Sing Out for Shelter 2023: A DelMarValous Success!
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors, donors, ticket purchasers, and guest groups from the Universities of Maryland (DaCadence), […]
New Members Wanted
The Augmented 8 is always interested in expanding our membership in all four TTBB parts.. Here’s a link to some […]
Waving through a Window
Production by Johnny Del Toro (audio), Amber Schmiesing (video) and Raise Your Voice Labs [logo], and Tom Bulleit […]
Sing In the New Year with Our Holiday Video Montage
Seasons Greetings! Welcome to our 2nd Annual Holiday Video Montage. Please watch this space for an announcement about our 30th annual Sing Out For Shelter concert, to benefit two of D.C.’s worthiest charities supporting people experiencing homelessness.
A8 Alum Bob Abernethy, Longtime NBC Broadcaster & PBS Host Dies at 93
The Augmented 8 notes with sadness, the passing of our distinguished alumnus, Bob Abernethy, on May 2, 2021, who enjoyed [...]
A Cappella Thrives in the Time of Covid-19 and Physically Distance Sings
Rainy days keep us all inside, not totally unlike a pandemic, but music helps to make it better. With that in mind, the Augmented 8 present Oak Thorne’s arrangement of “Here’s That Rainy Day.”
Remembering Scott O’Gorman
Scott O’Gorman, who died April 3, 2020 at the age of 87, was a beloved member of the Augmented 8. He sang with the group for over forty years from 1964 to the early 2000’s.
Augmented 8 recognized by Christ House
Christ House observed June 12, 2019 as the Augmented 8’s official Partner Day and displayed this certificate in their front […]
Augmented 8 Sings at Gala Honoring Justice Kennedy
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.
A cappella singers support community through singing
Article by Hai Yu, George Washington University, May 2017 In 1992, D.C.-based economist and a cappella singer Bill Cline was driving […]