Does anyone have any extra tickets to the Harmony Sweepstakes this
coming Saturday that I can purchase?  I called Ticket Master this
morning and was shocked to find that they were sold out after
Birchmere told me there were still plenty left last Friday!  In any
case, I'd like at least 2 - have been to the Sweepstakes the last 5
years or so and don't want to miss the fun!

If you do have any extras, please email me ASAP at two addresses -
RRose1818@... and eroseman@..., and call me at the
office at 703-934-3859.

Thanks!

Elliot Roseman

I'm also looking for 2 Sweepstakes tickets. Please e-mail me back -- Sonya.Crawford@...

Thanks!

Sonya

High Five, an accomplished, five-voice a cappella jazz ensemble from the
Baltimore/Washington area, currently seeks a mezzo soprano to fill a void
left by a member relocating.  She must have a solid A to A range with
sultry
and melodic lows and clear highs for harmony work.  To hear clips from High
Five's latest album and learn more about the group, visit
http://www.highfivelive.com. For more information or to schedule an
audition, contact:

Joe Mannherz (jcmj@...)
443-829-8885 or 410-877-3231

Mainely A Cappella/Varsity Vocals Is Hiring!

- Mainely A Cappella is hiring a summer intern
- Varsity Vocals is hiring an ICCA Executive Director

Summer Intern
Wanted: summer intern for computer based work at Mainely A Cappella
(Southwest Harbor, Maine). Tasks include scanning, making sound
files, auditing and correcting the web site, working with the
customer database and conducting online research. Strong computer
skills a must; some HTML coding a plus; programming is not necessary.
Full time to fit your summer schedule - approximately June 2 - Aug
29. Please email resume to kate@..., or fax to
207.244.7613. Compensation: $7/hr plus $300/mo. housing allowance,
plus access to 1,500+ CDs.

Executive Director, International Championship Of Collegiate A
Cappella
Varsity Vocals is looking for an executive director for the
prestigious competition, the International Championship of Collegiate
A Cappella (ICCA). The position involves managing five regional
producers in the production of 25 competitions among 108 college a
cappella groups across North America. The 9 months a year, full time
position begins by finding and contacting 800+ groups; managing the
competitor selection process; overseeing venue selection; finding and
qualifying judges; generating and distributing marketing materials;
communicating with college groups (and occasionally their parents);
and troubleshooting. Hands-on event production runs from the end of
January through the finals at the end of April, with post-season work
finishing mid-May.

The right person will have concert production and promotion
experience, preferably including collegiate a cappella; be a self-
starter and capable of working without extensive supervision; exhibit
leadership qualities and an ability to work with and manage a team;
and be enthusiastic about an entrepreneurial opportunity. A B.A. in
Arts Administration and experience singing college a cappella are a
plus. Work at home in the New York to Boston area, or out of our
office in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Base salary of $25K is paid August
15-May 15, with significant profit sharing potential and 80% of year-
round health benefits. Please send your resume to Don Gooding, don@a-
cappella.com, Varsity Vocals, PO Box 159, Southwest Harbor, ME  04679


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Mainely A CAPPELLA             http://www.a-cappella.com
don@...             P.O. Box 159/11 Seal Cove Rd.
800-827-2936                   Southwest Harbor, ME  04679
207-244-7603 (overseas calls)  207-244-7613 (fax)
   WEB STORE:   http://mac3.a-cappella.com/shop
    Now with more than 20,000 sound files!
    1800+ CDs ... 1,000+ arrangements...
    plus hundreds of videos, accessories,
    and instructional products

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

Varsity Vocals is pleased to announce that Amanda Grish has been
hired as Executive Director of the International Championship of
Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA).  Amanda was the Midwest Regional
Producer for the ICCA during the 2003 season, and has taken the place
of Jessika Diamond who ran the ICCA for four years.  Amanda came to
the ICCA after an award-winning stint with University of Illinois' No
Strings Attached (receiving a "Best Choreography" Judges' Special
Award at the ICCA 2002 MidWest Semi-Finals), serving as choreographer
and business manager. After getting A B.A. from U of I, she returned
for a master's in Journalism.

With her promotion, there is now an opening for a Midwest Regional
Producer. In addition, Jamie Yost, who ably performed the job of
MidAtlantic Regional Producer last year, is going to nursing school.
So there is also an opening for her job.  Interested? Please send a
note both to Don Gooding (don@...) and Amanda Grish
(iccamidwest@...).

- Don Gooding

Three singers in the DC Metro area are seeking two more to complete
a new semi-pro vocal band.  Baritones, tenors, altos, and sopranos
all invited to audition. We are looking for singers with strong solo
voices (especially in rock and r&b styles) and the ability to blend
well with a group.  Good pitch and rhythm necessary. Arranging and
writing a plus.

The group will have a modern rock sound, incorporating effects and
using a bass/percussionist-in-one to allow for fuller backgrounds.
We will perform a healthy mix of covers and original material.  The
founding members have hundreds of a cappella shows under their
belts, tons of gig contacts in the area, multiple CARA nominations
and RARB recognition, extensive knowledge of ProTools, and the drive
and talent to make a successful group and a rewarding musical
experience.

To find out more information and/or audition, please send a
description of your singing experience and abilities to
newDCvocalband@... or call Eric at 202-669-5686.

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To the members of this group:

Hi!  I just came across this a couple of days ago and wanted to say
hi.  As you can probably tell by my subject, there's another reason
too, but I'll get there in a minute. =)

My names Shawn, and I'm a 2+ year resident of the Harrisburg Area
(Lemoyne, to be precise), with the decade prior having spent in State
College, PA.  I've been an a cappellahead since my early 20's, having
either formed or helped to form several groups in the State College
area, most of which were affiliated with Penn State University.  I'm
also a former regional producer for the ICCA and have been a CASA
ambassador for over a decade.  Since moving, I've sung with the
Keystone Capital Chorus (barbershop) for a period of time before
deciding that I wanted to get back into the "vocal band" thing.  I've
recently put together a "post-collegiate" ensemble that currently has
11 members and a very successful first rehearsal, so I'm pretty
jazzed on all things a cappella right now.

In any event, the other reason for my post is that if anyone on here
lives within the Harrisburg Area (Hershey, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, York County, Lancaster, etc...)...we're still looking for 1-3
more basses for sure, and maybe another Tenor 1, to help to fill out
the sound.  This is a for fun group that will eventually gig to self-
sustain financially.  Music will branch from the 50's doo-wop to more
modern music, with a veer towards holiday music for the upcoming
holidays.  If anyone on this list might be interested, drop me a
line.   If you're not interested, but still want to say hi and chat
about all things a cappella, drop me a line too!

Hope everyone is well!

In harmony,
Shawn Pearce
CASA PA

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Looking to find out where Regency maybe singing in the DC area
again.  I saw them in college and they were awesome!  Would love to
see them again!

The West Coast A Cappella Summit is seeking groups who would be
interested in performing in one of the daytime showcase performances.
Always fun, the event is a great place to meet other fans and to learn
more about the music by attending seminars and workshops taught by
luminaries in the field.

Scheduled headliners this year include M-Pact, Kitka, The Edlos and
Four Voices with more to be announced soon.

The event is the weekend of Nov 8/9 in San Rafael, California.

Interested groups please send an e-mail to summit@...

Tickets for the Summit are now on sale at 415-472-3500 or
www.ticketmaster.com

For further information: -
http://www.singers.com/summit.html


Sponsored by: -
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http://www.singers.com

I know that this group is for places a little further south of us but
I would just like to take a moment to introduce ourselves!

The Lake Effect is officially in force!  The Lake Effect is Western
New York's first semi-pro acappella group ready to take the acappella
world by storm.  Based in Buffalo, this 10-man group is a diverse mix
of guys with various musical backgrounds: from opera and classical to
jazz and of course, acappella, including a handful of alumni from the
Buffalo Chips, the University at Buffalo's award-winning all-male
acappella group.  We're proud to have celebrated our first "gig" at a
local open mic night this past Sunday.

With that, let us also announce that we would like to audition for
our high-tenor spot as the member who was going to hold that spot is
relocating to Boston after (I believe) a 4th summer with the ever-
popular Hyannis Sound.  If you live in the Western New York area or
know someone who does, please respond to this email (to the poster,
NOT this group), with your specs so we can review them and set up an
audition.

We look forward to entering the semi-pro realm of acappella and
meeting a lot of you in person as we move forward!

happy harmony!
Matthew Sciara
Bass/Founding Member
The Lake Effect

It's almost time for the 2003 West Coast A Cappella Summit and the planning
team would like to get some input from YOU, the potential audience, as to
what subjects you would like to learn more about.

Also, we have a new daytime venue, Olney Hall and Auditorium on the campus
of the College Of Marin, where we can we can run more sessions then
previously over the two days of the event. Our standard sessions are in
place and we have classes confirmed on areas of interest such as vocal
percussion and contemporary arranging but we would like to hear from the a
cappella community on other subjects that would interest them.

The Showcase Concerts and Master Classes will take place as always but we
have not yet determined the participating groups.

If you would like to lead a a one-hour presentation, or have an idea/subject
you'd like to see a session on, then please do send an email to:

summit@...

Paul Sinasohn (Assistant Producer / Programs Manager) will respond to you
within 48 hours of receiving your note. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

John Neal
Producer

WEST COAST A CAPPELLA SUMMIT
Nov 8 ­ 9, San Rafael, California
http://www.singers.com/summit.html
Tickets are now available 415-472-3500

Hi all,
Do you live in the Philadelphia area?

The Counterparts, a mixed a capella group based in the western
suburbs is currently holding auditions for Alto 1s, Alto 2s, Tenors
and Basses.

We meet on Monday evenings in the Radnor area with a wonderful
director.  We try to sing locally once a month outside of rehearsal.
We are also members of the Spring Sing Association, which has 8-10
acapella groups of all types and sizes as members.  We meet with them
in a different place each year to sing in concert for each other and
other interested fans.  Lots of woodshedding as well!!!!

Did you sing in high school, college, the church choir?  We recommend
singing as a great stress buster!

Email either Gretchen (gboehmler@...) or Neil
(neilde@...) and join us for an evening of singing.
Come and join the Counterparts!

ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF AN A CAPPELLA BLOG!

Blogs (weblogs) have been growing rapidly in popularity in recent months and
have become an exciting new addition to the internet. There are blogs on a
multitude of subjects and this might well be the first to focus on vocal
harmony.

Want to know what's happening right now in the big wide world of a cappella?
All the latest vocal harmony news, gossip, media articles and happenings are
posted to this steadily updated site along with links to learn more about
the articles.

Come visit the site and if you find it interesting then please add us to
your bookmarks. There's lots of great a cappella news to come...

http://www.acappellanews.com


Groups do add us to your mailing list. We will always be most interested in
receiving stories and articles about a cappella and I encourage
announcements to be sent to us at: - editor@...

Thanks,

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

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to pass along the word that The Lake Effect is currently
holding auditions for 2 open positions.  While the powers-at-be are
willing to hear anyone with a good voice, we're primarily looking for
either high tenor or a solid low-bass.

The Lake Effect is an all-male, "rock-appella" style ensemble based
in Buffalo, NY. Auditionees preferrably should live in the
Buffalo/Rochester/Western NY area and be able to provide a high-level
of committment to rehearsal and performance times, and have solid
vocal skills, blending ability, and sight-reading ability.  Vocal
percussion and arranging abilities also a plus.

Please inquire at auditions@...!!

Watch soon for the unveiling of our website!

Happy Harmony!
Matthew Sciara

> "VOICES FROM BEYOND"
> A Cappella Show
>
> Friday, October 31, 2003
> 7:30 p.m.
>
> The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)
> 14 Summer Street
> (508) 647-0097
>
> For Halloween, a "spook-apella" showcase, featuring 5 award-winning vocal
> groups gliding in to haunt the old firehouse:
>
> Duwende, New York's refreshingly honest six-voice funk-pop band, selected
> by Billboard Magazine as "one of the top 6 indie acts in the northeast".
>
> Moosebutter, the wacky, irreverent male quartet from Provo, Utah who took
> second place in the 2003 National Harmony Sweepstakes.
>
> All About Buford, whose innovative infusion of jazz, funk and comedy
> earned them a recent performance with TV's Wayne Brady.
>
> Harmonytryx, the soulful six-voice female "breath of fresh air" who opened
> this year for both Ray Charles and Rockapella.
>
> Syncopation, the jazzy Berklee-bred mixed quartet, fresh off the plane
> from their second tour to Japan.
>
> $13 in advance, $16 day of show
>
>

The pioneering, gospel/pop, a capella quartet that began in the
Tidewater Area of Virginia was "born" in the '30s; and they're still
kickin'!

The inspiring story of the Golden Gate Quartet--their beginnings and
rise to international fame is told in a musical play
called "Orlandus."  The winner of the "Official Selection of the 2002
International Festival of Musical Theatre," Orlandus brings to life
the origins and the background of the Quartet's unique approach to
sacred hymns, which was termed "jubilee" singing--characterized by
driving rhythms and vocal percussion.

The story of their evolution to becoming one of the world's most
influential and artistically-successful a capella groups is told
through the eyes of Orlandus Wilson, the young man who joined the
group at age 16, and remained committed to overcoming any and all
obstacles as they rose to fame and success. This is the tale of
four young men who were united in harmony--yet divided in life and
the tenacity of Orlandus Wilson who kept it all together.

"Orlandus" runs from November 5th - 16th at the Murphy Fine Arts
Center.  2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, Maryland.  It features
Cecelia Calloway (daughter of Cab Calloway) and members of the world-
renowned Morgan State University Choir.

http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org/mfac/Orlandus03.htm
http://www.vocalhalloffame.com/Inductees/golden_gate_quartet.htm

Tickets:
  $5 - Students (w/valid ID) and youth (12 & under)
$10 - Group rate (groups of 10 or more) and Wed. performances
$15 - General Admission

Individual tickets available at: ticketmaster.com / (410-481-SEAT)
For group sales or more information, please call me at 443-885-3507
or e-mail me at dalston@...

To All Fans of A Cappella Music,

We are very pleased to announce the date and location for the 20th
Annual Harmony Sweepstakes 2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional!  The event
will be held for the third year in a row at The Birchmere Music Hall
on Sunday, April 4th!

As many of you know, The Birchmere is a fantastic venue for seeing
live a cappella!  Plus they have great food and free parking!  The
Birchmere booked up earlier than usual this year, so we were unable
to get a Saturday night as we would have liked, but The Birchmere is
such an unusual and a cappella friendly venue that we decided to do
it there on a Sunday rather than a lesser venue on a Saturday!

As you may know, last year's DC Regional Champs The Idea of North
also won the Nationals!  The bad news is that The Idea of North's
schedule won't allow them to make it from Australia to host the
DC
Regional in 2004.  The good news is that last year's hilarious
and
talented hosts and 2002 Regional champs The Tone Rangers have agreed
to host again this year!  (And you may still get to see The Idea of
North in the area – we are working on putting together a gig at
The
Birchmere for another time, so stay tuned!)  We will also be having a
showcase performance by local favorites and event producers dcVocals
for the third year running!

Below is everything you need to know about the show:
*Date:  Sunday, April 4th, 2003 (This was incorrectly listed as March
22nd in the Primarily A Cappella Newsletter)
*Time:  7:30 (We may try to start a little earlier since it's a
school night – stay tuned!)
*Location:  The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Alexandria, VA, 22305 (www.birchmere.com)
*Ticket Price:  $20

***PLEASE BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY!  THE BIRCHMERE ONLY
HOLDS 500 AND WE HAVE SOLD OUT THE PAST TWO YEARS RUNNING!!!**

Below is information on how to enter:
*Entry Deadline:  January 31, 2004
*Rules:  You must be a group of between three and seven members to be
eligible.  You do not need to be from the Mid-Atlantic area!  Please
go to http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/rules.html for a
comprehensive list of rules.
*Entry Requirements:
1)  Go to http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/enter.html and follow
the instructions on either the online form or the PDF form.
2)  Send a tape or CD and six 8x10 photos to Ted Donat, 36 E. Linden
Street, Alexandria, VA, 22301 by January 30, 2004.  If you have
digital media, you can send it to ted_donat@.... (Please
note that my mailbox has a 10MB limit per message!)

We look forward to another great show!

Best regards,
Ted Donat
Producer
20th Annual Harmony Sweepstakes
2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional

A Cappella Music Fans,

Below is some additional information on the 2004 Harmony Sweepstakes
Mid-Atlantic Regional:

*Date:  Sunday, April 4th, 2004 (Easy to remember:  4/4/04!)
*Time:  6:30 (Note revised start time!  Doors open at 5:00.  Seating
is General Admission.)
*Location:  The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Alexandria, VA, 22305
*Ticket Price:  $20 (does not include Ticketmaster surcharge)
*How to Get Tickets:  Tickets are available via The Birchmere website
(www.birchmere.com) or at The Birchmere Box Office.
*When Do Tickets Go On Sale?  Tickets should be available starting
next week.
*Hosts:  The Tone Rangers
*Featured Performers:  dcVocals
*Afterglow:  The Afterglow will be held at The Birchmere right after
the show!

***REMINDER:  GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!  WE HAVE SOLD OUT THE PAST TWO
YEARS!!!***


Best regards,
Ted Donat
Producer
20th Annual Harmony Sweepstakes
2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional

Has anyone ordered tickets yet?  I can't find it on the Birchmere
calendar or on Ticketmaster.

--- In midatlantic-acappella@yahoogroups.com, tdonat1@h... wrote:
> A Cappella Music Fans,
>
> Below is some additional information on the 2004 Harmony
Sweepstakes
> Mid-Atlantic Regional:
>
> *Date:  Sunday, April 4th, 2004 (Easy to remember:  4/4/04!)
> *Time:  6:30 (Note revised start time!  Doors open at 5:00.
Seating
> is General Admission.)
> *Location:  The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
> Alexandria, VA, 22305
> *Ticket Price:  $20 (does not include Ticketmaster surcharge)
> *How to Get Tickets:  Tickets are available via The Birchmere
website
> (www.birchmere.com) or at The Birchmere Box Office.
> *When Do Tickets Go On Sale?  Tickets should be available starting
> next week.
> *Hosts:  The Tone Rangers
> *Featured Performers:  dcVocals
> *Afterglow:  The Afterglow will be held at The Birchmere right
after
> the show!
>
> ***REMINDER:  GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!  WE HAVE SOLD OUT THE PAST
TWO
> YEARS!!!***
>
>
> Best regards,
> Ted Donat
> Producer
> 20th Annual Harmony Sweepstakes
> 2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional