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On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Jason Luciana, Choral and Theatre Director at Plymouth South High School in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Jason talks about his involvement in bringing the NE Voices Festival to life for the last 10 years, his Best of High School A Cappella featured group, South Avenue; and his own group, Elevate, and striking the balance between the two. Resources: Elevate South Avenue NE Voices Festival --- 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

What's your story? How are you choosing to tell it? Are you setting yourself and your group up for success? That's what's on tap for this week's episode with guest Mason Van Gieson! Mason is an alumna of Amazin' Blue and now sings with VICE A Cappella, BLACKOUT, and Bridges in NYC.

The Real Group Academy has found amazing ways of keeping connected during the pandemic. Together with John Knutson & Matt Falker, members of The Real Group alumni gathered for an event called "Blast from the Past" where they took folks on a retrospective journey through TRGs video archive. Rachael sits down with Anders Edenroth, Stephanie Lam, John, and Matt to talk about the event and what's coming up for everyone. Check out The Real Group at https://therealgroup.se. Learn more about The Real Group Academy at https://www.therealgroupacademy.com.

The CASA events teams is elevating the virtual festival game by bringing in some of the best talent in the world and Los Angeles A Cappella Festival will be no different! The leadership team comes in to chat on Talkappella this week

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Gina Deaton, the President of the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America. Gina gives an update on CASA's programs and discusses this weekend's Los Angeles A Cappella Festival! Resources: CASA (Contemporary A Cappella Society of America) Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF) --- 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

A Cappella Academy? Legacy A Cappella? The SoCal VoCals? And now Netflix? Not a bad resume for someone still in college! Kris and Amanda sit down with the amazing Zoe D'Andrea for an uplifting chat with this inspiring young woman on this week's episode.

Rachael sits down with Andi Giles of California, who took it upon herself to create A Cappella Harmony, a virtual youth festival that is taking place February 20 & 27th from 4-7pm PST and is for treble singers ages 25 & under. This new-to-the-scene festival is a 2 weekend workshop series and virtual choir experience, and features LoveNotes, Kim Newcomb, Deke Sharon. Learn more about the work that went into setting up this festival, the impetus for creating it, and much more! Hear special guests LoveNotes Quartet: https://youtu.be/mXPx8JXQhoM Hear from Hot Pursuit, two of whom will be leading vocal warm ups on February 20th: https://youtu.be/z_1zv72OhBg Listen to Kim Newcomb in her quartet The Ladies: https://youtu.be/Xr2JWu6YzZ4 or her quartet Half and Half: https://youtu.be/DXws8YD8Asg And what festival would be complete without Deke Sharon? Listen to him chat about Pitch Perfect: https://youtu.be/rXZlV3lCeWQ

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with the "Godfather of Contemporary A Cappella" Deke Sharon. Deke shares behind the scenes stories from his work on Pitch Perfect, his work with The House Jacks and Tufts Beelzebubs, Disney's a cappella sensation, D'Cappella, and more! --- 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

Tune into Vocal HERspective for part 2 of an incredible interview with Epic. The conversation with these incredible Harmony, Incorporated Queens. If you missed part 1, download it now!

What better way to spend the pandemic than in collaboration? The AcaLounge does just that and they stopped by Talkappella to chat about it!

Professional UK-based a cappella group, VERSA, was founded in January 2019 by award-winning arranger Sara Leanne. The group is formed of six experienced singers displaying a variety of timbres and vocal skills, yet continually praised for their ability to perfectly fuse together to form a rich, slick and professional sound. Rachael speaks to the group about The Pretender, their collaboration with fellow post collegiate UK group, VICE, and about the group's singing Valentines! Buy a personalized singing Valentine here: https://www.versaacappella.com/product-page/personalised-singing-valentine Listen to The Pretender here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j04FYZ7d69w Learn more about VERSA here: https://www.versaacappella.com Learn more about VICE here: https://viceacappella.wixsite.com/vice

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin catches up with Chris Rossi, founder of the vocal group ReVoiced. Chris talks his career beginnings, the ups and downs of being a performer, and how he has built a foundation for ReVoiced during the pandemic. --- 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

We're still getting to know our new host Kris, so we decided to bring in her squad. In the first of a 2-part interview, Amanda sits down with all of the lovely ladies of Epic the 2012 Harmony, Incorporated Queens.

The Sirens, a women's centered a cappella group from Simmons University in Boston, MA, has released a new EP titled "Brookline Ave"! They sit down with Rachael to talk about the process of recording this EP and feature 3 of its songs: High Hopes, Unbreakable Smile, and American Boy. Listen to the EP at: https://open.spotify.com/album/1HmdZbXtGUZBCUos8GYr6F Learn more about the group at: https://www.facebook.com/simmonssirens.

NE Voices 2021 just wrapped up and the team sits down with Brian on this week's Talkappella. Learn about this fantastic festival and how it looked just a little bit different this year.

What happens when you start a new group and the pandemic hits only a couple semesters later? Clearly you grow, compete, AND record! Meet Ascension, the newest mixed gender group at East Tennessee State University. Rachael sits down with the group to talk about the release of the group's first EP, Ascension Level 1. Listen to the album at: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZvEPqbLSgMjSGktF1lXHk Learn more about the group at: https://www.facebook.com/ascensionetsu

What's that? The one and only Ali Hauger from GQ is joining in the conversation on Vocal HERspective this week? It's TRUE! Join us hear all about her music journey, her thoughts, and even the magic she brings to all of us and her "tiny humans"!

Who doesn't need a little extra magic in their life right now? Talkappella welcomes members of Tufts Enchanted A Cappella on Episode 136. Enchanted is an all-a cappella, all-Disney group. Don't miss this feel good interview.

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Kevin Taylor, Executive Director at Distinguished Concerts International New York. Kevin talks about his career, how he brought contemporary a cappella to Carnegie Hall, and suggestions on how to build your own music events in your own neck of the woods. Opening- Evergreen Voiceover Aca-Education Podcast Theme Composed by Mayta Cohen Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar Bass: Yonatan Konstantine Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda Resources: DCINY Website Purchase Aca-Education Podcast Gear! --- 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

Vocal HERspective travels to Texas to sit down with Katy Dane, music educator, barbershop chorus director with A Cappella Unlimited & A Cappella Texas, and President of SING Texas. Don't miss this interview with one of the powerhouses fueling the growth of a cappella in the Lonestar state and beyond.