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They get asked all the time: "Why '29 Seconds'"? Well… 29 Seconds is a Barbershop Quartet affiliated with the Westchester Chordsmen (chordsmen.org). Its members, Dan Rendich (Tenor), Rob Scholl (Lead), Scott Kruse (Baritone), and Erik Contzius (Bass) have been a Barbershop Harmony Society registered quartet since March 2011, and the group is considered one of the Top Fifty Quartets in their division, having competed in Morristown, NJ in April at some point. Before you ask (again), "29 Seconds" gets its name from making cute YouTube videos that are, you guessed it, 29 seconds in length.
4GotteN Suitcase
4GotteN SuitCase is a co-ed, student run a cappella group open to all current Ramapo College students. Since its conception in 2011, every aspect of the organization has been managed by students, including scheduling rehearsals, booking performances, advertising, and arranging. Almost all of the music has been arranged by SuitCase members, displaying the members' capability to adapt music from various genres into impressive a cappella compositions. 4GotteN SuitCase started by performing solely at smaller on-campus events but has expanded to performing throughout the east coast.
Founded in 2015, Concrete is an award-winning contemporary a cappella group based in
​New York City. Using three-part harmonies and a low, rich sound to reimagine everything from doo-wop to Top 40 hits, the 6-person group aims to bring a fresh sound to everything they sing. Concrete is fortunate to have brought people together through song, whether it's helping with a marriage proposal at Jane's Carousel or performing the "World News Polka" for ABC's World News Now.​
Under the direction of Merel Martens, almost twenty elite singers meet in Rotterdam on Wednesday evenings to explore the boundaries of the human voice. Maze are the reigning champions in the BALK TOP festival (medium groups, TOP class category). This award-winning Dutch vocal group draws from its own original repertoire, but also sings special covers. They invite audiences to "Lose yourself in play of melodies and let yourself be a-MAZE-ed." Being lost has never been so delicious! MAZE delivers vocal music that is both challenging and accessible.
Martini Glass A cappella is a semi-professional group comprised of ten ladies from the greater Danbury, Connecticut area. Started in 2004 at with students from Danbury High School, Martini has been confusing people with our name for fourteen years. Many of our members are current or alumni students from Western Connecticut State University. With a wide range of styles in our repertoire, from jazz and pop to Broadway and gospel, there is sure to be something for everyone when we perform.
​Established in 2015, Mezzo is a all-female a cappella group that has been performing all over the tri-state area. They pride themselves on cool arrangements of contemporary tunes, as well as reinventions of classic hits. To learn more about Mezzo, check out their website at www.mezzonyc.com or follow them on social media @mezzonyc!
The Texas Songhorns are UT's premier all-male competitive a cappella group. Founded in 2011 by Sam Strum, the group began participating in competitions in 2014. The Songhorns traveled to Florida in 2015 to compete at ICCA, and in 2016 traveled to Chicago to compete at SingStrong Chicago. In 2017, they placed third at ICCA in College Station. They also placed third at Voicejam. In addition to competing around the country, the Songhorns are also a household name in the UT community. For the past several years, the group has performed at Acappellooza, an annual showcase of UT's a cappella talent, and at Texas Revue, the largest talent show in Texas. They've performed at honors society inductions, student government campaign kickoffs, rallies for a variety of charitable causes, and other UT events. In addition, they've been invited to perform at events all around Austin.
​TONEWALL is the premier pop a cappella band of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus.
Their polished and charismatic group performs uplifting anthems, classic tunes, and sexy hits from today's artists—all with unparalleled precision that is the hallmark of contemporary a cappella. They invite you to contact them today to learn how they can supercharge your event!
Too Good For Instruments (TGFI)
Too Good For Instruments A.K.A TGFI is an all-female a cappella group from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT. TGFI stands for sisterhood, women empowerment, emotional connection, and a genuine passion for music. TGFI has placed 2nd runners up at the ICCA quarterfinals in 2011 and 2012 and 1st place at the Connecticut Collegiate Sing-Off in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, TGFI has placed 1st at the Bijou Blender A Cappella Competition and has been on Fox News! These sisters in pink never fail to deliver, and are sure to be fierce and full of attitude! ​@tgfiacappella at Twitter and Instagram.
Vocaholics
​The UC Vocaholics are a group composed of some of the most talented, bright, and committed students at the University of Cincinnati. They pride themselves on being a self-run machine; by choreographing their own show, arranging their own scores, and producing their own videos. They seek to engage their audience through an emotional journey through music and are known for bringing an edge and an unforgettable experience to the stage. They come together to give you the dynamic, united performance of a lifetime. If you like what you see please follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat @ucvocaholics.
The Workshop is a New York-based a cappella group spicing up the post-collegiate scene with its alternative style, unique repertoire, and down to earth personalities. Formed in 2011, The Workshop has performed all over NYC at venues including The Bitter End, Arlene's Grocery, The Triad, 54 Below and more. In recent years the group has experienced great success with growing their online presence. With a focus on Instagram, they have grown their account to over 8 thousand followers, and are filming their own web series which will debut later this spring! Currently the group is comprised of twelve talented and unique members from all walks of life.