Talkappella

In a fun switch-up, original Talkappella guest Brandon Vance interviews John about creating his first group, University of Puget Sound’s The Timbermen.

Master cellist Bronwyn Hagerty sits down with John to discuss her venture into contemporary a cappella with Carnegie Mellon University’s Counterpoint.

John invites his longtime mentor, Jacob Herbert, to discuss the unique culture, dynamics, and experiences that come with singing in a tenor/bass a cappella ensemble.

An a cappella group for the “musically challenged,” the University of Virginia No-Tones are perhaps the most fascinating and subversive corner of the a cappella community featured on Talkappella yet.

Summer? A cappella? Cape Cod? Count us in! Listen to guest Lisa Hawkins discuss her summer singing with Cape Cod’s premiere soprano/alto group, Cape Harmony.

What rehearsal techniques can a cappella music directors learn from choral conductors?

John hates pun names. Aaron loves pun names. Who will win?

Timbermen member Alex Luque joins John for a discussion on the unique dynamics of a five person a cappella group.

Long before she ever became a segment host, Amanda was on one of the earliest episodes of Talkappella! Listen to her describe her long and fascinating a cappella journey in episode 16.

How do you tell a story through a cappella? How does sound design influence a performance? Find out with guest Alex Adkins in episode 15.