Nobody could contain their smiles or stop their toes from tapping along to the beats of UT’s best student a cappella groups on Nov. 2nd at Acapalooza. Each group performed about three songs and left the audience completely enthralled by their choreography, contagious energy, and crazy vocal range. As someone with no previous exposure to a cappella (except for the Pitch Perfect series of course) I can say that I was left shook to my core. Below are some highlights of each of the seven premier groups of the night.
Beauties and the Beat
Established in 2013, Beauties is the only all-female competitive a cappella group on campus and strives to promote female empowerment through their music. After watching their performance, I can only say that these beauties really know how to rock the beat.
The Texas Songhorns
Boasting an extensive list of competitive awards, the Songhorns confidently stepped onto the stage in matching khakis, looking like the chillest bunch of frat boys about to lay down some sick beats. The group started as a purely social organization in 2011, but quickly transitioned to a competitive a cappella team after competing in the 2014 International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). Since then, the all-male group has been competing in various national competitions, often placing in the top three, and are recognized as one of UT’s leading a cappella groups.
Hum A Cappella
Hum A Cappella was the only group performing known to fuse Western music styles with South Asian style. The group came on stage wearing matching traditional garb and opened their performance with a powerful rendition of Christina Aguilera’s Fall in Line. Their last song brought down the house with the South Asian style they are so well known for. Their performance was exciting and energetic and was definitely one to remember.
One Note Stand
First of all, whoever came up with this name is acca-mazing. One Note Stand is a nationally recognized a cappella group that was originally founded as a service organization, often singing for free at fundraising events. The group seemed very close-knit on stage and opened with an upbeat rendition of What You Don’t Do by Lianne La Havas.
The Ransom Notes
Not much is said about Ransom Notes on Hornslink, but this group left a strong impression on the audience with spirited renditions of Death of a Bachelor by Panic! At the Disco, S&M by Rihanna, and a moving performance of Blessed by Daniel Caesar.
Fuse A Cappella
Fuse A Cappella is another of UT’s premier competitive a cappella groups and performs off and around campus at fundraisers and charity events. The group boasted some impressive vocalists and brought down the house with their version of God is a Woman by Ariana Grande.
Noteworthy A Cappella
Noteworthy is another one of the leading competitive a cappella groups at UT Austin. The group lived up to their name at the showcase and delivered a stunning performance. Both Noteworthy A Cappella and Fuse A Cappella will be performing again for the holidays on December 9th, 7:00-8:30 pm at their Winter Concert in the Student Activities Center.