Vocal Magic competed in the L.A. Regional Harmony Sweepstakes this year, for the first time.
Congratulations to SoundStage, 1st place winners who will go on to the National competition on May 3 in the Bay area. Renaissance took 2nd, and Down for the Count was 3rd and also best arrangement with "Train song".
Also competing was Collectively Kenny, Expedia, and Swing Shift. Each group had its own special style, and the variety was amazing!
If you love acappella, be sure to watch for next years competition. You can get more information at www.harmony-sweepstakes.com .
Waiting for our sound check (above), warming up (below) a little fuzzy!
Vocal Magic currently has 5 members, and is currently auditioning additional singers with vocal jazz experience.
Contact Glenn for interview/audition vocal magic jazz@aol.com
or 714-403-6524
Check out Ariana's solo C.D: Ariana is a singer, songwriter, producer, and arranger. She loves singing a cappella harmonies with Vocal Magic. She has recorded a CD called INSPIRE and is donating 100% of the profits from sales to seven international charities. You can check out the details here: www.InspireCD.com
O.C. Register, Fullerton News Tribune Dec. 7, 2006
Links to other sites of musical interest:
Handel's Messiah community sing-along, annually, Sunday after Thanksgiving. Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Birthplace in the East Room. The public is invited to attend and sing the favorite choruses. Non singers also welcome!
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VOCAL
JAZZERS: ’Home for the Holidays’ performers at the Yorba Linda Library
Sunday included the Vocal Magic Carolers: Gary Stone, Amber Harris, Willem
Van der Pol, Gabriella Rollins, director Glenn Wanke, Tracy Pinkerton and
Ariana Attie.
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Wanke gathers some fine Yorba Linda folk
BY ANN-MARGRET BELLAVOINE FOR
THE YORBA LINDA STAR
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Monday, December 19, 2005- Vocal Magic participated in an amazing opportunity- the filming of a clinic called "Lessons from the Legends"- featuring the Manhattan Transfer !!
Tune into Tim Hausers radio program featuring Vocal Jazz on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 1260am radio.
From Gabriella: (2005)
I didn't know what to expect when we requested a reservation and were confirmed for the Manhattan Transfer clinic. I thought it would be a typical taping session at a Burbank Studio with long lines and huge audience. Was I ever surprised! There were only a few rows of people in the studio, very intimate. Alan Paul came on stage and said it was like being in someone's living room! We sat in the 2nd row, center- up close & personal (but there wasn't a bad seat in the house).
It felt surreal to me- there sat Janice Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor), Cheryl Bentyne (soprano), and Tim Hauser (bass), true legends with a career spanning over three decades. They talked about themselves, the group's history, their music, their inspiration and took questions from the audience. Of course, we were treated to several of their songs interspersed throughout the evening! What incredible talent!
I first discovered the M.T. back in the early 80's when I started singing in Glenn's group ("Village Singers"). We performed their arrangements of Java Jive, & Operator, and around that time went to see them in concert at the Greek Theater. I was hooked and have been listening to their music ever since (as well as learning some arrangements with Vocal Magic).
One of the highlights of the studio session was the opportunity to chat with them after the filming. The crew brought in humongous pizzas, so we ate while we casually visited with them. I had a zillion more questions for Cheryl, and she was very gracious to respond to all of them! I had seen her perform many times (from afar), and while on stage she has a spontaneous, dazzling presence- a lady with lots of attitude. In person, she is so endearing and approachable! Janice is a kick, too- she, Tracy & Amber were chanting "altos rule"! I wonder if they got that on tape???
Glenn, Willem & Gary mostly hung around talking to Tim & Alan, also asking them questions. Finally, as people finished their pizza and trickled out of the room there was only the Vocal Magic members and Tim left. He enthralled us with his stories and experiences from the past, and was so interesting to listen to. We were all reluctant to leave, but the crew was tearing down around us so we had to go!
I'm looking forward to the M.T. new C.D. and seeing them in concert again. It won't be the same as standing next to them & talking face to face, but now I feel I got to know them as individuals, as well as the legendary group that they are. And the memories of this December evening will stay with me forever.