Talking between songs
On selected Thursdays, ACB Production Manager Mike Scalise makes his recommendations on a cappella performance in a DO and DON’T format.
DO: Focus on preparing for the following song.
DON'T: Talk excessively between songs.
Members of a cappella groups are performers. They entertain their audience using their vocal talents. However, as performers, many individuals choose to speak to the audience between songs to tell a story, a joke, or make introductions. While all of these have their place, perhaps at the beginning or end of the entire set, they don't belong excessively intermingled with the performance. What I would rather see is a group that either focuses on setting up mics and members efficiently so that they can nail the following song or creatively transition to the next piece using choreography and voice. Small talk is good, but I think it's best served at the beginning or end of a set.