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#2240 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:51 pm
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (April 1-16, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 4/1/2012 to 4/16/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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@....


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#2241 From: "The Western Wind" <zukof@...>
Date: Wed Apr 4, 2012 10:43 pm
Subject: Western Wind - Save the Dates! 		zukof@...
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Save the Dates!!!
 
Saturday May 5, 8 pm

 

The Western Wind

Linda Lee Jones, Michele Kennedy, sopranos

William Zukof, countertenor,

Todd Frizzell, David Vanderwal, tenors

Elliot Z. Levine, baritone

 

presents

                                                   Shakespeare in Love

 

Songs from the Plays

Renaissance music by composers associated with the Bard and his Company

Thomas Morley, Robert Jones, Robert Johnson, John Wilson

 

Romantic settings by Charles Wood, George MacFarren, Fanny Hensel and Amy Beach

Contemporary Settings by Ralph Vaughn Williams, Robert Convery, Matthew Harris

World premieres by Robert Dennis, Avery Griffin, Elliot Z. Levine

 

 

Tickets: $25 General Admission ² $20 student/senior

Reserved Section $35

Patron’s Row $100 ; Sponsor $50 ($75 or  $25  tax deductible)

(proceeds to benefit The Western Wind Arts in Education and Workshop Programs)²

 

For Reservations and information about becoming a Friend

Call (212) 873-2848 or e-mail: info@...

Order tickets on-line: www.westernwind.org

Saturday, May 19, 2012

10 AM – 5:30 PM

 

 

Big Apple Off the Parkway!

One-Day Workshop

in Ensemble Singing

 

Medieval, Renaissance, Early American, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz

 

Hitchcock Presbyterian Church

6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, New York4Just off the Bronx River Parkway

(Hartsdale Harlem Line Metro North station is across the street – a pleasant ride from NYC

 

Tuition: $95 (if enrolled by April 22. $105 after April 22)

25% Discount for first time participants at any Western Wind workshop

Workshop veterans, bring a friend! Share the discount!

enroll online at: www.westernwind.org

 call (212) 873-2848/ e-mail: info@...



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#2242 From: "daffodilsdancing" <daffodilsdancing@...>
Date: Mon Apr 9, 2012 5:59 am
Subject: (NYC) Auditions: Bass/Bari for Vocal Band "Boundless" 		daffodilsdan...
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Boundless is a newly forming a cappella ensemble made for all that New York City
has to offer.  Transcending geographical boundaries, we are a melting pot of
individuals from around the country or across the world who have each come to
this city with a passion for music, a drive for artistic excellence, and a work
ethic to match.  Our goal is to become a top-level, six-member ensemble
exploring the limits of what is possible in vocal harmony – cutting our teeth on
some of the best arrangements from some of best previous such groups, with a
long term goal to reach new and original heights of our own.


Our group is almost complete -- but we're currently auditioning baritones and
basses to round out our mix. For this kind of group, each member must of course
be both a strong solo and ensemble performer, but it is not enough to be just a
good vocalist.  Each member of Boundless also takes on a leadership role to
support and advance the functioning of our organization, so individuals with
interest and experience in fields such as business, marketing, public relations,
etc., are especially encouraged to audition.  Be prepared to commit your energy
and dedication to this project – for although (like typical New Yorkers) we each
lead quite busy lives outside of this group, we also each take this ensemble and
the work required for its success very seriously.  And we reap the rewards,
including the fun and the friendship that comes from creating together something
we can all be proud of.

We will start holding auditions this coming Sunday April 15th from 7-9pm. 
Sunday evenings are when we hold our regular weekly rehearsals, and we're
looking for individuals ready to start immediately as plan to cut a demo
recording and start performing as soon as May.  Long term, our goal is to
perform frequently around the city at paid gigs and competitions.

To sign up for an audition, please email a resume including your contact
information and performance experience to boundless(dot)nyc(at)gmail(dot)com. If
you have any audio/video clips that demonstrate your previous experience and
range, please include those links/attachments as well.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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#2243 From: "The Western Wind" <zukof@...>
Date: Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:08 pm
Subject: Western Wind Concert and Big Apple Workshop 		zukof@...
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Dear Friends -

 

Please join us for what will be an enthralling program of  original songs from the plays and Shakespeare settings through the ages at The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields in New York City's Greenwich Village

Saturday May 5, 8 PM 

 

The Western Wind

presents

Shakespeare in Love

 

 

Original Songs from the Plays

Music by Composers associated with the Bard and his Company: Thomas Morley, Robert Jones,

Robert Johnson, John Wilson

Romantic settings by Charles Wood, George MacFarren, Fanny Hensel & Amy Beach

Contemporary Settings by Ralph Vaughn Williams, Robert Convery, Matthew Harris, Oliver Barton & others

World premieres by Robert Dennis, Avery Griffin & Elliot Z. Levine

 

 

The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields
487 Hudson Street

New York, New York

(Hudson and Grove Streets in New York's picturesque Greenwich Village)

 

Click on ticket price to purchase tickets online & for more info

$25 General Admission

$35 Reserved Section

$20 Student/Senior (subject to availability)

 

$50 Sponsor ($25 tax deductible)

$100 Patron’s Row ($75 tax deductible)

 $225 Angel ($190 tax deductible)

(proceeds to benefit The Western Wind Arts in Education and Workshop Programs)²

For Reservations and information about becoming a Friend

Call (212) 873-2848 or e-mail: info@...

 

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Big Apple Early Enrollment Deadline is April 22! 

Click here to enroll & for details




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#2244 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:58 am
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (April 16-May 1, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 4/16/2012 to 5/1/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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@....


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#2245 From: "melnic0317" <melnest@...>
Date: Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:41 am
Subject: New Co-ed A Cappella Group Forming in NYC! 		melnic0317
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Looking to relive your college a cappella glory days? So are we! We are two
University of Michigan grads one year out of college who are missing a cappella
in our lives! We are forming a co-ed a cappella group based in New York City,
focusing on current pop music. We plan on rehearsing once a week for 2 hours in
midtown. If you have an interest in auditioning, contact Melissa at
melnest@... requesting a time slot between 7-10pm on Monday, May 7th.
Location TBD. Prepare a verse and chorus of a pop solo that fits your range. In
your e-mail include your voice part and your a cappella experience. Include any
arranging, directing, etc. We are pumped to start singing with you all! :)
-Melissa and Chaz

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#2246 From: "atmosphere1823" <cherwyn@...>
Date: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:50 am
Subject: Zephyr Vocal Ensemble: OUT OF AFRICA (Newton, NJ) 		atmosphere1823
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Zephyr Vocal Ensemble, an a cappella ensemble launched in 2011, is delighted to announce that it has relocated to Newton, NJ to be more accessible and centrally located for its audiences.
 
Out Of Africa, Zephyr's spring program, will present the exotic sounds, rhythms, and color palettes of Africa and of countries whose music is influenced by African music: the Caribbean islands, Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, and the U.S. Included will be protest music of the South African apartheid movement, classical pieces based upon Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin American dance forms; Jamaican reggae, music of the American chain gangs, spirituals, jazz, Motown, and a few only distantly-related songs just for fun. Music sung by a variety of small groups, men's and women's, and full choir. Movement added to the music by choreographer Tina Wallace, co-owner of NJ Fitness and Dance in Stanhope.
 
 
PROGRAM:
AFRICA:
Mxolisi Matyila: Bawo Thixo Somandla
trad., arr. André van der Merwe: Vela! Asambeni Siyekhaya!
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Paul Simon, arr. Patrick Autilio: Homeless
Elton John, arr. Chris Crawford: The Circle of Life
 
THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS:
Haiti: Gabriel T. Guillaume and Sydney Guillaume: Kalinda
Jamaica: Bob Marley, arr. Suba Sankaran & Dylan Bell: Three Little Birds
arr. Belafonte/Autilio: Banana Boat Song (Day-o) (audience participation)
 
THE UNITED STATES:
arr. Robert DeCormier: Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
trad. melody & harmony: Deep River
trad., arr.: Allen Koepke: Wade in de Water
Hammerstein/Kern, arr. Ward Swingle: All the Things You Are
Duke Ellington & Bob Russell, arr. Ward Swingle: Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Duke Ellington & Irving Mills, arr. Deke Sharon: It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Ysaye M. Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock: Wanting Memories
Marvin Gaye, arr. Deke Sharon: I Heart It Through the Grapevine
David Paich & Jeff Porcaro/arr. Phillip Lawson: Africa
 
LATIN AMERICA:
Venezuela: Oscar Galián: Salseo
trad. Cuban/arr. Stephen Hatfield: Son de Camaguey
Brazil: D.S. Tatnall & Francisco Mignone: Cateretê
 
 
GETTING THERE:
Date: May 5th, 2012
Times: two showings at 4 PM and 8 PM
Venue: First United Methodist Church of Newton, NJ
111 Ryerson Ave., Newton, NJ Directions: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/fumcnewtonnj/map/location.htm
Tickets:
Advance tix (online): $15 regular/$9 senior & teen/FREE to 12 & under and unemployed, at http://www.zephyrve.org/purchase-tickets
At the door: $20 regular/$10 senior & teen/$5 12 & under/FREE to unemployed
 
 
As a help to African small businesses and artisans, Zephyr will be offering beautiful merchandise ordered directly from Africa at its merchandise table. Each purchase goes entirely to support African artisans through African Home, a Fair Trade Organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. Bring a few extra dollars to purchase a lovely African jewelry or décor piece for someone special as a Mother's Day gift, and simultaneously do something to support African businesses.
 
A special joint promotion with the elegant French restaurant, André's Restaurant at 188 Spring St., will consist of its award-winning prix fixe dinner, 4 courses for $40. For the special promotion, dinner reservations must be made in advance at (973) 300-4192, Zephyr tickets must be purchased in advance, and the resulting emailed confirmation response from Zephyr (or ticket purchased in advance from a Zephyr singer or board member) be brought into the restaurant. Zephyr is excited to collaborate with André's Restaurant to bring its audiences a complete afternoon or evening of multisensory delights. Andre's' is rated by Zagat as a "Best New Jersey Best Buy" specifically for its fine prix fixe dinner: http://www.zagat.com/lists/best-best-buys-prix-fixe-dinner-new-jersey-restaurants
 
Zephyr, a regionally-performing ensemble, presented six songs on the spring concert programs of the Ridgewood, NJ-based Orpheus Club Men's Chorus on April 21st and 22nd as a specially-invited guest performing ensemble. Other recent performances, in addition to its own concerts, have been as special guests of Basking Ridge's Ridge Light Opera annual A Cappella Jamboree, as well as EarthFest in Vernon, NJ, An Evening With the Stars Sussex Co. Arts Council gala benefit concert, Warwick NY's Applefest, and elsewhere.
 
Zephyr is seeking a qualified baritone and tenor 2 to fill current openings, as well as singers in all voice parts for its Alternate List. See www.zephyrve.org/join or call (973) 400-ZEPH (9374) for more information. Seeking helpers in the areas of graphic design, publicity, marketing, social media, and offering a $1500 stipend to an arts administrative assistant. (Send inquiries to info@...).
 
Please visit www.zephyrve.org for more information about the ensemble. Here's a YouTube clip to preview the group (Overture to the Barber of Seville, arr. Lawson): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGnZXlhbGc.

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#2247 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Tue May 1, 2012 12:52 am
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (May 1-16, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 5/1/2012 to 5/16/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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@....


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#2248 From: "atmosphere1823" <cherwyn@...>
Date: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:56 pm
Subject: Zephyr Sings "Out Of Africa" 		atmosphere1823
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Out Of Africa, Zephyr's spring program, will present the exotic sounds, rhythms,
and color palettes of Africa and of countries whose music is influenced by
African music: the Caribbean islands, Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, and the U.S.
Included will be protest music of the South African anti-apartheid movement,
classical pieces based upon Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin American dance forms;
Jamaican reggae, music of the American chain gangs, spirituals, jazz, Motown,
and a few only distantly-related songs just for fun. Music sung by a variety of
small groups, men's and women's, and full choir. Movement added to the music by
choreographers.

PROGRAM:
AFRICA:
Mxolisi Matyila: Bawo Thixo Somandla
trad., arr. André van der Merwe: Vela! Asambeni Siyekhaya!
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Paul Simon, arr. Patrick Autilio: Homeless
Elton John, arr. Chris Crawford: The Circle of Life

THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS:
Haiti: Gabriel T. Guillaume and Sydney Guillaume: Kalinda
Jamaica: Bob Marley, arr. Suba Sankaran & Dylan Bell: Three Little Birds
arr. Belafonte/Autilio: Banana Boat Song (Day-o) (audience participation)

THE UNITED STATES:
arr. Robert DeCormier: Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
trad. melody & harmony: Deep River
trad., arr.: Allen Koepke: Wade in de Water
Hammerstein/Kern, arr. Ward Swingle: All the Things You Are
Duke Ellington & Bob Russell, arr. Ward Swingle: Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Duke Ellington & Irving Mills, arr. Deke Sharon: It Don't Mean a Thing If It
Ain't Got That Swing
Ysaye M. Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock: Wanting Memories
Marvin Gaye, arr. Deke Sharon: I Heart It Through the Grapevine
David Paich & Jeff Porcaro/arr. Phillip Lawson: Africa

LATIN AMERICA:
Venezuela: Oscar Galián: Salseo
trad. Cuban/arr. Stephen Hatfield: Son de Camaguey
Brazil: D.S. Tatnall & Francisco Mignone: Cateretê

GETTING THERE:
Date: May 5th, 2012
Times: two showings at 4 PM and 8 PM
Venue: First United Methodist Church of Newton, NJ
111 Ryerson Ave., Newton, NJ Directions:
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/fumcnewtonnj/map/location.htm
Tickets:
Advance tix (online): $15 regular/$9 senior & teen/FREE to 12 & under and
unemployed, at http://www.zephyrve.org/purchase-tickets
At the door: $20 regular/$10 senior & teen/$5 12 & under/FREE to unemployed

As a help to African small businesses and artisans, Zephyr will be offering
beautiful handmade jewelry ordered directly from Africa at its merchandise
table. Each purchase goes entirely to support African artisans through African
Home, a Fair Trade Organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. Bring a few
extra dollars to purchase a lovely African jewelry piece for someone special as
a Mother's Day gift, and simultaneously do something to support African
businesses.

A special joint promotion with the elegant French restaurant, André's Restaurant
at 188 Spring St., will consist of its award-winning prix fixe dinner, 4 courses
for $40. For the special promotion, dinner reservations must be made in advance
at (973) 300-4192, Zephyr tickets must be purchased in advance, and the
resulting emailed confirmation response from Zephyr (or ticket purchased in
advance from a Zephyr singer or board member) be brought into the restaurant.
Zephyr is excited to collaborate with André's Restaurant to bring its audiences
a complete afternoon or evening of multisensory delights. Andre's' is rated by
Zagat as a "Best New Jersey Best Buy" specifically for its fine prix fixe
dinner:
http://www.zagat.com/lists/best-best-buys-prix-fixe-dinner-new-jersey-restaurant\
s

Zephyr, a regionally-performing ensemble, presented six songs on the spring
concert programs of the Ridgewood, NJ-based Orpheus Club Men's Chorus on April
21st and 22nd as a specially-invited guest performing ensemble. Other recent
performances, in addition to its own concerts, have been as special guests of
Basking Ridge's Ridge Light Opera annual A Cappella Jamboree, as well as
EarthFest in Vernon, NJ, An Evening With the Stars Sussex Co. Arts Council gala
benefit concert, Warwick NY's Applefest, and elsewhere.

Zephyr is seeking a qualified baritone and tenor 2 to fill current openings, as
well as singers in all voice parts for its Alternate List. See
www.zephyrve.org/join or call (973) 400-ZEPH (9374) for more information.
Seeking helpers in the areas of graphic design, publicity, marketing, social
media, and offering a $1500 stipend to an arts administrative assistant. (Send
inquiries to info@...).

Please visit www.zephyrve.org for more information about the ensemble. Here's a
YouTube clip to preview the group (Overture to the Barber of Seville, arr.
Lawson): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGnZXlhbGc.

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#2249 From: "The Western Wind" <zukof@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 12:16 am
Subject: Western Wind Sings Shakespeare Settings This Saturday 		zukof@...
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This Saturday! 
Songs from the plays. Shakespeare settings through the ages.
The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields in New York City's Greenwich Village

 

Saturday May 5, 8 PM 

 

The Western Wind

Linda Lee Jones, Michele Kennedy, sopranos

William Zukof, countertenor

Todd Frizzell, David Vanderwal, tenors

Elliot Z. Levine, baritone, guitar

Shakespeare in Love

 

 

Original Songs from the Plays

Music by Composers associated with the Bard and his Company: Thomas Morley & Robert Johnson,

Romantic settings by Charles Wood, George MacFarren, Fanny Hensel & Amy Beach

20th and 21st Century Settings by Ralph Vaughn Williams, Robert Convery, Matthew Harris,

Oliver Barton & Jaako Mäntyjärvi

World premieres by Robert Dennis, Avery Griffin & Elliot Z. Levine

 

 

The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields
487 Hudson Street

New York, New York

(Hudson and Grove Streets in New York's picturesque Greenwich Village)

 

Click on ticket price to purchase tickets online & for more info

$25 General Admission

$35 Reserved Section

$20 Student/Senior (subject to availability)

 

$50 Sponsor ($25 tax deductible)

$100 Patron’s Row ($75 tax deductible)

 $225 Angel ($190 tax deductible)

(proceeds to benefit The Western Wind Arts in Education and Workshop Programs)²

For Reservations and information about becoming a Friend

Call (212) 873-2848 or e-mail: info@...

 

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Click here to enroll & for details




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#2250 From: "johnpointer" <john@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 8:24 am
Subject: House Jacks at the Bitter End 5-11-12 		johnpointer
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The House Jacks will perform at the Bitter End on Friday. May 11th at 8pm. 
Singing along is encouraged, staying at home is not.  http://housejacks.com/tour

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#2251 From: "thecurrentnyc" <thecurrentnyc@...>
Date: Wed May 16, 2012 3:17 pm
Subject: Auditions for The Current (NYC) -- ALL PARTS 		thecurrentnyc
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Are you a former collegiate a cappella junkie? Do you stay up nights, bopping wistfully along to old episodes of The Sing-Off that you've still secretly got saved on your DVR? Would your friends say that your compulsion to belt out homemade harmony lines with party music could use a nice healthy outlet? Read on, club members -- read on.

The Current is an emerging mixed a cappella group in NYC, whose musical heart beats for pop, rock, and other contemporary-ish stuff within the cultural soundscape, including indie and original music. Founded in January 2011, we are a twelve-strong group of a cappella-philes -- mostly college group alums -- making moves in our second year on the scene.  What we loved most about our former groups has become our present focus here: high-quality sound, with a large amount of laughs and connection in the process. Taking ourselves seriously, while not taking ourselves seriously -- and performing as much as we can. To date, we've headlined sold-out shows at local joints like The Red Lion and The Triad, and we've also been known to turn up more spontaneously in hotspots like Times Square and Rockefeller Center.

At this time we are looking for 1-4 new members, and will be auditioning all parts. Bonus points if you are also a vocal percussionist and/or arranger, though neither of those skills is required. In terms of demographics, the group is comprised of a wide range of ages, day jobs, lifestyles, and musical tastes -- and we like it that way; all interested peeps are encouraged to audition. If you meet any to all of the following criteria, we will be so excited to hear from you:

  • You are a solid singer who loves to sing
  • You have a good ear for harmony
  • You have a good sense of rhythm
  • You learn music quickly
  • You have past experience with an a cappella group
  • You heart this genre and yearn for a Big Apple aca-posse
  • You have the ability to blend with other voices and hold your own part
  • You like to sing solos and otherwise perform on stage
  • You work well with a group
  • You are directable, yet also willing to contribute
  • You are fun, easy-going, and accountable
  • You are willing and able to commit to regular Thursday night rehearsals
  • You have room in your schedule for gigs and other group-related greatness

Auditions will be held on the evenings of Thursday, June 7th, and Monday, June 11th, in midtown Manhattan, with callbacks for those we'd like to hear again on the evening of Thursday, June 14th. Please email TheCurrentNYC@... for more information and to schedule an audition. If you have a calendar conflict with these dates (or read this post after the fact), other options may be available, so feel free to get in touch.

Thanks for reading -- we look forward to hearing some of your amazing voices soon!

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#2252 From: "The Western Wind" <zukof@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 6:30 pm
Subject: Western Wind at Smith College Early Enrollment for Session I 		zukof@...
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Western Wind Workshop in Ensemble Singing at Smith College

in charming Northampton, MA

 

Join us at our Workshop in Ensemble Singing at Smith College in Northampton, MA.

Session I: June 22nd – 24th, 25th – 30th.

 

The deadline for the Early Enrollment Discount for the Smith I workshop is tomorrow, May 22nd.  

 

First-timers at any Western Wind Workshop also receive a 10% tuition discount.

(Veterans, tell your friends!)

 

Treat yourself to a wonderful experience!  

Sing and share great music with friends this Summer!! 

 

Enroll online at: www.westernwind.org/smith.htm


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#2253 From: "Patrick Dillon" <patrickkdillon@...>
Date: Thu May 24, 2012 3:24 am
Subject: NYC Co-ed Group The Lost Keys holding auditions 		insomniacpil...
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Hey, a cappella enthusiasts of New York!  We're The Lost Keys
(www.lostkeysnyc.com), a co-ed a cappella group right here in New York City. 
We're about making music, having fun, and keeping an active performance
schedule. We are interested in performing pop, rock, and other contemporary
styles, including originals. 

Our repertoire includes songs by
Mika, Rihanna, Sara Bareilles, Fleetwood Mac, and Alicia Keys, among others.  We
have already had some amazing experiences at such prestigious venues as the
Bitter End, Arlene's Grocery, and we even got to perform with Amber Rubarth at
Joe's Pub.  We rehearse every Tuesday evening near Union Square.  Right now we
are only looking for tenors and basses.  Vocal percussion and arranging ability
are not required, but definitely welcome!

If you can learn music quickly, blend well with other voices, work well with
others, and have a love for performing awesome a cappella with a fun and
passionate group of friends, then come to our auditions on Tuesday, June 5th,
starting at 7:30. Please contact Patrick Dillon at patrickkdillon@... if
you are interested in a time slot. Include your name, voice part, singing
experience and any other relevant information, as well as a video or recording
of you singing. Space is limited, so we look forward to hearing from you soon!



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#2254 From: "Stu Pushkin" <doowopstu@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 10:22 am
Subject: Doowop Group Harmony Singers Clubs 		stuartpushkin2
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HI MY NAME IS STU PUSHKIN  AND I AM  A  PROFESSIONAL DOOWOP ACAPPELLA SINGER. I
HAVE ALSO CREATED 2 DOOWOP GROUP HARMONY SINGERS CLUBS. DOOWOP SINGERS CLUB #1
IS IN NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ AND DOOWOP #2 IS IN SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ. WE MEETUP ONCE
A MONTH AND BREAK DOWN INTO QUINTETS AND SING DOOWOP ACAPPELLA STREET CORNER
STYLE. WE ALSO SERVE LUNCH AND BEVERAGES. LATER ON IN THE MEETUP WE ENTERTAIN
OTHER MEMBERS WITH OUR ENTERTAINMENT SEGMENT. MANY PRO AND SEMI PRO DOOWOP
SINGERS ATTEND EACH MONTH. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CLUB IS TO KEEP THIS WONDERFUL
ART FORM OF MUSIC ALIVE. WE ALSO INVITE THE PUBLIC TO OBSERVE THE SINGERS. IF
INTERESTED PLEASE DO E-MAIL ME OR GO ON FACEBOOK TO DOOWOP GROUP HARMONY SINGERS
CLUB. OR CALL 7322978527. IN KEEPING DOOWOP ALIVE STU PUSHKIN

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#2255 From: "Tom West" <tomwest732000@...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2012 12:04 am
Subject: Amy Engelhart & Jeff Thacher Headline the 2nd Annual A Cappella Clinic 		tomwest732000
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Amy Engelhart and Jeff Thacher Headline the Second Annual Project-Philly A
Cappella Summer Clinic and Showcase



ARDMORE, PA (May 29, 2012) - Vocal professional and songwriter Amy Engelhardt,
former member of legendary a cappella group The Bobs, and Jeff Thacher, current
vocal percussionist with the equally legendary vocal band Rockapella, will lead
an open master class for all singers and provide on-stage performance clinics
for full contemporary a cappella groups at the 2nd Annual A Cappella Summer
Clinic and Showcase taking place at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA on
Saturday, July 28, 2012.





AMY ENGELHARDT spent 13+ years as the sole female member of Grammy-nominated
vocal "band without instruments," The Bobs, winning multiple ASCAP and ACA
awards for writing, arranging and vocals on their CDs and DVDs and touring
everywhere from Los Angeles to Lichtenstein.  She created Rhapsody In Bob for
the band (Gershwin's concerto arranged for piano and vocal orchestra), which
premiered at Wolf Trap and toured with Columbia Artists.  Amy's insanely diverse
vocal credits include Danny Elfman's score for Real Steel, Jim Henson's Animal
Jam, Harry Shearer & Judith Owen at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Barbra Streisand's
Timeless concerts, the Los Angeles Bach Festival, Neil Young's Living With War,
The Doctor Demento Show and dozens of  professional theatrical productions. Her
solo album, Not Gonna Be Pretty, hailed as "the unlikely marriage of Nellie
McKay and Jim Steinman," garnered multiple Just Plain Folks Award nominations
("The Grassroots Grammys" – LA Times).  Amy was recently honored with the MAC
Award for Songwriting (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) and was a finalist for
the 2012 Richard Rodgers Award for New Musicals for her score to BASTARD JONES,
a rock adaptation of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones.  A graduate of Syracuse
University and Boston's Berklee College of Music, Amy is a proud member of ASCAP
and AFTRA/SAG, and an honorary member of the Vienna Boys Choir.  She splits her
time between New York and Los Angeles. She can be found on the web at
www.coldfoot.net/amy



JEFF THACHER is best known as a 19-year member of the notorious Rockapella
(www.rockapella.com), which continues to be one of the most successful pro a
cappella groups of all time.   When not touring the globe with the group, he has
applied his talents as a professional producer and recording engineer on dozens
of a cappella albums, as well as for a variety of other independent artists. 
Jeff has been singing and performing in vocal ensembles from a very early age,
and is a co-founder of Boston's pro a cappella group, FOCS (Five O'Clock
Shadow).  He holds a music degree from Boston's pioneering Berklee College of
Music, and has given many lectures & workshops on the music industry and careers
in music, as well as his colorful life in the studio and with Rockapella.  He's
happy to be joining The A Cappella Project to share the love!



These two accomplished professionals will be offering an open session for all
singers attending the clinic. This open session will feature break-out sessions
with each clinician on a number of topics, and also a practice session for an a
cappella pick-up group composed of the clinic participants that will perform
that evening at the Showcase. Participants will include the three summers-only a
cappella groups sponsored by Project-Philly composed of undergraduate and adult
a cappella enthusiasts. Arrangements for the pick-up group will be provided by
and taught by Shawn Pearce of Value Vocals A Cappella Arrangements
(www.valuevocals.com).



After the open session, Engelhardt and Thacher will provide a live on-stage
clinic for Project-Philly's three summers-only groups and up to five additional
a cappella groups from high schools, universities, and semi-professional
post-collegiate backgrounds. Each group will have thirty minutes to perform and
have their work critiqued by the clinicians.



At 7:30 PM, several of these groups and the pick-up group will take the stage in
our Summer Showcase concert. This concert is free and open to the public, with
donations to Project-Philly's scholarship fund greatly appreciated.



This clinic and showcase is an educational offering of The A Cappella Project -
Philadelphia, a non-profit charitable organization promoting contemporary a
cappella music in the Greater Philadelphia area (www.projectphilly.org).
Resources for this event are also being provided by Value Vocals A Cappella
Arrangements (www.valuevocals.com).



The 2nd Annual Summer Clinic and Showcase is open to the public. Participants
can attend only the open session and observe the group clinics, bring their
entire a cappella group for coaching, and sing in the evening concert - or any
combination thereof! Registration can be completed online at
http://project-philly-clinic2012.eventbrite.com



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#2256 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2012 3:04 am
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (June 1-16, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 6/1/2012 to 6/16/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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@....


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#2257 From: "nycvocalband" <nycvocalband@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 10:27 pm
Subject: Auditions: All Voice Parts for New NYC Vocal Band 		nycvocalband
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Seeking dedicated vocalists who are passionate about creating challenging
jazz/rock/popular/original style music to form a new vocal band based here in
NYC.  Maybe you loved your college a caqppella group and want to advance your
skills to a new level.  Maybe you're seeking a new outlet to grow in your
musical and performing abilities.

We're interested in auditioning singers of all voice parts and/or beatboxers. 
Anyone who wants to take an active role in the challenge of forming a new
organization, ready for all the work and drive -- and enjoyment! -- that
entails.  Sunday evening weekly rehearsals work best for us 3 founding members,
so hopefully that's good for you too.

Please email nyc.vocalband@... for more information and to schedule an
audition.

Thank you!!

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#2258 From: "atmosphere1823" <cherwyn@...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2012 7:39 pm
Subject: "Out Of Africa" by Zephyr Vocal Ensemble 		atmosphere1823
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Out Of Africa, an a cappella concert by Zephyr Vocal Ensemble presenting the
exotic sounds, rhythms, and color palettes of Africa and of countries whose
music is influenced by African music (the Caribbean islands, Brazil, Venezuela,
Cuba, and the U.S.), will take place in Stanhope on Friday, June 15th. Included
in the program will be protest music of the South African anti-apartheid
movement, classical music based upon Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin American
dance forms; Jamaican reggae, music of the American chain gangs, spirituals,
jazz, Motown, and a few only distantly-related songs just for fun. Music sung by
a variety of small groups, men's and women's, and full choir.

The concert begins at 8:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Main St.,
Stanhope, NJ. A freewill offering will be taken to support both the church and
Zephyr. As a help to African small businesses and artisans, Zephyr will be
offering beautiful handmade jewelry ordered directly from Africa at its
merchandise table. Each purchase goes entirely to support African artisans
through African Home, a Fair Trade Organization based in Cape Town, South
Africa. Bring a few extra dollars to purchase a lovely African jewelry piece for
someone special, and simultaneously do something to support African businesses.

Zephyr, a regionally-performing ensemble, presented six songs on the spring
concert programs of the Ridgewood, NJ-based Orpheus Club Men's Chorus on April
21st and 22nd as a specially-invited guest performing ensemble. Other recent
performances, in addition to its own concerts, have been as special guests of
Basking Ridge's Ridge Light Opera annual A Cappella Jamboree, as well as
EarthFest in Vernon, NJ, An Evening With the Stars Sussex Co. Arts Council gala
benefit concert, Warwick NY's Applefest, and elsewhere.

Zephyr is seeking a qualified bass, baritone, tenor 1, and tenor 2 to fill
current openings, as well as singers in all voice parts for its Alternate List.
See www.zephyrve.org/join or call (973) 400-ZEPH (9374) for more information.

Please visit www.zephyrve.org for more information about the ensemble. View the
group on YouTube to preview the group (Overture to the Barber of Seville, arr.
Lawson): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGnZXlhbGc.

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#2259 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:50 am
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (June 16-July 1, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 6/16/2012 to 7/1/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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#2260 From: "harmonycatsings" <harmonycatsings@...>
Date: Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:28 pm
Subject: Choral Conductor Wanted - Rockland County, NY 		harmonycatsings
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Women's a Cappella Chorus of Rockland County is seeking a conductor.  We perform
locally during the year.  We rehearse one night per week, currently Thursdays
from 7:00 to 9:30, but may change to accommodate our new conductor's
availability.  Remuneration is paid monthly.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of skills that enhance vocal
performance and be able to patiently teach those techniques to our members. Your
enthusiasm and vision will guide the dynamics and emotion of our 4-part harmony
and be a vital key to bringing our performances to life.  We love singing and
are eager learners!

Other responsibilities include: ear-training, warm-ups, breathing exercises,
voice-testing potential members, helping us choose/learn new music, movement and
production.

Interested candidates may send a resume or list of qualifications to:
ConductorSearch1@...

Thank you!

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#2261 From: "The Western Wind" <zukof@...>
Date: Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:36 pm
Subject: Western Wind at Smith College Session II 		zukof@...
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Western Wind Workshop in Ensemble Singing at Smith College

in charming Northampton, MA

Session II:  August 3-5 (weekend); August 6-11 (5-day) or August 3-11 (8-day)

 

Join Us! We Need You!

 

Come to our Workshop in Ensemble Singing at Smith College in Northampton, MA.    

 

The deadline for the Early Enrollment Discount for the Smith II Workshop is July 3.  

 

First-timers at any Western Wind Workshop receive a 10% tuition discount.

(Veterans, tell your friends!)

If money is a problem, talk to us about scholarship assistance.

 

Treat yourself to a wonderful experience!  

Sing and share great music with friends this Summer!! 

 

Enroll online at: www.westernwind.org/smith.htm


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#2262 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Sun Jul 1, 2012 2:08 am
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (July 1-16. 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 7/1/2012 to 7/16/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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#2263 From: "Brian" <thetailor@...>
Date: Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:21 pm
Subject: A cappella group seeks new members!!! 		dvcxbri
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Hey everyone!

A new a cappella group is looking for some new members and will be holding
auditions over the course of the next couple of weeks. Audition times are
flexible -- we'll just be holding them before/during our regular practices.

The group currently has five members -- four guys and a girl. We are seeking to
add two more talented singers at the moment. We are ideally hoping to add a girl
and a guy, but we will be flexible on that issue too. We may accept more than
two (three max) in any combination of voice parts.

Briefly about ourselves: we are an amateur group, but we are hoping to get into
shape and start performing some gigs soon. We have a vocal percussionist already
and we also have a few arrangements under our belts. We're hoping to sing a mix
of contemporary music -- we are currently working on Already Gone (as featured
on the Sing-Off) and Somebody That I Used to Know (as performed by Pentatonix).
We are casual, but all involved are looking forward to making some good music.

If you are interested, please respond back ASAP(!!!) with the following info.

Name: (First only is ok)
Age:
Voice Part:
A Cappella Experience: (Did you sing in college? If so, where? Did you have any
solos?)
Musical Experience: (Can you play piano? Can you arrange music?)
Schedule/Limitations: (Does your job make you travel? Can you practice weekly?)
Other: (Anything else you think is relevant)

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#2264 From: "Kirsten" <kirsten.renee@...>
Date: Mon Jul 2, 2012 3:46 pm
Subject: AcaParty 2012 - Blue Jupiter and the Metropolitones in NYC! 		kirsten.renee
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The A Cappella Triple-Bill of the Year! NYC's own high-energy pop group "Blue
Jupiter" together with the seven sultry sisters "The Metropolitones" welcome the
internationally lauded Swiss sensation "The Glue."

Tickets are only $15 plus 2 drink min. Triad is cash only if there are tickets
still available at the door-BUT DON'T WAIT!  Get your tix online now!

Tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/256645

Come party with us! We'd love to see all of you there. The theatre is small, so
it will sell out quickly. Grab your ticket now!!

More info can be found on our facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/418292684876895/

Hope to see you all there!
Blue Jupiter

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#2265 From: "Kirsten" <kirsten.renee@...>
Date: Sun Jul 8, 2012 2:28 pm
Subject: AcaParty 2012: Blue Jupiter & The Metropolitones at the Triad in NYC, July 15th! 		kirsten.renee
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The A Cappella Triple-Bill of the Year! NYC's own high-energy pop group "Blue
Jupiter" together with the seven sultry sisters "The Metropolitones" welcome the
internationally lauded Swiss sensation "The Glue."

Tickets are only $15 plus 2 drink min. Triad is cash only if there are tickets
still available at the door-BUT DON'T WAIT! Get your tix online now!

Tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/256645

Come party with us! We'd love to see all of you there. The theatre is small, so
it will sell out quickly. Grab your ticket now!!

More info can be found on our facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/418292684876895/

Hope to see you all there!
Blue Jupiter

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#2266 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:13 am
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (July 16-August 1, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 7/16/2012 to 8/1/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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@....


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#2267 From: "cathy_lawrence@..." <cathy_lawrence@...>
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:57 pm
Subject: seeking bass/v.percussionist 		cathy_lawren...
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For all male quartet.  Some paying gigs.  Please email cathy at
cathylawrence@...

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#2268 From: "Steve Friedman" <steve.friedman@...>
Date: Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:47 pm
Subject: Upcoming New York area vocal ensemble events (August 1-16, 2012) 		smfried
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Upcoming vocal ensemble events in the New York area (from 8/1/2012 to 8/16/2012)
As listed in the Vocal Area Network Concert Calendar (www.van.org/vancal.htm)

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.

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@....


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#2269 From: "Tom West" <tomwest732000@...>
Date: Wed Aug 1, 2012 2:01 pm
Subject: KeyStone A Cappella at MilkBoy Coffee, Ardmore, PA 		tomwest732000
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KeyStone A Cappella, competitors at Harmony Sweepstakes Mid-Atlantic this year,
are proud to announce their first-ever headliner show at MilkBoy Coffee in
Ardmore, PA on Wednesday, August 15 beginning at 7 PM. Opening for us will be
singers from Project-Philly and Broad Street Beat.

Tickets are $7 cash at the door. Please join us for a night of a cappella, cozy
atmosphere, and great food and drink.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/205155489611362/

Milkboy event page: http://www.milkboycoffee.com/event/144957/

Hope to see you there!

Tom

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