Contemporary A Cappella at UCF

Contemporary A Cappella is the only a cappella organization at the University of Central Florida, representing performers and enthusiasts alike.

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Do you like to sing?

We reblogged about one of our all girl a cappella groups about auditions the other day, but did you know that the other three groups are holding them as well?

Auditions are this week only! Slots are still available and walk-ins may be possible. Spread the word to your friends. Keep posted to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ucfacappella) for any updates!

BREAK A LEG!

Crescendudes (all-male): http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/opbud So Noted (all-female): http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/mfomd KeyHarmony (all-female): http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/quwpo Gemini Blvd.: (co-ed): http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/dokyg

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Do you like to sing or beatbox? Do you enjoy performing in front of an audience? Would you like to join a group of girls like you and form life-long friendships?

Come audition to join So Noted!

We are an all-female a cappella group on the UCF campus, and we are looking for…

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Hey, tumblr. PSSSST. TUMBLR.

You should come to this :) 

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Reblogging myself because IT’S TOMORROW! :D 

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So Noted, UCF’s oldest all-female a cappella group, is hosting the first ever Mr. Bro Noted Competition tonight! It’s going to be so much fun, so come check it out!

What is it? The Mr. Bro Noted Competition is an ultra-fun fundraiser hosted by So Noted. Basically, 10 guys will be competing for the title of “Mr. Bro Noted” - the man we think best represents our group. Contestants will compete in categories such as formal wear, question and answer, and a serenade. The winner receives a couple of gift cards, a homemade “coupon book” from So Noted, and a special serenade from So Noted at our spring concert. There will be a special guest performance by Brown University’s “The Higher Keys,” who are in Orlando for their spring break! 

Where and when is it? The event is TONIGHT (3/24) at 6pm in the Cape Florida Ballroom (Rm. 316) in the Student Union! 

You said “fundraiser.” What’s it going to cost me? Admission to the event is absolutely FREE! After the contestants show off their formal wear, question-answering skills, and serenade, there will brief intermission in which the audience has a chance to “sponsor” their favorite contestant(s). Basically, each of the guys will have a bucket in his name. All you have to do is drop some cash in the bucket of the guy you’re rooting for! At the end of the event, the contestant with the most money in his bucket will win a special “Audience Favorite” award and he will receive a gift card! Even if you can only give $1 towards your favorite contestant, he (and So Noted) will really appreciate it! Every bit helps :) 

Wow, that sounds awesome! Why would I possibly want to do anything else with my Saturday night? We don’t know! See you there!!

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TRUST US. This is something you do not want to miss!!!

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Spring Is Upon Us!

Spring break is officially over and we all lost an hour of sleep this weekend. We're all sad, but that only means beautiful Florida weather is coming soon! Lift your spirits up Monday  night by watching a special concert with all our lovely a cappella groups IN ADDITION to Colgate 13! They're coming to UCF all the way from Hamilton, NY to perform with us. And for all our ladies followers...they're an all-male group!

CAC Joint Concert with Colgate 13 Monday, 3/11 @ 8:30PM HPA 119

There isn't an admission fee, but donations are greatly appreciated!

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/344290362279060/ More on Colgate 13: http://www.colgate13.org/  

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GB Rehearsal: An observer's perspective

I have the privilege tonight of sitting in on one of Gemini Blvd's more informal rehearsals. They're getting ready for a big on-campus performance tomorrow - singing at President Hitt's 20th anniversary celebration, and since only a fraction of their members are able to attend, they'll be organically arranging a couple of songs that have been requested by President Hitt's staff, reworking the lyrics to fit a UCF theme.

I think my favorite part about watching this group rehearse is the sound balance they have - not only musically, but in their approach to rehearsing and interacting with each other.

Haha. "Sound balance". I crack myself up.

Anyway, a little background: Gemini Blvd, fondly known as "Gb," was founded in the Spring of 2009 by Robert Draper and Steve Ekblom as the premiere co-ed a cappella group at UCF. With the goal of creating a group that can perform a wide variety of music from all different eras, Robert and Steve set out to assemble a group of talented musicians, all with a love for music and a passion for performing. 

Now nearly three years later, this group has really grown into its own. It's kind of amazing just to watch the group improvise such a pleasing and fun arrangement off-the-cuff. You only have to watch them work for a couple minutes to see how in sync they are with each other.

One of the members, the only bass for this truncated version of the group, is arriving later. 

"We're missing the bass line," remarks another member.

"That's okay; Zack will figure it out," says music director Chris, with complete faith.

And they move on to the next section of the arrangement.

Basically, whenever you have the opportunity to see this group perform, take it. Even observing half of their usual members at an informal rehearsal, they're dynamic and engaging to watch, and that's to say nothing of their rich group sound and star soloists.

Gemini Blvd. will be performing for President Hitt's 20th Anniversary celebration tomorrow at 2 PM in the Pegasus Ballroom- UCF Student Union. Make sure to check it out and let us know what you think!

- Angele Maraj, President of Contemporary A Cappella

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A Cappella

a cap·pel·la \ä-kə-ˈpe-lə\ adv or adj Music

: Without instrumental accompaniment. 

Origin Italian: in chapel style First Known Use: circa 1864

Variants a capella, a cappela 

Rhymes with Cinderella, mozzarella, salmonella, umbrella

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Hi Tumblr!

So excited that we have entered the world of Tumblr!

If you don't know who we are, Contemporary of A Cappella at UCF is the umbrella organization that oversees a cappella groups at the University of Central Florida, including the all female group "So Noted," the all female group "KeyHarmony," the mixed group "Gemini Blvd," and the all-men's group, "Crescendudes."

Angele, the President, and I have been working on creating accounts on all facets of the social media world for about....oh at least 3 hours? A lot of brainstorming went on so hopefully we'll be able to have a stronger presence as a whole! The CAC Board is very excited for this new project.

Check us out on all our other sites. I have to forewarn that it'll be a little slow at first, but will quickly pick up. If you have any ideas, comments, or questions don't hesitate to contact us! Please be sure to spread the word around.

Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ucfacappella Twitter: http://twitter.com/ucfacappella Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ContempACappella Website: http://www.contemporaryacappella.com/

-Rose Nguyen, Social Media Coordinator