Here it is... the video anthology.
25 years in 66 minutes.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Wyvern A Cappella Competition - Take 3
Yes! Again!
This year we're going all high-energy, awesome choreo, and good laughs with:
- Stacy's Mom
- Love the One You're With (with Let's Get It On interlude)
Pax
Monday, May 30, 2011
Zombie Jam 2011
Saturday, June 11 · 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Greens Farms Academy
35 Beachside Avenue
The annual explosion of a cappella energy and talent is only days away.
Featuring the fantastic Beachers and Blues.
Welcoming back alumni of all years.
The front rows await you.
Pax, Mike C.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Kiss from a Rose
Guys,
Great rehearsal tonight... learning nearly all of Kiss From a Rose. To solidify, to speed learning for those who weren't there tonight, and to preserve for all eternity... I present the quickie multi-track parts files (and the arrangement PDF).
- General Mix
- Tenor 1 (upper split)
- Tenor 1 (lower split)
- Tenor 2 (upper split)
- Tenor 2 (lower split)
- Baritone
- Bass
- PDF of the arrangement
Peace, Mike C.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Auditions Coming Up AFTER H4H
Guys,
Get to listening to these songs, we will be holding auditions for all right after Harmony for the Homeless... except LunchLady (Zev's new crush).
Get to listening to these songs, we will be holding auditions for all right after Harmony for the Homeless... except LunchLady (Zev's new crush).
- Baby, Please (lyrics are here)
- Shambala (lyrics are here)
- She's Knot There (lryics are here)
- Loch Lomond
- Is That The Way You Look?
- Lunch Lady
Wishing
Here's the PDF of Wishing (x2).
I've adjusted letter [F] into a repeat with part layering per Saturday's rehearsal.
Sweeeeet.
I've adjusted letter [F] into a repeat with part layering per Saturday's rehearsal.
Sweeeeet.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Parts Parts Parts
Guys,
I've quickly multi-tracked a handful of upcoming songs. Bear with my strained voice... I start just after breakfast today and it didn't get to sounding a heckuva lot better.
RIGHT-CLICK, CTRL-CLICK... do whatever it takes to download and get onto your listening devices.
Your part is in the left ear, a full mix is in the right ear.
All I Want for Xmas
A Xmas Song
Winter's Night
Baby, Please
The BAMMER!
I sound totally crappy on this one... but you can still get your parts straightened out.
Good luck, gents.
I've quickly multi-tracked a handful of upcoming songs. Bear with my strained voice... I start just after breakfast today and it didn't get to sounding a heckuva lot better.
RIGHT-CLICK, CTRL-CLICK... do whatever it takes to download and get onto your listening devices.
Your part is in the left ear, a full mix is in the right ear.
All I Want for Xmas
A Xmas Song
Winter's Night
Baby, Please
The BAMMER!
I sound totally crappy on this one... but you can still get your parts straightened out.
Good luck, gents.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Lyrics for New Songs
Guys,
Here are lyrics links for the new songs:
Review... plan for soloist auditions right quick.
Regards, Mike C.
Here are lyrics links for the new songs:
Review... plan for soloist auditions right quick.
Regards, Mike C.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Beachers New Rep Power-Up
You know what's great about Beachers?
I came to rehearsal tonight with 2 new songs to learn, the group heard a 3rd choice, and you all said... "let's do all 3!"
That's what I like to hear.
So, here are MP3 files for the 5 new songs for the next 2 months:
These crowd-pleaser arrangements are not too hard and a ton of fun to sing. Add them together with amazing Freddie on What a Good Boy, a handful of traditional pieces, and this year's Zombie Jam will be absolutely amazing.
Listen, Learn, Listen.
Practice the solos for tryouts.
We have a short time, but a realistic goal that will rock your audience.
See you all on Monday night.
Regards, Mike C.
I came to rehearsal tonight with 2 new songs to learn, the group heard a 3rd choice, and you all said... "let's do all 3!"
That's what I like to hear.
So, here are MP3 files for the 5 new songs for the next 2 months:
These crowd-pleaser arrangements are not too hard and a ton of fun to sing. Add them together with amazing Freddie on What a Good Boy, a handful of traditional pieces, and this year's Zombie Jam will be absolutely amazing.
Listen, Learn, Listen.
Practice the solos for tryouts.
We have a short time, but a realistic goal that will rock your audience.
See you all on Monday night.
Regards, Mike C.
Friday, February 19, 2010
What a Good Body... ummm... Boy
Har Har Har
Here's the mp3 for "What a Good Boy"... download.
Good luck to all on Monday night.
Before March break we'll also audition soloists for that "She's Knot There" song in the post below.
Mike C.
Here's the mp3 for "What a Good Boy"... download.
Good luck to all on Monday night.
Before March break we'll also audition soloists for that "She's Knot There" song in the post below.
Mike C.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
She's Knot There
Arf!
Here's the original MP3 and PDF of the arrangement for She's Knot There.
I hope to put together parts MP3 files before too long... gotta finish up some other things first.
Rock on!
Here's the original MP3 and PDF of the arrangement for She's Knot There.
I hope to put together parts MP3 files before too long... gotta finish up some other things first.
Rock on!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Parents Update
Here are some important schedule updates for the Beachers. Please do what you can to ensure that your Beacher is free from outside obligations. The end of the year is busy, but not unduly, as the group builds up for a tremendous Zombie Jamboree!
In closing, if you would like to discuss any of the above items, or any other Beachers-related issue, feel free to drop me an email or give me a call.
Michael Costantino
Email: mikec@papageno.com | Mobile: 203-610-4576 | Home: 203-371-0636
| Description | Date | Time | Location |
| 85th Birthday Party | Saturday, May 9th | 1:30-2:30 | Fairfield Hunt Club |
| Pequot Yacht Club Opening | Friday, May 15th | 6:30-8:30pm | Southport |
| GFA Reunion – Art Show | Saturday, May 16th | 6:30-7:30pm | GFA |
| Graduation Party | Sunday, May 24th | 2:30-3:30pm | GFA |
| New Parents Reception | Thursday, May 28th | ~5:30pm | GFA |
| ?? Tokeneke Club Opening | May ?? | ?? | Darien |
| Charity Sing-Around Day | Tuesday, June 2nd | during day | Fairfield, Darien, etc. |
| Zombie Jamboree | Saturday, June 6th | 7:30pm | GFA |
| Close of Year Activities | Sunday, June 7th | 11am – 4pm | Angelina's, then GFA |
In closing, if you would like to discuss any of the above items, or any other Beachers-related issue, feel free to drop me an email or give me a call.
Michael Costantino
Email: mikec@papageno.com | Mobile: 203-610-4576 | Home: 203-371-0636
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Bridge Over Troubled Water - parts
Fellas,
Here're the individual parts as mp3 for Bridge Over Troubled Waters... as well as a PDF of the arrangement.
Be patient with my voice, I was doing this late on Friday night and tired after a heckuva week... good news is that I still have a job.
Download Download Download... Learn Learn Learn... Memorize Memorize Memorize
Headphones work best as your part will be in the left ear and the others in the right ear.
We're singing this, memorized and musical, the Friday after you get back from break... so this is a bit of musical "homework"... you did it for Kingdom in the Sky, you can do it for this.
Mikey
Here're the individual parts as mp3 for Bridge Over Troubled Waters... as well as a PDF of the arrangement.
Be patient with my voice, I was doing this late on Friday night and tired after a heckuva week... good news is that I still have a job.
Download Download Download... Learn Learn Learn... Memorize Memorize Memorize
Headphones work best as your part will be in the left ear and the others in the right ear.
We're singing this, memorized and musical, the Friday after you get back from break... so this is a bit of musical "homework"... you did it for Kingdom in the Sky, you can do it for this.
Mikey
Friday, March 13, 2009
Sincere - parts
Guys,
Here're the mp3 files of the parts for Sincere. Not an easy piece, but brilliant when you nail it.
Go crazy... sing in the shower... get your blend on... enjoy The Music Man.
Mike
Here're the mp3 files of the parts for Sincere. Not an easy piece, but brilliant when you nail it.
Go crazy... sing in the shower... get your blend on... enjoy The Music Man.
Mike
Monday, March 02, 2009
Parents Letter
To Parents of the 2009 Beachside Express:
We are all musical family in the 20+ year proud tradition of a cappella music-making and camaraderie known as The Beachers.
The group has been cranking all year long. From learning new music right off the bat, to welcoming new members in October, to holiday gigs, to premiering a great new piece at Harmony for the Homeless… the trajectory for this year arcs toward an impressive zenith.
This is a fine time to highlight a couple of important items about the Beachers' year just so we are all on the same page. If you ever have any questions, concerns or situations to discuss, feel free to drop me an email or give me a call. My goal is always, "No surprises"... and I will always keep a sensitive eye on the balance of the Beachers commitment with the many other priorities the students have at GFA.
For those of you who are new to Beachers, you should know that I am not a GFA teacher. I work in the city for AOL as an information architect. This means I am only at GFA on rehearsal/concert evenings. Reaching out via email/phone is the most practical way to reach me. Such is life.
Email: mikec@papageno.com | Mobile: 203-610-4576 | Home: 203-371-0636
1) The Beachers Blog
This is the information website I direct to the boys that contains:
> rehearsal and performance schedule updates
> PDF and MP3 versions of arrangements
> information on "outside" concerts that might be enjoyable and beneficial for the boys to attend.
For your reference: thebeachers.blogspot.com.
The boys are reminded to visit the website and show you important entries so that dates are understood and conflicts can be avoided where possible.
2) Beachers driving together
It commonly occurs that the Beachers go places together in their cars (to get to concerts, to get food before rehearsals, etc.). Sometimes we know about it and sometimes we do not. I share the concern that safety is the #1 priority… whether passenger or driver. Please take a few moments and discuss this with your son. As it happens, I am not in a position to be able to monitor or enforce these activities as I am not with the Beachers on most occasions. You must make it very clear to your son what he can and cannot do. I will support your decisions.
3) The Zombie Jamboree -June 6th, 2009
The Zombie Jam is the long-standing traditional end of the year performance at which The Beachside Express and The Harbor Blues perform in culmination of their year's musical journey.
Please make plans to attend the 2009 Zombie Jamboree on Saturday, June 6th at 7:30pm! @ GFA!
Let me emphasize how important this show is. It is an extremely enjoyable concert, surpassing many college a cappella shows I've seen, sporting stratospheric energy levels, musical excellence/commitment, and a hefty dose of comic intervention… a truly entertaining and surprising evening for all. This is the concert reward for the tremendous individual and team efforts.
Begin telling all your relatives and friends now; the bigger the audience the better!
Please be sure your son has no other major commitments from Friday, June 5th after 2:00pm through Sunday afternoon, June 7th around 4:00pm. We have very important final closing activities that conclude that Sunday afternoon.
4) BIG Dates in 2009 - Post in a prominent place
Please make sure that your Beacher is free from outside obligations on these dates.
In closing, if you would like to discuss any of the above items, or any other Beachers-related issue, feel free to drop me an email or give me a call.
Michael Costantino
Email: mikec@papageno.com | Mobile: 203-610-4576 | Home: 203-371-0636
42 Newport Place Fairfield, CT 06825
We are all musical family in the 20+ year proud tradition of a cappella music-making and camaraderie known as The Beachers.
The group has been cranking all year long. From learning new music right off the bat, to welcoming new members in October, to holiday gigs, to premiering a great new piece at Harmony for the Homeless… the trajectory for this year arcs toward an impressive zenith.
This is a fine time to highlight a couple of important items about the Beachers' year just so we are all on the same page. If you ever have any questions, concerns or situations to discuss, feel free to drop me an email or give me a call. My goal is always, "No surprises"... and I will always keep a sensitive eye on the balance of the Beachers commitment with the many other priorities the students have at GFA.
For those of you who are new to Beachers, you should know that I am not a GFA teacher. I work in the city for AOL as an information architect. This means I am only at GFA on rehearsal/concert evenings. Reaching out via email/phone is the most practical way to reach me. Such is life.
Email: mikec@papageno.com | Mobile: 203-610-4576 | Home: 203-371-0636
1) The Beachers Blog
This is the information website I direct to the boys that contains:
> rehearsal and performance schedule updates
> PDF and MP3 versions of arrangements
> information on "outside" concerts that might be enjoyable and beneficial for the boys to attend.
For your reference: thebeachers.blogspot.com.
The boys are reminded to visit the website and show you important entries so that dates are understood and conflicts can be avoided where possible.
2) Beachers driving together
It commonly occurs that the Beachers go places together in their cars (to get to concerts, to get food before rehearsals, etc.). Sometimes we know about it and sometimes we do not. I share the concern that safety is the #1 priority… whether passenger or driver. Please take a few moments and discuss this with your son. As it happens, I am not in a position to be able to monitor or enforce these activities as I am not with the Beachers on most occasions. You must make it very clear to your son what he can and cannot do. I will support your decisions.
3) The Zombie Jamboree -June 6th, 2009
The Zombie Jam is the long-standing traditional end of the year performance at which The Beachside Express and The Harbor Blues perform in culmination of their year's musical journey.
Please make plans to attend the 2009 Zombie Jamboree on Saturday, June 6th at 7:30pm! @ GFA!
Let me emphasize how important this show is. It is an extremely enjoyable concert, surpassing many college a cappella shows I've seen, sporting stratospheric energy levels, musical excellence/commitment, and a hefty dose of comic intervention… a truly entertaining and surprising evening for all. This is the concert reward for the tremendous individual and team efforts.
Begin telling all your relatives and friends now; the bigger the audience the better!
Please be sure your son has no other major commitments from Friday, June 5th after 2:00pm through Sunday afternoon, June 7th around 4:00pm. We have very important final closing activities that conclude that Sunday afternoon.
4) BIG Dates in 2009 - Post in a prominent place
Please make sure that your Beacher is free from outside obligations on these dates.
| Description | Date | Time | Location |
| GFA Art Exhibit Opening | Friday, March 6th | 6:30pm | Westport Art Center |
| Beachers "Brainwashing" Day | Saturday, March 7th | 10am – 4pm | GFA |
| GFA Jazz Festival | Thursday, March 12th | evening | GFA |
| Chris Waller Benefit Event | Thursday, April 2nd | 7pm | GFA |
| Variety Show | Friday, April 3rd | evening | GFA |
| GFA Student Diversity Leadership | Saturday, April 4th | during day | GFA |
| Ivy League A Cappella Concert | Saturday, April 4th | evening | St. John's, Stamford |
| GFA World Religion Symposium | Monday, April 6th | during day | GFA |
| Alumni Reunion Concert | Saturday, May 16th | afternoon | GFA |
| ?? Beachers & Blues Assembly | Tuesday, May 19th | during day | GFA |
| US Spring Concert | Tuesday, May 19th | evening | GFA |
| New Parents Reception | Thursday, May 28th | evening | GFA |
| ?? Darien Sports Shoppe | May ?? | ?? | Darien |
| ?? Tokeneke Club Opening | May ?? | ?? | Darien |
| ?? Pequot Yacht Club Event | May ?? | ?? | Southport |
| Sing-Around Day | Wednesday, June 3rd | during day | Fairfield, Darien, etc. |
| Zombie Jamboree | Saturday, June 6th | 7:30pm | GFA |
| Final Activities | Sunday, June 7th | 11am – 4pm | Angelina's, GFA |
In closing, if you would like to discuss any of the above items, or any other Beachers-related issue, feel free to drop me an email or give me a call.
Michael Costantino
Email: mikec@papageno.com | Mobile: 203-610-4576 | Home: 203-371-0636
42 Newport Place Fairfield, CT 06825
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Kingdom in the Sky
Guys,
This post will contain a downloadable MP3, as well as the arrangement PDF for Kingdom in the Sky by DaVinci's Notebook. You will also be able to grab the lyrics from the link below.
We will completely and utterly bear down on the arrangement during our long rehearsal on Friday, Jan. 16th, 3-9pm... and CRUSH IT!
Rock On! Mike C.
This post will contain a downloadable MP3, as well as the arrangement PDF for Kingdom in the Sky by DaVinci's Notebook. You will also be able to grab the lyrics from the link below.
We will completely and utterly bear down on the arrangement during our long rehearsal on Friday, Jan. 16th, 3-9pm... and CRUSH IT!
- MP3 - download
- Arrangement - download
- Lyrics - on DaVinci's Notebook Website
Rock On! Mike C.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Repertoire PDFs
At long last, the full list... grab your PDFs and print them out.
Mike
- All I Want for Xmas
- America the Beautiful
- And So It Goes
- Are You From Dixie
- A Parting Blessing
- A Xmas Song
- Ballin the Jack
- Beatles Xmas
- Begin the Beguine
- Bible Stories & Are You From Dixie
- Bible Stories
- Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Can't Take That Away
- Coconut
- Concrete and Clay
- Delia
- Diamond Girl
- Down for Double
- Drifters Medley
- Drift Away
- Evaline
- Gimme Dat Wine
- Haven't We Met
- Helmet
- Hodja
- Honeycomb
- House of Blue Lights
- How Deep is the Ocean
- How High the Moon
- Ignition
- Is That The Way You Look
- I Got Rhythm / Flintstones
- I've Just Seen a Face
- Johnny's Room
- Johnny One Note
- Kingdom in the Sky
- Kiss from a Rose
- Life's Gonna Suck
- Little Pony
- Loch Lomond
- Lonesome Road
- Longest Time
- Love Is Here To Stay
- Love Potion No. 9
- Love the One You're With <3t1uw/>
- Lunch Lady
- Masquerade
- Me and the Boys
- Midnight Train
- MLK
- New Hymn
- One More Minute
- Our Prayer
- Rainy Day (Here's That...)
- Ride the Chariot
- Romeo and Juliet
- Running to Stand Still
- Santa Ana Woman
- Satin Doll
- Secret Love
- Shame and Scandal
- Shenendoah
- She's Knot There
- Someone to Watch Over Me
- Starfish and Coffee
- Star Spangled Banner - barbershop arrangement
- Star Spangled Banner - Mike's arrangement
- Time After Time
- Title of the Song (TOTES)
- Twisted
- Winter's Night
- Wishing (mash-up)
- Wonderful World
- Wuntaforty (1-40)
- You Are the New Day
- You Can't Do That
- Z - the uncomfortably alphabetized original massive songbook (12 Mb)
Mike
Monday, October 13, 2008
Santa Ana Woman
Guys,
Here are links to a PDF of the arrangement and an MP3 of the Beachers recording.
Go crazy, Mike C.
Here are links to a PDF of the arrangement and an MP3 of the Beachers recording.
- Santa Ana Woman - PDF
- Santa Ana Woman - MP3, Beachers
- Santa Ana Woman - MP3, The Bobs... to come later on
Go crazy, Mike C.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
U Can't Do That (middle section)
Guys,
Here's the link to the new middle section of U Can't Do That.
Each listing below shows assigned voices from low to high.
Regards, Mike C.
Here's the link to the new middle section of U Can't Do That.
Each listing below shows assigned voices from low to high.
- bass vamp 2 day tripper
- Day Tripper - IG | Mico | Dale
- Can't Buy Me Love - Jarell | Will M & D | Matt D
- Love, Love Me, Do - Ethan | Drew
- 8 Day a Week - IG | Mico
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Jarell | Will M
- Help - IG | Mico | Dale
- bass vamp to ooom pah
- Sgt. Pepper - Jarell | Will M & D | Matt D
- Ob La Di - IG | Mico | Dale | Ethan
- I Am The Walrus - Matt D
- 3 (ungh) She Love's You Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Regards, Mike C.
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