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This week on Talkappella, Elicia and Brian chat with more of the leadership team of Cut Off Studios - get to know Alli Jackubek & Rachel Hammelman.

Mark Silverberg, aka Docacappella, takes a page right out of musical satirist Weird Al Yankovich, with IT Guy, an original tune written, arranged, and sung by Silverberg and featuring Chris Harrison from ARORA. We sit down with Mark to talk about this tune's selection for Voices Only 2020! Listen to the song at https://open.spotify.com/track/16oG0mzUIE2skG7TxLiidW?si=gnsasUi9QmibNTR5WqWBkQ. Learn more about Docacappella at https://www.docacappella.com.

Vocal band Business Casual combines elements of pop, jazz, and other genres to produce fresh a cappella versions of vintage chart toppers, today’s top 40 hits, and award-winning original songs. Featuring powerful leads, floor thumping bass, and sizzling beats, audiences can’t believe that this group rocks the room using only their voices! Since 2012 the group has performed throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, USA, where they are based, as well as at festivals and competitions at home and abroad. We sit down with the group to talk about their funky rendition of Faith, originally performed by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande, arranged by Jon Smith, and soloed Roshun Alur. Listen to it at https://open.spotify.com/track/3C66uGS2x9iCb6F0Ts0Jom?si=vGDwCnrUTtugAej6ZarZOw. Check out the group at https://www.bcvocals.com.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin shares stories from teachers and students across the country about their experiences during the opening of the new school year, and the challenges they are facing during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  A HUGE thank you to all who had sent in stories/recordings! I truly appreciate all of you and all that you are doing on a daily basis! Keep making a difference in your students’ lives. You are all amazing. To all the students who sent recordings: I truly wish you all the best as you continue to attend school and navigate through this hectic time. Episode Contributors: Matthew Woodward, Ian Sanchez, Kristen Benamati, Lauren Scharf, Erin Corwin, Courtney Laughlin Intro: 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: Kelsey Simpkins Article CDC Guidance

Originally founded in 2003, Distilled Harmony has grown from humble beginnings into one of Northeastern's most recognized a cappella groups. The music they perform, which ranges from mainstream pop to indie rock, is just as varied as the interests and academic backgrounds of each of its members. Yet "ohana" still means family for this fun-loving and ever crowd-pleasing group. And this family created an incredible rendition of Breathe, originally performed by RZLZ, arranged by Johnny DelToro, and soloed by Karizma Kishnani. We sit down with Karizma herself to chat about the tune! Check out the song at https://open.spotify.com/track/360YnNTpaFaFLvNVqXSdw3?si=AgaFqcqcSqeqFx8hT3hu2Q. Learn more about the group at https://web.northeastern.edu/distilledharmony.

Profecy A Cappella is an entirely student-led all male A Cappella group at Rowan University. The group's mission is to both strengthen the presence of A Cappella within the Rowan community, as well as increase Rowan's presence within the national A Cappella community. The group is well on their way now that their tune Say Amen (Saturday Night), originally performed by Panic! At the Disco has been selected for both BOCA 2020 AND Voices Only 2020! We sit down with music director Tim Catrino to talk about this Matt Goldstein arranged power hitter, soloed by Zack Spencer. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/3asKuPDVT24fVOrZAL6RzW?si=Ak4cFWRGTQ6peg4DdluWVw. Learn more about the group at https://www.facebook.com/RowanProfecy.

The Vassar Devils started in the fall of 1987 and are now one of eight co-ed a cappella groups at Vassar. The group formed when two members of another campus a cappella group fell in love

From James Madison University, Exit 245 is a group of dudes that sing slick grooves and sweet tunes. We talk to the group about their selected tune, Home Alone, originally performed by Ansel Elgort, arranged by Leif Jomuad and with the solo by Cam Ayer. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/5yiokZbVkLJFvubPULsalE?si=rKFk3DyyRP6bEAwLMDEuWQ. Learn more about the group at https://www.exit245.com.

The group Tune Army from Newcastle University has released a brand new album while in lockdown called Behind Closed Doors. Rachael sits down with members Adam and Chi to talk about the album, take a listen to some of the tunes, and generally hear what the group is up to. Listen to this incredible album yourself on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/3BtJCFesoGCz2RrRRNkfiT?si=wlh5FvsSR1qCzdEgmmbydA.

Coming October 21- I share submitted stories from teachers and students from across the country about how they are navigating the beginning of the school year during the COVID-19 Pandemic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

​It was a dark and stormy evening (probably) in the fall of 2009. Skinny scarves and low rise jeans are all the rage. In a dark, muggy building, now known as Varner Hall, a rag-tag group of kids who all just happen to love to sing get together for the first time. It was there, on that possibly dark and stormy evening, in the deep dark corners of Varner Hall, that Gold Vibrations A Cappella was born. We had the pleasure of speaking with members Wes & Maria their rendition of Billie Eilish's song When The Party Is Over, soloed and arranged by Cole Fazzini. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/4wDiDTNWfEbbJMwu61AOcu?si=EBV07XSRQqyY0TniAQ2AMA. Learn more about the group at https://www.oaklandgoldvibrations.com.

Known for their spooky pop vibe, Voicebox from University of Central Florida has shifted gears a bit for their UpStaged AID submission, entering the competition with Imagination, originally performed by Labrinth. The group is competing for The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) in the Southeast Region. Their video can be seen at: https://youtu.be/tKo2Zm36vXM. Be sure to vote: https://www.upstagedu.com/event/vote-here-for-your-favorite-school-a-cappella-teams-in-the-upstagedaid-one-world-every-student-voice-virtual-competition.

The world is paused, but the creativity hasn't stopped for NYC's Backtrack.

Pitch, Please! was founded in the winter of 2017 and is a co-ed, competitive a cappella group at UCLA. Their music varies widely from indie ballads to upbeat experimental-pop hits, most of which is arranged by their very own members. We had the pleasure of speaking with the group about their rendition of Ariana Grande's God Is A Woman, soloed by Allie Stone and arranged by Thaddeus Demeke. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/5vIquQv52cPsjjuGpP6r8Q?si=kdDvpH5SSSGqdiksn6xCJQ. Learn more about the group at https://www.pitchpleaseucla.net/.

The University of Rochester Midnight Ramblers have achieved international recognition through their live performances and recordings and maintain their status as one of the most energetic and musically ambitious college a cappella groups in the country. The Ramblers are competing in UpStaged AID's Northeast Region with their rendition of Redbone, featuring soloist and arranger Ben Emmerich and Keegan Stricker on VP. The group has chosen the Rochester Area Community Foundation (https://www.racf.org) for their charity. Their video can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcSpTvX6dtA&feature=youtu.be. Be sure to watch all the competitors and vote at https://www.upstagedu.com/event/vote-here-for-your-favorite-school-a-cappella-teams-in-the-upstagedaid-one-world-every-student-voice-virtual-competition.

In the fall of 1998, Brian Haverkate gathered fearless singers, who needed not instrumental accompaniment, to form the first group of its kind at Florida State University. They named this group All-Night Yahtzee and the reason why is a closely guarded secret. We spoke with PR director Joshua Emmanuelli about their rendition of the Billie Eilish tune, You Should See Me In A Crown, featuring soloists Colette Verner and Maddy Schatz, and arranged by John Haas. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/69PAiO1c0yU3Wvamfxi71o?si=QfzixMqXR26mfSffXqXsog. Learn more about the group at https://www.allnightyahtzeefsu.com.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Mayta Cohen, Tehillah Alphonso, Saul De Anda, Michael Stolar, and Yonatan Konstantine, the young, brilliant team behind the Aca-Education theme song. Justin and the team talk the process of creating virtually through the pandemic, the value of Networking, and much more! Intro: 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: A Cappella Academy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

Voices from University of Chicago is composed of both undergraduate & graduate students whose unique repertoire includes original compositions, as well as an eclectic mix of pop, r&b, rock & alternative music. We sat down with President Summer Aslam to talk about their original tune Part of Me, written by Summer and Kate Connors, and arranged and soloed by Will Cabaniss. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/77G5ib8PO9LGJxwqLtdIdq?si=WnSRjxogQqqXUxtvWGjcqw. Learn more about the group at https://www.ucvoices.com.

Amplified from University of Arizona is a 17 member, mixed voice, student-led a cappella ensemble. They are competing in UpStaged AID's West Region and have chosen the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program (https://www.naacp.org/issues/environmental-justice) as their charity! The group has submitted their rendition of Saturn, originally performed by Sleeping at Last, as their competition song. Their video can be seen at: https://youtu.be/sy8-tpOtoOU. Be sure to vote: https://www.upstagedu.com/event/vote-here-for-your-favorite-school-a-cappella-teams-in-the-upstagedaid-one-world-every-student-voice-virtual-competition.

Aquapella, the National Champions of A Cappella 2017, 2018 & 2019, founded in 2011. From the University of Bath, the group prides them selves on team spirit, innovation and integrity. We talk to the group about their tune, Boys, originally performed by Charlie XCX and mixed with Girls by Rita Ora. The solo is Maisie Hillier and the arranger is Erin McCullough. Check out the tune yourself at https://open.spotify.com/track/2iEfuJScNLeT6H20fYNHr5?si=FpeLwcT4SumZujeUTKZgvg. Learn more about the group at http://soundoffacappella.com.