So I like to sing. A lot. I sing - or hum at least - while I walk around and while I eat and while I shower (of course), and while I brush my teeth, and quite possibly while I sleep.
I got to college and hadn't looked at joining a group of any sort. I have an awkward time meeting new people, especially if I'm on my own, so I generally shy away from new experiences that put me out of my comfort zone. So basically any new experience at school.
One of my suitemates introduced all of us very early on to an amazing group called Acappology. They're one of the premier a capella groups on campus. They did mini-performances outside the dining halls every couple of weeks, so she would bring us around to watch em. I fell in love. Prettymuchbasicallyyeah. Sometime later that semester she heard me singing while I was in my room, and immediately afterwards she started talking to me about auditioning for a group, be it Aca or another one on campus. She even kept me updated with concert dates and audition times for a few of the different groups. I carefully avoided going to auditions (I kinda have a phobia), but she finally dragged me out to the Acappology winter concert, buying my ticket as my Christmas present. I mean really, how could I not accept that as a Christmas gift?
So I went to the concert. And fell more deeply in love. And watched the youtube videos. And learned some of the choreography. And danced around my room singing along, daydreaming about joining and how much fun it would be, realizing more and more that I really really wanted to be an Acappologist.
Christmas break came and passed, and I was still seeing little music note-shaped stars, and a few days after we returned to school, my friend posted on my Facebook a link to a page with information about the upcoming Acappology auditions. Long story short, she got me to go audition after my class the following week. I showed up late after power-walking a decent ways across campus, answered every awkward question they fired at me ("If you were a donut, what donut would you be?" I'd be chocolate frosted. Yes.), and then sang part of "Turning Tables," by Adele. Hey, I felt like being gutsy and belting a little bit.
So I made it to callbacks and then had to learn the alto part for one of their songs, then sing it in front of them. Also very nerve-racking. But apparently I did well enough, because they called me that night to tell me I got in. Best phone call ever. I literally hung up and ran screaming into my friend's room to tell her and whoever else was around that I made it. Then we happy danced. It happened.
I love this group so much. We spend a lot of time together, in and out of rehearsal time. We strive to be one big family, and, although we're definitely dysfunctional in our own way, we're also definitely a family. It's been one of the best experiences of my life. So you should experience the joy and check out samples of our songs here! On our website!
That's all for tonight =^)
Oh wait, lil' bit more. I know everyone knows the song "Somebody That I Used To Know," by Gotye, featuring Kimbra. Well, there's this amazing professional a capella group called Pentatonix, maybe you heard of em when they won the Sing-Off in 2011, and they do an amazing cover of the song. I actually like it better than the original. So watch it now. Forreal.
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