Word: cappella
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...cappella is certainly not everyone’s thing, for some good reason. The stereotypes of collegiate life, the paucity of knock-out talent, and the proliferation of such tired or terrible numbers as “Like A Prayer” and “Walking in Memphis” (terrible, n’est pas?) have marred the image of this no-instruments genre, to the great detriment of those talented groups who can turn heads with their song and who preserve different and unique kinds of vocal music. Two such groups share a stage this Friday, when...
...premiering original arrangements of “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” and “Always True to You In My Fashion,” respectively. Another debut at the well-attended annual concert will be a new compact disc of Pitches’ a cappella from the past year. Tumolo describes the CD as “a 30th anniversary tribute, featuring Pitch classics as well as new arrangements.” Songs rendered a cappella on the CD include “My Funny Valentine” and “Makin’ Whoopee...
...council also spent an hour and a half last night debating, and finally approving, a $160 grant to the 16-member evangelical a cappella group, Under Construction...
...Radcliffe Pitches and the Harvard Din and Tonics join forces to present a humorous, yet soulful fall concert. These two a cappella groups are among the oldest at Harvard; their old-school style of entertainment features jazz, rhythm, and unadulterated comedy. Students $8. Sanders Theatre...
...cappella music is a lot harder than it looks. I played the trombone, played in orchestras and sang in choirs throughout high school, but singing really good a cappella music requires a totally different type of musicianship. There’s just nowhere to hide yourself in a group of 13 people. Every single person is playing a huge role in each song, which requires an enormous amount of focus. A cappella singers must not only be outstanding soloists but exceptionally solid musicians as well. As a singer, I feel really lucky to be in a group with so many...