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 | F'loomWhat is F’loom? F'loom is an avant cappella vocal trio that presents cutting-edge programs of "language music" original pieces that inhabit the fertile, mysterious realm that lies between pure language (speech) and pure music (song). F’loom performs original all-vocal compositions seething with satire, social commentary, pop diatribe, slap, zap, melody, poetry, and comedy. F'loom's eclectic repertoire runs the gamut from classical to avant-garde, celtic to jazz, medieval chant to post-post rap. Whether they are f'looming on the World Wide Web, cable TV, Julia Roberts, The Beatles, or Finnegans Wake, F'loom's wizardry, irreverent humor and astonishing vocal virtuosity shine through! F'loom has appeared with such prominent artists as Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, Christine Lavin, The Bobs, Margaret Atwood, Paul Metcalf, Moxy Fruvous, David Francey, Laura Smith, and Jesse Winchester. In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Musicum, et Musicus erat Verbum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2004 Boston Regional: Third Place FretlessFretless a mixed voice quintet with a repertoire of jazz, pop, and classical pieces, made its debut in June, 1999. The group blends the soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass voices of five multi-talented singers who have appeared with many other jazz and classical ensembles, performing for audiences in the Greater Boston area, across the country, and internationally. “Fretless” chose its name to represent the musical freedom – and challenge – of making music with a fretless instrument, the voice. (Frets are the metal strips on the fingerboard of a guitar or lute which limit those instruments to a finite number of accurately tuned pitches.) The singers have mastered an eclectic repertoire which demonstrates the flexibility of the human voice, provides a varied program of musical pieces, and is lots of fun to sing. Other 2004 Boston Regional Competitors5-Alone5-Alone is an international award-winning jazz/pop a cappella group from the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School in Hadley, MA. Under the direction of Tony Lechner, 5-Alone has been named’Best Jazz Vocal Group in DownBeat Magazine’s Student Music Awards (June 2003). They have been invited to perform at the International Association for Jazz Education’s (I.A.J.E.) annual conference (Long Beach, CA 2002), the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands (July 2004), the Monterey Jazz Festival in California (April 2004) and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (June 2003). 5-Alone’s brand new studio CD has been nominated for two CARAs (Best High School Album & Best High School Song). 5-Alone specializes in close-harmony jazz singing, including the music of Take 6 and The Real Group. Don’t let the fact that they’re in high school fool you - this group has performed all over the country and knows how to entertain an audience! 5-Alone is thrilled to be a part of the Harmony Sweepstakes, and honored to share the stage with such talented a cappella groups!  Acapella SerenadeAcapella Serenade formed only a short time ago in the summer of 2003. They made their debut at the Bolton Landing Barbershop Festival on Labor Day weekend where they placed 2nd in a field of 64 quartets while also capturing the “Sexiest Quartet” Award! They like to do a wide variety of acapella music including pop, contemporary, and barbershop.  Downtown CrossingDowntown Crossing (DTX) is one of the newest vocal bands on the Boston scene. Originally founded as an all-male group in January 2003, the men of DTX quickly realized they needed some female influence. Now mixed and six members strong, DTX specializes in original songs and innovative, high-energy covers of alternative, modern rock, and R&B tunes. East Side StoryA vocal band from the Boston area, ESS is an exciting new group of people who are looking to turn some heads in 2004. ESS's songs will have you up out your seat and eager to sing along! The group performs covers of pop, rock, and current Top-40 hits, and is looking to expand its repertoire with original tunes! Originally formed with six men during the Summer of 2002, East Side Story has seen several changes to its original roster. With the additions of Candice, Holeigh, Melanie, and Nic in the fall of 2003, and Sean a few months later, East Side Story has transformed into the group it is today - a young, enthusiastic, passion-for-a-cappella-filled group of musicians looking to make a name for themselves in the coming months. 2004 is going to be an incredible year for ESS - stay tuned for the next chapter in their story!  Integration By PartsIntegration By Parts is a six-member, co-ed group which as been performing in the greater Boston area since 2001. This merry band of music veterans has crafted a unique sound influenced heavily by jazz, and was awarded Best Original Arrangement at the 2003 Boston Harmony Sweeps. Known for their tight vocal harmonies, but never in danger of taking themselves too seriously, the members of IBP infuse their performances with exuberance and a healthy shot of humor. In recent months, IBP has headlined local venues including the Cantab Lounge and the Barking Crab, and been featured in a range of festivals as disparate as "The Tribe Presents." comedy showcase and the Mary Baker Eddy Library's "Circle of Song" concert series. Integration by Parts: a cappella without limits! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
