas available for free in refrigerators throughout the Central Square headquarters of Harmonix Music Systems (not to mention the weekly catered lunch and accompanying a cappella singing contest), every Thursday is Fruity Fruity day at the video game developer. Once a week, a group of employees pulls a red wagon down the street to Whole Foods and buys $300 worth of fruit: pineapples,... (Boston Globe)
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Built upon the acoustic beauty of a cappella singing and combined with an outstanding vocal percussionist, Home Free has been amazing audiences all over the Midwest since 2000. The members showcase an eclectic mix of numbers to appeal to all generations. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
British theater to stage "Romeo and Juliet" in China Oct 21, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The British TNT Theater will stage a new version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" in seven Chinese cities from Oct. 20 to Nov. 29. Cui Yang, general manager of the Beijing-based Milky Way Arts and Communications Co., Ltd, the play's importer, said the new version featured a cappella (singing without instrumental accompaniment) and live score which was specially commissioned for the play. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dillon to launch concert season Sep 25, 2009
Monday, May 3: The season finale, Home Free, is a combination of comedy and four-part harmony built upon a cappella singing. The group is showcasing a new and animated experience. (Montana Standard, MT)
Singing Means Survival for Breast Cancer Victim Sep 22, 2009
Made up of more than 80 chapters and 2,000 singers across the United States and Canada, is an all-womens a cappella singing group dedicated to preserving the unique American art form of barbershop music. Harmony, Inc. was established in 1959 when a group of 150 women formed an organization focused on democratic principles and open lines of communication to all members. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More 'New Moon' Soundtrack Details Revealed Sep 18, 2009
"There is a lot of love lost, so the artists that are going to make up the soundtrack reflect that longing a lot of acoustic instruments, a lot of a cappella singing.". When the "Twilight" soundtrack was released last year, it was brought to Hot Topic stores for premiere listening parties, but this time around, they hope to take the promotion up a notch: Atlantic Records, the label that distributes the soundtracks, plans to do a tour of Hot Topics with some of the contributing artists in tow. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ex-Vietnam lieutenant apologizes for massacre Aug 22, 2009
He's holding down a throwaway job as a limo driver and he continues to entertain fantasies of becoming a pop-music sensation with his a cappella singing group. The reason for Marc's emotional paralysis can be traced back to a single moment in adolescence. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Offering simple gift of song Aug 22, 2009
She'll also do some a cappella singing and perform at least one Shaker song. Merchant, 45, now lives near Rhinebeck. (Albany Times Union)
Danvers youth receives Newburyport Choral Society scholarship Jul 8, 2009
He founded and directed an a cappella singing group at Danvers High, is proficient on several musical instruments and was drum major for his high school band. A member of the National Honor Society, listed in Who s Who Among American High School Students, and an officer of several school groups, Stephen has been recognized for his leadership qualities by receiving both the Robert F. Kennedy Scholarship Award for Outstanding Leadership and Citizenship and the Presidential Scholarship Award All... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Barn Swallow auditioning June 6-7 for 'Into the Woods' Jun 2, 2009
An accompanist will be present and recorded accompaniments are acceptable as well as a cappella singing. Be available or make arrangements for call backs on Tuesday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m.. (Dowagiac News, MI)
New concert season set at Lake Mar 27, 2009
Built upon the acoustic beauty of a cappella singing and combined with one outstanding vocal percussionist, Home Free is a perfect fusion of comedy and four-part harmony. They are showcasing a new, animated, and electrifying experience that leaves audiences breathless. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Season of hope is in his cards Mar 24, 2009
The show, called "The Sing-Off," will follow contestants as they compete in a cappella singing matches ... "It comes from a movie script we've been working on for years that's set in the world of college a cappella singing," Weisman told us yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Remembering Eve Mar 6, 2009
Tears soaked the faces of the Clef Hangers, the student a cappella singing group, as they sang James Taylor's "Carolina In My Mind," the unofficial school anthem. Carson never missed a performance. (News & Observer)
