Whitcomb is currently a music teacher at the SCERA in Orem. Theyre so entertaining. 801-422-8189 info@byumusic.com info@byumusic.com overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The group made it to the top six, then five, but were eliminated when four groups moved on to the finale. Their tight harmonies and beat-boxing, and their general fun-loving demeanor, add to the charm of their performances. A virtual "choir" of 800 performers from over 50 nations including BYU's Vocal Point perform beloved hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" in a three-dimensional cathedral. "We want to affect people for good," he said. %&u:6]q1u_}ev4^4[_~: uWq\?Wrow>;V=C-D'ck'k/N]2^TGj^u7zy>zDy{FXb-8myZ?-G{`/m2cS.yWgvd`suV3bu-c:;S](0>bZE`W$i_W>Fyv9?pJ,xNX9eE}eIL.9B]jgv{mb.8xX*uP"h!by=ueX1&%Fxrjij%AVJCj4`.S*xEW*6cAxvb5s; Ns_ Finally, in Fall 1994, the ensemble was adopted into the School of Music, and Jim Anglesey was appointed as the groups Faculty Advisor. 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. ASB C-347 Allowing the gospel to mesh them together, Vocal Point members are the best of friends. The group will perform a mashup of 25 hit songs from 1991-2016 in an arrangement created specially for the reunion video. During Ahlanders time as director, Vocal Point reached new heights. Crockett was a member of Vocal Point from 2008 until his graduation in 2012 from BYU in media music. This was an important move for the group, as it ensured its longevity, and allowed for a full-time director, access to BYUs marvelous performing venues, and assistance from the staff of the School of Music and Performing Arts Management.. During Angleseys seven year stay as director, Vocal Point released two more albums, Fatter Than Ever in 1996 and Mouthing Off in 1999. overrideCardHideSection=false The group was so popular that the Director of the School of Music at BYU thought it should be an official part of the University. "Vocal Point has done some pretty spectacular things over the course of its 25-year history but especially in the last five years.". BYU Management Society U.S. - Sacramento presents Vocal Point | Feb 18, 2023. "For me, the Orem and Provo, Utah, communities have just wrapped their arms around me as a vocalist and a vocal teacher," Whitcomb said. Lead Thou Me On: Hymns and Inspiration is the groups debut collection of hymns and inspirational songs that they hope will touch their listeners. On tour in the United States, their concerts frequently sell out. Esther Yoder formed the group in 2003, aided by members of BYU's Vocal Point. Members of the group took top honors in several individual award categories. [8] In 2006, Vocal Point received three Pearl Awards from the Faith Centered Music Association for "Best Sacred Recorded Song of the Year", "Best Group Recording Artist of the Year", and "Best Performing Artist of the Year" for their newest album "Standing Room Only". 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. A 5-year veteran of BYU Vocal Point, Keith Evans has been arranging for choral and pop a cappella ensembles for over a decade. They have felt something special with Vocal Point something that they cant quite put their finger on.. Started in the tradition of Ivy League glee clubs, Vocal Point has developed a varied repertoire of rock, pop, country, jazz, spiritual and R&B styles, all produced in the groups unique style. Back To Top. [4] In 1992, the group recorded its first album, "If Rocks Could Sing" on cassette. [27][28] Noteworthy's "Amazing Grace" won The Contemporary A Cappella Society award for Best Religious Video. Many of their members were former Vocal Point members (Paul Bodily, Grant Zabriskie, Mike Lemon, Keith Evans) and many of their members were later members of Vocal Point (Ross Welch, Jake Tengelsen, Keith Evans). overrideTextAlignment= Our purpose was to spread the joy of music and, through that medium, open people's hearts to the joy that comes through faith," Boyce said in a news release. "I started to realize how much I love singing and the kind of genres that I could tap into. [7], In 2007, Noteworthy took first place in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final round of the competition at the Lincoln Center in New York City, making them the 2007 International Champions. [22] On April 12, 2014, alumni traveled to Provo for a 10-Year Anniversary Concert, which included performances by the current Noteworthy group as well as past generations. BYU Vocal Point, or simply Vocal Point, is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University (BYU). The Vocal Point YouTube channel has more than 76 million views, and their social media is followed by over 550,000 people. 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. The Herald Angels Sing - Go Tell It on the Mountain" (2018), "You'll Be in My Heart (From "Tarzan")" (2018), "Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High)" (2016), "Star Wars: A Cappella Strikes Back" (2015), "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" (2015), "I Knew You Were Trouble / We Are Never Getting Back Together" (2013), "Without You / I Will Wait Mashup" (2013), This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 07:55. Follow. Sometimes its easy to forget that were just nine ordinary guys, prone to the same struggles and trials as everyone else, Evans said. Monday night, both of Brigham Young University's a cappella groups, Vocal Point and Noteworthy, were represented by former members on NBC's "The Voice. [9][10], Vocal Point performed at BYU's Homecoming Spectacular in 2006. [32] Touring opportunities took them to the Four Corners to perform on The Today Show with Al Roker,[33] opening for Jay Leno at the Tuacahn Center for the Arts,[34] and a two-week mainstage tour in Nauvoo, IL. . Vocal Point was originally intended to be a double-quartet with just eight members. The Voice can be seen on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on NBC. At the end of that year, the group took home three Pearl Awards from the Faith Centered Music Association for Sacred Recorded Song of the Year, Group Recording Artist of the Year and Performing Artist of the Year.. Everything about this record is world-class: the performances, the arrangements, the production, the energyit's honestly just so good. However in December 2022, Crockett decided to leave as director for a new job opportunity. . Held every year at BYU, SIOY showcases student innovators vying for bragging rights and cash to get their ideas off the ground. What co-founders Bob Ahlander and Dave Boyce started in the fall of 1991 has become Vocal Point a nine-man a capella group that provides vocal percussion, imitates the sounds of dozens of musical giants and dances in a variety of styles, resulting in a fresh and creative form of entertainment. In August 2020, Vocal Point released a virtual video that delivered the hymn "Nearer My God, to Thee" with approximately 800 performers from 55 countries. 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. overridebuttonBgColor= p2033l(&+:!20 lp7p00m2|0 0L endstream endobj 114 0 obj <>/Metadata 6 0 R/Pages 111 0 R/StructTreeRoot 12 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 115 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 116 0 obj <>stream Sarah Sanders Petersen, For the Deseret News. Sixteen vocal groups were chosen for the show from all over America in the third season of the show. This will mark the first time Rockshas been available on CD. Receive updates from BYU Performing Artsdelivered straight to your inbox. View all past concerts BYU Vocal Point tour dates and tickets 2023-2024 near you Want to see BYU Vocal Point in concert? 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. The show will feature all nine founding members from the 1991 group, along with about 70 of their successors. Our job is to make sure everything's excellent. [12], After performing on The Sing-Off, Noteworthy went on to compete in the ICCA quarter finals in Eugene, Oregon, where they took first place and the award for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Soloist, Outstanding Arrangement, and Outstanding Vocal Percussion. The album was inspired by Vocal Points experience on hit show The Sing-Off. It was on this show that the nine-man a capella sensation touched millions. 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. Innes credited the confidence and courage his participation in Vocal Point gave him in making the decision to be an artist. [1] She consulted with co-founder and then-director of Vocal Point, Bob Ahlander, and recruited Vocal Point members Dave Brown and Dan Dunn to help create the new group. Verified. Stevens quickly got to work, helping the group sell out the de Jong Concert Hall faster than ever. Keith Evans, an alumni and tenor in Vocal Point, said, "Some of us didn't even do choir in high school. Noteworthy was founded in 2003 by BYU student Esther Yoder. "We feel like that fast-paced, really intensive and fun environment . They collaborated with many singers to make this album including Adassa, Anthem Lights, Laura Osnes, & former member Yaphet Bustos. [29] They recorded two other music videos that year--"Star Wars: A Cappella Strikes Back" (a medley of Star Wars tunes)[30] and "Be Thou My Vision". Vocal Points repertoire has a little bit of everything: exciting pop and rock hits, classic hymnals and folk songs, famous crowd-pleasing show tunes, and more. Ahlander, who also served as the group's artistic director from 2001-04, said the group's style is to take a good song, retool it for nine voices and deliver it in a crisp, confident, voices-only rendition. Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander first heard the contemporary a cappella sound during a visit to the eastern U.S., where it had already grown to considerable popularity at colleges throughout the east. Three additional performances, without Vocal Point alumni, will be held Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5, at 7:30 p.m. at the same location. . Gerry on his baptism day with Micah D. Rolfe, president of the New Jersey Morristown Mission, and Elders Connor Snapp and Benjamin Tu'ivai. Provo, UT 84602. But in the midst of those difficulties, the messages of these songs have provided immeasurable peace and comfort to us. International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Award-winning a capella group holds auditions", "Accomplished female group Noteworthy rocks it a capella", "BYU's Noteworthy a capella group hits a high note with YouTube single", "BOCA 2010: Best Of College A Cappella Announced! Its been really cool for us to read things online and hear things from people who arent members of our church, Crockett said. They freely give of their time and talents to deliver a positive music message to people around the world. Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander first heard the contemporary a cappella sound during a visit to the eastern U.S., where it had already grown to considerable popularity at colleges throughout the east. For other BYU Vocal Point videos CLICK HERE, BYU Music Group While their "Encanto" song cover remains one of their most famous, Vocal Point released five additional music videos within the past year and a half that are featured on the album. The group made its first recording (If Rocks Could Sing) and went on its first tour that same year. The group took its first tour to New York City, and competed there with some of the worlds best collegiate a cappella ensembles in the Lincoln Centers Alice Tully Hall. "And it all started in one small classroom from BYU.". Ryan Innes from Holladay, Utah, joined Team Usher Monday night on NBCs The Voice. Innes is a former member of BYUs Vocal Point. overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= Audiences heard pieces from the groups latest album, songs from its past Christmas album and others. [11] Noteworthy was eliminated in the second episode on December 15, 2009. Although Whitcomb is from Orlando, Fla., and Innes from Holladay, Utah, they both spoke graciously about their time spent in the Orem/Provo area. Mark A. Philbrick, BYU 1 of 3 BYU Vocal Point The group takes the songs heard on the radio, retools them and delivers a new rendition with voices alone complete with all the complex percussion and instrumentation found in the originals. BYU is one of the nation's largest private universities with over 30,000 students from the. Vocal Point is Brigham Young University's chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYU's talented male singers. BYU Performing Arts Management, Nearer-My-God-to-Thee_PDF-Download__29154.1485544511, Vocal Point is Brigham Young Universitys chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYUs talented male singers. They have so much personality. overrideTextColor= 07']V '4t 7)|eQ0k$'XfrgKbxA&iRJ V@Z' RMa96>9D1$PQ@@X]>flal(t;( `.EAF@w(4ts8(2Fg[i[QlnQZ E)n. Photo courtesy of Gerry Schlette. [19] Additionally, Whitcomb appeared on the fourth season of The Voice, where she was eliminated in the knockout rounds. We were looking for a singing outlet that was maybe a bit outside the BYU norm, Ahlander said. [12] They placed first at quarter finals in Eugene, Oregon. BYU Vocal Point will take to the stage on January 14 and January 15. With the help of Jill Petersen-Lex, the group's first artistic director, the co-founders held auditions in the fall of 1991 and "became an instant hit on campus," according to the website. [4] The CD received four CARA nominations, Best Scholastic Original Song, Best Female Collegiate Album, Best Female Collegiate Solo, and Best Female Collegiate Arrangement. PROVO, Utah -- Brigham Young University's celebrated male a cappella group, BYU Vocal Point, is following up on their best-selling album of hymns and inspirational songs, Lead Thou Me On, with an all-new contemporary album. After a wildly popular run on the show in which the group produced all their own arrangements (rather than relying on the shows in-house music producers), Vocal Point made it to the top 5 and won critical acclaim for their performances. Along with the videos and accompanying singles, album production took a front seat. However, at the conclusion of the first auditions, Ahlander and Boyce found themselves unable to decide between two singers with only one more spot to fill. and is translating something that you cant even put your finger on, but you know its big.". 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. From products for plant parents to AI-powered learning platforms for teachers, this years Student Innovator of the Year Competition covered a lot of ground. BYUs Vocal Point has finally followed fans requests and released an album of solely LDS church music. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by Bob Ahlander and Dave Boyce while both were students at BYU. [8][9] Provo, UT 84604 [2] Boyce and Ahlander became introduced to modern a capella while visiting the Eastern United States, where a capella had become popular among colleges. Vocal Point entered the finals as the top group in the West Region, having placed first in its quarterfinal and semifinal qualifying rounds held in Eugene, Ore., and Los Angeles, Calif., respectively. Crocketts four years in VP had provided him plenty of opportunities to hone his leadership and sound engineering skills. The group appeared at BYUs well-known Homecoming Spectacular, as well as its first at BYU devotional. Note: Tickets to some of the performances are sold out. At the groups final performance of the tour, they sang to a completely full house, giving them the idea for the name of their upcoming album, Standing Room Only. [3] In 2018, Vocal Point won several CASA A Capella Video Awards including Outstanding Collaborative Video and Best Show Tunes/Soundtrack/Theme Song for "Beauty and the Beast A Capella Medley" featuring Lexi Walker and the award for Best Religious Video for "It Is Well With My Soul".[18]. BYU Jerusalem Center. hb```f``{A2, v XfK1X40E4@"L]0E:#> BYU University Communications [17] The same year, Noteworthy competed in the ICCA, taking first place at the Quarterfinal. Their most recently released music was just nominated for seven CARA Awards (Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards), (which are) comparable to the Grammy Awards of a cappella, he said. Crockett said it's clear that "this a cappella thing is not going away. BYU Vocal Point has also performed live with amazing artists, including Ben Rector, Gladys Knight, Kristin Chenoweth, Colbie Caillat, Lee Greenwood, Lexi Mae Walker and . In 2018, Noteworthy performed "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" for a Mormon Message for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Videos below. The finals featured the top seven qualifiers from the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. overridebuttonBgColor= Famous for their high-energy shows, the group has been featured on Good Morning America, the Grammy Awards Ceremony, and NBC's The Sing-Off. overrideButtonText= The groups first pop music video, Brave, began a string of music videos that launched Vocal Point from a few thousand subscribers in 2012 to over 350K in 2018! [4] They again competed at the ICCA and placed second to Vocal Point in the Quarterfinal round. Most notable was Vocal Points performance on NBCs The Sing-Off, where the 2010-2011 group competed against 15 other A cappella groups in Los Angeles before a panel of celebrity judges. Vocal Point is celebrating its 25th anniversary with several events, including an alumni reunion and a music video shoot, culminating in four concerts March 4-5. V ocal Point originates in the office of Performing Arts Management at Brigham Young University in V Provo, Utah. The groups success under Jamess leadership didnt stop there. Find event and ticket information. Known for its dynamic performance and stylistic range, Vocal Point will have something that everyone can . Without that community backing me, this wouldn't be the same experience.". Two groups will be eliminated each week until finally the television audience will choose the winner. "I had always been in the background in the choir or something like that. This is the popular show's third season, and the format has expanded to include 16 a cappella groups competing to impress the show's celebrity judges and avoid elimination each of its 11 weeks. A year and a half later,Spectrum was released, and in 2015, Vocal Points very first Christmas album He is Born hit the shelves in 2015. overrideCardHideByline=false They were crowned International Champions for 2006! Trae Patton/NBC 3 of 5 Ryan Innes from Holladay, Utah, joined "Team Usher" Monday night on NBC's "The Voice." Innes is a former member of BYU's Vocal Point. The, "Ultimate A Cappella Mashup: 25 Hits, 25 Years", "Beauty and the Beast A Cappella Medley" ft. Lexi Walker, "Beauty and the Beast A Cappella Medley" ft. Lexi Walker and the BYU Ballroom Dance Company, Best Show Tunes / Soundtrack / Theme Song, Jantzen Dalley and Logan Shelton for "You Will Be Found" from, Best Show Tunes / Soundtrack / Theme Song Video, This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 14:07. Vocal Point performs something for everyone; from soft and peaceful to explosive and fun, Vocal Points skilled members elevate everything they sing. 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." "Honestly, singing with Noteworthy in college at BYU was the first real consistent outlet for performance that I had, and I think that it helped build me a lot as a musician," Whitcomb said. About Vocal Point Vocal Point, Brigham Young University's renowned nine-man a Capella group, combines harmony, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion into a thrilling showcase. The group has won three Pearl Awards and it was the winner of the 2006 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). 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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.