Hey Hey Hello!

Get ready to shake yo' booty and hear some of the best vocal bands
around!  The second annual BIG FAT VOCAL FEAST is in the works!
(www.bigfatvocalfeast.com)

WANT TO BE PART OF THE SHOW??  Read on...

Sunday, July 27th - 7:00 PM
The Stoneham Theatre (www.stonehamtheatre.org - Stoneham, MA)
Tickets $20
Hosted by the 2003 Boston Regional Harmony Sweeps Champs:  All About
Buford
and featuring a whole lotta groovy music, raffles and surprises!

There are several ways to participate and be involved in the show.  We
welcome ANY GROUP, ANY GENRE, from ANY AREA!  This is one of the only
large-capacity non-competitive shows in the area.  It's a great way
for the community to get together and celebrate the music we love
during the summer!  Here's how you can be involved:

BANDS:

1)  There are several open spots in the show.  In addition to the host
group and our "feature" bands, we have a few spots for rockin'
up-and-coming groups!  Here's what's open:


*a pre-show outdoor/sidewalk group to warm up the crowd
* 2-3 open SHOW spots

If you'd like to be considered for any of these spots, please send
your press kit and CD for consideration to:

Taunia Soderquist
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Hall - 301 Mass Ave
Boston, MA 02115
DEADLINE TO APPLY:  May 5, 2003


2) The show soundtrack.  We had a soundtrack playing before and after
the show, and also during breaks throughout the show.  A playlist with
each song and band contact information is given out with the programs.
  Please send a CD with song selection clearly marked and contact info
to the BSO address above.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:   June 1, 2003

3) Raffles.  We do a mid-show raffle with GREAT prizes.  If your band
has any merchandise you'd like to donate (FREE PUBLICITY, YO!)- please
also send that to the address above.

EVERYONE:

Advertising:  We'll be doing advertising in this year's program for
cheap, cheap cheap!  Business card size, half page, and whole page
spots available.  This is a great way to publicize your band or
business to a large group of people for VERY little money.  Please
contact Taunia for rates and more info at:
bigfatvocalfeast@...


There will be lots of surprises and it's going to be a rockin' show!
Advance ticket sales will begin soon.  More info to come with the
announcement of the groups.

Hope to see you all there!

Cheers,
Taunia
www.bigfatvocalfeast.com

Can't remember whether this info has ever been posted to the group by
me or by anyone else, so here goes . . .

In case you weren't aware, there is a Vocal Group Hall of Fame in
Sharon, Pennsylvania.  Find out more on the institution's Web site:

http://www.vocalhalloffame.com

--Joseph Schlesinger
zinger99@... (backup: schlesmail@...)
member Shoreliner Chorus (http://www.nsn.org/evkhome/bflat)
member New Tradition Chorus (http://www.newtradition.org)
founder Barbershop Harmony Chicagoland (http://www.bbs.singer.as)
847/328-0921

Dear friends of Golosa, the University of Chicago Russian Choir,

This list has been quiet for a while, but now I'm writing to announce that
we will be performing a concert of Russian choral music in Joseph Bond
Chapel on the campus of the University of Chicago at 7:30 pm on Wednesday,
May 14.

There is no charge for admission, though there will be a suggested
donation of $5. Our CD "Songs from the Selenga" will also be available.

This year we are proud to present a selection of liturgical pieces by some
of Russia's most illustrious composers, followed in the second half of the
concert by some of our (and your!) favorite Siberian folksongs.

The University of Chicago is located on Chicago's south side. The best
approach from the north is via Lake Shore Drive. Exit at 53rd street or
57th street. The campus is a few blocks west of the lake, bordered by 57th
and 59th streets on the north and south, and by University and Ellis
avenues on the east and west.

For directions to Bond Chapel, please visit:

http://www.uchicago.edu/docs/maps/mainquad/bond.html

If you have any questions about the concert or the choir, please email me.

We hope to see you there!

Noel Taylor, director

FeedBack is an all male a cappella group in the southwest suburbs. We
rehearse weekly in Orland Park. We are currently looking for a Tenor
who is also a Vocal Percussionist.

We are a group of guys who enjoys singing and performing together. We
have been performing over the past year at various Churches,
fundraisers, and other musical venues. We also have multiple contacts
in the record industry.

If you are looking for a low stress singing environment with a lot of
potential then FeedBack is the group for you.

Please contact us either at this email address or at the following
phone number 708-870-0044.

For additional information you can look at our classified at
www.casa.org

The results of the 19th Annual Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
National Finals are:-

2003 National Champions - The Idea Of North

2nd -  Moosebutter

3rd - Cadence

Audience Favorite - The Idea Of North

Best Original Arrangement - Mas Que Nada - Andrew Piper - Idea Of
North

Best Original Song - Psycho: The Musical - moosebutter

This prestigious event continues to grow in popularity and now includes
groups from overseas including the National Champs from Australia and third
place winners Cadence from Canada

Thanks to all the talented a cappella groups who performed at this years
series of events and we look forward to another great season next year.


We are offering the National and Regional Winners recordings at a special
sale price for those who want to hear what it's all about.

Idea of North - The Sum Of Us - 11.98
Idea of North - Idea of North - 11.98
Moosebutter - See Dee - 11.98
Cadence - Frost Free - 11.98
All About Buford - Supercar - 11.98
Undivided Musical Group - Undivided - 11.98
Nightwatch - Songs We almost Learned - 11.98
Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals 2002 - 11.98

To listen to the music and to see artwork, songlists and group bios visit:-
http://www.singers.com/sweeps2003.html


Primarily A Cappella
http://www.singers.com
1-800-SING-181

Dear friends of Golosa, the University of Chicago Russian Choir.

Don't forget that Golosa is performing tonight, Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30
pm in Jospeh Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago. Admission is
free. It's our last concert of the year and will feature a new set of
liturgical pieces by some of Russia's most marvelous composers, so come
down and see us! A reception will follow the concert.

For directions to Bond Chapel, please visit:

http://www.uchicago.edu/docs/maps/mainquad/bond.html

best wishes,

Noel Taylor, director

NEDD A BARITONE FOR BARBERSHOP QUARTET. WE SING THE OLDER SONGS AND
SOME OF THE NEWER ONES.  MUST BE SERIOUS AND SING BARITONE THIS IS
IMPORTANT AS WE HAVE SOME SING OUTS COMMING UP AND NEED A FAST LEARN,
BUT WILL WORK WITH YOU.  WE ARE IN THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
LOCATED IN WOODSTOCK, IL.  PRACTICES ARE ON FRIDAY'S BUT WE ARE
FLEXIBLE.  CONTACT EDWARD VIOLETT AT 815-4982 OR AT CRF4TRK1@...
WE HAVE FUN AT OUR PRACTICES.  SO GIVE ME A CALL.


EDWARD VIOLETT
LEAD

Occasionally, I'm cast in the unenviable role of disseminating to the
Chicago/Midwest A Cappella listserv sad news about the passing of a
prominent contributor to our mode of singing.  My colleagues in
barbershop harmony have many contacts in the greater a cappella
community, & the following news just came in over the Harmonet
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bbshop) . . .

From:  "Latzmuzk" <latzmuzk@F...>
Date:  Mon May 19, 2003  9:06 pm
Subject:  Re:Chordettes' loss

Hello all:

I just learned, with great sadness, that Jinny Janis, founder and
original tenor of the Chordettes, passed away last night from lung
cancer. Jinny's father was King Cole, once President of SPEBSQSA.
When Jinny left in June 1953 to have a baby, she allowed me to take
her place, and let me have all the perks that went with it including
recording with the Chordettes. I got to sing "Mr. Sandman" instead of
her.

When I retired in 1956, Jinny came back and sang with the gals until
they retired in the early '60's. Jinny loved to sing and especially
woodshed...as the [barbershop] Pioneers group will confirm. A little
anecdote about our friendship: in 1992, when I broke my hip while
playing tennis, and Walter was already handicapped with a stroke from
the year before, we needed help. First Lynn, the lead of the
Chordettes, came to take care of us (for two weeks), and when
Jinny found out about it, she flew from Palm Springs to take over.
She stayed for ten days, and went back home on Christmas Day, and she
wouldn't even let us pay for her airfare! Jinny was a beautiful gal
with a beautiful voice and a dry sense of humor. We will miss her so
much.

Sincerely,
Marjorie Latzko

[A little historical trivia: For those of you who don't know, Walter
Latzko is a legendary barbershop arranger.  Remember the Buffalo
Bills, of "The Music Man" fame?  Walt wrote many of their best
arrangements.  He also wrote some terrific charts for the Suntones,
the quartet that used to appear on Jackie Gleason's TV show in
the '60s.  Both quartets were past international champions of
SPEBSQSA.]

And now a follow-up note from Lynn Hauldren, barbershop baritone
extraordinaire, founder of Chicago Natural Gas & Chordiac Arrest,
Empire Carpet pitchman of late-nite TV renown, & one of my best
barbershop buddies . . .

From:   "Lynn Hauldren" <elhaul@a...>
Date:  Mon May 19, 2003  11:24 pm
Subject:  Jinny Cole

This sad news came today from Kaye, the daughter of Jinny Cole Janis.
Jinny was the tenor of the famous Chordettes, and the daughter of
King Cole, past Society president. More than a professional group
singer, Jinny was a fine barbershopper and an excellent woodshedder
who rarely missed a SPEBSQSA International. She was a true lady and
loved by everyone who knew her.

> Dearest Friends and Family,

> This is Jinny's daughter, Kaye. I wanted to let you know that mom
> passed away early this morning after a very short bout with lung
> cancer. She left this world as she lived it; never depressed, never
> afraid or regretful. She said that she viewed this diagnosis as a
> gift from God: much more preferable than dragging around an oxygen
> tank for another 10 years. She told me repeatedly over the past 25
> days that she'd had a wonderful life, and she was so grateful to
> each of you for helping it be so. She was ready - even eager -
> to go and meet her Lord.

> We have not yet finalized the memorial service plans. If any of you
> would like information when we are done with them please contact me
> at thunt1@d... [sorry it's truncated, thanx to Yahoo--that's how I
> received it] and I will let you know.

> Thank you for playing important parts in Mom's life...both large and
small.

> Love,
> Kaye

Just a personal note . . . one of the highlights of my barbershopping
experience was hearing the original Chordettes get together & sing
all their old pop hits during the 1992 SPEBSQSA International
Convention in New Orleans.  They sounded as good as on the records I
grew up with.  What a great bunch of gals!

--Joseph Schlesinger
zinger99@... (backup: schlesmail@...)
member Shoreliner Chorus (http://www.nsn.org/evkhome/bflat)
member New Tradition Chorus (http://www.newtradition.org)
founder Barbershop Harmony Chicagoland (http://www.bbs.singer.as)
847/328-0921

American Star® and www.areyouanamericanstar.com®

c/o 333 Washington Blvd., PMB #325

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Hi all,

I am currently looking for a tenor to fill a modern quartet.  Songs
included are 50's, 60s, Broadway, Love songs, and we are open to
other idea's.

Please contact me privately.

art@...

Hi Friends,

I'm looking for just one more singer to complete my vocal quintet. I would appreciate your passing my audition notice to any singers that you think might be qualified and interested.

Thank you,
John Link


BARITENOR needed for the JOHN LINK VOCAL QUINTET

BARITENOR (low E to high A) needed to complete the JOHN LINK VOCAL QUINTET, which sings my wordless vocal arrangements of instrumental compositions by such composers as Beethoven, Chopin, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Debussy, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Ennio Andrea Morricone, Mussorgsky, Satie, Scriabin, and Earl Zindars, as well as my original compositions. I am looking for a talented and committed musician to join us in using our voices as instruments.

To hear recordings of the John Link Vocal Quintet visit the following sites:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JohnLink
http://www.mp3.com/JohnLinkVocalQuintet

I am looking for a baritenor with the ability to sing music from various genres without creating a caricature of each of the genres, with the ability to improvise, and with the desire and ability to make this group a priority.

So that the ensemble will perform at the highest level, rehearsals include Awareness Through Movement lessons (http://www.mp3.com/JohnLinkFeldenkrais) and ensemble singing lessons.

Rehearsals are held Monday evenings on West 26th Street in Manhattan. If you think you have what it takes to be part of this innovative group, call (212)463-7102 to schedule an audition.

This appeared this morning on the Harmonet
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bbshop), & I thought I'd share it with
you . . .

--Joseph Schlesinger
zinger99@... (backup: schlesmail@...)
member Shoreliner Chorus (http://evkhome.northstarnet.org/bflat)
member New Tradition Chorus (http://www.newtradition.org)
founder Barbershop Harmony Chicagoland (http://www.bbs.singer.as)
847/328-0921

         *     *     *     *     *

The rock group Phish will sing Val Hicks' barbershop arrangement
of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Game Four of the NBA Finals on
Wednesday, June 11, 2003.

Phish, whose eclectic repertoire fuses rock, jazz, funk, R&B,
bluegrass and just about everything else, has been performing
barbershop in concert for many years, and has previously sung the
Hicks arrangement at various sporting events.

In their earliest years, the Burlington, Vermont-based band were
coached by their landlord, the late John Austin, a noted
barbershopper from the Northeast District and former Society Board
member. Their affinity for the barbershop style and regular use of
barbershop repertoire led to 1999 Quartet Champs FRED covering a song
for the 2001 Phish tribute album, Sharin' in the Groove.

Brian Lynch, Managing Director of Communications
SPEBSQSA, Inc.

SPEBSQSA Live Wire (Reed Sampson, editor) informs us that all the
Montreal events--quartet and chorus contest sessions, AIC show, World
Harmony Jamboree and collegiate quartet contest--will be put up on
the Web.  The complete webcast schedule is posted on the convention
Web site at
http://www.spebsqsa.org/web/groups/public/documents/pages/pub_id_05325
4.hcsp.

Convention dates are Sunday, June 29 through Sunday, July 6.

--Joseph Schlesinger
zinger99@... (backup: schlesmail@...)
member Shoreliner Chorus (http://evkhome.northstarnet.org/bflat)
member New Tradition Chorus (http://www.newtradition.org)
founder Barbershop Harmony Chicagoland (http://www.bbs.singer.as)
847/328-0921

Chicago based group, Stripped, is all set to hear some more auditions
for Basses with mad skills.

We're looking for a real bass who has good reading skills and a nice
blend.  We are a Soul/Rock/R&B group who need a bass (21-30 age
range) that can throw down his sounds and mix it with some nice Vocal
Percussion as well.

If you're interested in auditioning, drop me an email at
strippedsean@..., or you can come on down to our next gig
which is at Roosevelt University's Herman Crown Center on June 23rd.
Check out our website for details.
www.breakingboundaries.org/stripped.htm

Best,
Sean

Here is a late-breaking announcement for friends of Golosa!

Golosa will appear this coming Saturday, June 14, at 4:00 pm, at the
Tenth Annual "Artists of the Wall Festival" with a 50-minute set of our
favorite Russian folk songs.

The event will take place on Loyola Park Beach (on the Lakefront at
6800 N. between Morse and Pratt), and will feature more than 100 area
mural artists who paint parts of the wall along the lakefront. Food,
crafts, and entertainment will be provided from noon till dusk.
Admission is free.

For more information, including a map and full performance schedules for
June 14 and June 15, please visit:

http://entertainment.metromix.chicagotribune.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Festiva
ls-artistswall!EventDetail-67352,00.html

or call: 773-250-3378

we hope to see you there!

Noel Taylor, director

Hi Friends,

The soprano in my vocal quintet will be moving from New York in the fall, so I'm looking for someone to replace her. I would appreciate your passing my audition notice to any singers that you think might be qualified and interested.

Thank you,
John Link


SOPRANO WITH EXTENDED RANGE needed for the JOHN LINK VOCAL QUINTET

SOPRANO with extended range (low G to F above high C) needed for the JOHN LINK VOCAL QUINTET, which sings my wordless vocal arrangements of instrumental compositions by such composers as Beethoven, Chopin, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Debussy, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Ennio Andrea Morricone, Mussorgsky, Satie, Scriabin, and Earl Zindars, as well as my original compositions. I am looking for a singer with the ability to perform music from various genres without creating a caricature of each of the genres, with the ability to improvise, and with the desire and ability to make this group a priority.

To hear recordings of the John Link Vocal Quintet visit the following sites:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JohnLink
http://www.mp3.com/JohnLinkVocalQuintet

So that the ensemble will perform at the highest level, rehearsals include Awareness Through Movement lessons ( http://www.mp3.com/JohnLinkFeldenkrais ) and ensemble singing lessons.

Rehearsals are held Monday evenings on West 26th Street in Manhattan. If you think you have what it takes to be part of this innovative group, call (212)463-7102 to schedule an audition.

Looking for a tenor to sing in barbershop qurtet.  We sing the old
songs that ring and also some of the new one's.  You must be commited
to singing because we are. This is not to say that we don't have fun.
We are in the McHenry County area, Woodstock,IL.
We have sing out's comming up and need to get a tenor or give the
sing out's to someone else.  Call Ed Violett at 815-338-4982 or e-
mail crf4trk1@...


Thanks
Edward M. Violett
Lead

nEED A GOOD QUARTET FOR A SING OUT IN ELGIN,IL. ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
JULY 2 ND.  THIS PAY'S $ 250.00 FOR A FOURTY MIN. SHOW SO YOU SHOULD
HAVE A GOOD ACT. CONTACT  ED VIOLETT BY TUESDAY JUNE 17 BY 5 PM.
PHONE 815-338-4982 OR E-MAIL CRF4TRK1@...

THANKS
EDWARD M. VIOLETT