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Vocal HERspective Episode 18 – Amanda Purdue

College isn’t too early to start making an impact. Amanda Purdue is the music director of the ACAbellas at Central Connecticut State University. She’s also been a part of the leadership team of the school’s a cappella society for the last few years. Under her guidance, the a cappella community at CCSU has grown significantly stronger, with more involvement, more outreach, and more impact on the community at large. Listen in to hear her advice on what it takes make it happen on your campus.

Tune in at 6:30 pm PST (9:30 pm EST) tonight to hear the debut broadcast or hear the rebroadcasts at 10:30 am & pm PST on Sunday. The episode will be available for download at vocalherspective.org or your favorite podcast network on Monday. Want to get there faster? Click on “Podcasts” up in the menu bar!)

Exclusive Interview & New Release from VOXID

This award-winning group out of Germany has treated us to more great new music today. Following their highly acclaimed release, Shades of Light, Voxid covered YEBBA‘s Evergreen.

Acaville sat down with the group’s bass and arranger, Daniel Barke to talk about the new song:

Previewed by some of the biggest influencers in a cappella, it is clear just how well done this recording is. Dr. J.D. Frizzell, director of OneVoice and President of the A Cappella Education Association, shared, “VOXID’s new video of ‘Evergreen’ showcases the group’s intricate harmonies, tight rhythmic pocket, incredibly effective arranging, and engaging soloists. Even with all of this, the way VOXID’s members’ bright personalities shine through is this video’s a greatest strength.”

“I really like this release. It’s classy and effortlessly while still being playful and intimate. It takes so much work and dedication to release music and videos on this level – and wonderful soloist.” said Morten Vinther Sørensen of The Real Group.

Ray Chu, a leader of the Taiwan Choral Music Association, also weighed in. “Great a cappella cover, sung with soul and beautifully harmonized! The rhythm section sounds unbelievably real – how did you do that?”

Take a peek at the video – we’re sure you’ll be adding your voice to the chorus of praise!

Voices Only 2019 Special – Only On Acaville

TONIGHT at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific, we have a 3-hour special highlighting the songs and groups that were selected for Voices Only 2019! Hear the amazing tunes that made it on to the album, along with interviews from:

* Voices Only Productions‘ owner Corey Slutsky
* Fermata Town
* The Nor’easters
* Toccatatones
* m-pact
* From the Roots
* All-Night Yahtzee
* TAG – The A Cappella Group
* Reverb
* OneVoice
* Hyannis Sound
* RHS Walk the Line
* Stiletta
* Drums of War
* The Beltones
* Run For Cover
* The BluesTones
* Business Casual

You DO NOT want to miss this special, but if the timing isn’t good for you, we’ll be releasing all the interviews individually as podcast episodes on The Pulse. Check it out in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify, or at http://pulsepod.org!

Talkappella Episode 94 – Amanda Cornaglia

Tonight on Talkappella, John & Brian sit down with Acaville’s own Amanda Cornaglia to discuss international culture, meat sticks, Pokémon, and fight club. And yes, a little a cappella.

Tune in tonight at 5 pm Pacific to listen in or catch the replay at 4 am/pm Pacific on Sunday! Download the episodes at Talkappella.org.