Nazareth College Call4BackUp and Mike Chin
Spring 2010
January 11, 2019
In this edition, the focus is on soliciting feedback before the show. Ask early. Over the years, I’ve had a number of a cappella groups in my local areas ask
November 30, 2018
In this edition, the focus is on creating moments. Be remembered. In reviewing a cappella performances, and determining whether a set really worked, I rely…
November 9, 2018
In this edition, the focus is mashups. Mashups aren’t inherently good or innovative. Mashups are en vogue in the music world. More and more DJs are producing
October 26, 2018
In this edition, the focus is on making the most of your time. Make your case. I’ve repeated all too many times, but it when it comes to a competition like…
October 12, 2018
In this edition, the focus is engaging the audience. Bring the noise, bring the funk. A too-oft-ignored reality of live a cappella performance—the audience…
September 28, 2018
In this edition, the focus is vocal percussion Don’t isolate your drummer. Call it a pet peeve, but in all my years writing this blog I’ve never understood
September 14, 2018
In this edition, the focus is on song selection. Forge an identity. The songs a group sings go a long way toward defining a group’s identity for the night…
March 22, 2018
In this edition, the focus is <b>transitions</b>. Telling a Story While a group should undeniably bring its A-game to competition, and settle for nothing less
February 15, 2018
In this addition, the focus is on attire. Does it really matter? The biggest question about attire in collegiate a cappella may well be whether it really makes
March 10, 2016
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