To All!

It's Matt McDonald here with InPulse. I can't even tell all of you how excited
we
are to be returning to Denver and the entire State of Colorado! We're very
excited to run our Educational Outreach Program that many of you already
know about, and also to perform around the area. We're looking forward to a
good visit and making even more new friends.

If any of you would like to know more about the tour, please feel free to email
me at matt@... . Also, if there are any educators that would like to
know more about the InPulse Educational Outreach Program, please feel free
to contact me also. I'd be more than happy to send you out a copy of our
press-kit!

Many of our CO fans have been asking about our Christmas disc, and YES, it
is coming out this Thursday! It's called "Shed A Little Light" and it's jam
packed
with great stuff. You can pick it up soon at www.a-cappella.com , but feel free
to go search for us there right away!

Thanks for all the support we've had in CO. I look forward to hearing from
many of you.

Sincerely,

Matt

Matt McDonald
Manager & Artistic Director - InPulse
Ph. 612 600 6288
matt@...
www.inpmusic.com

Hello Singers

I heard the tail end of this on NPR this morning (Monday): go to the
webpage URL and scroll down about 5 stories (or just search for "singers")
to listen to it.

http://www.npr.org/rundowns/rundown.php?prgDate=08-Nov-2004&prgId=3


-Joe Maclennan
__________________________________________________
Joe Maclennan
3 Story Limit                       "a cappella music, Boulder style"
email: 3storylimit@...
http://home.comcast.net/~3storylimit/
tel. (303)-494-2431

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT:   Don Reimer, VP Communications
		 8242 Kincross Dr.
		 Boulder, CO 80301
		 303-530-9008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barbershop Chorus and Quartets to Perform

	 An outstanding program of music and entertainment await as the Boulder
Timberliners Chorus present their fall show.  The Timberliners have created
a montage of great songs around the theme of "A Tribute to Big Band Swing"
performed by the Chorus and quartets from the area.  This is entertainment
to be enjoyed by people of all ages and includes touching ballads and
humorous hits from the Big Band era.
	 An exciting special treat is our featured guest quartet, NeXus.  NeXus is
the current Rocky Mountain District Champion and will represent the
District at the International Competition next summer. This quartet is
great!  They combine outstanding singing, entertaining showmanship, and
humor that plays off the father / son relationship of the their bass and
tenor.
	 The program will be presented on Saturday evening, November 20 at 7:00
p.m.  The location is Vista Ridge Academy, 3100 Ridge View Drive near Erie
(just off of Highway 7, one mile west of I-25).  Advance tickets cost $8
for students, $10 for everyone else, and $22 for a family.  At the door,
adult tickets are $12 but students and families are still $8 and $22.  For
more information or to purchase tickets, call Don Reimer at 303-530-9008.
See our web site at http://www.harmonize.com/timberliners
	 The Boulder Timberliners are a local chapter of the Society for the
Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, a
non-profit organization dedicated to what it's name says -- and to
encouragement all kinds of singing through outreach programs and financial
support.  Prospective members are always welcome.

* * * * *

I've just discovered that the new, up-to-date casa groups directory is up
and running.  Groups get to enter and edit their own information!  Find it
at www.casa.org

May this week bring you joy in the form of a dancing to-furkey

Tim "perilous pipes" Jones

Hi everyone!

If you haven't made plans yet for New Year's eve, you might think
about a night of a cappella under the stars with Groove Society.
We'll be hosting the Brighton New Year's Eve Celebration from 10:00
p.m. to Midnight.  Fireworks will follow the show!  The concert will
be at Palizzi Farms, 6th and Bromley in Brighton.  Dress really,
really warm and learn the words to Auld Lang Syne if you'd like to
help us sing.   For more information go to
http://www.brightonco.gov/special.aspx .

Groovy holidays!

Joe and Bianca Herbert
303-696-9390
joe@...
bianca@...

Dear Bobby McFerrin Fan,

Thanks for your continued interest in Bobby's music. Lots of great stuff going on, so read on!

SING & PLAY

In the "Sing & Play" section of bobbymcferrin.com, check out the two interactive games that allow you to play and combine different parts of songs created by Bobby. The first is the familiar "Don't Worry, Be Happy". The second is a funky little riff called "Just Enough", for which Bobby personifies an eight piece, one-man band! (Note: please wait one or two minutes for each game to load)

THE BOBBY SHOP

The Bobby Shop is now fully open for business, offering Bobby's CD's, choral music, DVD's and more. Need to find a holiday gift for a music lover? Look no further!

New additions include the CD of "The Concert for Europe", featuring Bobby leading the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as our exclusive DVD's "Bravo Profile" and "Try This at Home". We plan to add more DVDs in the near future, including the 1989 concert video "Spontaneous Inventions", his 2003 Montreal Jazz Festival performance, and some European imports. Stay tuned. Have ideas for items to sell? Let us know here.

MASTERCLASS NEWS
Last Spring's 5-day masterclass at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY was such a huge success, that Bobby has agreed to offer it again. Last year's session was Omega's highest enrolled event, attracting 165 singers from as far away as California, France, and Australia!   The 5-day class will take place June 13-17 2005, again in Rhinebeck, NY (100 miles north of New York City).  Together with Voicestra members Joey Blake, Rhiannon, Dave Worm, Roger Treece, and Judi Donaghy, Bobby will lead sessions focusing on singing, improvisation, rhythm, and creativity. No experience necessary, just a willingness to sing and create! For questions regarding the masterclass, send an email here.

To be contacted once registration begins, please call 1-800-944-1001 or fill out this Omega Institute form. We hope to have a similar offering in Europe sometime in the future.

TOURING NEWS

Bobby's touring schedule is packed from now through the end of this coming summer - be sure catch him when he's near you! Some highlights include:

~ A rare North American appearance with VOICESTRA at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center on January 16 '05.

~ Several appearances in the Rocky Mountains states including the University of Colorado Artist Series at Macky Hall on January 27, 2005.

~ European tour with one of Bobby's favorite orchestras, the Munich Radio Philharmonic Feb 26 - March 6 '05. Cities include Baden Baden, Düsseldorf, Munich, and Zürich.

~ Bobby's first ever visit to Mexico City at the Festival de Mexico on April 18-21'05.

You can look up more detailed touring information in the "Travelin'" section of the website.

Thanks again for your interest in Bobby. Keep singin' and best wishes for the holidays!

BobbyMcFerrin.com

Hello, Colorado a cappellists! (Is that a word?)

Our (eventually) 8-person group is looking for a high tenor and first alto to join us in singing jazz, doo-wop, folk, and various self-arranged music in venues around the area. 3 Story Limit rehearses every Monday in South Boulder and we’re looking for people with:

*       Experience singing in a group, preferably a cappella
*       A passion for entertaining and love of music
*       A sense of humor
*       Good solo skills and ability to blend

If you’re interested, please contact us: call Rachel Shannon at 303-494-5893 or e-mail Janet Eden-Harris at janet@....

Sarah Thompson
3 Story Limit
Boulder, Colorado
sarah_thompson@...

"Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is." --Francis Bacon

Sorry for those of you who this does now apply to, especially the show part,
since it's in Utah.  But if you know anybody over there, forward this email
to them.

We're having a great sale on merchandise, so if you've procastinated the day
of your moosebuttering, your opportunity is now nigh.

Nigh is a cool word.

Tim, from moosebutter

******************************

Two big announcements:

************** moosebutter Christmas - one night only!
Saturday, December 18th at 7:30 pm.
BYU Tanner Building room 151, Provo, UT
$6 for most, $4 for kids.
Sponsored by the BYU A Cappella Club (motto: "we loves da
singing stuff")
Tickets will be available at the BYU Wilkinson Center info desk,
on
www.moosebutter.com, or at the door.  Seats are extremely
limited, so buy soon.
This is the ONLY public moosebutter Christmas show this year.
Special prizes will be awarded to the largest single group of
attendees - so
make sure to come in one large mass!

**************** moosebutter merchandise at special holiday
prices!
Until Christmas only, purchase any moosebutter T-shirt or
moosebutter: see dee
at a show or from the web site for just $12; buy any two for
$20!  see dee now
at the low, low price of $12, and any combination of shirt or CD
for just $20.
Buy it
off the web site, and we'll pay the shipping!  $20 even for a
delightful
moosebutter holiday package!  $20 for inner peace!  $20 for the
keys to
universal enlightenment!  $20 for okay I'll shut it now.

Thanks for your continued support of moosebutter!  Please visit
us at
www.moosebutter.com, or contact us with questions.

        --- moosebutter

First Annual Artist in Residence Concert February 9 at Lincoln
Center, Wednesday, February 9. During the school day, choir students
will attend Meet the Artists and Jazz History clinics with Groove
Society, the 2003 Rocky Mountain Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella
Champions. In addition, Groove Society will perform for the entire
student body.

The Artist in Residence program will culminate with a performance at
7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 417 Magnolia. In addition to
experiencing a "live" sound check with Groove Society, CLP Jr. High
School's vocal jazz ensemble will open the evening's program. Groove
Society will perform 80 minutes of A Cappella music during the public
concert.

Concert tickets are $10 (Reserved Seating/All Ages) and go on sale
Monday, January 10, at the Lincoln Center Box Office, 417 Magnolia.
Box Office hours are 12:30 –5:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday; tickets are
also available by calling the box office at (970) 221-6730. Proceeds
will be used to fund the Artist in Residence program at CLP Jr. High
School in subsequent years.

For more information, contact Tony Gezzi, CLP Jr. High School
bands/choirs director, at 419-7445 or agezzi@....

Sorry folks this even will be held in Fort Collins!

------------------

First Annual Artist in Residence Concert February 9 at Lincoln
Center, Wednesday, February 9. During the school day, choir students
will attend Meet the Artists and Jazz History clinics with Groove
Society, the 2003 Rocky Mountain Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella
Champions. In addition, Groove Society will perform for the entire
student body.

The Artist in Residence program will culminate with a performance at
7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 417 Magnolia. In addition to
experiencing a "live" sound check with Groove Society, CLP Jr. High
School's vocal jazz ensemble will open the evening's program. Groove
Society will perform 80 minutes of A Cappella music during the public
concert.

Concert tickets are $10 (Reserved Seating/All Ages) and go on sale
Monday, January 10, at the Lincoln Center Box Office, 417 Magnolia.
Box Office hours are 12:30 -5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday; tickets are
also available by calling the box office at (970) 221-6730. Proceeds
will be used to fund the Artist in Residence program at CLP Jr. High
School in subsequent years.

For more information, contact Tony Gezzi, CLP Jr. High School
bands/choirs director, at 419-7445 or agezzi@....

CU’s Artist Series begins the spring half of its 2004-2005 season with a performance by virtuoso vocalist Bobby McFerrin in Boulder’s Macky Auditorium Thursday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. This is the premiere event of CU's splendid 2004-05 season.  Tickets for this performance are extremely limited and will sell out at any time.

Ten-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin is one of the world's best-known vocal innovators and improvisers, a world-renowned classical conductor, the creator of one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century and a passionate spokesman for music education. His recordings have sold over 20 million copies, and his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea, the Vienna Philharmonic and Herbie Hancock have established him as an ambassador in both the classical and jazz worlds. In 1988 he released the album “Simple Pleasures,” which was his homage to the music of the 1960s. A joyous ditty created on the spot in the recording studio became the phenomenal hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Given this taste of unexpected pop superstardom, Bobby McFerrin seemed to switch gears and decided to take a sabbatical and to begin a serious study of conducting, including lessons with Leonard Bernstein, Gustav Meier and Seiji Ozawa. The enthusiasm, infectious joy, and virtuosity that characterize his solo performances have made McFerrin a successful communicator in the classical music world as well.

In recent years, he has extended his vocal journeys to larger groups of singers—whether trained or not. McFerrin’s solo concerts have always included audience participation; McFerrin sees them not as “singalongs” but as a genuine collaborative process of making music in the moment. For more information including a complete biography and print quality photos visit http://www.bobbymcferrin.com.

A pre-concert conversation with CU-Boulder Instructor of Choral Music Education Sue Williamson will be held before the performance at 6:45 p.m. in Macky Room 102. This event will provide insights into Mr. McFerrin's experience and skills that will expand the excitement of his performance.

The Artist Series, now in its 67th season, has a rich tradition of bringing the finest performers in the world to Boulder’s Macky Auditorium. Past performers on the series have included Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Bell, and the Garth Fagan Dance Company. In addition to serving audiences with an exciting variety of performances, the Artist Series has an important educational mission, including outreach events planned in conjunction with almost every concert.

The CVJS Afterglow is one of a series of events designed for audiences to 'digest' exciting performances and, when possible, honor the skills of the performer. CVJS cannot guarantee Mr. McFerrin will attend (his taxing tour schedule leaves little room for parties), but the event will feature a short but rewarding program by Colorado's premiere vocal jazz ensemble,Groove Society, skilled in performance and training, and 2003 Champions of the Rocky Mountain Harmony Sweepstakes! Join us in our salute to these wonderful performers and the music they love so much. (see above)

-END-

----- Original Message -----

From: Rol Sharette

To: A Cappella Colorado

Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:31 AM

Subject: [colorado-acappella] College Groups come to Boulder next Saturday!

Wow!

 

The big news today is that the Rocky Mountain division competition for college contemporary a cappella groups (also dubbed the Varsity Vocals) plays Boulder's Flatirons Theater (13th @ College, on the Hill) next Saturday evening, January 22, at 7pm!

 

This is an amazing program of talented vocal bands from campuses in Arizona, California, Utah and Colorado, hosted this year by CU-Boulder group, In The Buff. The hall will be packed out, so order your tickets now at the Varsity Vocals site http://www.varsityvocals.com/icca/west.shtml or by calling 303-492-BUFF directly to place your ticket order on the In The Buff "WillCall/PayOnsite" list. Tickets are only $10 general adm and $7 for students.

 

This competition has been going for several years and Colorado groups like CO Springs' Room 46 and CU's Extreme Measures have been very successful competitors. This year's program includes:

 

EveryMan Jack & Jill, University of Arizona

Extreme Measures, University of Colorado

Noteworthy, Brigham Young University

These Guys, Walnut, California

Vocal Ease, University of Arizona

Vocal Point, Brigham Young University

 

On March 5, next Saturday's winning group will compete at Stanford University to represent the "West" in the International Finals at Alice Tully Hall in NYC on April 30.

 

You'll really love this show -- and it hasn't been hosted in Colorado since 2001!

 

Let's see you there Saturday night!

 

Check out the entire International Competition of College A Cappella (ICCA) operation at http://www.varsityvocals.com/.

First of all, on behalf of In The Buff, I'd like to say thanks to everyone who
came to the ICCA Divisional competition last Saturday. There were some great
groups, and for those of you who don't know, BYU's Vocal Point took first.

Now to the business at hand.

In The Buff would like to invite you to its 11th Birthday Conert. That's right,
one of CU-Boulder's premier all-male a cappella groups has officially been
around for over a decade. As many of you might know, our birthday concerts are
always free. It's our way of thanking you for supporting our love of (or
possibly addiction to) a cappella.

This year, however, we would like to do more than just share our music with the
Colorado a cappella community. We want to extend a helping hand to the victims
of the tsunami disaster. Therefore, we will be taking donations at the door,
and every cent you donate will go to the Red Cross's tsunami relief fund.

Who: In The Buff
What: 11th Birthday Concert
Where: CU-Boulder campus, Mathematics building, Room 100.
When: Feb. 5 @ 7 p.m.
Cost: Free! We will, however, be taking donations for the Red Cross Tsunami
Relief Fund.

We hope to see you at the show. And remember, everything is always better ... In
The Buff.

Kynton Chan