Witnessing Someone’s First Solo
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to understand why people love a cappella. Heck, even for those of us who do actively enjoy it, it can be difficult to put into words why we enjoy this art form so. While we’ll never have a truly comprehensive list of everything cool about a cappella, 200 Reasons to Love A Cappella is our best attempt at assembling a list of what makes it great.
Reason #105: Witnessing Someone’s First Solo
Every performer in a cappella group contributes to a greater whole and it’s usually pointless to argue over who is most “important” in a given performance. Nonetheless, when a group performs for the public and particularly casual fans, the soloist tends to attract the most attention—standing at the front of the stage, singing the most readily recognizable part of the song.
Some people get solos from the very beginning of their a cappella careers. Others have to wait years. Regardless, when a group member sings her first solo it’s a moment of vindication and celebration. It’s a coming out party, singling out and broadcasting that particular singer’s voice for the world.
I love it!