Talkappella: Hosts Special
With a new host onboard, it is time for another Hosts Special on Talkappella! Brian and Elicia talk controversy, the impact of a cappella, and dream of what the world looks like on the other side of the pandemic.
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2020
Vocal HERspective: Christine Sack
On Episode 38, Amanda and Rachael sit down with Christine Sack, the former Artistic Director of Voicebox. They talk everything from artistic vision, striving for constant improvement, the visibility and acceptance of non-binary singers, and so much more!
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Vocal HERspective: Amanda Roeder
What better time to highlight educators in the a cappella community than right now? In Episode 37, we sit down with Amanda Roeder, the choir director at Chelmsford High School who works with The Crescendos and The Thursdays as well as many a cappella events in the Boston area.
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Vocal HERspective: Brittany Russell
One of the many purposes of art is to challenge yourself and your audience and sometimes that spurs a little controversy. Brittany Russell and Gestalt are making waves and that’s one of the topics of discussion in Episode 36 .
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Talkappella: Elise Hackl
Talkappella is back tonight with Episode 104 and Elise Hackl of Varsity Vocals, talking about the behind the scenes work of ICCA and ICHSA, the real benefits of competition, and what happens next.
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Vocal HERspective: Leslie Kekuewa
This week on Episode 35, we went a little unconventional. Leslie Kekuewa and Pitches Be Crazy don’t fit the mold of typical a cappella and they embrace it in a way we hope more singers will. Tune in for an interview that talks diving in, real commitment, and putting on a show.
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Vocal HERspective: McKinley Merritt
On Episode 34, Amanda and Rachael sit down with former Acaville Radio Intern, McKinley Merritt, who was a founder of VOLT. Explore the process of concept through finding success in the collegiate scene, with great tips on getting your own collegiate group off the ground.
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Competition Countdown: The Conchords
We sat down with The Conchords from Guildhall School of Music back in January and are airing our interview with the group from back then, along with their 2020 ICCA set, which earned the the right to compete in finals. Originally aired March 30th, 2020. (Note: Due to the coronavirus, all ICCA and ICHSA competitions have been cancelled. We reached out to competing groups to give them a chance to share their sets and talk about them and present them here for you unedited and in their entirety.)
You can learn more about the group here: https://www.instagram.com/theguildhallconchords.
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Talkappella: Beauties and the Beat
Their school year may have been cut short, but there’s still plenty to talk about with Beauties and the Beat A Cappella on this episode of Talkappella! Join us as we discuss the complexities and challenges of being an all-female a cappella group, as well as take a deep dive into the group’s award-winning 2020 ICCA set.
PLUS, we welcome a brand new co-host with Episode 103. Elicia Edwards of Inversion A Cappella will be sharing the mic with Brian Alexander.
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Competition Countdown: The Hofbeats
An interview with a cappella group The Hofbeats from Hofstra University. Originally aired March 30th, 2020. (Note: Due to the coronavirus, all ICCA and ICHSA competitions have been cancelled. We reached out to competing groups to give them a chance to share their sets and talk about them and present them here for you unedited and in their entirety.)
You can watch the set in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk6pI4G-DWg.
You can learn more about the group here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Hofbeats-193463071776.
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