Voice type C). In the lower and upper extremes some contralto voices can sing from D3 (the D below middle C) to B5 (the second B-flat above), one whole step short of the soprano "high C". Contralto tessitura: The contralto voice has the lowest tessitura of the female voices. Contralto subtypes: Contraltos are often broken down into three subcategories: coloratura contralto, lyric contralto, and dramatic contralto. A soprano sfogato is a contralto who has an extended high range reaching the soprano "high C". Countertenor range: The countertenor is the highest male voice. Many countertenor singers perform roles originally written for a castrato
Texas A&M Singing Cadets drums and bass guitar. The Singing Cadets use costumes and pantomime to accompany their music, incorporating a number of forms of entertainment into their concerts. A barbershop quartet side group called The Aggienizors performs at some shows, as entertainment between the main musical numbers. Presently, the Singing Cadets perform primarily in state, along with a sprinkling of national and international tours. The Cadets perform 70-80 concerts a year. Texas A&M Singing Cadets The Texas A&M Singing Cadets are a male choral group at Texas A&M University. Nicknamed "The Voice of Aggieland", the Singing Cadets have been touring for 109 seasons,