TheSpotlight

Chromatix is only about two years old, and in that time, they’ve had two names and a bit of personnel turnover. But they keep learning and growing, and in this episode we talk about that journey and where they go from here. Plus, we hear some of their current music! Recorded in 2018.

Mixed Company has been a part of the Stanford community for several decades. Over that time, they’ve released over a dozen albums, and distinguished themselves in many ways. So where do they go from here? We find out in this episode, along with several tunes from their current rep. Recorded in 2018.

BYU’s 1Achord is one of the many great club groups on campus, distinguishing itself with its strong performances and arrangements. In this episode, we talk about where they fit into the a cappella culture there, and hear them sing.

Orem HS Critical Mass was started by a student at the school, who continued to be the director after graduation. We talk with them about their continued growth as a group, and what they take from the ICHSA experience. They also sing for us. Recorded in 2018.

The Stanford Mendicants are one of the longest-standing collegiate groups on the west coast, having been founded in 1963. When they joined us in #TheSpotlight, we talked about their path forward and how they decide each year’s focus. We also recorded them singing some current tunes. Recorded in 2018.

Growing a new group is tough, especially in an area where there aren’t a lot of other groups like you. On this episode, we talk with Inversion from Salt Lake City about that process, along with what’s ahead for them. Plus, they sing some of their current songs. Recorded in 2018.

Although there are around two dozen groups at BYU, the university throws its official support behind two: Vocal Point and Noteworthy. In this episode, we talk with the women of Noteworthy about how they represent the institution and how they constantly work to improve. Plus, we hear some of their tunes sung live! Recorded in 2018.

Lisa Forkish has done a bit of everything – and done it well. Her high school group, OSA Vocal Rush, has won the ICHSA National Finals more than any other group. Her post-collegiate groups (including HIVE) have distinguished themselves with awards and amazing music. Her work with WACA and other organizations has helped open a cappella to a more inclusive audience. In this episode, we talk about it all, and about what’s ahead for her. Recorded in 2018.

On a recent trip to the Bay Area, we invited San Jose State’s Pitch, Please to join us to talk about their development as a group and where they go from here. Plus, they sing us some tunes from their current repertoire. Recorded in 2018.

As part of our time on the BYU campus, the members of Duly Noted, a mixed group, joined us to talk about their history, their current music and vibe, and their future. Plus, they sang us some of their current songs. Recorded in 2018.