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We're always looking for performance opportunities, and in particular are looking to put together a similar string of shows for our next break in mid-March. If you're interested in having Kaskeset perform for your organization or event, here's how to contact us for booking information.

December 19, 2000:
The Winter Mini-Tour Begins
Kaskeset is coming to a town near you! During the week of December 20 - 27, Kaskeset will be making four stops around the New York metro area. The group is looking forward to introducing their music to new people, and especially to entertaining lots of kids. Check the appearances page to see where we'll be!

If you're interested in having Kaskeset perform for your organization or event, here's how to contact us for booking information.

December 18, 2000:
Kaskeset accepted to the ICCA
The semester is over, but the good news just doesn't stop! The official lineups have been announced, and Kaskeset has been selected as one of 108 a cappella groups worldwide to compete in Varsity Vocals' annual ICCA competition. Kaskeset is also the very first Jewish group to have been selected for Mid-Atlantic regional competition.

The ICCA, which for the first time this year is named the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (with groups from three nations competing), pits six a cappella groups of varying styles against each other in performing 15-minute sets, with the two highest-rated groups moving on to the semifinals. Then, semifinal winners compete at the international finals at Lincoln Center's prestigious Avery Fisher Hall.

On February 3rd, Kaskeset will compete against Binghamton University's own lovable Harpur Harpeggios, Cornell's Last Call, Elizabethtown's Melica, Princeton's Roaring 20 and the SUNY-Buffalo Chips. That's some pretty tough competition, but Kaskeset is very excited and looking forward to making a run at advancing.

Kaskeset is honored to have been selected and is looking forward to hearing all that quality a cappella on February 3rd, when the Pegs themselves will host the quarterfinal round right here in Binghamton.

December 4, 2000:
The New CD: Coming Along Quickly
Kaskeset's new lineup visited Open Studios for the first time yesterday, churning out takes of six songs in a very productive session. The project, which sounds great, is way ahead of schedule for a release date sometime next year.

November 19, 2000:
Semester Show Is A Success!
As if we weren't proud enough of our new guys, they showed their worth by pouring in lots of hard work alongside the "vets" to make the Fall 2000 show, "Kaskeset Sings Hava Nagila And Other Favorites," what was described by critics and fans alike as the group's best performance to date! Special thanks to Brown University's Kol B'Yachad for coming up to open, to everyone who helped out behind the scenes, and to all those who came out to see the show on a night with so much going on.

October 22, 2000:
Welcome New Guys!
"Mini-Kaskeset" (the eight remaining members who didn't graduate last year) gave an inspired performance at the JCC Ethnic Festival on September 24th while the newer members were still prepping for their first performance. That day finally came in grand fashion on October 21st, as Kaskeset's new lineup made its world premiere at a free show for Parents' Weekend in the Kosher Kitchen. They did a great job!

September 11, 2000:
Kaskeset: The Next Generation
We can't believe our good fortune! Kaskeset added six very talented voices yesterday at auditions. Before today, it looked like 2000-2001 would be a rebuilding period for the group; now, it looks like it could be a banner year! We're incredibly excited to have the following new members aboard:

BEN DARFLER '04
MARINA GUSEL '02
EVA KIVIAT '04
RICHARD MAYER '04
JAMIE TARR '03
BEN TURK '01

September 9, 2000:
Back To School With A Bang
What's everyone's favorite back-to-school Binghamton tradition? Why, it's the dollar show, of course! This semester's show, co-coordinated by Kaskeset's own musical director Mike Boxer, went off without a hitch -- and the same could be said for Kaskeset's three energized sets. The crowd of over 700 was invigorating, but the best part was being reunited with four of our beloved alumni to sing one more time!

May 14, 2000:
That Time Of Year Again
After a lively week filled with performances for Yom Hashoah (May 1), the Excelsior Awards (May 4) and the Jewish Alumni of Binghamton Reception, (May 6) Kaskeset wound things up with a new traditional -- the farewell rehearsal (May 13).

We're really going to miss our graduating seniors, but we were glad that their final year was such a landmark one -- some 20 performances, the release of our debut CD, our first Spring Tour, the Columbia festival, eight talented new members, appearance on a compilation CD, and one incredible Spring Show.

We wish them luck and hope they'll come visit next year -- because we've got even bigger plans.

May 1, 2000:
Auditions
On Sunday, April 30, Kaskeset had its latest round of auditions, and was pleased to accept Evi Simons, who now can add "Kaskeset new kid" to her list of claims to fame, which already includes "oboist extraordinaire" and "Jon Parker's girlfriend". Welcome Evi!

April 18, 2000:
What's Next
Kaskeset is taking a well-deserved hiatus for a little while before they make three appearances during the second-to-last week of school: May 1st at the Yom HaShoah rememberance, May 4th at the Excelsior Awards and May 6th for the Jewish Alumni of Binghamton.

April 17, 2000:
Yet Another CD
Why stop here? Now that the rush to put out Shir Pleasure is over, Kaskeset plans to record a few songs every semester until enough material is done to constitute an album, as most groups do. The group began the process on April 16 and somehow managed to churn out eight new songs at a recent session, putting them way ahead of schedule for a target release date of Spring 2002.

April 12, 2000:
Shir Pleasure Is Here!
It really sinks in when those big boxes full o' CDs roll up in a UPS truck. Kaskeset's debut CD, Shir Pleasure, which we've worked oh so hard on and are very proud of, is now available. You can order your copy by printing out an order form and sending it in or by contacting your favorite Kaskeset member. Each copy is $12.00 (plus $3.00 shipping and handling if you can't make it to the Binghamton University campus to pick it up).

If you live on-campus and have already ordered a copy, you'll be getting an e-mail informing you when and where you can pick it up. All others can expect mail delivery within the next 2 weeks.

April 10, 2000:
The Big Show
All the hard work paid off on April 9, as Kaskeset's Spring 2000 Semester show was a runaway success. The performance, which attracted over 350 people to Binghamton University's Lecture Hall One, featured not only the familiar standbys plus some six new tunes, but very special guest appearances by the Binghamton Crosbys and the Ferrets. Seemed like everyone had a lot of fun -- especially us! Check out snapshots of the big day on our photos page.

March 25, 2000:
Kaskeset Featured on Compilation CD
Each year, Lights In Action puts out "Do It In Your Dorm Room," a Shabbat-themed compliation CD as part of their National Student Shabbat package, sent to hundreds of college students across the nation. Music came from various college students as well as a special guest track from the Moshav Band. This year's CD also featured "Shalom Rav", an exclusive track by Kaskeset with a solo by Stephanie Feinberg. Recorded special for this CD at Binghamton University and engineered by our pal Lowell Gurey, this version is different from the one on Shir Pleasure.

Sorry... we didn't have news updates before this one! Use your imagination.
Looking forward to seeing you at one of our shows!