Tonight in Episode 20, Rachael and Amanda chat with Elena Georgieva, a recent alumna of Stanford Counterpoint and now a sound engineering lecturer at Stanford, frequently working with groups on campus, both in the studio and on the stage.
Rachael and Amanda also dig into giving and taking criticism and how a healthy approach can not only benefit your a cappella group, but your life.
Tune in tonight at 6:30 pm PST/9:30 pm EST or hear the rebroadcast at 10:30 am/pm PST on Sunday.
A few new videos to help you make it a little closer to Friday!
As the holiday season and the holiday stress start to creep in, hearing the words “Humble & Kind” may be perfectly timed.
Another sunshine pop take from the young singers in AcaPop!
Another release from the 2019 camp – this time Root 81 singing Mumford & Son’s “I Will Wait.”
Since 2003, Sara Yood has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep Varsity Vocals growing and running smoothly. These days you can find her backstage orchestrating Finals in NYC and doing it with incredible poise. All on top of her day job as an IP lawyer in NYC.
Don’t miss a fantastic conversation with this a cappella Wonder Woman on Episode 19 of Vocal HERspective, debuting Tuesday at 6:30 pm PST/9:30 pm EST here on Acaville!
After two rounds of the Harmony, Inc. Quartet contest, Hot Pursuit topped 30 other quartets to become the 2019 Harmony Queens. This Area 6 quartet and 2018 Sweet Adelines Rising Stars charmed the audience, accepted a standing ovation and scored a record 81.5%.
Earning the silver medal for a second time, Area 4’s Take 4 bettered their 2018 score to earn an 80.7%. Also from Area 4, Fierce finished third with a score of 79.1%.. Representing Area 5, Swing Theory scored 78.0% to finish fourth, and NewQ out of Area 2 finished 5th with a score of 76.9%.
The finals were filled with everything from classic ballads to moving uptunes, representing all of the best that Harmony, Inc. has to offer. While the results were tallied, the afternoon also highlighted the organization’s youth, with a fun, circus-themed performance by the Minor Chords and a swan song performance and presentation by the 2018 Queens, Aged to Perfection. Just before the new queens received the traveling crowns, Aged to Perfection was also presented with their permanent crowns, custom designed for them by Barbara MacIntosh.
Life’s A Pitch received the Image of Harmony Award for their service to the organization. As the highest scoring novice quartet, Resolution won the Findlay Plaque and SweetLife won the Accord Award for Most Improved.
