Mid-husdon valley singer looking for others. I'm interested in finding
a group, or putting a group together. Anyone within an hour of
Poughkeepsie who's interested....please respond!

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Uncommon Chord, a jazz-pop vocal group, will be performing at The
Encore cabaret space (226 W. 47th Street between 8th and B'way in
Manhattan) on Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m.  Admission is $10 with a
$12 food/beverage minimum.  Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for food and
beverage
service.

This 12-member mixed-voice group will be performing mostly original
arrangements, about half of which are a cappella with the balance
being accompanied by piano and bass.  Reservations are recommended by
calling The Encore at 212-221-3960. For more information, visit
www.uncommonchord.org or www.theencorenyc.com.

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I'm shooting a low budget indie feature about a cappella and need to
"borrow" an audience for shooting one scene (because I can't afford
tons of extras). Does anyone have a performance the week of Aug 1 - 5
that might consider letting us shoot before or after the performance?
Thanks, B

Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 7/16/2005 to 8/1/2005)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

• Saturday, July 16, 2005, 7:30 PM (Connecticut):
  Stratford CT Sister Cities Chorus (Choir)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4674
• Saturday, July 16, 2005, 8:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Michael Holland and Karen Mack (Cabaret)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4773
• Sunday, July 17, 2005, 10:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Sarah Gromko (Vocal jazz)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4771
• Monday, July 18, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  The West Village Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4693
• Tuesday, July 19, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4701
• Tuesday, July 19, 2005, 7:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Uncommon Chord (A cappella ensemble)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4769
• Wednesday, July 20, 2005, 11:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Blue Jupiter (A cappella)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4765
• Wednesday, July 20, 2005, 8:00 PM (Westchester):
  Westchester Oratorio Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4734
• Wednesday, July 20, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  VOICES Chorale (Summer sing and ice cream social)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4770
• Thursday, July 21, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4702
• Saturday, July 23, 2005, 7:00 PM (New Jersey):
  Summit Music Festival (Festival choir with professional orchestra)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4768
• Sunday, July 24, 2005, 8:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Holy Apostles Community Chorus (Cabaret benefit)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4767
• Monday, July 25, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  The West Village Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4694
• Tuesday, July 26, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4703
• Wednesday, July 27, 2005, 11:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Blue Jupiter (A cappella)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4766
• Thursday, July 28, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4704
• Friday, July 29, 2005, 6:30 PM (Manhattan):
  Sarah Gromko (Vocal jazz)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4772
• Saturday, July 30, 2005, 8:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Michael Holland and Karen Mack (Cabaret)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4774
• Monday, August 1, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  The West Village Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4695

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To list your event in the VAN Concert Calendar, just send an e-mail with complete, accurate details about the event (date, time, group name, program, location, admission, contact telephone) to steve.friedman@....

It's Wednesday, it's summer….you know you want to go out!


Blue Jupiter is performing at Don't Tell Mama Cabaret in NYC

Catch a highlight or two from their newest member and bass… Christopher Price
Thomas!


Come party with Blue Jupiter and special guest star…

Jonathan Minkoff

Former Member of Blind Man's Bluff, President of CASA and noted

A cappella Producer




Every Wednesday night this summer in NYC!

No two shows will be alike!




Here are the Details:

BLUE JUPITER LIVE! @ Don't Tell Mama


Wednesday Nights:

July 20th @ 11:00 PM

August 3, 17, 24, 31




DON'T TELL MAMA CABARET

343 W 46th Street (BETWEEN 8TH & 9TH AVES)

New York, NY

http://www.donttellmama.com

call for reservations after 4 PM

212-757-0788

$10 Cover plus 2-drink minimum




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Calling all a cappella fans! The indie film Shut Up &
Sing is shooting in NYC on Thursday August 4th and
needs your help.  We need an audience for our
"flashback" sequences and it would be great if we
could pack the house with true a cappella fans and
singers. Any and all singers/groups are encouraged to
come and join in as we will have an all-star a
cappella jam session to keep the crowd amused during
filming. Right now we're scheduled for 6 - 9pm at the
Ethical Culture auditorium (a beautiful venue for
singing) in Manhattan at 63rd and Central Park West.

Everyone will be on camera and the scene takes place
in 1991 so if you have any classic wardrobe, bring it
on (avoid logos though).  We will also have a question
and answer session with the actors who right now
include: Molly Shannon of Sat. Night Live; Mark
Feurstein of The West Wing and Good Morning Miami;
2005 Tony nominee for Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf,
David Harbour; a cappella vocal percussion fave Samrat
Chacrabarti, and many more. Groups and singers will be
announced shortly.

Come sing along! Thanks in advance,
Bruce Leddy
Writer/Director
[due to the volume responses and the demands of the
shooting schedule, I will not be able to answer all
emails]




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>    Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:49:11 -0700 (PDT)
>    From: B L <jupiterjonz@...>
> Subject: Be in the a cappella movie!
>
> Everyone will be on camera and the scene takes place
> in 1991 so if you have any classic wardrobe, bring it
> on (avoid logos though).  We will also have a question
> and answer session with the actors who right now
> include: Molly Shannon of Sat. Night Live; Mark
> Feurstein of The West Wing and Good Morning Miami;
> 2005 Tony nominee for Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf,
> David Harbour; a cappella vocal percussion fave Samrat
> Chacrabarti, and many more. Groups and singers will be
> announced shortly.

When you say classic '91 wardrobe, are you talking pre-Nirvana or
port-Nirvana?  Around September, hairstyles suddenly went from hairsprayed
up to au natural, metalheads became borderline hippies, and oversized
flannel suddenly replaced oversized sweatshirts.  Since it's a movie about a
college group, are we talking end of spring '91 (pre-grunge) or fall '91
(post-grunge)?

I'm psyched for the movie, btw!

--  warren b.
      Invisible Men

Hey New York!

Do you know about RARB?

RARB is the Recorded A Cappella Review Board (http://www.rarb.org),
the only
organization on the planet dedicated to reviewing a cappella albums.

Since 1994, RARB's volunteer staff of experienced album reviewers have
provided unbiased, constructive criticism on the latest a cappella
albums.
RARB has reviewed over 550 albums from professional, semi-pro,
college, and
high school a cappella groups, vocal bands, and choirs. From
contemporary
rock to barbershop to jazz to foreign language, from original
songwriters to
college cover bands, RARB reviews albums of all a cappella styles.

RARB offers an opportunity for groups to hear real feedback from
people who
know what a cappella is all about, to generate buzz about their
albums, and
to earn some positive press in the a cappella community.

The RARB Forum (http://www.rarb.org/forum) is an online community of
over 800 a
cappella singers, fans, and professionals. With over 13,000 articles
divided
into three categories - General Discussion, Announcements, and
Community
Reviews, the RARB Forum is an intelligent, focused place of
discussion.
Topics include the latest albums, arranging and recording techniques,
gear,
trends, and groups. It's a vibrant place open to a variety of
opinions, yet
monitored to prevent unconstructive posting.

Check out RARB today - http://www.rarb.org and read some of the
discussions in the
Forum - http://www.rarb.org/forum.

Looking forward to seeing you on the Forum,

Benjamin Stevens
RARB Coordinator
bstevens@...
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 8/1/2005 to 8/16/2005)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

• Monday, August 1, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  The West Village Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4695
• Tuesday, August 2, 2005, 8:00 PM (Westchester):
  Westchester Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4742
• Tuesday, August 2, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4705
• Tuesday, August 2, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  Monmouth Civic Chorus (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4756
• Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  Lassus (Chamber vocal ensemble)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4780
• Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 11:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Blue Jupiter (A cappella)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4775
• Thursday, August 4, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4706
• Monday, August 8, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  The West Village Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4696
• Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4707
• Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 8:00 PM (Westchester):
  Westchester Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4743
• Thursday, August 11, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4708
• Friday, August 12, 2005, 8:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Gino Sitson 4 (Vocal and instrumental quartet)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4781
• Monday, August 15, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  The West Village Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4697
• Tuesday, August 16, 2005, 7:30 PM (New Jersey):
  The Ars Musica Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4757
• Tuesday, August 16, 2005, 8:00 PM (Westchester):
  Westchester Chorale (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4744
• Tuesday, August 16, 2005, 7:00 PM (Manhattan):
  Down Town Glee Club (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4779
• Tuesday, August 16, 2005, 7:30 PM (Manhattan):
  New York Choral Society (Summer sing)
  More info: http://www.van.org/vancal.htm#4709

Vocal Area Network, New York's home for vocal ensemble music, was founded in 1995 to promote vocal ensemble music of all sorts in and around the New York City area. Our information-sharing services (Concert Calendar, Choir Directory, Choir Auditions, Info Exchange and Links Collection) are provided free for the benefit of the vocal ensemble community. For more information, visit www.van.org or e-mail info@....

To list your event in the VAN Concert Calendar, just send an e-mail with complete, accurate details about the event (date, time, group name, program, location, admission, contact telephone) to steve.friedman@....

Ramblings from Carlo, an established a cappella group, is seeking new
members to transform its formerly all female sound to a fresh co-ed
jam. We do contemporary pop pieces, rehearse weekly, and are looking
to go Semi-pro. Interested? Respond to this email with your name, your
story, and anything else you think we need to know!

<DIV>Mentally Sober (a brand-new Manhattan-based
contemporary a cappella group) needs awesome tenors to
complete its lineup!  We've got two in-house arrangers
and music just waiting for the addition of our final
voices to be completed.  We're almost ready to start
the serious leading-to-performing rehearsing... but we
need tenors to do it!  </DIV>
<DIV id=message>
<DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Auditioners should be 21-35 with flexible and fun
personalities.  (Kinda like ours!  ^_^)  Vocal
percussion, writing, and arranging skills are helpful
and welcome, but not necessary.  We are currently
focusing on classic rock, but we're open to most music
as long as there's an arranger who will take it on and
it hasn't been done countless times before.  <BR>
<BR>We have two-hour rehearsals once a week and while
we have a great time, we're serious about music.  Be
willing to commit!  We have ambition and want to take
this project as far as we can go.<BR> <BR>Auditions
start Thursday, July 28 on the Upper East Side in
Manhattan.  Responders will receive an information
form, and will get details and directions upon
returning it.<BR> <BR>We can't wait to hear from
you!</DIV></DIV></DIV>


"The Beatles said they were bigger than You
But I got the height on the Beatles, too
If genes determine the size of your bod
Then my dad must be taller than God!
I-I-I-I-I'm- Taller Than Jesus!"

             -Sean Altman, "Taller Than Jesus"



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Greater Nassau Chorus is looking for singers who love to sing
harmony.  We are an award winning chorus of approximately 80 women.
We currently meet in Merrick, LI.  Pleae give Jenn a call at 516-633-
9464 or e-mail jennjsa@... for more information.  The time is now
to do something for you!

The indie film Shut Up & Sing is shooting its
flashback college a cappella scenes this Thursday
night, August 4th from 6p - 9p at the Ethical Culture
auditorium, 2 W. 64th Street at Central Park West. We
need as many a cappella fans as possible to fill the
seats and make this a great film moment. The scene is
set in an Ivy League type college in 1991 so if you
feel like dressing the part, by all means, knock
yourself out. But everyone will be on cameraregardless
of wardrobe. In addition to being part of the film,
the audience will be treated to live performances
including Sean Altman of Rockapella, and NY a cappella
group The Invisible Men. If your group wants to do a
couple numbers to help entertain the crowd, drop me an
email or just find me at the event. There will also be
a Q&A with the cast and me, the writer/director. Come
out and support a cappella's big break into the movie
business!
Thanks for your support!
Bruce Leddy, Writer/Director



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We're currently looking for a rehearsal location in midtown.  We rehearse on
Tuesday evenings, our ages range from 23 to 28 and we're currently
considering all voice parts.

>From: The5thWish@...
>To: emturtle17@..., ny-acappella@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ny-acappella] Singers wanted!
>Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:01:44 EDT
>
>Where are the rehearsals?,What parts are needed? what age range are the
>members or age wanted?

We are a 12 member mixed-voice jazz/pop ensemble based in NYC.  We
rehearse Monday from 7:15 to 9:15 in Manhattan (West Side or
Village).  Our professional director, jazz pianist Gary Haberman,
writes most of our arrangements, but we round out our repertoire with
selections by The Real Group, Gene Puerling and others. Some of our
pieces are a cappella, and others are enhanced by a small rhythm
section.  We are currently looking to fill an alto and a tenor
opening.  Candidates must be comfortable singing alone on a part and
be able to learn music quickly, through a combination of good
musicianship and practice outside of rehearsal.  If you are
interested, please contact Gary Haberman at (201)452-0955 or
maestro984@....  To find out more about us, visit our website
at www.uncommonchord.org.  [Note to those of you who have already
auditioned--the decision to extend auditions has been made because
group members' vacation schedules have made it impossible for all of
us to get together to hear candidates, and not because any negative
decision has been made as yet!  Thanks very much for trying out, and
you'll be hearing from us in a few weeks.]

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On Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Giants, 104.5 The Buzz and F.Y.E. will host
an "Albany Idol" contest. The winner will get to sing the National
Anthem at the Giants-Jets preseason game on Aug. 26, plus two tickets
to the game, a VIP pre-game, on-field tour and a Giants gift bag.
Details are available at WWW.GIANTS.COM OR WWW.1045THEBUZZ.COM.

Contestants must be 18 years old or older. All tapes must be received
at The Buzz studios (1241 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY) no later than 5
p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15. There are no exceptions to this rule. Each
contestant will sing 20 seconds of the National Anthem a cappella from
the beginning and use the sound system provided.  No additional
equipment may be added and no equipment may be substituted. Finalists
from all entries received will be notified.  Sponsors of this contest
reserve the right to host a "register to participate" on the day of
the competition if they see fit.

The competition will begin at 5:20 p.m. on the 17th.