The Capital Hearings is a vocal ensemble based in Washington, D.C. The ensemble is known for performing a cappella music from a variety of styles, including classical choral works, vocal jazz, American folk songs, and contemporary pop.
The ensemble originated in 2010 as a spin-off from the Choral Arts Society of Washington.Rachael Bade, Capital Hearings Sing Simply for the Joy of It, Roll Call, Apr. 12, 2011, p. 24Cara Hedgepeth, Caps connect with BlackRock show , The Gazette, Dec. 11, 2013 (visited Apr. 3, 2015) It has performed at venues throughout the Washington, D.C. area, including the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, the Phillips Collection, the BlackRock Center for the Arts, and the Atlas Performing Arts Center, in addition to producing its own regular concerts.The Capital Hearings, Schedule (visited Apr. 3, 2015)
The ensemble received early attention when it performed flashmobs at an event on Capitol Hill and for a marriage proposal at Spike Mendelsohn's Good Stuff Eatery.Katie Rogers, A flash mob marriage proposal at Good Stuff Eatery, Washington Post The Buzz blog, June 1, 2011 (visited Apr. 3, 2015)Carissa DeMargo, Cool Kids Get Engaged Via Flashmob, NBC4 Washington, May 31, 2011 (visited Apr. 3, 2015) Its debut album, Opening Statement, was nominated for several Contemporary A Cappella Recording (CARA) AwardsContemporary A Cappella Society, 2014 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Nominees (visited Apr. 3, 2015) and was selected as an Album of the Year for 2013 by the Recorded A Cappella Review Board (RARB).Recorded A Cappella Review Board, RARB Picks of 2013 (visited Apr. 3, 2015) More recently, the ensemble participated in performances of a work honoring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Discography 2013 - Opening Statement 2017 - When The Night Is New 2020 - Holidays with The Capital Hearings 2023 - All Rise
External links Official site Opening Statement reviews from the Recorded A Cappella Review Board When The Night Is New reviews from the Recorded A Cappella Review Board
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