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1A8 Alum Bob Abernethy, Longtime NBC Broadcaster & PBS Host Dies at 93

A8 Alum Bob Abernethy, Longtime NBC Broadcaster & PBS Host Dies at 93

May 11, 2021

2Remembering Scott O’Gorman

Remembering Scott O’Gorman

Apr 23, 2020

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.

3Augmented 8 Co-Founder, Wilfred “Bill” Koplowitz, Dies at 94

Augmented 8 Co-Founder, Wilfred “Bill” Koplowitz, Dies at 94

Oct 9, 2019

We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Bill Koplowitz, who died peacefully at home on September 26th. Loving husband of the late Maria Albanese Koplowitz, a cherished brother, father, grandfather and friend to many, we were graced with Bill’s intelligence, wit, humor and generosity for 94 years.

4Augmented 8 Sings at Gala Honoring Justice Kennedy

Augmented 8 Sings at Gala Honoring Justice Kennedy

Nov 21, 2018

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.

5Remembering Johnnie Hanes

Remembering Johnnie Hanes

Oct 11, 2018

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

6A cappella singers support community through singing

A cappella singers support community through singing

Apr 24, 2017

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

7Sing Out for Shelter turns 25, Whiffenpoofs cast their spell

Sing Out for Shelter turns 25, Whiffenpoofs cast their spell

Mar 7, 2017

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.

8Augmented 8 Sent Congratulations from District Mayor Muriel Bowser

Augmented 8 Sent Congratulations from District Mayor Muriel Bowser

Mar 6, 2017

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

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Images of SOS 2016

Mar 5, 2016

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Singers: Baritones, Bass, and Tenors Wanted.

Oct 19, 2015

The Augmented Eight is currently recruiting baritones, a bass, and tenors, and will hold auditions in late October and November. For […]

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