A cappella is moving forward in a big way...or should I say a
small way. A cappella is invading your small screen, the television, in some
brand new programs made specifically for a cappella geeks like yourself. Joining the already-well-known Pitch Perfect
movie and The Sing-Off television program are the following two new shows:
1) Sing It On
When Does It Begin:
Wednesday, May 13, at 10 p.m.
What Channel: Pop
TV
When Does It Normally
Air: Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
What Is It About:
A reality program follows the fates and fortunes of multiple college a
cappella groups as they compete in the World Series of A cappella…The
International Championship of Collegiate A cappella.
Why You Should Watch:
If you ever wanted to know exactly what it takes to reach the top of a
cappella’s most competitive event, this is your best chance.
2) Sing It!
When Does It Begin:
Summer 2015
What Channel: Lifetime
When Does It Normally
Air: TBA
What Is It About:
Diana Preisler and Deke Sharon are battling aca-coaches, each determined to
take their respective high school a cappella groups to the top. Think of it like
X-factor, but with a cappella....and kids.
Why You Should Watch:
Both Diana and Deke are fantastic teachers and very upbeat individuals. This
should be a fantastic, and heartfelt, a cappella show.
In addition to these new television programs, a cappella has
also hit the airwaves of radio. Here are a couple of radio stations you should
check out:
1) Acaville
What Is It: A 24-hour, round the clock, a cappella radio station.
What Is It: A 24-hour, round the clock, a cappella radio station.
How Do You Listen To
It: There are several ways to listen to Acaville. You can go to their
website, Acaville.com. Or you can download the Acaville App for smartphones and
tablets.
When Does It Air: Always.
It’s 24 hours of nonstop "ac."
Why You Should Listen
To It: Speaking as a former Acaville radio host, I know that the Acaville library is one of the largest a cappella libraries in existence. You are guaranteed
to hear something you’ve never heard before.
2) NPR
What Is It: The
National Public Radio has begun to air a cappella segments and music throughout
their lineup.
How Do You Listen To
It: To find specific a cappella segments, go to NPR.com.
When Does It Air:
Often
Why You Should Listen
To It: NPR doesn’t just play a cappella music, they analyze it in detail,
giving you historical facts about the music and in-depth interviews with a
cappella superstars. You’ll be able to listen AND learn.
Marc Silverberg
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