Haiti Benefit: Gigglepants and Ransom Notes

WHEN: Friday, February 5th, 7pm

WHERE: Welch 3.502

COST: Minimum suggested donation of $3 (if you are able, donate more! All proceeds will be donated to reputable organizations aiding the relief effort in Haiti)

INFO: The Liberal Arts Council is proud to host The Ransom Notes and Gigglepants Improv in a joint performance to support the people of Haiti following January’s devastating earthquake. The show will last around an hour to an hour and a half. Please come out to support the people of Haiti while having a great time!

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After an extraordinarily talented pool of male singers came out and auditioned for the Premiere Co-Ed A Cappella Group at the University of Texas at Austin, two new singers joined the ranks of the Ransom Notes. Congratulations to Matt Hochman, bass, and Sameer Bhuchar, baritone. We truly appreciate every single person who auditioned, and the reminder they gave us that the talent level of the University of Texas at Austin is second to none. Please check ransomnotes.org at the beginnings and ends of semesters to hear about future Ransom Notes auditions, or sign up for our mailing list by clicking the “Follow Us” tab on the navigation bar.

Ransom Notes

Auditions 2010

Seeking Male Singers

AUDITIONS: January 28th – 8pm – PAR 105 (in the Six-Pack)

info sessions: January 26th – 8pm – PAR 105 (in the Six-Pack)

callbacks: January 30th – tba

This spring, we will be looking for one male singer to add to the Premiere Co-Ed A Cappella group at the University of Texas at Austin. This audition will occur during the second week of the upcoming semester, and membership will take effect immediately. Rehearsals are Sunday, 8pm-10pm, and Thursday, 7pm-9pm. This member must also be able to commit to many gigs throughout the semester, mandatory concerts on February 26th and May 7th, and our amazing TOUR in New Orleans over Spring Break. The Ransom Notes is a major commitment, but the rewards are numerous: the fellowship of an incredible group of talented musicians, the status on campus as the Premiere Co-Ed A Cappella group at the University of Texas at Austin, and the fun of concerts, gigs, and tours, along with many other intangibles. Not a male singer, but know one? Let them know about this great opportunity!

If you are interested in auditioning, please come to info sessions, which will occur early in the week of auditions. All audition days and rooms are still TBD, so check back here OR sign up for the mailing list in the “Follow Us” section of this website. We don’t send out much mail, usually just notifications for auditions, concerts, and CD releases.

- The Ransom Notes

When: Friday, December 4th, at 7:30 pm
****Where: ROOM CHANGED!! – UTC 2.112A****
Why: Cuz we want to
Price: $5

Ransom Notes is having its annual winter concert on December 4th, 2009. Come hear some great new songs and classic Ransom Notes hits. It’s also the last day of classes, so celebrate with amazing music. Ticket prices are TBA, but we’ll let you know ASAP! We’ll have t-shirts and CDs at our merchandise table! E-mail Samantaha Strauss, our director, or Sam Rosen, Public Relations, for any questions you may have. See you December 4th!

Paul Marbach here, reporting live from 2424 San Gabriel St., where the Ransom Notes are putting together a brand new album. Check back to the site over the next few weeks for goodies, like a great bonus track we recorded as a FREE DOWNLOAD, and lots of pictures and videos of the process.

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority presents THE RANSOM NOTES – a Breast Cancer Benefit Concert

When: November 4 – 6:30 and 8 pm
Where: Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house, 27th and Rio Grande
Why: To raise money for Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropy project, which is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education. 50% of all proceeds will go to this charitable cause.
Tickets are $10. SPACE IS LIMITED and TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 19.
To get a ticket, contact Samantha Strauss at director@ransomnotes.org.

Congratulations to the four newest members of the Ransom Notes:

Sowmya Somanath, soprano
Lexi Bixler, mezzo
Chanel Dror, mezzo
Katherine Milling, alto

The auditions were full of extraordinarily talented singers, and we are exceptionally grateful to everyone for their tremendous gifts. We are looking forward to watching these talented young ladies as they join us in creating terrific music. Thank you again to everyone for auditioning!

We are thrilled to announce that former arranger and musical director of the Ransom Notes, Ryan Harkrider, won the Gatti’s Pizza Jingle Contest, which earned him a whopping $10,000! For all the details and Ryan’s fantastic jingle, head over to http://gattisjingle.com/finalists!

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN!

Thanks, one and all, for coming to info sessions! It was great to meet all sorts of new people! We hope that you will come and audition for UT’s premiere co-ed a cappella group!

Didn’t make it to a session? You can still try out! See our “Auditions” page for audition information. If you have any questions about the process, email director@ransomnotes.org.