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Crockett was a member of Vocal Point from 2008 until his graduation in 2012 from BYU in media music. When we created Vocal Point, we envisioned a group that would become a tradition at BYU, Boyce said. She consulted with co-founder and then director of Vocal Point, Bob Ahlander, and also recruited two members of Vocal Point, Dave Brown and Dan Dunn to help create the group. In Ahlanders final weeks as director, Vocal Point spent three weeks in Nauvoo, Illinois, opening the new summer performing arts series there, and performing for thousands of visitors over a three-week run. [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. Lead Thou Me On: Hymns and Inspiration is the groups debut collection of hymns and inspirational songs that they hope will touch their listeners. Several children of Vocal Point alumni approximately 45 of them ages 12-18 will also perform in their own production number in the concerts. They were crowned International Champions for 2006! Innes also has made a name for himself outside of BYU's Vocal Point. BYU Vocal Point tour dates Track BYU Vocal Point and never miss them live. Vocal Point bows out after reaching final five groups After delighting celebrity judges and nationwide viewers weekly this fall, BYU's Vocal Point concluded its run in NBC's "The Sing-Off." Ratings for the show average around 4 million people each week. overrideTextAlignment= . Every member of BYU Vocal Point is first class, all the way, Fales said. [2][3] The group was established with nine female members in 2004. According to Vocal Point's website, Boyce and Ahlander "first heard the contemporary a cappella sound during a visit to the eastern U.S." and decided to "bring that sound westward." and is translating something that you cant even put your finger on, but you know its big.". Known for its dynamic performance and stylistic range, Vocal Point will have something that everyone can . Not only did the group continue to innovate beyond any other group in collegiate a cappella with live performances (including the use of in-ear monitors),but with internet usage as well. He started his tenure off with a bang, hosting the groups ten-year anniversary celebration, including a successful alumni reunion concert. Vocal Point was originally intended to be a double-quartet with just eight members. To mark the 20-year anniversary of Vocal Point, BYUs Tantara Records is releasing Vocal Points latest album, Back in Blue. In addition, Tantara is in the process of remastering Vocal Points first album, If Rocks Could Sing, which is slated to be rereleased soon. [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. . Trae Patton/NBC 4 of 5 Amy Whitcomb, from Orlando, Fla., joined "Team Adam" Monday night on NBC's "The Voice." hbbd``b`:$X6`"bA"e@E$ 9`l[@F Q 8$H.@ B endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 148 0 obj <>stream In 2010, only two members of the group were music majors. Tickets are available at coveycenter.org or (801) 852-7007 for $10 on the balcony or $12 on the floor. BYUs Vocal Point a cappella group impressed the judges and the television home audience in NBCs third season of The Sing-Off as they performed a variety of songs in different styles. The Vocal Point YouTube channel has more than 76 million views, and their social media is followed by over 550,000 people. 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. [4] They again competed at the ICCA and placed second to Vocal Point in the Quarterfinal round. overrideCardHideSection=false Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. Ahlander and Crockett say there's even more to come. They have so much personality. BYUs Vocal Point has finally followed fans requests and released an album of solely LDS church music. Keith Evans, an alumni and tenor in Vocal Point, said, "Some of us didn't even do choir in high school. The Voice can be seen on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on NBC. Crockett said it's clear that "this a cappella thing is not going away. They have felt something special with Vocal Point something that they cant quite put their finger on.. He was a finalist in the Mormon Times Showcase and released a CD in June 2010. Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. The group had several key performances during this time, including a series of successful concerts in the de Jong Concert Hall on BYU campus, as well as the groups first New Years Eve performance at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Our job is to make sure everything's excellent. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by Bob Ahlander and Dave Boyce while both were students at BYU. Ahlander expects more than 60 alumni and their families to come together with performers flying in from places as far as London and Hawaii. From left is Robert Seely, Ross Welch, Jake Hunsaker, McKay Crockett, Tanner Nilsson, Tyler Sterling, Keith Evans and Michael Christensen. Sometimes its easy to forget that were just nine ordinary guys, prone to the same struggles and trials as everyone else, Evans said. Released today, April 8, Spectrum showcases the group's signature take on popular songs from yesterday and today. (801) 422-8189 BYU Jerusalem Center. In 2001, co-founder Bob Ahlander returned to the scene to take the reins as director of Vocal Point. [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. 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 video, " Nearer, My God, to Thee " is a 3D virtual experience that aims to replicate the feeling of a live performance. Featuring 11 songs from Disney movies of the 1940s, 2010s and any decade in between, Vocal Point's new album represents all ages of Disney music. overridebuttonBgColor= The finals featured the top seven qualifiers from the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. 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. "We want to affect people for good," he said. It finished in the top five and has since made a string of popular music videos on YouTube. Although they won their final four games, including a 24-23 upset of SMU in the New Mexico Bowl with a fourth-string quarterback, several BYU football players said after spring camp ended last . They sang in many of the BYU A Cappella shows and opened for well known groups like Noteworthy, Vocal Point and Yale's The Whiffenpoofs. With a wide range of vocal possibilities and seeming impossibilities these crowd-pleasers cover it all: rock, pop, country, jazz, hymns, and R&B. 25 Years of BYU Vocal Point | A Legacy of Uplifting A Cappella. That CD was released in Fall 2004, representing Ahlanders three years of work as director. [4] In 1992, the group recorded its first album, "If Rocks Could Sing" on cassette. One of their most popular music videos is a cover of Amazing Grace, which won the Contemporary A Cappella Society (CARA) award for Best Religious Video and has garnered millions of views on YouTube since its release.[when?] Although Whitcomb is from Orlando, Fla., and Innes from Holladay, Utah, they both spoke graciously about their time spent in the Orem/Provo area. The group also hosted a successful celebration in honor of Vocal Points 15th Anniversary. BYU Noteworthy is a nine-member, female Brigham Young University (BYU) a cappella group, based in Provo, Utah, United States.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. Without that community backing me, this wouldn't be the same experience.". overrideCardHideByline=false "Vocal Point gave me the first real opportunity to be a soloist," Innes said. 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.. United States and 100 foreign countries. 801-422-8189 [email protected] [email protected] They twice won the regional semi-finals for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, but refused to take their seats at the international finals in New York City because the event would be held on a Sunday. Innes also pointed out the success stories that have put Provo on the music map. "[15], In 2011, Vocal Point competed as part of season 3 of NBC's reality TV series, The Sing Off. [46] Single discography retrieved from Apple Music and the BYU Music Store.[47][46]. [16] From 2012 to 2022, previous member of Vocal Point, McKay Crockett, has served as the group's producer and artistic director. "Vocal Point has done some pretty spectacular things over the course of its 25-year history but especially in the last five years.". ocal Point is currently directed by McKay Crockett, a former member of Vocal Point. "I had always been in the background in the choir or something like that. The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 42nd College Television Awards or Student Emmys earlier this week and BYU students once again claimed the top spot in the best animation series and the best commercial. A group for members (current, former, honorary) and directors (current and former) of Brigham Young University's Vocal Point. Noteworthy began operating under the direction of the Performing Arts Management (PAM) at BYU in 2014. Ahlander said he hopes to create an endowment fund that can provide scholarship money to group members. The group advanced handily to the top eight, as Ben Murphy returned and added a noticeable baritone guitar sound to the mix. [9][10], Vocal Point performed at BYU's Homecoming Spectacular in 2006. 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