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The District Eight
Professional Octet
The District Eight has been acclaimed by The Washington Post for its "fine singers who blend and balance" and its "consistently beautiful performances." The District Eight brings a lucid and colorful sound to a wide and fascinating repertoire, ranging from renaissance polyphony and English church anthems to modern American compositions and contemporary spirituals. Their sensitive and evocative interpretations of choral music have captivated audiences since 2010, "because of their exotic inscrutability...
The District Eight's first CD was released in January 2014, and features repertoire chosen by the singers themselves. Read more...
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“fine singers who blend and balance....”
The Washington Post - Joan Reinthaler
“consistently beautiful performance...because of their exotic inscrutability...”
The Washington Post - Charles T. Downey
“The ensemble actually gave one chills with their clear and hauntingly beautiful harmonies”
Williamsburg News (The Flat Hat) - Taylor Schwabe
