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On this weeks episode of Aca-Education, Justin offers some end of year activity ideas that incorporate a cappella into your classroom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

On this week's episode of Vocal HERspective Amanda and Kris chat with Sara Wood, one of the founding members of Bella Nova, A Harmony, Inc., Chorus, who is using her experience in the non-profit association world to guide the arts into the post-pandemic era.

The boys from The Pennchants are back at it with their second Summer Series benefiting Philabundance, continuing their fight against the worsening hunger crisis in Greater Philadelphia and across America. These incredible musicians put together an impressive amount of new music during the pandemic, which they plan to release soon, so be on the lookout. Tune in to hear all about their recent and up...

Harmony, Inc. is a led by an incredible team of volunteers and the organization is luck to have Linda Brehaut as president of the International Board of Directors as the world navigates a time that has been especially unkind to performers.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Alyssa Sposato and Andrew Richardson of the Potsdam Pitches , the premiere mixed a cappella group at the State University of New York at Potsdam! Alyssa and Andrew discuss their 2020-21 school year and the modifications they made to continue striving for success, their recent CARA Award nominations, and what is in store for the summer! Resources...

"If it doesn't exist, I can just make it myself." When co-hosts of the Lez Hang Out podcast saw the need for more feel good queer content, they teamed up with some amazing producers and performers to create The Flame - a one of a kind original musical podcast debuting on June 2!

Fifth Street is a vocal quintet based in Victoria, BC. Its five members – Natasha Penfield, Jilaine Orton, Ryan Narciso, Kenji Lee and Taylor Caswell – met at the University of Victoria’s School of Music and formed the group out of a desire to make music together and continue growing as artists. Inspired by a capella powerhouses such as Pentatonix, The Real Group and M-Pact, Fifth Street combines...

Talkappella is going in a bit of a different direction with tonight's episode, speaking to Bleek and Juss Fresh of Poetic City, a creative organization dedicated to the art of the spoken word. There's certainly room for a symbiotic relationship with the a cappella community and these experts have so much to share!

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, Taza Tal from UC Santa Cruz to talk about their mash up of Touch It and Maate Vinadhuga, which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6KdiNJjTWg. Learn more about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/UCSCTazaTal.

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, Naya Zamaana from UCLA to talk about their mash up of original songs, War of Hearts and Bekhayali, which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D16DSkxzSNo. Learn more about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/nayazamaana.

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, Dil Se from UC Berkeley to talk about their tune Main Hoon Na, which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PnYGFExd4s. Learn more about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/ucberkeleydilse.

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, UW Awaaz to hear about their time competing this year and their mashup of Bird Set Free and Duaa, which can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg6JbWrIiTo. Learn more about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/UWAwaaz/.

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, RAAG from Rutgers, and the runners up of the 2021 competition! The group won awards for Outstanding Solo in a Non-South Asian song! Check out their tune Samajavaragamana here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5JW4UvV7sk. Learn more about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/RURAAG.

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, Hum A Cappella from the University of Texas at Austin, and the third place winners of the 2021 competition! The group won awards for Outstanding Theme and Outstanding Visual Performance! Check out their mashup of Movement x O Saathi Re here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrLAD8Tgs2E. Learn more about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/hum...

WIBI A Cappella is an innovative contemporary a cappella ensemble founded in 1988 at York University. WIBI is the longest-running collegiate a cappella group in Canada, and in 2018, the group celebrated their 30th anniversary! Rachael sits down with the group to talk about their upcoming full length EP. You can listen to Greedy for Your Treasure here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdWQ938aO84 Yo...

Rachael sits down with All-American Awaaz finalists, Dhun A Capella from the University of Houston, and the ultimate winners of the 2021 competition! The group won awards for Outstanding Arrangement, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and Outstanding Solo in a South Asian song! Check out their mashup of Sanam Re and La La La here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQvI1Ep...

It's almost time for Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival 2021! Learn more about the festival and the people behind it today as Talkappella sits down with Dylan Bell, Suba Sankaran, and David Lane from the SING! team.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Laura Saggers and members of SquadHarmonix, an award-winning a cappella training academy based in Los Angeles. From being featured on social media to competing against professional groups in the Aca-Open, the Squad has had an eventful year! Resources: Squad Harmonix Squad Harmonix on Some Good News --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

Treble On Huntington has released a new single, Rainberry! The ladies sit down with Rachael to talk about recording this jazzy tune while in lockdown, and what their lives have been like trying to make music during the pandemic. We also get a chance to hear and talk about two other songs: Taste and Finest Hour, the later of which was selected for BOCA 2020! Learn more about the group here: https:/...

On Episode 78, we welcome guest Tiffany Haigler, president of Capital Blend and member of the Board of Directors for the Contemporary A Cappella League. In the same way that her smile lights up a room, the positive energy she brings to her interview will brighten up you evening. She talks about her group's secrets to success as they find time for their passions while they navigate all of the chall...

Who could ever get enough of BOSS? Not us! This week on Talkappella Boston Sings Executive Producer Alexander Koutzoukis and Competition Coordinator Emily Flanders sit down for an interview that showcases exactly why this community is lucky to have them both.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks a cappella guru and goddess, Amanda Cornaglia. Amanda discusses her involvement in the DC Metro A cappella scene, the growth of Acaville Radio, and A Cappella Masterclass, a high quality, module-focused resource available to all educators looking to expand their a cappella knowledge! Resources: Acaville Radio A Cappella Masterclass --- This episode i...

Rachael sits down with 2021 Open International finalists 6ID, from Spain, to discuss their Mashup Latino, which won the group awards for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Camino Moreno and Outstanding Choreography for the whole group at semis and won them an award for Outstanding Choreography at finals AND a second place win for the entire competition! ¡Muchisimos felicitaciones para las chicas de...

Rachael sits down with 2021 Open Northeast finalists Black to Gold to discuss their submission, "Minefields", which won the group awards for Outstanding Choreography for Stefanie Sambrano and Outstanding Mix for Connor Martin at semis. Check out the group's submission at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3elHbR1Y2Gc. Learn more about the group at: https://www.facebook.com/blacktogoldmusic.

Rachael sits down with 2021 Open Canadian finalists A-KA to talk about their song, Tempo, which won the group an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Ethan Chu. Check out their submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtliOON4snQ Learn more about the group here: https://www.facebook.com/aka.acappella/