AcaOpen

6ID

Rachael sits down with 2021 Open International finalists 6ID, from Spain, to discuss their Mashup Latino, which won the group awards for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Camino Moreno and Outstanding Choreography for the whole group at semis and won them an award for Outstanding Choreography at finals AND a second place win for the entire competition! ¡Muchisimos felicitaciones para las chicas de 6ID!

Check out their semis submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etk-7hT4yag.

Check out their finals submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfWZ94g_Ke8.

Black to Gold

Rachael sits down with 2021 Open Northeast finalists Black to Gold to discuss their submission, “Minefields”, which won the group awards for Outstanding Choreography for Stefanie Sambrano and Outstanding Mix for Connor Martin at semis.

Check out the group’s submission at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3elHbR1Y2Gc.

A-KA

Rachael sits down with 2021 Open Canadian finalists A-KA to talk about their song, Tempo, which won the group an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Ethan Chu at semis.

Check out their submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtliOON4snQ.

PWRCHRD

Rachael speaks with 2021 Canadian Open finalists, PWRCHRD, about their submission, Call Me, which won them Outstanding Arrangement and Outstanding Mix at semis!

Listen to their submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prdPqnYqoJU.

WitchPitch?

WitchPitch? is Salem High School’s co-ed a cappella group from Salem, Massachusetts. This talented group of young singers not only competes in ICHSA, but is also competing in the AcaOpen on August 24th, 2019! Rachael drops in to learn more about how they do it. Originally aired August 19th, 2019.

Learn more about WitchPitch? at: https://www.facebook.com/witchpitch.

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BLACKLIGHT

Looking for some HIGH ENERGY, beat-tastic, wub filled, dance music… Who you gonna call? BLACKLIGHT, of course! Rachael spoke with BLACKLIGHT members about their preparations for their August 24th, 2019 vie for glory at the AcaOpen semis. Originally aired August 19th, 2019.

Learn more about BLACKLIGHT at: https://www.blacklightvocals.com.

Spiderhorse

Beatboxers Gene Shinozaki and Chris Celiz make up the duo Spiderhorse! They have competed in (and WON!) the Grand Beatbox Battle and 2v2 American Beatbox Championships. Rachael had a chance to learn more about the guys back in June, in advance of their AcaOpen semi competition, which is August 24th, 2019. Originally aired August 19th, 2019.

Learn more about Spiderhorse at: https://www.facebook.com/Spiderhorse-2330589483842859.

Martini Glass

Martini Glass A Cappella is an award-winning semi-professional group comprised of ten ladies from the greater Danbury, Connecticut area. Rachael chatted with these sassy sirens ahead of their Aca Open semis on August 24th, 2019. Originally aired August 12th, 2019.

Hear more about Martini Glass here: https://www.facebook.com/MartiniGlassAca.

Sound Off

Rachael has a delightful chat with Sound Off, a mixed group based out of Boston, MA, ahead of their August 24th, 2019 semis. Originally aired August 12th, 2019.

Learn more about Sound Off at: https://www.soundoffacappella.com.

Zero to Sixty

Rachael chats it up with Zero to Sixty, the mixed octet from Northeastern Ohio, made up of students/alumni from Kent State University, The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, The College of Wooster, and more, in advance of their August 17th, 2019 Competition. Originally aired August 12th, 2019.

Learn more about Zero to Sixty at: https://www.facebook.com/zerotosixtyvocals.