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11Sing Out for Shelter 2020

Sing Out for Shelter 2020

Jan 7, 2020

Tickets On Sale Now!
Saturday, February 22, 2020 – 8:00 pm
28th Annual “Sing Out for Shelter”

The Augmented 8 welcomes:
The Princeton University Katzenjammers
Venus D Minor
Maret School Grace Notes
Award-Winning A Cappella Concert for the Homeless

12Celebrate an A Cappella New Year

Celebrate an A Cappella New Year

Nov 29, 2019

Augmented 8 Opening for The Doox of Yale. 

Sunday, January 5, 2020, 5-6:30 PMSt.
Columba’s Episcopal Church (Tenleytown)
4201 Albemarle Street, Washington, D.C. 20016

Originally founded at an all-male Yale in 1952 as the Duke’s Men of Yale, Doox is the university’s first all-gender tenor/baritone/bass a cappella singing group, with a repertoire that is an exciting mix of old favorites and contemporary hits (from Rodgers and Hart to Queen to Rihanna).

13Augmented 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.

14Augmented 8 recognized by Christ House

Augmented 8 recognized by Christ House

Jul 1, 2019

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

15Augmented 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.

16Remembering 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 […]

17Augmented 8 Memories: A Special Offer

Augmented 8 Memories: A Special Offer

Jun 10, 2018

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.

18A 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 […]

19Sing 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.

20Augmented 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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      • Mixed Company of Yale
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      • Stanford Mendicants
      • The Whiffenpoofs
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      • Yale Glee Club
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