A New Book Explores College a Cappella Singing Groups
"Pitch Perfect" follows groups from Virginia, Oregon, and Tufts
Reader Comments
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Hi! pCotBO
Is Alan Drinan a real Genius?
By just reading these few words, it certanly seems so!
especialy for a French Fan of the Tuft A capella Barber shop quartet type singing I was able to enjoy in Paris a few years ago...
If Al Drinan reads this, (and I certainly hope so) it would be good to hear from him directly at my email adress here below, since it has been too long.
from his french brother and family
Carol, Xavier and Geoffrey
Another Fan
A cappella IS in the air; glam as well as goofy! Whether Wellesley, Rockapella, Cornell or NYU, they are all talented.
Unfortunately, I have not heard the above mentioned groups but will make sure that I do. Thanks
I have had the pleasure of attending several performances of The Rusty Pipes of Rensselaer and have had the opportunity to get to know these amazingly capable and talented people. Through their committment they keep music in their life, enjoy balancing their equilibrium and build lasting friendships.
I can relate to your motivation to share these stories!
College a Cappella
I read with interest your article on a Cappella college groups. Our daughter was in the a Capella group at Wellesley and served as its director and music arranger her senior year. We were able to see a performance when we went from California for her graduation. That was in 1990. I am so glad that the tradition is alive and well!
Mickey Rapkin Interview
In questioning Mr. Rapkin about Accapella music he mentions Rockapella and insinuates that they have a bad stigma. Rockapella is far more than the Folgers commercial and if he had really done his homework he would have realized that. Rockapella is still wowing people all over the world and most of the college groups know and still admire Rockapella.
Cornell Hangovers
The book in question may be about the exploits of three groups from Tufts, Virginia and Oregon, but U.S. News & World Report used excellent judgment using the photo of the Cornell Hangovers in performance. The 40-year history of The Hangovers, and its association with the Cornell University Glee Club, make it one of the top performing a capella groups -- while other groups use the dubbing and remixes of the recording studio to sound good.
the book in the article
As an alumnus of the University of Virginia and a former Hullabahoo, I am pleased to affirm that I have no interest whatsoever in using this forum to post links to YouTube, list previous awards, or shill recent CDs.
I am however, in the middle of reading Mickey Rapkin's book (mentioned in the article above) which I'm enjoying despite the surreal and sometimes queasy experience of reading a hardcover account of some people I actually know.
But enough about that. I hear the Bubs are pretty good, you should check them out (see the many links below, and probably a few more yet to be posted).
