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The Ram Jams won an award for Outstanding Videography for Michael Peters for "Still Feel" (Opb. half•alive) and "Kings & Queens" (Opb. Ava Max) Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X3-eO-oIac.

The Thursdays won an award for Outstanding Soloist for Jackie Pottle for Evergreen. Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvwJN8NaoM.

The Crescendoes submitted Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and Otherside for their ICHSA 2021 entry. Check out their entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORG_EcEqSzA.

Aquapella won an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Michael Colman for Think About Things (opb. Daði Freyr). Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asnXWTLaEYM.

Pitch Fight won an award for Outstanding Choreography for Georgia Hall and Aashna Kaura Bali for It's A Man's Man's World/Thumbs opb: James Brown/Sabrina Carpenter. Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PF5VUboabw.

The A Cappella Group won awards for Outstanding Soloist for Makayla Sawyer and Outstanding Mix for Prabh Saini for Six Feet Apart (opb Alec Benjamin). Check out their entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cePyO9y_Y4&list=PLC5dWHqzbu7aoje458wa5nlcWO5wRbtrB&index=3.

Unexpected Resolution won awards for Outstanding Arrangement for Liam Boyle, Outstanding Soloist for Ashton Kester, and Outstanding Mix for Mason Mast for I'm Coming 'Round opb Thirdstory. Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqjOBtaLw9Y.

The Hofbeats won an award for Outstanding Mix for Michael O'Malley for Paint It, Black opb The Rolling Stones. Check out their entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIk9AVrNL4w.

The Ozarks won an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Zachary Liesen for "Remind Me" OPB: Emily King. Check out their entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXm_RnWHFp8&list=PLfpwjqOGWWCDYG57xudlqEvpQ1dgvaGi0&index=3

Uniting Voices recorded Somewhere (from "West Side Story") / Somewhere Only We Know (opb. Keane) for their ICCA 2021 entry. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnbW7rQIWe4

Crimson and Blues won awards for Outstanding Soloist for Ishan Patel and Outstanding Mix for Darren Boydston & Connor Reagan for A Cappella (OPB Daniel Caesar) / Green Light (OPB Lorde) Check out their entry at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6yGVjnA0MQ

Titanium won awards for Outstanding Choreography for Kylie Stucki and Outstanding Soloist for Mikayla Procter for their performance of Skyscraper OPB Demi Lovato. Check out their entry at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w4mnbC9WYU.

While real travel isn't in the cards just yet, Rachael takes a virtual trip across the Atlantic to speak with Silvia Marchesan from the Venice Vocal Jam about their first album, "Raise", which was released in November and about how the group, who is split between the UK and Venice, Italy are managing to still produce music and videos during the pandemic! Learn more about the group at https://linkt...

Skyline Blues won the Outstanding Soloist award for Rajada Noblin and Gabriel Hill. Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STE8FWs1VnY.

Brian and Elicia spend time UVU VoiceLine tonight on Episode 145 of Talkappella! Utah is home to some incredible a cappella and this group is no different - plus, they are a collegiate group with a pro group style, so there's lots to learn.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the enigmatic Paul Sperrazza on bringing energy into performance. Justin and Paul’s shared philosophy that ~Anyone Can Sing~ is discussed as well as tips to bring forth the best performance from your students. Resources Fearless Performing 101 Thurman White Academy Choir YouTube Page Vox Audio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easie...

What do you get when two Canadian groups join forces to record? An epic 11 part arrangement of the Leonard Cohen classic, "Hallelujah"! Rachael sits down with Quayside Voices and 6 Minute Warning to talk about this incredible first ever collaboration between the groups, and how it has inspired them to work together on more projects in the future. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/w...

What happens when you prepare your whole life for a future in musical theater and then you graduate college in a pandemic? If you are like Shannon Connors, you learn even more about yourself and gain new perspectives. And while your move to NYC might be postponed, it isn't canceled!

With perhaps their youngest guests ever, Brian and Elicia chat with Squad Harmonix on this week's episode of Talkappella! Learn more about this California group putting the stars of tomorrow in the spotlight now.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin sits down with Educator, Conductor, and Clinician, Daryl Yasay. Daryl talks about his transition from the classroom to virtual coaching, his influence on the award winning high school a cappella group, Noise Complaint, and the importance of valuing UNITY in your program. Introduction: Evergreen Voiceover Theme Written by Mayta Cohen Performed by Mayta Cohen...

Music is in the hearts and souls of the Irish, but the a cappella community is just starting to make some noise. Vocal HERspective sits down with arguably one of the biggest forces behind putting Ireland on the map - Leanne Fitzgerald of Ardú.

There isn't enough time to name drop just how many top acts Kristin Denehy has worked with (*NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Home Free, Pentatonix...), nor what enormous productions she's choreographed (The Sing-Off, MTV, Critic's Choice...). You'll just have to listen to find out more, plus hear her advice for a cappella groups performance planning

A little more than a year ago, the ConChords, originally from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in the UK, were on top of the world, having secured a win of the UK ICCA semifinals and the right to compete on the stage at finals in New York. Then the pandemic hit and things came to a bit of a halt, but the group didn't stop! They recorded and released their rendition of Moanin', which was in th...

Lockdown has spurred new things in the a cappella circles. Out of Fairfax, VA comes nine voices, one body. Founded by Evan and Jason of All Ears Arranging, NOVEM is a post-collegiate a cappella group formed of talented singers and performers from across the country that will making their (virtual) debut at this year's Open.

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with the incomparable Katarina Henryson and Anders Edenroth ; founding members of Swedish vocal sensation, The Real Group. Justin, Katarina & Anders discuss careers that span over 35 years, the importance of lifelong learning, TRG's superb educational program, The Real Group Academy, and their upcoming The Real Group eFestival in April! R...