Singing modern pop tunes straight from the radio and having some of the best singers come together are just a couple of the great attributes the Acapella Group have to offer.<\/p>\n
Twenty-two students make up the ensemble. Auditions held in September added many new members. The group holds performances during the year as well as having a couple of shows off campus.<\/p>\n
Many would think that it is just about strong singing abilities; sing the songs selected and go home, but coming together with individuals who have similar interests can be a great way to create friendships that last well past the day the tassel is moved.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe get to be creative and get to just have fun,\u201d president Logan Lawson said \u201cIt\u2019s not really like a structured group. It\u2019s more, kind of a club – just get together and make music and have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the group members, Jack Malo, expressed why being a member of this ensemble is well worth the 9-11 p.m. twice-a-week rehearsals.<\/p>\n
\u201cMe personally, I enjoy the friendship that comes along with it, making music with people always brings people together in general,\u201d Malo said. \u201cIt\u2019s something that\u2019s different than choir, or band, or anything else that\u2019s really on campus. It\u2019s a lot of the current pop music; being able to put a different twist on that really adds a different effect to the music that\u2019s really interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n
The audition process can be intimidating, but it also gave students a chance to shine. Member Dylan Walker gives a little background detail on the process.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a lot less stressful than I thought it would be,\u201d Walker said. \u201cThe audition process is basically just being able to sing and match pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although Lawson has been a member for three years, this is his first semester being president. He is excited to do many things with the group this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to make sure everyone likes what I\u2019m doing,\u201d Lawson said. \u201cI just want to make sure everyone has a vote in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n
As anyone could imagine, being president can get a little crazy. Lawson said that although the job can be a challenge, it is just as rewarding.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to get room reservations,\u201d Lawson said. \u201cI have to make the agenda for the group, I get to help put together the pieces that we\u2019re going to perform – sort of plan out when we\u2019re going to perform, where we\u2019re going to perform, that kind of stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n
The group has an active Facebook page where they post their performance schedule. From performing at the dorms and even the C-store this group is something you do not want to miss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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