When: March 4, 5:30 and 8 p.m.; and March 5, 2 and 8 p.m. Where: Covey Center for the Arts, 424 W. Center, Provo, How much: $17 for adults, $15 for students, Website: coveycenter.org or byuvocalpoint.com. Provo, UT 84604 [38][39] In 2017, Noteworthy released album, "How Sweet the Sound: Songs of Inspiration". They have felt something special with Vocal Point something that they cant quite put their finger on.. Wilson was examining ideas on focusing on . Finally, in Fall 1994, the ensemble was adopted into the School of Music, and Jim Anglesey was appointed as the groups Faculty Advisor. BYU Vocal Point, or simply Vocal Point, is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University (BYU). This page was last edited on 11 September 2020, at 15:32. Although they won their final four games, including a 24-23 upset of SMU in the New Mexico Bowl with a fourth-string quarterback, several BYU football players said after spring camp ended last . Everything about this record is world-class: the performances, the arrangements, the production, the energyit's honestly just so good. 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.. 3 Min Read Announcements BYU's "Vocal Point" competes on NBC's 'The Sing-Off' this fall He is currently the choir director at West Jordan High School in the Salt Lake Valley. overrideCardHideDescription=false 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. [13][14][15] Noteworthy's third album Defined was released in 2010. 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. On tour in the United States, their concerts frequently sell out. overrideTextAlignment= Founded by two students, Bob Ahlander & Dave Boyce, in 1991, Vocal Point was under the direction of Emmy award-winning director and former member, McKay Crockett. The nine-man a cappella group Vocal Point, is celebrating their 25-year anniversary with concerts, an alumni reunion and a music video shoot. At that point, Vocal Points signature nine-man sound was born. Vocal Point finished first runner-up at the finals of the 2011 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. "Theyre so pro. Provo, UT 84602 But the chief goal is to have a positive impact wherever the group performs, Ahlander said. They're so good at promoting local artists. 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. After a record-breaking eight years with Stevens at the helm, Vocal Point once again came under the direction of its own: McKay Crockett. In 2010, only two members of the group were music majors. %&u:6]q1u_}ev4^4[_~:
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[3] Jill Petersen-Lex became the group's first Artistic Director as the group hoped to introduce the Western United States to contemporary a capella. Whitcomb is currently a music teacher at the SCERA in Orem. Includes news and updates from the artist direct to your inbox. Although Whitcomb is from Orlando, Fla., and Innes from Holladay, Utah, they both spoke graciously about their time spent in the Orem/Provo area. Get all the BYU Vocal Point info here! Watch them weekly on NBC's The Sing-Off. [37] The group performed at the University of Alaska Anchorage in October 2016 at the 23rd annual A Cappella Festivella; this was their first time performing outside of the continental United States. 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. The anniversary events will feature Vocal Point alumni performing alongside current members. Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. Although the group intended to have eight members, a double-quartet, they could not choose between two singers so they accepted both and became a group of nine. 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. Members move through the group as they graduate and move on. [35], In 2016, Noteworthy released a new 15-track album, "Ready for a Miracle". Our job is to make sure everything's excellent. hbbd``b`:$X6`"bA"e@E$ 9`l[@F Q 8$H.@ B
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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. The group made it to the top six, then five, but were eliminated when four groups moved on to the finale. Noteworthy began operating under the direction of the Performing Arts Management (PAM) at BYU in 2014. [2][3] The group was established with nine female members in 2004. Vocal Point's artistic director McKay Crockett collaborated with James Stevens, a former artistic director, on the latter's arrangement of "Nearer My God to Thee" that gleaned over 27 million views since it was released six years previously. He played an integral part Shortly thereafter, the group released its fourth CD, Grand Slam, which represented the final years of the Anglesey-directed group. We hope to share with everyone the knowledge we treasure: that our strength comes from a loving, caring Father in Heaven.. [11] Noteworthy was eliminated in the second episode on December 15, 2009. Innes chose to join "Team Usher" while Whitcomb sided with "Team Adam.". 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. 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. In Ahlanders final weeks as director, Vocal Point spent three weeks in Nauvoo, Illinois, opening the new summer performing arts series there, and performing for thousands of visitors over a three-week run. Vocal Point had to compete missing baritone Ben Murphy, whose father was gravely ill. He is replaced by former member Carson Trautman. I really got a chance to find a voice that I didn't know I had.". Theyre so entertaining. [11] The same year, they hosted a reunion concert for Vocal Point's 15th anniversary. But in the midst of those difficulties, the messages of these songs have provided immeasurable peace and comfort to us. They collaborated with many singers to make this album including Adassa, Anthem Lights, Laura Osnes, & former member Yaphet Bustos. Crocketts four years in VP had provided him plenty of opportunities to hone his leadership and sound engineering skills. Innes also pointed out the success stories that have put Provo on the music map. "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. "[15], In 2011, Vocal Point competed as part of season 3 of NBC's reality TV series, The Sing Off. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Innes also has made a name for himself outside of BYU's Vocal Point. For the next 6 years, Vocal Point performed in a variety of landmark performances and highlights: first performances at BYU-Idaho (in 2009 and 2011); first BYU football game halftime show; at the Centennial Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Follow. The group appeared at BYUs well-known Homecoming Spectacular, as well as its first at BYU devotional. [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. [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. overridebuttonBgColor= "With requests coming from literally every corner of the globe, Vocal Point is truly becoming a worldwide music group," he said. Crockett said it's clear that "this a cappella thing is not going away. Arranged by several past and current Vocal Point members, the album includes favorite hymns such as Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, All Creatures of Our God and King, Savior, Redeemer of My Soul, and I Need Thee Every Hour.. We also have a new music video of one of the songs, Danny Boy, that you can see on YouTube.. Ryan Innes from Holladay, Utah, joined Team Usher Monday night on NBCs The Voice. Innes is a former member of BYUs Vocal Point. [6], The group won the ICCA semifinals for the 200304 and 2004-05 competitions, but the group chose to not participate in the finals in New York, because they took place on Sundays. The Bonner Family)" (2021), "Hark! [9] As a result of their participation in the show, the group was featured in a CNN article discussing how the group represented BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. overrideCardHideByline=false Held every year at BYU, SIOY showcases student innovators vying for bragging rights and cash to get their ideas off the ground. "Utah, Provo and Orem in particular, they know talent and they want to make sure that they showcase it. The group had several key performances during this time, including a series of successful concerts in the de Jong Concert Hall on BYU campus, as well as the groups first New Years Eve performance at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. A 5-year veteran of BYU Vocal Point, Keith Evans has been arranging for choral and pop a cappella ensembles for over a decade. ", 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.". 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