[HANASHIR:4223] Re: choral music

[Ellen Allard <ellen...>]

Judah Cohen wrote:

> 3.  In general, try local a cappella groups (or not-local groups).  While
> they do a lot of "boppy" stuff, they also have some really good upbeat
> things, as well as arrangements of popular tunes in choral style.  (all
> without accompaniment).  Off the top of my head, I would strongly
> recommend ( in addition to Magevet), U Penn's R'nanah (they just put out a
> new album with a number of their original arrangements), U MIchigan's Kol
> HAKAvod (same, I think), and Columbia/JTS's Pizmon.  They may be a little
> secretive about their arrangements, but I'd suggest trying them anyway.

Judah, do you have any idea how one can get the recordings done by these a
cappella groups? I know I could go online and research, but wondered if you
know how to contact them?

Thanks.

Ellen Allard
Worcester, MA

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