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Wibi A Cappella

by MTLacappella

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Wibi is an innovative and eclectic contemporary a cappella ensemble that began in 1988 in Winters College at York University. For the past twenty-one years, this student-run group has reveled in exploring a broad range of musical styles that include jazz, pop, funk, gospel and world music.

Over the years, Wibi has become a vital showcase for student arrangements and compositions. The group's tailor-made repertoire is arranged almost exclusively by its members. While choir membership is not restricted to music students and represents many other disciplines, several alumni have gone on to pursue professional musical careers with such artists and groups as Bruce Cockburn, Ashley MacIsaac, Cadence, Hampton Avenue, The Swingle Singers and the Nathaniel Dett Chorale.

Wibi has traditionally maintained a strong educational mandate. They have performed and given clinics and workshops at schools in the Toronto area, and as far away as Windsor and Ottawa. Throughout their career, Wibi has earned recognition through sold-out concerts, national festivals, radio features, and television appearances. In 2001, the choir represented Canada at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in Boston. In 2006 Wibi took home 3 awards from the ICCA North East competition held in Montreal. One of the awards included “best arrangement” for a cover of Ben Folds’ song “Underground” which consequently led to Wibi opening for the platinum artist during his 2009 Toronto appearance.

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released August 25, 2012

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MTLacappella Montréal, Québec

MTLacappella is a non-profit bilingual festival run annually in April each year in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. MTLacappella creates a space for the public to discover a cappella music, music without instrumental accompaniment, support the Montreal a cappella music scene at all levels and put on an amazing show. ... more

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