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This week on Vocal HERspective, Amanda catches up with the beautiful and talented human being that is Clare Wheeler. Accomplished performer, arranger, composer, conductor, and coach, you may know her best from her 11 years with The Swingles, but you'll want to hear the whole story!

Our panel - co-founders of The Ozarks, the Hawkettes, Inside Voices, and Fine Tuned - has started groups from scholastic through post-collegiate, and each has encountered bumps (and amazing experiences) along the way. We talk with them about their journeys, and what they've learned. From initial startup to knowing when to leave, we cover the whole process in this great episode!

Who knew an electric bassist would alter the landscape of a cappella recording forever? Bill Hare sits down on The Pulse for a special hour-long episode to talk about how it all came to be - the fortunate, unfortunate, and sometime bizarre series of events that have had an enormous impact on the art form. Learn more about Bill Hare at https://www.billhareacappella.com

On Episode 95, Amanda Pitts of Adrenaline chats about her life in barbershop - and don't let her age fool you - she was one of the youngest women ever to take the stage for Sweet Adelines International! Plus, there's lots more on the horizon.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Sean Altman, co-founder of the legendary a cappella group , Rockapella. Sean talks about his time on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, how he co-wrote the iconic theme song, and the many projects he has taken part in during his storied career. Resources: Sean Altman Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

From the racist foundations of BHS and Sweet Adelines to the current issues around opening barbershop to all genders - and making all feel welcome, included, and at home - there are many issues around inclusion in the close harmony world. From the culture of choruses and areas/regions to competition, we discuss many aspects in this episode, featuring Kohl Kitzmiller, Shana Oshiro, and Katie MacDonald.

Kris and Amanda head to Toronto to chat with Jordana Talsky, an incredible performer and songwriter introduced to the wider world of a cappella through her involvement with the Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. The interview covers looping, the writing process, being in the studio, live performance and just the heart of what being a creative artist means. And even a little taste of her latest amazing album.

As collegiate a cappella groups are starting to meet in person again for the first time in over a year, there's a renewed emphasis on rebuilding, and working on cultural and musical needs. So where does competition fit into that picture? We talk with leaders from groups in the US and UK, including from the VCU Ramifications, UO Mind The Gap, and Exeter Illuminations, about their decision making processes and what needs to be considered.

When you think of barbershop families, the McAlexander family is impossible to miss. A fixture at conventions and a leader in community conversations, Ann McAlexander talks about how barbershop become integrated into their family life, watching her kids grow into their own in the artform, the direction she'd love the community to take, and why you should just come up and say hi.

EPISODE 50! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT EVERY WEEK! On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Educator and Author Jen Rafferty, about finding our “Why”, our purpose and reasoning for how we approach our teaching, and how this philosophy translates into the classroom and a cappella world. Jen also discusses her new international virtual project, Sing Together, and on the difference between teaching children, and teaching teachers! Resources: Jen Rafferty's Website Association for Middle Level Education Take Notes with Jen Rafferty (Podcast) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

For the most part, college campuses are back in person as they begin the 2021-22 school year. But what about student groups and ...gasp!... singing? And how do groups bounce back from a year in which most never connected in person and performances were virtual? We talk with directors from UCLA's Pitch Please, Penn's The Pennchants, Kings College London's Rolling Tones, and Buffalo's The Buffalo Chips about how it has been, how it's going, and strategies for contingency planning, well, everything.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Amanda Hanzlik, choral director at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT about her path to discovering contemporary a cappella and how she has incorporated it into her classroom. Justin and Amanda also discuss a variety of ideas and resources on how to find appropriate contemporary a cappella repertoire for your ensembles! Resources: ArrangeMe All I Know of Love- E.O. Smith High School (Piece by Robert Dietz) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

This week, Kris and Amanda sit down with Lynique Webster. Lynique cut through the crowd to have some of the most memorable collegiate performances in recent memory. From there, she took a chance on JUNE and launched Nomadic, a group with a bright future ahead. She shares her journey through grief and how her mom inspired to to cut to the chase.

It's almost Fall 2021, and Covid is still changing lots about our lives - so how are artists and groups adapting? How do you create - and live, if you're a professional musician - in a world where planning ahead means next week? Handling impacts on recruiting and group retention, deciding how and when to bring singers together to rehearse or perform, and when a box video makes sense. We cover it all this hour!

There's a lot to be celebrated about taking risks, and Ariel Arbisser did just that. We promised to have her back to celebrate the release of her solo album, Risk of Love, and that moment is here! Hear more about the album, the process, and the importance of trust and collaboration in Episode 91!

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Nate Altimari, co-director of Rock Voices, America’s Community Rock Chorus. Nate talks about how his days in Hyannis Sound set the tone for his love of a cappella music, what Rock Voices is all about, and the value and importance of storytelling in solo singing. Resources: Rock Voices --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin talks with composer Roger Emerson. With over 500 choral titles in print and over 15 million copies in circulation, Roger talks about his career as a music educator and composer, offers advice for teachers at all levels, and discusses some of the ins and outs of Copyright and Licensing. Resources: Roger Emerson ArrangeMe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

On the Season 2 Premiere of Aca-Education, Justin talks with Justin Crichfield, vocal percussionist, arranger and producer about his musical journey. From his beginnings in Dayton, Ohio to his current work with ReVoiced, Justin talks about the extraordinary people he has worked with along the way and what lies ahead. Resources: ReVoiced EarCandy A Cappella Academy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

For Episode 90 of Vocal HERspective, hosts Kris and Amanda sit down with barbershop royalty. Queen of Harmony Sandi Wright earned her first Sweet Adelines crown with the Tetrachords in 1978 and hasn't stopped since. She won again with Ambiance in 1986, performed and directed St. Louis Harmony Chorus, and now St. Louis Vocal Project. Aside from stories and tips from her barbershop career, Sandi also shares her advice on preserving your aging voice.

The Scottish a cappella ensemble, Perfect Forth, has put together a digital show that's premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 20th and 27th. Rachael sits down with this group of collegiate a cappella graduates with musical theatre values to talk about the inspiration for the show, how they managed to put it together during lock-down, and what's coming up for the group. Learn more about the show at https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/perfect-forth-lost-and-found Listen to the group's music at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CdlkcA037vSNyZ4njsXGw Learn more about the group at https://www.facebook.com/PerfectForth