FACT SHEET
TITLE: TONIC SOL-FA CHRISTMAS
[Letterboxed]
LENGTH: 1/60
NOLA CODE: TOSO
CATEGORY: Holiday/Music & Entertainment
OFFERED: Summer 2006 Teleconference
RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2006
CONTRACT TERMS: Unlimited releases to be completed by November 16, 2010.
Noncommercial cable, school re-record, simulcast and video-on-demand rights have been granted.
PROGRAM SUPPLIER: Tonic Sol-fa via APT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: For 10 years, vocal quartet Tonic Sol-fa has established itself as one of the most in-demand a cappella groups in the United States. Tonic Sol-fa Christmas captures one of the group’s annual Holiday Tour concerts, taped live at a sold-out Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minn. The spirited holiday program highlights the foursome’s trademark humor and skilled musicianship as they perform a mix of traditional, secular and original holiday songs, much to the audience’s delight. The concert footage is intertwined with brief interviews with group members Mark McGowan, Greg Bannwarth, Shaun Johnson and Jared Dove.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS: Use above for listing. A press release, song listing, tour information and discography are included. All materials, including photography, are available on APTonline.org.
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PRODUCTION DATE: ©2006 Tonic Sol-fa, L.C.
PRODUCTION CREDITS: Executive Producers: NC Entertainment, Waypoint Entertainment and Tonic Sol-fa, L.C. Producers: Waypoint Entertainment and Tonic Sol-fa, L.C. Directors: Tonic Sol-fa.
BROADCAST HISTORY: U.S. television premiere
SCHEDULING SUGGESTION: Consider for holiday schedules.
RELATED MERCHANDISE: Individual viewer purchase: This program is available on DVD for $20.00. A new (2008) Tonic Sol-fa companion CD is available or $15.00. Also, a new (2008) "Digipack" is available for $30.00. Shipping and handling is additional. To order, please call 320-259-9326 or visit www.tonicsolfa.com.
Pledge premiums (check APT Pledge Guide for details): Tonic Sol-fa A Capella Christmas DVD; Tonic Sol-fa Sugarue CD; Boston to Beijing CD; Tonic Sol-fa on Top of the World CD. Email orders to Laurel at .
VIEWER INQUIRIES: Tonic Sol-fa
14 North 7th Avenue, Suite 137
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Email:
Phone: 320-259-9326
WEB SITES: www.tonicsolfa.com
www.myspace.com/tonicsol
COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT: Dawn Anderson
American Public Television
(617) 338-4455, ext. 149
9/1/06
revised 11/22/06
revised 10/10/08
CONTACT: Dawn Anderson
(617) 338-4455, ext. 149
PRESS RELEASE
TONIC SOL-FA CHRISTMAS
Before classical orchestras, chamber quartets, jazz combos or rock ‘n roll bands, there was only one instrument: the human voice. Today, award-winning a cappella quartet Tonic Sol-fa determinedly takes this musical art form to a new plateau.
Whereas previous a cappella groups have followed the traditional “barbershop” formula, Tonic Sol-fa (pronounced “Tonic SOUL fa”) has built a legion of loyal fans with its pop arrangements, memorable performances and engaging stage presence.
Counting pop, rock, jazz, gospel, country and classical music among their influences, Tonic Sol-fa’s exceptional vocal ability have made them a favorite with critics and fans alike. The New York Times described their sound “a vocal kaleidoscope….” Audiences of all ages, meanwhile, revel in their live their upbeat music, soaring vocals and heart-felt lyrics. Their crowd-pleasing shows — which usually incorporate playful banter and impromptu performances — have endeared them to audiences across the Midwest.
Tonic Sol-fa Christmas, airing on public television stations nationwide beginning November 17, 2006 (check local listings), is a snapshot of their annual Holiday Tour concerts. Taped live at a sold-out Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minn., this festive program highlights the group’s trademark humor and skilled musicianship as they perform a mix of traditional, secular and original holiday songs. Tonic Sol-fa transforms traditional carols like “Joy to the World,” “Adeste Fidelis,” “Silent Night,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Little Drummer Boy” with their strong vocals, lively arrangements and smooth harmonies. In addition, this spirited holiday special also features live performances of singles from Tonic Sol-fa’s first nationwide release, Boston to Beijing (2005), including their poignant original song, “Chances.”
The concert footage is intertwined with brief interviews with Tonic Sol-fa group members Mark McGowan, Greg Bannwarth, Shaun Johnson and Jared Dove. In their ten years together, Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also as one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial CD sales of its own independent releases (one million copies sold), the group has toured extensively, consistently selling out shows throughout the US and abroad.
Having been named one of the top five “must-see” groups in America by Campus Activities Today Magazine, Tonic Sol-fa has won numerous original song and album awards, and was nominated multiple times for the prestigious “Entertainer of the Year” award by the National Association of Campus Activities. The group has been heard on radio stations across the nation, including a performance on the 30th-anniversary show of NPR’s Prairie Home Companion. Tonic Sol-fa also appeared on national television during a Christmas day performance on NBC’s Today Show.
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TONIC SOL-FA CHRISTMAS /2 PRESS RELEASE
Executive produced by NC Entertainment, Waypoint Entertainment and Tonic Sol-fa, L.C. Directed by Tonic Sol-fa. Produced in 2006 by Waypoint Entertainment and Tonic Sol-fa, L.C., Tonic Sol-fa Christmas is supplied by Tonic Sol-fa and presented by American Public Television through the Exchange service at no cost to public television stations nationwide.
About American Public Television:
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SONG LIST
TONIC SOL-FA CHRISTMAS
“Joy to the World”
“Come To Save The World”
“Baby King”
“Adeste Fidelis”
"AY AY AY It's Christmas"
“We Owe Them More Than That” (Christmas Version)
“On This Christmas Night”
“King of Glory”
“Santa Bring Baby Back To Me”
“Up on the Housetop”
“Chances”
“Long Black Train”
“29 Ways To My Baby’s Door”
“Nuttin’ for Christmas”
“Silent Night”
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
“Little Drummer Boy”
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CONCERT SCHEDULE
TONIC SOL-FA
NOVEMBER
12 - Springfield, OH (Clark State Community College Performing Arts Center)
18 - Elk River, MN - Holiday Concert (Elk River High School)
25 - Eau Claire, WI - Holiday Concert (State Theater)
30 - Sioux City, IA - Holiday Concert (Orpheum Theater)
DECEMBER
1 & 2 - Sioux Falls, SD - Holiday Concert (Washington Pavilion)
4 - Rapid City, SD - Holiday Concert (Civic Center Theater)
5 - Norfolk, NE - Holiday Concert (Johnny Carson Theater)
6 - St. Joseph, MO - Holiday Concert
9 - Willmar, MN - Holiday Concert (WEAC Shows)
11 - Minneapolis, MN - Holiday Concert (Orchestra Hall)
12 - Des Moines, IA - Holiday Concert (Hoyt-Sherman Theater)
15 - Rochester, MN - Holiday Concert (Civic Center Hall)
16 - Marshall, MN - Holiday Concert (SWSU Field House)
30 - St Cloud, MN - Holiday Concert (Paramount Theatre)
31 - St Cloud, MN - Holiday Concert (Paramount Theatre)
For more details, to purchase tickets or to check for updates, please visit
www.tonicsolfa.com
DISCOGRAPHY
TONIC SOL-FA
Boston to Beijing (2005)
Red Vinyl (2003)
Sugarüe (2002)
Style (2001)
Carol (1997)
Left Turns (1996)
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