In just 72 hours time, 24+ collegiate a cappella groups spanning across the state have all agreed to appear on the Compact Disc set, as well as, have pledged financial support from each member of their groups to fund the initial costs and to provide donations.
On the official web site, ForTodayCD.com, Bolling states, “In the wake of the recent tragedy on Virginia Tech's campus, it is my hope that the gesture of unity shown by the groups appearing on this CD, the support of unity shown by the a cappella community by supporting this CD, and the strength of unity from people around the world donating to receive a copy of this CD will make a difference in the lives of the family, friends, students, faculty, and staff affected by the events at Virginia Tech on April 16th 2007.”
Thanks to the generous contributions from the groups involved, 100% of all purchases and donations made towards the project will be given directly to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund setup by the Virginia Tech Foundation and to Hokies United at Virginia Tech.
Purchases and donations can be made via the official web site for the project at ForTodayCD.com and more information can be found there regarding the project and the official track listing.
Matthew Bolling graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 with a degree in Computer Engineering and was a member of Virginia Tech’s all-male a cappella ensemble, Juxtaposition for 2 years.
Magnolia Productions, LLC is Bolling’s self-owned small-business which provides web design and graphic design services.
Collegiate a cappella represents many styles of music from choral pieces, to barbershop arrangements, to pop/rock covers of familiar songs heard on the radio. Groups traditionally consist of anywhere from 4-20 members and are either all-male, all-female, or co-ed in nature.
A partial listing of the confirmed participating groups includes:
Virginia Tech's Juxtaposition
University of Richmond Sirens
University of Richmond Octaves
University of Richmond Choeur-Du-Roi
University of Richmond Off the Cuff
Roanoke College Looking for an Echo
University of Virginia Hullabahoos
University of Virginia Hoos in Treble
University of Virginia CHoosE
University of Virginia Virginia Belles
University of Virginia Virginia Gentlemen
University of Virginia Academical Village People
University of Virginia Sil'hooettes
University of Virginia New Dominions
James Madison University Low Key
James Madison University Bluestones
James Madison University Into Hymn
James Madison University Exit 245
James Madison University Overtones
James Madison University Madison Project
James Madison University Note-oriety
William & Mary Common Ground
William & Mary DoubleTake
William & Mary Stairwells
For more information contact:
Matthew T. Bolling
(804) 387-0731
Magnolia Productions, LLC
7995 Strawhorn Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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