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Born from barbershop, raised on radio hits
Great Lakes vocal band to perform radio hits from past five decades at Star
October 12, 2010
UPPER SANDUSKY - On college campuses and in a growing number of high schools across the country, a cappella music continues experiencing a resurgence, thanks in part to young people embracing this unique musical genre. A host of forces, such as YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, the blogosphere and aging acaheads (people who love a cappella music) are pushing contemporary a cappella music into the mainstream, according to a news release. 4 THE RECORD, a Great Lakes vocal band based in north central Ohio, will perform it fall season concert of contemporary a cappella favorites at 6 p.m. Oct. 17, at the Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky. Tickets are $10 per person. Generation X (people born between 1961 and 1981), who helped pioneer contemporary a cappella music on college campuses in the '90s, are now lawyers, CEOs, doctors and professionals. These same people now need an outlet for their musical passion and have satiated their appetite by forming their own semi-professional and professional touring groups, hence fueling the advent of contemporary a cappella into mainstream consciousness. 4 THE RECORD, formed in summer 2009, is one of these groups. The group will perform radio hits of from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and today with the unique flair of vocal instrumentation, beatbox vocal percussion and intricate harmonies. The audience can anticipate hearing a cappella arrangements made famous by super group Journey, The Beatles, Manhattan Transfer, country group Sugarland, Latino crossover sensation Los Lonely Boys, '90s R&B crooners Boyz II Men and many others. General seating for the concert is available by contacting the theatre box office at 419-294-1411. Leave a message with your contact information and how many tickets you would like for the performance.
Michael Frankart begins bass/bartione role for 4 THE RECORD
4 THE RECORD, a Great Lakes vocal band, is pleased to welcome
Michael Frankart. Frankart will serve as bass/baritone in
the Ohio based contemporary a cappella group. Frankart is
a resident of Alvada, Ohio. He brings a wealth of
experience to the group. A true lover of a cappella music,
Frankart earned his undergraduate degree in music education -
voice from Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio. He is
currently pursuing a master's degree in music at Heidelberg
University. Frankart returned to New Riegel Schools, his
alma mater, where he has served as vocal director for grades
K-12 since 2005. He also serves as music director for
First Presbyterian Church. Frankart has brought a cappella
to the youth of New Riegel. He is the director of Jacket
Company, a school based SATB contemporary a cappella group.
New vocal
percussionist joins 4TR!
July 14, 2010
4 THE
RECORD, a Great Lakes vocal band, is pleased to welcome Kevin
Child. Child will serve as vocal percussionist in the Ohio
based contemporary a cappella group. Child is no stranger to the
world of a cappella music. He founded the collegiate group
Bear Vocals at the University of Maine. After three years
with Bear Vocals, He later performed with the Maine Steiners,
who sang and toured extensively in the New England area.
He co-found the group Mixed nuts at the University of Maine.
Kevin is a vocal percussion instructor and clinician. He
is an artist relations manager for Vocomotion Studios, Chicago,
IL. Child has a Bachelor's in Music Education from the
University of Maine and a Masters in Higher Education with a
concentration in Performing Arts Development. Child was
recently hired by Cleveland State University as an Orientation
Specialist. Prior to relocating to Cleveland, he was a
grad assistant in the U. of Maine orientation progam. Child will
begin serving as vocal percussionist for the group August 21,
2010 at a private performance in Olmstead Falls, Ohio.
Auditions scheduled for bass/baritone
July 14, 2010
4 THE RECORD will hold open auditions for male voices
Saturday July 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 2 p.m. at The Ohio State
University at Marion. Auditions are being held to replace
original group bass Mark Meginness, who plans to relocate out of
state in the coming months. A final decision will be made
by August 7, 2010. Those interested in auditioning should
email: booking@4therecordmusic.com.
4 THE RECORD to perform at SingStrong, posted January 23, 2010
RESTON, VA – March 5, 6, 7, 2010 – Nota, winners of NBC's "The
Sing-Off" and over 100 of the best professional a cappella singers
from around the world will take the stage at South Lakes High School
for “SingStrong”. The event consists of 4 Concerts and 20 master
classes and features nothing but the human voice. 100% of the event
profits go towards the Alzheimer’s Association and local music
programs.
Styles
will include pop, jazz, doo-wop, Armenian folk, rock, reggae-tone,
beatbox and more, all performed completely a cappella. Many audience
members may have trouble believing that the sounds are completely
vocal. Groups will use only their voices to perform leads, harmonies
and to vocally imitate a virtual orchestra of sounds –including jazz
trumpet, classical strings, distorted electric guitar and a full
drum set –all without instruments of any kind.
The
SingStrong 8PM Friday Night Concert, “A cappella Idol,” is an a
cappella competition in the style of American Idol. Celebrity judges
give live feedback. First place is $1,000 and audience members get
to vote using text messaging in real time. Competing groups include
4 THE RECORD, Classic Sounds, The Red States, Tonic and Gin, Voices
of Truth, Sunday Afternoon, Euphonism, Snowday and others.
The
SingStrong 8PM Saturday Night Main Event Concert is a fast-paced
sampler of the world’s greatest a cappella groups featuring Puerto
Rican powerhouse Nota (winner of NBC's "The Sing-Off"), Ball In the
House, NYC beatboxer Masai Electro (recently featured on "The Ellen
DeGeneres Show"), winners of the original National Oreo Cookie
Jingle Contest, Blue Jupiter, Austrian reggae-tone singer, Fii,
Amenian folk music trio, Zulal and more.
Visit:
http://www.singstrong.org./press for more
information.
4 THE RECORD releases self titled debut cd, posted January 23, 2010
4 THE RECORD, a Great Lakes vocal band, recently released its
debut cd, "4 THE RECORD" to rave reviews by fans. Recorded
live by Soundwaves Studios at The Ohio State University at Marion's
Guthery Community Room, the cd features a number of a cappella
favorites with a 4 THE RECORD flair and a number of arrangements
compliments of cooperation between group members, friends, and
colleagues familiar with arranging, the group, and the a cappella
genre. The cd sells for $16 and is available at all group
public performances. CLICK HERE to
listen to clips from "4 THE RECORD".
4 THE
RECORD wows thousands over the holidays, posted December 17, 2009
2009's Christmas at the Palace featured over 400 talented singers,
dancers, and musicians in one of the biggest and best holiday show
in the Midwest. The three day run from December 11-13, 2009 drew
over 2,500 people from central Ohio and beyond.
AcappellaFest: August 29, 2009 -
4 THE RECORD was recently chosen to join professional a cappella
groups Two Weeks Notice and elmoTHUMM at the first annual
AcappellaFest, Detroit, Saturday, October 17, 7 p.m. at the Village
Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, Michigan. This is 4
THE RECORD'S first performance outside of the confines of the
Buckeye State.
Started
in Chicago and now expanding to Metro Detroit! The a cappella
showcase features some of the countries best and brightest a
cappella performers and will be hosted by Michigan's own Harmony
Sweepstakes Champions-elmoTHUMM. Past participants have
included Scott Leonard of Rockapella, Vocal Chaos and many more. In
addition to elmoTHUMM, the 2009 line-up will feature TWo Week's
Notice, a professional-level contemporary a cappella group, offering
high-energy rock-band style performance of popular music using only
the human voice. Also featured will be Ohio's 4 THE RECORD. Fans of
vocal harmony need to get this one on their calendars! Bring the
family for a night of harmony, fun and humor. Tickets for
AcappellaFest are available online at:
http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=VTCH&event=ETHAF_09
4 THE RECORD and InChant set to dazzle
festival goers with a cappella harmonies
Marion Star Staff Report • June 5, 2009 - The Marion Popcorn
Festival has named professional a cappella group 4 THE RECORD and
collegiate group InChant as the entertainment for the Palace Theatre
at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Sept. 10. As with all Festival
entertainment, this performance is free to the public. "We're
pleased to be part of the Popcorn Festival," said Wayne Rowe, a
member of 4 THE RECORD and staff advisor to InChant. "The Popcorn
Festival is the largest event in this area. To be involved, to be
the key performer gives credence to the fact what has been
(primarily, but not exclusively) an East Coast genre is making
headway here." Currently in its 29th year, the Marion Popcorn
Festival is the largest popcorn festival in the world with an annual
attendance estimated in excess of 250,000 over the three-day
festival. Other events include The Marion Popcorn Festival
Scholarship Program, Miss Teeny Pop, Wee Little Pop, the Orville
Redenbacher Popcorn Parade with over 300 units, a popcorn cooking
contest, a fine art show, crafts, Popcorn 5000 5K run, Popcorn 100
bike tour, a community showcase stage, and more. For more
information, visit the Festival's Web site at
www.popcornfestival.com
or call 740-387-FEST.
Fundraising Campaign: June 1, 2009 -
4TR will begin a major fundraising campaign to
finance sound equipment for the band. The goal is to raise
$7000 by August 1, 2009 through sponsorships by family, friends,
fans, and supporters of the arts. Although 4TR is not a 501c3,
the group
hopes the
entrepreneurial spirit of their endeavor will encourage supporters
to give. Donate at multiple levels: $100 platinum, $50
gold, $25 silver, $12.50 bronze, $5 for 4TR fans and friends.
4 THE RECORD and InChant set to dazzle
festival goers with a cappella harmonies
Marion Star Staff Report • June 5, 2009 - The Marion Popcorn
Festival has named professional a cappella group 4 THE RECORD and
collegiate group InChant as the entertainment for the Palace Theatre
at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Sept. 10. As with all Festival
entertainment, this performance is free to the public. "We're
pleased to be part of the Popcorn Festival," said Wayne Rowe, a
member of 4 THE RECORD and staff advisor to InChant. "The Popcorn
Festival is the largest event in this area. To be involved, to be
the key performer gives credence to the fact what has been
(primarily, but not exclusively) an East Coast genre is making
headway here." Currently in its 29th year, the Marion Popcorn
Festival is the largest popcorn festival in the world with an annual
attendance estimated in excess of 250,000 over the three-day
festival. Other events include The Marion Popcorn Festival
Scholarship Program, Miss Teeny Pop, Wee Little Pop, the Orville
Redenbacher Popcorn Parade with over 300 units, a popcorn cooking
contest, a fine art show, crafts, Popcorn 5000 5K run, Popcorn 100
bike tour, a community showcase stage, and more. For more
information, visit the Festival's Web site at
www.popcornfestival.com
or call 740-387-FEST.
Fundraising Campaign: June 1, 2009 -
4TR will begin a major fundraising campaign to
finance sound equipment for the band. The goal is to raise
$7000 by August 1, 2009 through sponsorships by family, friends,
fans, and supporters of the arts. Although 4TR is not a 501c3,
the group
hopes the
entrepreneurial spirit of their endeavor will encourage supporters
to give. Donate at multiple levels: $100 platinum, $50
gold, $25 silver, $12.50 bronze, $5 for 4TR fans and friends.
A Day in May Soiree: May 23, 2009 - Wayne & Sandra Rowe
will host a cook out in their home in Upper Sandusky for group
members, family, and friends on Saturday, May 23, 3 p.m, This
cookout is by invitation only.
First Band Practice & Meeting: May 22, 2009 - 4TR will
hold its first practice Friday, May 22, 6 p.m., The group will take
a series of preliminary group photos, set up a schedule of practices
for summer 2009 and beyond, distribute and discuss music and
upcoming concerts, and much more. Group members are encouraged
to dress to impress for the photos.
Official Web Release: May 16, 2009 - After 3 months in the
design phase, 4TR is officially unveiling its new website to the
public at: 4therecordmusic.com. Fans of 4TR will be able
to blog, connect with the group through social networking sites,
check out photos, videos, shop 4TR promotional items, learn more
about group members, check out band music and the upcoming concert
schedule, as well as download releases and professional photos of
the band. Welcome to 4therecordmusic.com, designed by
Aftermath Productions and hosted by Rowe Technologies will feature a
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