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POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
An Octave Above would like to welcome our two newest members, alto, Amy Yassinger and baritone, Zach Benkowski. A Western Michigan graduate, Amy comes from the north suburbs, bringing with her extensive experience in vocal jazz. Zach graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign where he gained a lot of experience singing bass in one of U of I's many talented a cappella groups. Click their name to read more.
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POSTED JUNE 1, 2009
An Octave Above is looking for vocalists to fill vacancies in the alto and bass/baritone section. Vocalists must be independent singers with good intonation and the ability to learn music quickly and adapt to a previously developed group sound. Rehearsals are scheduled on weekday evenings at locations in a few different Chicago suburbs. Paid performances average around one per month and mostly occur on weekends with an occasional overnight, weekday or weekday evening performance. Performances require memorization of all music with light choreographed movements. For questions or more information about An Octave Above or the audition process, please contact Meredith McGuire at bookinginfo@anoctaveabove.com or 708-288-0824. Serious inquiries only please.
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POSTED DECEMBER 3, 2007
An Octave Above is thrilled to announce the release of their greatly anticipated Christmas CD, Come on and Take a Sleigh Ride. This recording features new and original arrangements written by An Octave Above members Nick Falco, Melinda Kirigin-Voss, and Meredith McGuire; former members Drew Dahan and Rob McNeill; and acclaimed arranger Jeremy Landig. Come on and Take a Sleigh Ride is an eclectic collection of popular Christmas favorites such as Sleigh Ride, What Child is This, O Holy Night, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Gesú Bambino, We Three Kings, plus many more! An Octave Above showcases their versatility by performing in a wide variety of musical styles including pop, contemporary, jazz, gospel and classical. Click here to Listen to song samples.
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