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Augmented 8 recognized by Christ House
01 Jul
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Augmented 8 recognized by Christ House

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Christ House observed June 12, 2019 as the Augmented 8’s official Partner Day and displayed this certificate in their front […]

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Save the Date for Sing Out for Shelter
21 Nov
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Save the Date for Sing Out for Shelter

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For our 27th annual Sing Out for Shelter (“SOS”) concert, DC’s own Augmented 8 once again will bring together the best of contemporary a cappella singing to raise funds for organizations that assist the homeless in the metro DC area.

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Augmented 8 Sings at Gala Honoring Justice Kennedy
21 Nov
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Augmented 8 Sings at Gala Honoring Justice Kennedy

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News Flash. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy met with a group rumored to be candidates to succeed him on the Court, and tested their mettle by challenging them to a singing contest.

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Remembering Johnnie Hanes
11 Oct
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Remembering Johnnie Hanes

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On June 9, 2018, John Wesley Hanes, Jr. age 93, departed this world peacefully at his own home with his […]

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Augmented 8 Memories: A Special Offer
10 Jun
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Augmented 8 Memories: A Special Offer

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For those who couldn’t attend our 60th Anniversary in 2010, but are still interested in some fine music and memories, we have a fabulous offer: A 2-disc set of our acclaimed 60th Anniversary Photo and Video DVD along with our latest CD release, “Through the Years,” for only $10. Act now, and we will add two more CDs, our 2000 and 2005 music releases for only $5 more.

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A cappella singers support community through singing
24 Apr
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A cappella singers support community through singing

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Article by Hai Yu, George Washington University, May 2017 In 1992, D.C.-based economist and a cappella singer Bill Cline was driving […]

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Sing Out for Shelter turns 25, Whiffenpoofs cast their spell
07 Mar
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Sing Out for Shelter turns 25, Whiffenpoofs cast their spell

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The flu benched concert headliners, the Princeton Tigertones, leaving a potentially large gap in the anniversary program. But by divine providence, the Whiffenpoofs were between a Saturday afternoon concert in Baltimore and a Sunday concert in Alexandria amid a 29-concert,19-day tour.

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Augmented 8 Sent Congratulations from District Mayor Muriel Bowser
06 Mar
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Augmented 8 Sent Congratulations from District Mayor Muriel Bowser

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The Augmented 8 25th Annual Sing Out for Shelter Concert March 4, 2017 As Mayor of the District of Columbia, […]

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19 Dec
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Sing Out for Shelter 2017

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Sing Out for Shelter 2017 Concert to Benefit the Fight Against Homelessness in Greater Washington, D.C. Saturday, March 4, 8:00 PM […]

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05 Mar
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Images of SOS 2016

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