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It's almost Fall 2021, and Covid is still changing lots about our lives - so how are artists and groups adapting? How do you create - and live, if you're a professional musician - in a world where planning ahead means next week? Handling impacts on recruiting and group retention, deciding how and when to bring singers together to rehearse or perform, and when a box video makes sense. We cover it all this hour!

There's a lot to be celebrated about taking risks, and Ariel Arbisser did just that. We promised to have her back to celebrate the release of her solo album, Risk of Love, and that moment is here! Hear more about the album, the process, and the importance of trust and collaboration in Episode 91!

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Nate Altimari, co-director of Rock Voices, America’s Community Rock Chorus. Nate talks about how his days in Hyannis Sound set the tone for his love of a cappella music, what Rock Voices is all about, and the value and importance of storytelling in solo singing. Resources: Rock Voices --- 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 episode of Aca-Education, Justin talks with composer Roger Emerson. With over 500 choral titles in print and over 15 million copies in circulation, Roger talks about his career as a music educator and composer, offers advice for teachers at all levels, and discusses some of the ins and outs of Copyright and Licensing. Resources: Roger Emerson ArrangeMe --- 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 the Season 2 Premiere of Aca-Education, Justin talks with Justin Crichfield, vocal percussionist, arranger and producer about his musical journey. From his beginnings in Dayton, Ohio to his current work with ReVoiced, Justin talks about the extraordinary people he has worked with along the way and what lies ahead. Resources: ReVoiced EarCandy A Cappella Academy --- 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

For Episode 90 of Vocal HERspective, hosts Kris and Amanda sit down with barbershop royalty. Queen of Harmony Sandi Wright earned her first Sweet Adelines crown with the Tetrachords in 1978 and hasn't stopped since. She won again with Ambiance in 1986, performed and directed St. Louis Harmony Chorus, and now St. Louis Vocal Project. Aside from stories and tips from her barbershop career, Sandi also shares her advice on preserving your aging voice.

The Scottish a cappella ensemble, Perfect Forth, has put together a digital show that's premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 20th and 27th. Rachael sits down with this group of collegiate a cappella graduates with musical theatre values to talk about the inspiration for the show, how they managed to put it together during lock-down, and what's coming up for the group. Learn more about the show at https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/perfect-forth-lost-and-found Listen to the group's music at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CdlkcA037vSNyZ4njsXGw Learn more about the group at https://www.facebook.com/PerfectForth

What do you do during summer break during a pandemic? If you're Fundamentally Sound, you release an EP! Rachael sits down with the group to talk about Suspended, what made now the right time to release the music, and their upcoming joint single with Pitches and Notes, another group on campus. Check out the EP here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y7zAYV8au2zawhhIsJm6k Learn more about the group here: https://uwfundamentallysound.com/

Be inspired by this week's interview on Vocal HERspective with guest Mary Ann East, who has dedicated her career to empowerment through music, directing multiple choirs for young girls, women, and even dementia patients and their caregivers. In these continued trying times, be reminded of all the ways that music keeps us going.

The world may be leaving Asia post-Olympics, but Talkappella is bringing you a little more in their interview with Vocal Asia Artistic Director, Christine Liu! She's also part of Voco Novo 爵諾歌手, a conductor, an organist.... she really does it all! This year's virtual festival is just around the corner and you want to be there! Learn why in this week's episode of Talkappella.

Barbershoppers recognize the Tramack family name - a family descended from multiple generations of chord ringers with no sign of slowing up anytime soon. Vocal HERspective speaks with Samantha Tramack from the youngest generation of stars. From begging to join the New England Voices in Harmony at age 6 to winning her first crown with Taken 4 Granite, she's just getting started.

Vocal HERspective heads to The Netherlands this week for an interview with Merel Martens - composer, arranger, director, performer, educator - she does it all. Not only that, she does it all while radiating true joy and love for the music. Heading up education with Vocal Leadership, a member of The Real Group Academy team, and leading groups like MAZE to great success is just part of her story.

Talkappella heads to NYC to chat with Connor and Andrew of Black to Gold about virtual adventures during lockdown and the long road back to live performance.

This week on Vocal HERspective, Kris and Amanda meet with two-time Harmony Queen, Morgan La Croix. Morgan is pretty much a lifelong barbershopper, taking to the risers at a very young age. She's shared her magic with so many different communities within Harmony, Inc and has so much more to give. You can hear her sing with her latest chorus Northern Blend Chorus or her current quartet Roulette - HI Quartet.

Brian and Elicia sit down with Mezzo A Cappella out of New York City. Ready to get back out and perform, hear more about what the group is up to. ALSO, they are hosting auditions soon, so treble voices - reach out to the group to learn more!

It is catch up time for your hosts, Brian and Elicia, as they delve into relationships in a cappella on this week's episode.

There are legends... and then there are LEGENDS. Vocal HERspective sits down with New York Voices' soprano, Kim Nazarian on tonight's episode. Her immense talent is only matched by what a lovely human she is. Hear about her experiences as a performer, educator, and clinician - jobs that have taken her all over the world from universities to top festivals and camps, including A Cappella Camp, vokal.total, Ithaca College, and more. She is adding to the list with her recent appointment as the Artistic Director of the DiMiero JazzFest. Seriously, if we listed everything she's done here you'd be here all day, so you'll have to tune in to hear more!

Squad Harmonix is at it again! This time, they've released a truly fabulous rendition of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" in honor of Pride and as a fundraiser for The Trevor Project. They have amazing cameos from members of the a cappella and LGBTQ+ communities. Rachael sits down with members of the group and their director Laura Saggers to talk about this incredible passion project. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0pzoharVU Support the group's fundraising efforts here: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/3302464 Learn more about the group here: https://www.squadharmonix.com/

Vocal HERspective checks in with Wendy Spilker of Take 4 Quartet for a bird's eye view of barbershop and how it not only changed her life, but brings joy in so many ways!

Turns out instrumentalists can find joy in singing! Kathleen Hansen talks about her experience getting into barbershop and now directing the San Diego Chorus. This chapter of Sweet Adelines are turning 70 this year and have a lot to celebrate about their decorated history.