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.

Christ House observed June 12, 2019 as the Augmented 8’s official Partner Day and displayed this certificate in their front lobby. On that day, the group’s contribution from Sing Out for Shelter allowed Christ House to help 27 patients.

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.

On June 9, 2018, John Wesley Hanes, Jr. age 93, departed this world peacefully at his own home with his wife and son by his side. He was born March 31, 1925 in New York City, New York to John Wesley and Agnes Mitchel Hanes. He graduated from Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts in 1943 and […]

Article by Hai Yu, George Washington University, May 2017 In 1992, D.C.-based economist and a cappella singer Bill Cline was driving by Dupont Circle and was stunned to find many mentally disabled people wandering the streets, homeless. The scene reminded Cline of the impoverished Latin American countries where he had once worked. In that moment 25 […]

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.

The Augmented 8 25th Annual Sing Out for Shelter Concert March 4, 2017 As Mayor of the District of Columbia, it is my pleasure to extend greetings and congratulation to The Augmented 8 on the occasion of your 25th Annual Sing Out for Shelter Concert. This is a significant milestone for The Augmented 8. For […]

Sing Out for Shelter 2017 Concert to Benefit the Fight Against Homelessness in Greater Washington, D.C. Saturday, March 4, 8:00 PM Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church View Map Featuring our guests: The Princeton Tigertones The Vassar Devils Washington Waldorf School “Knightlights” with a suprise performance by The Whiffenpoofs of Yale     Tickets available at the door or online from […]

Sing Out for Shelter 2016 Saturday, February  20, 8:00 PM Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church View Map Featuring our guests: The Whiffenpoofs The Deltones Supreme Chord Five O’Clock Shadow TICKETS: Patron $100 Preferred Seating $50 General Admission $25 Seniors $15 Students $10 Children under 12  Free. Tickets available at the door or online from our Eventbrite link above: Please click here […]