For more information, contact Alex B. Leeman at (801) 628-3861 or alex.leeman@hotmail.com. 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. . Esther Yoder formed the group in 2003, aided by members of BYU's Vocal Point. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. and is translating something that you cant even put your finger on, but you know its big.". Crockett said that over the holidays, Barnes & Noble began selling the group's music at all of its stores nationwide. . In the semifinal round, Noteworthy placed second in the West region,[5] and Yoder received the award for Most Outstanding Vocal Percussion, the first woman to receive the award. [10] In 2009, Noteworthy appeared on NBC's a cappella competition reality show The Sing-Off. 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. Released today, April 8, Spectrum showcases the group's signature take on popular songs from yesterday and today. He was a finalist in the Mormon Times Showcase and released a CD in June 2010. They're so good at promoting local artists. Come to an upcoming show! 'Nt+:`"v&@R *mi7h]u:t3uH}J4I) ~BUB*Z@ She expressed her appreciation for their support. overrideCardHideDescription=false [12] They placed first at quarter finals in Eugene, Oregon. Members move through the group as they graduate and move on. Vocal Point is Brigham Young Universitys chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYUs talented male singers. "We feel like that fast-paced, really intensive and fun environment . . A sought-after studio recording artist, he also performs regularly at Hale Centre Theatre. When we created Vocal Point, we envisioned a group that would become a tradition at BYU, Boyce said. "For me, the Orem and Provo, Utah, communities have just wrapped their arms around me as a vocalist and a vocal teacher," Whitcomb said. overrideButtonText=, PROVO, UT 84602, USA | 801-422-4636 | 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, http://pam.byu.edu/SimilarPage.asp?title=Vocal%20Point&StartScreen=Publicity%20Photos&pr=y, BYU projects show how students are prepared to make an impact on the world, BYU students shine at 42nd College Television Awards with multiple top accolades, BYU SIOY: Students across campus vie for big money to get innovative ideas off the ground. BYU Vocal Point It has also performed the national anthem at Utah Jazz games and toured throughout the United States, and its concerts are routinely sold out. Members move through the group as they graduate and move on. The group will perform a mashup of 25 hit songs from 1991-2016 in an arrangement created specially for the reunion video. A few of the highlights of their astounding career include: Provo, UT 84602. Vocal Point performs something for everyone; from soft and peaceful to explosive and fun, Vocal Points skilled members elevate everything they sing. Mark A. Philbrick, BYU 1 of 3 The nine-man a cappella group Vocal Point, is celebrating their 25-year anniversary with concerts, an alumni reunion and a music video shoot. "Vocal Point" is the latest album in VP's discography. Provo, UT 84602 [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]. 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. [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. Founded by two students, Bob Ahlander & Dave Boyce, in 1991, Vocal Point was. Ben Fales, general manager and executive producer of BYU Vocal Point, left, McKay Crockett, the group's artistic director and producer, center, and Jed Jones, engineer at June Audio Recording Studios, chat as Brian Courtney Wilson records a track at the studio in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Credit: Spenser Heaps, Deseret News The song was penned by Christian musician and songwriter Jeff Pardo after brainstorming with Wilson during a past recording project. ", Ryan Innes and Amy Whitcomb each participated in the "blind auditions" for a chance to move on in the singing competition. |]D!tUt [19] Additionally, Whitcomb appeared on the fourth season of The Voice, where she was eliminated in the knockout rounds. Noteworthy was founded in 2003 by BYU student Esther Yoder. "Theyre so pro. At that point, Vocal Points signature nine-man sound was born. The Vocal Point YouTube channel has more than 76 million views, and their social media is followed by over 550,000 people. ", Along with participating in BYU's Noteworthy, Whitcomb has also participated in the all-female group "Delilah," which was part of the a cappella singing competition on "The Sing-Off.". Videos below. The emcee barely breathed "Brig" and the audience in New York's Lincoln Center erupted. Vocal Point, Brigham Young Universitys renowned nine-man a Capella group, combines harmony, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion into a thrilling showcase. . As a result of their worldwide popularity, the group has signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group, one of the largest music distributors in the world, as part of their record label Decca Gold. [11] Noteworthy was eliminated in the second episode on December 15, 2009. 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?] He started his tenure off with a bang, hosting the groups ten-year anniversary celebration, including a successful alumni reunion concert. However in December 2022, Crockett decided to leave as director for a new job opportunity. Vocal Point has also seen success on social media with thousands of followers across its Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram accounts, which share videos and news about the group. overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= Esther Yoder formed the group in 2003, aided by members of BYU's Vocal Point. [17] Vocal Point has performed the United States national anthem at Utah Jazz games. Next on the directorial stage was James Stevens, a BYU grad and studio engineer who had performed with Vocal Point for two years under Bob Ahlanders direction. 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. With Ahlander and Boyce providing the vision, and Lex providing much-needed musical direction, the first three years proved equally successful for the student-run group. Keith Evans, an alumni and tenor in Vocal Point, said, "Some of us didn't even do choir in high school. Vocal Point is a nine-member, all-male a cappella singing group at Brigham Young University. [13][14][15] Noteworthy's third album Defined was released in 2010. Crocketts four years in VP had provided him plenty of opportunities to hone his leadership and sound engineering skills. "Utah, Provo and Orem in particular, they know talent and they want to make sure that they showcase it. United States and 100 foreign countries. "Each week on the show was kind of an a cappella boot camp," said Vocal Point alum and recent BYU graduate McKay Crockett. Crockett began a new frontier for Vocal Point. ", What: Vocal Point 25th Anniversary concerts. 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. Without that community backing me, this wouldn't be the same experience.". Famous for their high-energy shows, the group has been featured on Good Morning America, the Grammy Awards Ceremony, and NBCs The Sing-Off. hZkohpgXh-X"XIR_speRKsJ|l'>u5;|,E`-^AAoS Noteworthy began operating under the direction of the Performing Arts Management (PAM) at BYU in 2014. overrideCardHideSection=false After a record-breaking eight years with Stevens at the helm, Vocal Point once again came under the direction of its own: McKay Crockett. The group made it to the top six, then five, but were eliminated when four groups moved on to the finale. Note: Tickets to some of the performances are sold out. 25 Years of BYU Vocal Point | A Legacy of Uplifting A Cappella. On tour in the United States, their concerts frequently sell out. Photo courtesy of Gerry Schlette. The three held auditions in the fall of 1991. 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. Gerry on his baptism day with Micah D. Rolfe, president of the New Jersey Morristown Mission, and Elders Connor Snapp and Benjamin Tu'ivai. 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. Find information on all of BYU Vocal Point's upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2023-2024. Her personal blog is at sharonhaddock.blogspot.com. 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