Audition season rolls around every year, and every year the same question comes up: what are directors actually listening for? Walking into an a cappella audition without knowing the answer puts singers at a real disadvantage. Gerard Saguto, a classical choral musician and longtime follower of collegiate vocal performance, knows that the strongest auditions aren’t […]
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ICCA International Finals: Six Groups Take the World Stage in New York City
One month from now, the most competitive night in collegiate a cappella arrives. The 2026 ICCA International Finals are set for April 25 in New York City, capping off what has already been a record-breaking 30th anniversary season for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. More than 7,500 performers from 445+ groups competed throughout […]
Yale’s “Something Extra” A Cappella Concert at The Grove
Live a cappella will take center stage in Los Angeles this winter when Yale Something Extra performs a free public concert at The Grove on January 7, 2026. Part of the group’s winter tour, the midday performance invites shoppers, families, and music lovers to pause and enjoy live vocal harmony in an open, welcoming setting. […]
40th Annual Harmony Sweepstakes: A Capella Festival National Finals
The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival is reaching a milestone this fall. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the 40th Annual National Finals will be held at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael, California. Known as one of the premier showcases for vocal harmony in the United States, the festival brings together regional winners […]
Boston A Capella Festival 2025 | Vocal Revolution
Looking for live music in Boston this September? The Boston A Cappella Festival is returning on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Herter Park Amphitheatre. Hosted by Vocal Revolution and their sister chorus VocaMotion, this is a free, family-friendly outdoor event open to the public. What to Expect The festival will run from 12 pm […]