Props to them and all the boys., Screening of Les Misrables this Friday, Super Mario Bros. movie brings joy from fans, reservation from critics, Celebrate Easter with events in, around Utah County, Daily step counts drop following COVID-19 pandemic, study says. BYU Performing Arts Management, Nearer-My-God-to-Thee_PDF-Download__29154.1485544511, Vocal Point is Brigham Young Universitys chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYUs talented male singers. The group made it to the top six, then five, but were eliminated when four groups moved on to the finale. Brigham Young University's premier nine-man a cappella singing group, Vocal Point, is bringing alumni members back together for its 20th anniversary celebration in the "Maximum A Cappella" reunion concert Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at the Covey Center for the Arts. 07']V '4t 7)|eQ0k$'XfrgKbxA&iRJ V@Z' RMa96>9D1$PQ@@X]>flal(t;( `.EAF@w(4ts8(2Fg[i[QlnQZ E)n. For the next 6 years, Vocal Point performed in a variety of landmark performances and highlights: first performances at BYU-Idaho (in 2009 and 2011); first BYU football game halftime show; at the Centennial Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. The most popular video, Nearer My God to Thee, has almost 30 million views. Gerry on his baptism day with Micah D. Rolfe, president of the New Jersey Morristown Mission, and Elders Connor Snapp and Benjamin Tu'ivai. PROVO, Utah -- Brigham Young University's celebrated male a cappella group, BYU Vocal Point, is following up on their best-selling album of hymns and inspirational songs, Lead Thou Me On, with an all-new contemporary album. Esther Yoder formed the group in 2003, aided by members of BYU's Vocal Point. Founded by two students, Bob Ahlander & Dave Boyce, in 1991, Vocal Point was. ", Along with participating in BYU's Noteworthy, Whitcomb has also participated in the all-female group "Delilah," which was part of the a cappella singing competition on "The Sing-Off.". Amy Whitcomb, from Orlando, Fla., joined Team Adam Monday night on NBCs The Voice. Whitcomb is a former member of BYUs Noteworthy. Listen to "MAGIC"! "With millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers, the online mission to promote positive and uplifting music to the world is an impressive accomplishment for any group, let alone a group of student volunteers," Crockett said. Find event and ticket information. [25] They also filmed three new music videos, including "Vivir Mi Vida"[25] by Marc Anthony, "Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High)",[36] and "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors with the BYU Cougarettes; the latter two were released as new singles. overrideCardHideDescription=false At that point, Vocal Points signature nine-man sound was born. Several children of Vocal Point alumni approximately 45 of them ages 12-18 will also perform in their own production number in the concerts. The group also hosted a successful celebration in honor of Vocal Points 15th Anniversary. Vocal Point performs something for everyone; from soft and peaceful to explosive and fun, Vocal Points skilled members elevate everything they sing. Verified. About Vocal Point Vocal Point, Brigham Young University's renowned nine-man a Capella group, combines harmony, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion into a thrilling showcase. 113 0 obj <> endobj 134 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0BD51B5DD50B4DD7B003D59F739FE595>]/Index[113 36]/Info 112 0 R/Length 98/Prev 177672/Root 114 0 R/Size 149/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Its been really cool for us to read things online and hear things from people who arent members of our church, Crockett said. BYU University Communications Along with the videos and accompanying singles, album production took a front seat. overrideCardHideSection=false 409 following. She is a communications major and editing minor from Brigham Young University. [35], In 2016, Noteworthy released a new 15-track album, "Ready for a Miracle". Vocal Point is BYU's world-renowned all-vocal ensemble and has earned acclaim the world over, including being identified as one of "greatest college a cappella groups of all time." After a wildly popular run on the show in which the group produced all their own arrangements (rather than relying on the shows in-house music producers), Vocal Point made it to the top 5 and won critical acclaim for their performances. "Our theme was, 'We're going to conquer the world with happiness.' I think we did a really good job of that with the music we picked and how we were able to interact with people." Tyler Sterling, baritone "With requests coming from literally every corner of the globe, Vocal Point is truly becoming a worldwide music group," he said. The group appeared at BYUs well-known Homecoming Spectacular, as well as its first at BYU devotional. Ahlander, who also served as the group's artistic director from 2001-04, said the group's style is to take a good song, retool it for nine voices and deliver it in a crisp, confident, voices-only rendition. Seeking to bring that sound westward, Dave and Bob recruited Jill Petersen-Lex to serve as the groups first Artistic Director. He started his tenure off with a bang, hosting the groups ten-year anniversary celebration, including a successful alumni reunion concert. That CD was released in Fall 2004, representing Ahlanders three years of work as director. BYU Vocal Point. %&u:6]q1u_}ev4^4[_~: uWq\?Wrow>;V=C-D'ck'k/N]2^TGj^u7zy>zDy{FXb-8myZ?-G{`/m2cS.yWgvd`suV3bu-c:;S](0>bZE`W$i_W>Fyv9?pJ,xNX9eE}eIL.9B]jgv{mb.8xX*uP"h!by=ueX1&%Fxrjij%AVJCj4`.S*xEW*6cAxvb5s; Ns_ After a record-breaking eight years with Stevens at the helm, Vocal Point once again came under the direction of its own: McKay Crockett. Vocal Point is currently under the direction of Buck Mangum, the groups fifth director. The Vocal Point YouTube channel has more than 76 million views, and their social media is followed by over 550,000 people. Sarah Sanders Petersen, For the Deseret News. 53.7k Followers, 409 Following, 1,166 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from BYU Vocal Point (@byuvocalpoint) byuvocalpoint. Ben Fales, of BYU Records, said theresponse to the album has been incredible. [5], 33. https://cfac.byu.edu/alumni/byu-music-alum-mckay-crockett-speaks-on-his-experiences-with-music-vocal-point/, Before 2017, there were no awards related to a cappella music videos. BYU Music Hill, Virginia for 80,000 Boy Scouts; the release of their seventh and eighth albums, Nonstop and Back in Blue, respectively; and another appearance at the ICCA finals in New York City, where Vocal Point won First Runner Up. Held every year at BYU, SIOY showcases student innovators vying for bragging rights and cash to get their ideas off the ground. 3 Min Read Announcements BYU's "Vocal Point" competes on NBC's 'The Sing-Off' this fall Musician/band. [31] Noteworthy returned to compete in the ICCA, winning the Northwest Regional Round (with Sarah Cunha taking the award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion) but was unable to advance due to a scheduling conflict. WE ARE BYU VOCAL POINT. "We want to affect people for good," he said. Provo, UT 84604 [3] The three held auditions in the fall of 1991. They were accompanied by Stevens. We also have a new music video of one of the songs, Danny Boy, that you can see on YouTube.. "We feel like that fast-paced, really intensive and fun environment . What co-founders Bob Ahlander and Dave Boyce started in the fall of 1991 has become Vocal Point a nine-man a capella group that provides vocal percussion, imitates the sounds of dozens of musical giants and dances in a variety of styles, resulting in a fresh and creative form of entertainment. In 2011 Vocal Point was chosen to compete on the TV show for A Cappella groups, NBC's "The Sing-Off." Crockett was a member of Vocal Point from 2008 until his graduation in 2012 from BYU in media music. The Herald Angels Sing - Go Tell It on the Mountain" (2018), "You'll Be in My Heart (From "Tarzan")" (2018), "Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High)" (2016), "Star Wars: A Cappella Strikes Back" (2015), "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" (2015), "I Knew You Were Trouble / We Are Never Getting Back Together" (2013), "Without You / I Will Wait Mashup" (2013), This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 07:55. Crocketts four years in VP had provided him plenty of opportunities to hone his leadership and sound engineering skills. I really got a chance to find a voice that I didn't know I had.". Innes credited the confidence and courage his participation in Vocal Point gave him in making the decision to be an artist. BYU is one of the nation's largest private universities with over 30,000 students from the. Note: Tickets to some of the performances are sold out. BYU Vocal Point tour dates Track BYU Vocal Point and never miss them live. The, "Ultimate A Cappella Mashup: 25 Hits, 25 Years", "Beauty and the Beast A Cappella Medley" ft. Lexi Walker, "Beauty and the Beast A Cappella Medley" ft. Lexi Walker and the BYU Ballroom Dance Company, Best Show Tunes / Soundtrack / Theme Song, Jantzen Dalley and Logan Shelton for "You Will Be Found" from, Best Show Tunes / Soundtrack / Theme Song Video, This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 14:07. PROVO An ambitious idea from two BYU humanities students has turned into a 25-year success story. From developing creative ways to teach math to planting trees along the Provo River, recent scholastic and civic projects from BYU students prove that an education that integrates faith, emotion, and intellect produces leaders with devoted hearts and purposeful souls. The finals featured the top seven qualifiers from the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. Three additional performances, without Vocal Point alumni, will be held Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5, at 7:30 p.m. at the same location. BYU Vocal Point, or simply Vocal Point, is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University (BYU). Members of the group took top honors in several individual award categories. [19] Additionally, Whitcomb appeared on the fourth season of The Voice, where she was eliminated in the knockout rounds. Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo. BYU's nine-man a cappella group Vocal Point is appearing this fall on NBC's music reality show " The Sing-Off ," which premieres Monday at 7 p.m. MT. (801) 422-8189 The song was penned by Christian musician and songwriter Jeff Pardo after brainstorming with Wilson during a past recording project. BYU Noteworthy is a nine-member, female Brigham Young University (BYU) a cappella group, based in Provo, Utah, United States. Director Scott Shattuck said that the concerts will feature "many arrangements from members of the group themselves, as well as plenty from past Noteworthy alumni." . ", What: Vocal Point 25th Anniversary concerts. Vocal Point members are joined in virtual fashion by approximately 800 performers from 55 countries. overridebuttonBgColor= Their most recently released music was just nominated for seven CARA Awards (Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards), (which are) comparable to the Grammy Awards of a cappella, he said. overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= [20][21] In 2013, Noteworthy made its first YouTube music video. The group performed the national anthem at multiple Utah Jazz games and other venues. [4] The CD received four CARA nominations, Best Scholastic Original Song, Best Female Collegiate Album, Best Female Collegiate Solo, and Best Female Collegiate Arrangement. Vocal Point has seen continued success since 1991, recording multiple albums and singles along the way. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by two students at Brigham Young University. In 2001, co-founder Bob Ahlander returned to the scene to take the reins as director of Vocal Point. Vocal Point is a nine-member, all-male a cappella singing group at Brigham Young University. The Vocal Point YouTube channel has more than 76 million views, and their social media is followed by over 550,000 people. Lead Thou Me On: Hymns and Inspiration is the groups debut collection of hymns and inspirational songs that they hope will touch their listeners. ", Ryan Innes and Amy Whitcomb each participated in the "blind auditions" for a chance to move on in the singing competition. Next on the directorial stage was James Stevens, a BYU grad and studio engineer who had performed with Vocal Point for two years under Bob Ahlanders direction. On September 4, 2022, Gerry was baptized. Front man Keith Evans said he hopes the album will share the messages that offer the group hope and comfort to all who listen. The members of Vocal Point are passionate . . In the semifinal round, Noteworthy placed second in the West region,[5] and Yoder received the award for Most Outstanding Vocal Percussion, the first woman to receive the award. [18] Former members Amy Whitcomb and Laina Walker were featured on the third season of NBC's TV Show The Sing-Off with a group called Delilah. 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Released today, April 8, Spectrum showcases the group's signature take on popular songs from yesterday and today. [17] The same year, Noteworthy competed in the ICCA, taking first place at the Quarterfinal. "Honestly, singing with Noteworthy in college at BYU was the first real consistent outlet for performance that I had, and I think that it helped build me a lot as a musician," Whitcomb said. The group will perform a mashup of 25 hit songs from 1991-2016 in an arrangement created specially for the reunion video. [38][39] In 2017, Noteworthy released album, "How Sweet the Sound: Songs of Inspiration". Sharon Haddock is a professional writer with more than 35 years' experience, 17 at the Deseret News. [5] In 1994, Vocal Point was absorbed into BYU's School of Music. They have felt something special with Vocal Point something that they cant quite put their finger on.. 25 Years of BYU Vocal Point | A Legacy of Uplifting A Cappella. He played an integral part "Theyre so pro. [42][43], Album discography retrieved from BYU Music Store. This will mark the first time Rockshas been available on CD. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. BYU student, Esther Yoder, founded Noteworthy in 2003. BYU Vocal Point will take to the stage on January 14 and January 15. Members move through the group as they graduate and move on. overridebuttonBgColor= Vocal Point has a YouTube channel that has over 570,000 subscribers. 801-422-8189 info@byumusic.com info@byumusic.com This years competition started with a field of over 150 groups from around the world. [40] In 2018, Noteworthy sang "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" for a Mormon Message for the LDS Church. Whitcomb is currently a music teacher at the SCERA in Orem. A former member of Noteworthy, Amy Whitcomb, appeared on the fourth season of The Voice; she was eliminated in the knockout rounds, but served as Noteworthy's director from 2018 to 2021. Most notable was Vocal Points performance on NBCs The Sing-Off, where the 2010-2011 group competed against 15 other A cappella groups in Los Angeles before a panel of celebrity judges. With a wide range of vocal possibilities and seeming impossibilities these crowd-pleasers cover it all: rock, pop, country, jazz, hymns, and R&B. "[15], In 2011, Vocal Point competed as part of season 3 of NBC's reality TV series, The Sing Off. BYU Management Society U.S. - Sacramento presents Vocal Point | Feb 18, 2023. As a result of their worldwide popularity, the group has signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group, one of the largest music distributors in the world, as part of their record label Decca Gold. Much to his joy and surprise, Vocal Point made a video of "I Am a Child of God" just for him. Founded by two students, Bob Ahlander & Dave Boyce, in 1991, Vocal Point was under the direction of Emmy award-winning director and former member, McKay Crockett. He is replaced by former member Carson Trautman. The songs they competed with in their set were Michael Jackson's "Beat It," Michael Buble's "Meglio Stassera," a Polish hymn entitled "Infant Holy," and Louis Prima's "Jump Jive an' Wail. But the chief goal is to have a positive impact wherever the group performs, Ahlander said. [41], Information obtained from Deseret Book and BYU Music Store. Ahlander expects more than 60 alumni and their families to come together with performers flying in from places as far as London and Hawaii. [6] A Bulgarian track on the album, "Kaval Sviri," was nominated for a CARA Recording Award in the best female collegiate song category. [7], In 2007, Noteworthy took first place in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final round of the competition at the Lincoln Center in New York City, making them the 2007 International Champions. overrideTextAlignment=. The group includes, center: Matt Newman, Devin Flake, Logan Shelton, second row: Carl Prince, Cody Phillips, Spencer Myler, Bryce Romney, Kyle Lemperle and Jordan Hale. With Ahlander and Boyce providing the vision, and Lex providing much-needed musical direction, the first three years proved equally successful for the student-run group. Crockett said that over the holidays, Barnes & Noble began selling the group's music at all of its stores nationwide. When we created Vocal Point, we envisioned a group that would become a tradition at BYU, Boyce said. overrideTextAlignment= Judges for that year's competition were Ben Folds, Sara Bareilles and Shawn Stockman, and the prize was $200,000 and a Sony recording contract. Trae Patton/NBC 4 of 5 Amy Whitcomb, from Orlando, Fla., joined "Team Adam" Monday night on NBC's "The Voice." Vocal Point will be performing on campus in the Harris Fine Arts Center's de Jong Concert Hall on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. At the beginning of winter semester, Vocal Point members learned . "Vocal Point has done some pretty spectacular things over the course of its 25-year history but especially in the last five years.". [2]. Vocal Point "Each week on the show was kind of an a cappella boot camp," said Vocal Point alum and recent BYU graduate McKay Crockett. 734 talking about this. Ahlander said he hopes to create an endowment fund that can provide scholarship money to group members. Noteworthy has released six albums since its formation in 2003. [9] As a result of their participation in the show, the group was featured in a CNN article discussing how the group represented BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. More than 100 men have sung with Vocal Point, including the nine currently in the group. In addition, junior Tanner Nilsson received the award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion. To help fill this void, musician and composer James Stevens has released a new video in partnership with BYU's nine-man a cappella group Vocal Point . BYU Vocal Point, or simply Vocal Point, is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University. As a culmination of the groups success, they again won the regional semi-finals in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, but this time did not have to bow out; the finals were to be held on a Saturday. Additionally, Vocal Point is currently part of BYU's Performing Arts Management office, which has song and dance groups touring the world, and Crockett and Ahlander are hopeful that Vocal Point will be approved for international touring as well. overrideTextColor= At the semi-finals in Los Angeles, Vocal Point again placed first. The group performs for more than 50,000 people each year, regularly selling out shows weeks in advance. [4] They again competed at the ICCA and placed second to Vocal Point in the Quarterfinal round. Arranged by several past and current Vocal Point members, the album includes favorite hymns such as "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," "All Creatures of Our God and King," "Savior, Redeemer of My Soul," and "I Need Thee Every Hour." The album was inspired by Vocal Point's experience on hit show "The Sing-Off." Innes also has made a name for himself outside of BYU's Vocal Point. Vocal Point member Jonathan Meyers, a BYU accounting student and a returned missionary who served in Argentina, said singing alongside Wilson was a musical highlight. Videos below. From products for plant parents to AI-powered learning platforms for teachers, this years Student Innovator of the Year Competition covered a lot of ground. "And it all started in one small classroom from BYU.". Innes is a former member of BYU's Vocal Point. Vocal Point was edged out by a group from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., known as Pitch Slapped. In 2022, they made an all Disney album called Magic: Disney Through Time. [14] At finals in New York, Vocal Point received awards for "best vocal percussionist" to Tanner Nilsson, again "best soloist" to Jake Hunsaker, and second place in the entire competition. Famous for their high-energy shows, the group has been featured on Good Morning America, the Grammy Awards Ceremony, and NBCs The Sing-Off. They won 1st place at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) in 2007 and appeared on the first season of NBC's a cappella competition reality show The Sing-Off in 2009. Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander first heard the contemporary a cappella sound during a visit to the eastern U.S., where it had already grown to considerable popularity at colleges throughout the east. [10] In 2009, Noteworthy appeared on NBC's a cappella competition reality show The Sing-Off. [23] In 2014, the group performed as an opener for Home Free, the Season 4 winning group of NBC's "The Sing-Off," on Memorial Day in Orem, Utah. overrideCardHideDescription=false "Vocal Point" is the latest album in VP's discography. [11] The same year, they hosted a reunion concert for Vocal Point's 15th anniversary. A few of the highlights of their astounding career include: Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander first heard the contemporary a cappella sound during a visit to the eastern U.S., where it had already grown to considerable popularity at colleges throughout the east. By Erin Olsen Gong (BA '06) in the Fall 2006 Issue. The show will feature all nine founding members from the 1991 group, along with about 70 of their successors. The group's popularity soared in 2011 when it delighted fans and television audiences on season three of NBC's "The Sing-Off." [12] Competing in the 2006 ICCA competition, the group was awarded first place in the quarterfinals and semifinals before winning first place at the ICCA finals in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York [13], Directed by the group's former beatboxer, Buck Mangum, in early 2011, Vocal Point again competed in the ICCA. Noteworthy was founded in 2003 by BYU student Esther Yoder. The group has won three Pearl Awards and it was the winner of the 2006 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). However in December 2022, Crockett decided to leave as director for a new job opportunity. [3] In 2018, Vocal Point won several CASA A Capella Video Awards including Outstanding Collaborative Video and Best Show Tunes/Soundtrack/Theme Song for "Beauty and the Beast A Capella Medley" featuring Lexi Walker and the award for Best Religious Video for "It Is Well With My Soul".[18]. 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