Chicago Vocal Authority is looking for a low bass and/or vocal percussionist to
fill out our sound!

CVA is a six-member a cappella group dedicated to performing quality
contemporary songs.  The group performed earlier this year alongside Imogen
Heap.  Rehearsals are on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.  Paid
opportunities are available.

Please contact chicagovocalauthority@... for more information.

Thanks!
CVA

Hello-

Greg Vaden here formerly of elmoTHUMM.  I'd like to thank all of those that
supported this years round of AcappellaFest concerts happening here in the
Midwest.  If you missed the concerts held in Chicago, Detroit, and Ohio...I'll
hope to see you next year!  A special thanks to all those artists that
contributed their talents.  Without you, there is no AcappellaFest.  All you
High Schoolers interested in participating, keep sending us your demos for entry
next year.

My new group, THUMMp, is rehearsing and readying ourselves for next year as
well.  We'll look forward to seeing you all from the stage again then.  Until
then, check out AF or THUMMp on facebook for details on 2011 events and KEEP
SINGING!

-Greg
www.AcappellaFest.com

Seeking singers to form an A Cappella Group!

I'm looking to form an a cappella group in the Chicagoland area/suburbs that
will sing great inspirational music and be serious about putting ourselves out
there!

The main requirements are adaptability, being able to hold you own on a part and
a passion for making music and performing!

I am looking for form a group of 4 to 6 members (SATB, SSAA, or SSAT) vocal
parts and percussion.

Arranging skills and sight-reading ability is a plus, but not necessary.

The success of this will depend on the hard-work and dedication of
it's members.

Commitment: Weekly or every 2 weeks practices for 2-3 hours
  and a flexible schedule for any performances is certainly desirable.

Please send me an e-mail if you're interested - Hope to hear from you!

Regina

Hey, just wanted to let you all know about a new music video by UChicago's
Voices In Your Head! It covers "Resistance," opb Muse. Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzuQ9-KlRDE

We're looking for some talented voices. If you're a 1st tenor, bass or vocal
percussionist, we'd love to hear you! Arranging, site-reading and keyboard
skills (for rehearsal only, of course) are a plus, but not required. Kazoo or
bagpipe skills are frowned upon, and may or may not affect your acceptance into
the group.

Vocal Chaos is an all-male semi-pro group, meaning we all have full-time jobs,
but make time to rehearse weekly, and perform as often as we can. We sing a wide
variety of music, from classic to contemporary rock, with some other odds & ends
thrown in. Our main goal is to have fun singing wherever and whenever we can. If
you're looking to get into a group to make money, we may not be the group for
you, but we have TONS of fun together.

If you're interested in auditioning, please send an e-mail to
auditions@... with the following information:

Name
Contact Information
The vocal part(s) you sing
MP3 samples or links to media showing us an example of what you can do, if
available.

We can't wait to hear you!

Vocal Chaos

As a leading supplier of choral music recordings we will be having a booth at
the upcoming American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) convention in Chicago.

http://acda.org/conferences/2011

I am looking for some extra people to help set up and staff the booth and to
assist with sales and customer service.

I need people on Tuesday March 8th thru Saturday March 12th. Would prefer
somebody who could at least work a couple of those days.

I also need help with transporting the merchandise from the ship to warehouse to
the venue on the Tuesday morning. Should fit in a minivan or pickup truck.

For singers and fans of a cappella this convention is very interesting and I can
probably also get comp tickets to any of the shows you might want to attend.

Please contact me for further information.

Thanks,

John Neal
Primarily A Cappella
http://www.singers.com
john at singers.com

Seeking singers to form an A Cappella Group!

I'm looking to form an a cappella group in the Chicagoland area/suburbs that
will sing great inspirational music and be serious about putting ourselves out
there!

The main requirements are adaptability, being able to hold you own on a part and
a passion for making music and performing!

I am looking for form a group of 4 to 6 members (SATB, SSAA, or SSAT) vocal
parts and percussion.

Arranging skills and sight-reading ability is a plus, but not necessary.

The success of this will depend on the hard-work and dedication of
it's members.

Commitment: Weekly or every 2 weeks practices for 2-3 hours
and a flexible schedule for any performances is certainly desirable.

Please send me an e-mail if you're interested - Hope to hear from you!

Regina (RMSipla@...)

The Famous Brothers are looking for an acappella group to do a half hour opening
set for a show they're putting together for The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks,
Michigan.  We're finalizing details with the theater owner, but it would
probably be a Friday or Saturday night sometime in July.  There is pay, but as
we're not getting a ton, we won't be able to guarantee a lot for the opening
act.  It'll be a worthwhile amount, and more than gas money.  More information
about the Famous Brothers can be found here:  www.famousbrothers.com.  The web
site for the Acorn Theater is  http://www.acorntheater.com/.  If you're
interested in learning more about what will be a fun performing opportunity,
please contact Darren Stephens at dagwood@....

The Famous Brothers have found an opening act for their show in Michigan.

Thank you to all the talented groups who wrote for details.

Darren

Hello!!! I am writing on behalf of a friend. He sings beautifully and is a very
nice person but he is also very shy and has a hard time meeting new people. He
has lived in Chicago for several years and I have spoken to him about joining
some sort of singing group although he likes the idea, he has not acted on it.
He likes 1960s Soul and Elvis Costello. Please let me know if there are any
auditions for someone like this or if you have any other suggestions on how he
could meet up with some like minded fellows out there. Thanks Chicago!!!

The hit NBC prime time show The Sing-Off will be holding auditions for a
cappella groups in Chicago:-

Saturday, May 21
Superior St
2744 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60612

Groups of 4-15 members only.

More info:-
http://singoffcasting.com/

The show will be taped over the summer in Los Angeles and the Finals will be
broadcast live in December.

Posted by:-
http:/www.acappellanews.com

Hello A Cappella fans-

In 2002, I put together a show featuring Chapter 6, Fourth Avenue and elmoTHUMM.
Then, it was called "Best of the Midwest Acappella Fest."  Later in 2007, I
started AcappellaFest with Jeff Swearingen and the rest, as they say, is
history.  Well, as AcappellaFest moves into its 5th season, I have decided to
leave AF Chicago focusing on my new group, THUMMp, and our own show right here
in the Detroit area known as "THUMMp presents...An Evening of A Cappella."

So, if you were an elmoTHUMM fan, you can still get out and enjoy THUMMp.  Join
us on facebook by searching THUMMp.  My very special thanks to Scott Leonard,
Jeff, Andrew Blendermann, The Bobs, The Schaumburg Center, Chapter 6, Blue
Jupiter, and all the fantastic groups and HS groups that have helped make
Acappellafest a great show over the years.  I look forward to seeing many of you
again in the near future.

KEEP SINGING.
Greg Vaden
THUMMp (formerly elmoTHUMM)

UMBRIAN SERENADES is a life-transforming choral program that brings together
passionate singers from all over the U.S. who seek opportunities to perform
exquisite a cappella repertoire within a small vocal chamber ensemble. These
choral enthusiasts come together to perform in a small chamber ensemble, as well
as savor all that small medieval hilltop towns in the heart of Italy can offer
culturally, be it wine, olive oil, cooking, and the like. This select chamber
ensemble performs sacred a cappella vocal works, spanning from Renaissance to
Gospel, Spiritual and contemporary repertoire in unique spaces throughout the
lush and breathtaking hills of Umbria.

For the 2012 session, Umbrian Serenades is happy to announce that DR. JOSEPH
FLUMMERFELT, Musical America 2004 Conductor of the Year, will return to the
program and conduct the ensemble.  Graduate Credit (1 unit) available through
Westminster Choir College/Rider University.

Dates: July 26-August 7, 2012
SPOLETO, ASSISI, MONTEFALCO, TODI, UMBRIA, ITALY

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  JANUARY 3rd, 2012 (postmarked)

For more details and application procedures visit:
http://www.umbrianserenades.com/

CONTACT:
Paulo Faustini
Founder, Artistic & Administrative Director
Umbrian Serenades, LLC.
P.O. Box 56314
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(267) 259-0575
umbrianserenades@...

Hello Again A Cappella fans-

THUMMp (formerly elmoTHUMM) will once again be taking the stage at The Village
Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, MI.  The show is set for Sat., Nov. 12 at
7:30PM.  Tickets are $10 and listed as "An Evening of A Cappella" and can be
purchased at:

http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=VTCH&event=ThmCap

If you have a group interested in performing with us that evening, please
contact me at 248-705-5985.

Hope you can make it and KEEP SINGING!
Greg Vaden
THUMMp

Hello Chicago Acappella fans and friends!

Are you looking to join a great semi-professional co-ed acappella group in
Chicago?  Lake Shore Jive (www.lakeshorejive.com) is actively looking for some
talented men. (aren't we all...) Tenors, baritones, basses... We don't
discriminate.  Check us out on our website or on Facebook and please pass on the
word if you know someone who might be interested.

We've performed at venues throughout the US and sing a variety of music (pop,
rock, jazz, oldies) by various artists including: The Police, Jackson 5, Alanis
Morissette, The Beach Boys, Melissa Etheridge, Sara Bareilles, Seal, Paul Simon,
ELO, Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan, etc.

If you've got some close harmony experience, and would like to be a part of a
fun, talented group of singers, please contact us at lakeshorejive@... for
more info about our auditions.

Thanks much!

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/402026/november-10-2011/s\
ign-off---brian-eno--michael-stipe---stephen-colbert----lean-on-me-

Stephen Colbert, Brian Eno and Michael Stipe do a nice version of "Lean on Me"
to close the Report last night.

Holiday A Cappella Show!

Thursday, December 15th
7:30pm
The Grafton, 4350 N. Lincoln, Chicago

Join us for the 2nd annual Holiday A Cappella Show at The Grafton! Come hear 3
local a cappella groups belt out some awesome holiday (and non-holiday) tunes.
It's your holiday a cappella sampler platter! We will be taking donations to
benefit Care for Real Food Pantry in Edgewater, but the show is free!

Featuring:
The Fiddlin' Casey Boys
InVox
Deep Dish A Cappella
Faces for Radio

Www.facebook.com/events/288502064515320