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The following are the winners of the 2016 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards.

In 2016, CASA is celebrating its 25th birthday.

Become a member of CASA and get "sing 12: TH

CASA has seen a lot of development so far in it

The Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA) has announced its 2016/2017 board of directors. Tom Anderson, Vice President for 2015/2016, has been elected President.

Per tradition, in this final post of our 2015-2016 season, we are pleased to present the reigning ICCA Champions, The Techt

This week, we present University of Utah Infrared performing Peter Townshend’s “Let My Love Open The Door.”

The a cappella world has its share of groups that have enjoyed long-term success—thriving in the recording studio and in co

College campuses offer a full slate of resources that might further an a cappella group’s artistic accomplishments and expo

This week, we present Missouri State University Hibernotes performing Twin Atlantic's “Dreamember.”

Reason #110: SweatingYears back, I had ongoing, tongue-in-cheek debate with a f

A cappella recording has become a big business within a budding industry.

This week, we present Durham University Northern Lights performing a mashup of Maroon 5’s “Sunday Morning” and Sam Smith’s

The ACB will return to regular posting in January 2011. In the meantime, some news bits:

The guys are taking a break this week while Christopher in LA helping prep the live Christmas episode of The Sing-Off on NBC. Have no fear- they'll be back on track next week!

As I was listening to Tongue T

Los Angeles based vocal group, Red Harmony, is looking for a talented, fun and hard working female alto to join our six person mixed jazz/pop a cappella vocal

Hey SoCal A cappella peeps! We at CASA received a call from a talent booking agency looking for A cappella groups in the San Diego area for a gig coming up

The A Cappella Blog will return to daily postign in January in the meantime, here is some news from the a capella world. -The Octopodes out of Johns Hopkins University will be among the a cappella gro

A short while ago, we asked users of our Chordelia: Triad Tutor app what they wanted to learn next. And the answer came back resoundingly:Seventh chords! It’s easy to see why.

Musae girl power, a Scandinavian song suggestion, great listener emails, and a review of Bruin Harmony's powerhouse debut record.

Every a cappella group has a

CASA has seen a lot of development so far in it

In 2016, CASA is celebrating its 25th birthday.

[ CARA Nominees: congratulations!  Want to celebrate your nomination with CASA? Come to BOSS! We'll be celebrating in style with a CARA Banquet, Red-Carpet Event, and live presentation!

The following are the winners of the 2015 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. Congratulations to all the deserving winning groups and individuals! 

Much has been said about Texas-born, Sing Off launched a cappella group Pentatonix, their rise to fame and their effect on a cappella.

Spreading harmony through harmony. That has been the guiding objective of The Contemporary A Cappella Society since its inception.

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Countermeasure is a 14-member CAL group that puts our ears to the test with their sophisticated harmonies and evolved

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CASA is excited to announce that we're sponsoring a workshop with reknowned Finnish group Rajaton at George Washington University

In 2016, CASA is celebrating its 25th birthday.

Beehive Music Festival is an Annual A Cappella Festival held by A Cappella China in China.

The following are the winners of the 2015 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. Congratulations to all the deserving winning groups and individuals! 

[ CARA Nominees: congratulations!  Want to celebrate your nomination with CASA? Come to BOSS! We'll be celebrating in style with a CARA Banquet, Red-Carpet Event, and live presentation!

April 24-25, 2015. Featuring professional concerts, showcase performances, a unique high school competition, group masterclasses, roundtable discussions, reading sessions, and more.

by Florian Städtler (written on flight US2044 from Philadelphia to Raleigh/Durham)

Auditions for Season 5 of The Sing-Off are underway!  

Smooth McGroove is not your average YouTuber.

"Dear Deke,I would really like to break into the music business, perhaps writing music for television and film, or theater. How can I do that?"Dear Reader,

Per tradition, in this final post of our 2015-2016 season, we are pleased to present the reigning ICCA Champions, The Techt

This week, we present University of Utah Infrared performing Peter Townshend’s “Let My Love Open The Door.”

The a cappella world has its share of groups that have enjoyed long-term success—thriving in the recording studio and in co

College campuses offer a full slate of resources that might further an a cappella group’s artistic accomplishments and expo

This week, we present Missouri State University Hibernotes performing Twin Atlantic's “Dreamember.”

Reason #110: SweatingYears back, I had ongoing, tongue-in-cheek debate with a f

A cappella recording has become a big business within a budding industry.

This week, we present Durham University Northern Lights performing a mashup of Maroon 5’s “Sunday Morning” and Sam Smith’s

On Saturday, April 30, The Beacon Theatre in New York City played host to the 2016 ICCA Finals.

On Friday, April 29, Town Hall in New York City played host to the 2016 ICHSA Finals.

The same and yet different, the famed Swingle Singers are still going strong as they celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with two new albums

They had begun to sing. The group’s sound didn’t glow like it does when singers hit the same pitch in unison.

The simplicity of a cappella— singing without instrumental accompaniment—is in the midst of a revival, spurred on in part by reality shows that celebrate unadorned vocals.

The Whiffenpoofs – or ‘Whiffs’, as they call themselves – have performed for almost every American president since the 1900s, and app

From bass to tenor, and alto to soprano, more than 20 singers will perform a cappella as the Air Capital Chorus presents its annual summer benefit concert on Saturday and June 30.

Local acapella group Shower Power have launched a new album titled "The Journey" in celebration of 21 years of musical success. "It has been a journey, one worth celebrating.

InVox, a Chicago-based co-ed a cappella ensemble, is holding auditions for the following voice parts: - Bass II - down to a C- Tenor I - A2 to Bflat4- Vocal

When I first joined CASA (years ago), the membership included a subscription to the semi-regular Contemporary A Cappella Newsletter (CAN).

Back in 1973, long before the unification of the City of Battle Creek and Battle Creek Township or the creation of the unified 911 emergency call system in Calhoun County, members of the Battle C

Texas A Cappella Celebration, San Antonio, TX 

BOSton Sings [BOSS] Northeastern University Boston, MA   More information and tickest available at http://bostonsings.com

More information and tickets on sale at http://la-af.com

SoJam is an all-weekend vocal music festival held annually in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.

Chicago, IL / University of ChicagoOctober 19-21, 2012 

International Finals: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8 pm Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Alice Tully Hall

International Finals Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7 pm Details TBA

Semifinal: Clarkston High School Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 7 p.m. 6093 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, MI

Semifinal: DeKalb High School Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 7 p.m. 1515 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL

Semifinal: Leon High School Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 7 p.m. 550 E. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL

Saturday, August 2nd marked the annual Hyannis Sound alumni reunion concert in Barnstable, MA.

With so many sonic perspectives occupying the same space, a compilation album can face challenges to represent a unified front.

Contemporary a-cappella hits its maximum theoretical level, harmonic less is suddenly harmonic more (and vice-versa), and OH GOD THE FLAMES!!!!!

Everyone's gone to the movies; now we're top 4 at laaaaaaaaaaaast.

In the land of the jazz-less, the four-note cluster is king.

Gospel goes polka, humility leads to boredom, and the Dark Side of the Battle is revealed.

Wherein the judges' advice is ignored, taken too seriously, and then ignored again.

The World Series of contemporary a-cappella returns, leaner, meaner, and Jewel-ier.

What a genre-crossing album can teach us about doing (or not doing) what we do best.

The Cornell Chordials are one of the rare collegiate groups that has a distinctive sound.

Barbershop.org gets a facelift and tech boost:

Sit in the REAL best seat in the house! Most Barbershoppers think they can score contests as well as the judges.

New web sites to debut! Life is growth and change, and we think you’ll see plenty of both in Barbershop

A pure defense: “Beauty is its own excuse for being.”

Since 1971, harmonizers worldwide have turned to the

The Fantasy Quartet that YOU selected will be featured on the

Coming in the next six weeks, the Barbershop Harmony Society will significantly overhaul the way it prices and sells sheet music, its first major significant pricing change since 2004.

Musicians want the best ear training method. The problem is they're asking the wrong questions. Here's how to find the perfect method for your ear training.

When a musician picks up a piece of music for the first time, their eyes zero in on their own line, whether that's a vocal solo, clarinet solo, bagpipe solo, or choral octavo.

Alternate tunings can be an innovative way to overcome your guitar playing limitations and bring fresh energy to your playing. Discover the sounds here.

Paul Harris is one of the UK's leading voices in music education. His new book, The Practice Process, revolutionises instrument practice for far better results.

As a musician, sometimes the famous stars can seem intimidating. Let them inspire you instead, and learn how every small step helps you become one yourself.

To do truly effective musical ear training you need MAGIC goals. Find out what that means and how you can make sure your own ear training goals are MAGICal.

For adult beginner musicians, it's particularly important to practice ear training and get those ears up to speed! Learn how to start with these top 10 tips.

It's never too late to start learning music, and everybody is capable of becoming a strong performer. Learn how you can get started enjoying music-making.

This year we published almost 100 answers to common questions about musical ear training. Find out what the Top 10 most common FAQs were - and their answers!

There's one activity which should be prized above all else for a musician: listening to music! Here's why music listening isn't a waste of time but a necessity.

Are you a previous winner of a CARA and want to request another award for your producer/engineer, group member or management? Click here and we will verify eligibility.

Another day, another new benefit for our members. Get the latest compilation "Sing 11: One Louder" for free!

Heroes - Rilton's VännerRilton's Vänner sings the Swedish Entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015

Send video submissions to:  [email protected]

There’s no need to learn the hard way! From conceptualization through your first performance, we can tell you the best way to find members, run auditions, structure your group, build a quick repertoire, and start performing.

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