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

Hello - Greg Vaden here.  I quick update to remind elmoTHUMM fans that the group
is now THUMMp and BACK ON THE ROAD.  We will also be part of @Acappella_Camp
happening later this Fall here in the Metro Detroit area.  Those on Twitter know
what to do.  Those not - updates will get posted here as details emerge.

Thanks, Happy New Year, & KEEP SINGING!
Greg Vaden
THUMMp
www.facebook.com/THUMMp
www.Twitter.com/THUMMp
www.Twitter.com/Acappella_Camp

Hi, I am an alto looking to join or start a acapella group.  I have lots of
experience, most recently in a 6-voice group in California called Ro Sham Bo -
lots of super dense, rich, really fun arrangements.  Just testing the waters to
see if anyone is interested or knows of any openings!
I live in Oak Park and am in my 40s.  You can check me out on my band page on
facebook, http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Replays/148669725195023.

Thanks!
Heidi

Get ready, 'cause here we come.  THUMMp looks forward to returning to the
Chicago Sweeps.  3 years since we've been back to Chicago and 5 years since we
hosted the Sweeps.  Get your tickets today and we'll see you there.

#THUMMp
facebook.com/THUMMp

Hello,

We are Dekoor Close harmony, a student vocal group from the Netherlands touring
through the USA this summer.

For an impression: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrx9CEOzEuI

In Cincinnati we will first defend our world title at the World Choir Games.
Afterwards, we will be visiting several cities and perform on different stages.
We're still looking for a group to meet in Chicago.
We are in Chicago: July 9-14

If you're a group that's interested to meet us, perhaps to do a concert together
or know someone who is interested (we are also still looking for concert
locations) please reply or contact me (mthdeboer@...)

Best regards,

Maurits de Boer