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Oregon chapter of National Assn. for Music Education (NAfME)
Oregon Music. Ed. Nat'l Conference website has information about All-State Honor Choir (and band and orchestra).
Northwest Division (American Choral Dir. Assn.)
Information on All-Northwest ACDA honor choir and conventions. Information for CHS student conductors and section leaders.
American Choral Directors Association--Oregon
Website for singers and conductors. Check dates of competitions, festivals and conventions. Honor Choir information is at this site.
LITTLE BIG TOWN
Long-time favorite band of Mr. Davis because of their close 3 and 4 part harmony.
PENTATONIX
Here's their homepage: http://pentatonixthealbum.ptxofficial.com/
Peter Hollens
Peter is one of the best at vocal track layering, instrument imitation, harmony-arranging, and seems like an all-around wonderful person.
His homepage: http://peterhollens.com/
Voces 8
One of the finest, most versatile and mind-blowing mixed ensembles that travels the world. Coming to Portland in March 2024.
The Real Group
The premier vocal jazz a cappella group in the world. Highly recommend.
Formed as college students in Sweden in 1984, this group has evolved as a leading force in vocal music today.
Here's their home page: http://www.therealgroup.se/
The Swingle Singers
One of the original vocal bands, singing anything from pop, rock, to classical greats by Bach. This group was founded by Ward Swingle in Paris in 1963. Mr. Davis sang under Mr. Swingle on tour with the World Youth Choir in 1991 in Europe.
For more than half a century The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy® winners since they first made waves in the 1960s. With two new releases, The Swingles celebrate that legacy by starting a whole new chapter.
In 1963, American-born Ward Swingle first assembled a group of Parisian session singers to sing Bach’s keyboard music. The resulting album, Jazz Sebastian Bach, launched the Swingle Singers to fame. Since then their repertoire has grown to include a huge variety of music, as well as new original songs. They have released more than 50 recordings, winning five Grammy® awards and appearing on numerous film and TV soundtracks including Sex and the City, Glee, Grey's Anatomy and Milk.
Here's their home website: http://www.theswingles.co.uk/
The King's Singers
Probably the best-known, international superstar vocal groups. They are from England and frequently give concerts for all of the world's most famous dignitaries, including Kings and Queens.
Here's their homepage: http://www.kingssingers.com/