Welcome

Welcome to the website for A Cappella Etc, an informal organization at Brandeis University created to facilitate communication and information-sharing between the many a cappella groups on the Brandeis University campus.

Navigation

To find out more about each group, just click on the links along the left side of the page. We also have a calendar that details all the events for all the a cappella groups. Take a look around!

Organization

While each individual a cappella group on campus may have an inclusionary or exclusionary policy, A Cappella Etc is firmly inclusionary: any a cappella group on campus may join this organization and have their group represented, even if the group has just formed. Each group must elect a representative to A Cappella Etc, who is in charge of keeping the group's information on this website accurate and up to date, and who will attend ACE meetings and talk with other members of the organization.

Contact

If you wish to contact a particular group, please see the contact info on that group's page. If you want to contact A Cappella Etc, our president is Dan Newman, (Rather Be Giraffes) and our webmaster is David Baumgold, (Company B and Proscenium).

About Us

The rip-roarin' co-ed Company B is Brandeis oldest performing group, specializing in classic hits from at least 25 years ago! Check out our website for our performance and audition dates!

Current Set

• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B)
  The Andrews Sisters
• One Love
  Bob Marley
• Lady Marmalade
  Patti LaBelle
• They All Laughed
  Bing Crosby
• Witchy Woman
  The Eagles
• Words of Love
  The Mamas and the Papas

About Us

Jewish Fella A Cappella is Brandeis’ all male Jewish a cappella group which performs both on and off campus. Revived in 2004, the group will sing anything Jewish, with a repertoire ranging from Safam’s “Nachamu” to Billy Joel’s “Longest Time” (Yes, Billy Joel is Jewish!). We pride ourselves in our ability to entertain audiences with our fun performances and unique arrangements.

Current Set

• Lecha Dodi
• Hanukkah in Santa Monica
• Nachamu
• Yidden
• Longest Time
• Cedar Lane
• Neighborhood Bully, by Bb Dylan
• Dayenu, to the tune of Don't Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin)
• Shalom Rav
• Hamalech HaGoel Oti
• Abanibi
• Juicy Tongue on Rye from Rubin's

About Us

Manginah (Hebrew for "melody") is Brandeis University's premier co-ed Jewish a cappella group. The group's set includes music from Jewish liturgy and prayers, American Jewish songwriters, Israeli pop songs, and parodies of popular American songs (Outkast...holla). Songs in the group's repertoire are arranged for Manginah by its members. Manginah has recently released our third album -- "Yo Backwards," and plan to release a live CD in 2009 and a studio album in 2010. CDs are available for sale at a discounted price for Brandeis students and can be obtained by e-mailing manginah@brandeis.edu. The general public should purchase their copy through our website - http://www.manginah.com. For more information visit our website or contact Becky at manginah@brandeis.edu.

Current Set

• Jerusalem
  Matisyahu
• Beit Cafe
  Tipex
• Tutim
  Ethnix
• Uf Gozal
  Arik Einstein
• Boche el Hakirot
  David Broza
• Amen
  liturgical
• B'Shem Hashem
  liturgical
• Erev Shel Shoshanim
  Hadudaim/Haparvarim
• Yonatan Shapira
  Aia Korem
• Shirat HaSticker
  HaDag Nachash
• Parparim
  Uri Banai
• Mimamakim
  The Idan Raichel Project
• Through Heaven's Eyes
  "The Prince of Egypt"
• Hamasah L'Eretz Yisrael
  unknown
• Ani Ohevet Otcha
  unknown
• Latet
  Boaz Sharabi

About Us

Proscenium is Brandeis University's star musical theater a cappella group. Founded in the spring of 2000, we are still jumping with a cappella energy, singing songs from musicals both well-known and obscure. We are a co-ed group, and accept singers from all grades at Brandeis. Proscenium encourages its members to also audition for plays and musicals during the semester, and we will work around everyone's rehearsal schedule, as much as possible.

Current Set

• I Wish I Could Go Back to College
  Avenue Q
• Being Alive
  Company
• Mama Says
  Footloose
• Run, Freedom, Run
  Urinetown
• Luck, Be a Lady
  Guys & Dolls

About Us

What kind of music do we sing? Whatever we feel like singing! We're co-ed, lots of fun, and we even have a cute mascot! We came out with our first CD in 2005, and have just released a new one, Necking. You can come check us out at coffeehouses, our semi-annual shows, and art festivals. We are always looking for new talent, so get your vocal chords ready!

Current Set

• You and I Both
  Jason Mraz
• Somebody to Love
  Queen
• Your Love
  The Outfield
• Losing Lisa
  Ben Folds
• Zoot Suit Riot
  the Cherry Poppin' Daddies'
• The Way
  Fastball
• Flagpole Sitta
  Harvey Danger
• Easy (Like A Sunday Morning)
  the Commodores
• Never Had A Dream Come True
  S Club 7
• Nickelodeon Medley
  Various Artists

About Us

Starving Artists, Brandeis' FUN-LOVIN' co-ed a cappella group, is launching into its twelfth year. The group performs a wide variety of music and is well-known for its great sound and fun, energetic performances. SA has released three albums and has been in the studio recording a new CD! The group performs both on and off campus. SA is the 2005 ICCA Northeast Divisional Champion, and recipient of the Best Arrangement award. Starving Artists plans and hosts Brandeis' annual benefit concert, "A Cappella Fest," which raises money for charity and shows off the best of Brandeis a cappella. Join our Facebook group!

Current Set

• Before He Cheats
  Carrie Underwood
• There's Always Someone Cooler Than You
  Ben Folds
• Home
  Marc Broussard
• Drops of Jupiter
  Train
• Don't Wake Me
  Toby Lightman
• Oh What a Night
  Franki Valli and the Four Seasons
• Many the Miles
  Sarah Borellis
• Bad Girls
  Donna Summers
• Feeling Good
  Nina Simone/Michael Buble
• When I Am King
  Great Big Sea
• Because
  The Beatles
• Everywhere
  Michelle Branch
• Bigger Than My Body
  John Mayer
• Angels
  Robbie Williams
• I'll Be
  Edwin McCain
• Blue Suede Shoes
  Elvis Presley
• Time
  Pink Floyd
• I Heard it Through the Grapevine
  Marvin Gaye

About Us

TCFI is a folk/folk-pop, all-female a cappella group with a sense of humor. We focus on musicianship in our songs, while still having fun with novelty acts.

Current Set

• The Scotsman
  Mike Cross
• Cows With Guns
  Dana Lyons
• MTA Song
  The Kinston Trio
• Hunter
  Dido
• Favorite Mistake
  Sheryl Crow
• Painting by Chagal
  The Weepies
• Wild Mountain Thyme
  Traditional Scottish Folk Song
• The Princess Bride
  Jessica Riddle Jacobs
• Beautiful Day
  Chaya Bender (original)
• Wonder
  Nataline Merchant
• Three Hits
  Indigo Girls
• Circle Game
  Joni Mitchell
• Dark Island
  Mike Olfield
• Wide Open Spaces
  The Dixie Chicks

About Us

Up the Octave is all-female a cappella at its best! UTO is known across campus and the northeast for their diverse sets, on-stage energy, and award-winning vocal percussion. They just released their third CD "Come Closer." Please contact Emily Silver for your very own copy!

Current Set

• Fix You
  Coldplay
• Carry On My Wayward Son
  Coldplay
• September
  Earth, Wind, and Fire
• Falling Down
  Duran Duran
• Breathe
  Michelle Branch
• Who Knew
  Pink
• Let Go
  Frou Frou
• The Zephyr Song
  Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Two Points for Honesty
  Guster
• Catch My Disease
  Ben Lee
• Anywhere You Go
  Gin Blossoms
• Spice Girls Medley
  Spice Girls
• Lights
  Journey
• Torn
  Natalie Imbruglia
• Shame for You
  Lily Allen
• Save Tonight
  Eagle Eye Cherry
• Mouthwash
  Kate Nash
• Chicago
  Sufjan Stevens
• Here With Me
  Dido

About Us

VoiceMale is Brandeis University's premier all-male a cappella group. Founded in 1994, VoiceMale travels coast-to-coast performing a mix of rock, pop, R&B, and oldies at colleges, high schools, charity events, and a variety of private functions.

In October of 2008, VoiceMale released its latest studio project, "Where's the Album? - The EP." The EP was intended to be a teaser for the group’s imminent full album release, as well as a grateful tribute to the group's ever-supportive and anxious fans. But recently, the last track of the EP, "Where's the Love [Remix]," was selected as the opening track on the BOCA compilation (Best of College A Cappella) for 2009! “Where’s the Album?” now joins the ranks of VoiceMale's previous albums, "Propeller" (2003) and "Ain't Done Overnight" (2006), which have won BOCA appearances and multiple Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs), including one for Best Male Album of the Year!

VoiceMale is now in the process of recording its next complete studio album, which is expected to be released in early 2009.

VoiceMale is planning to embark on its biennial tour of the great state of California in February of 2009! If you are a West Coast group and would like to sing with us between 2/14 and 2/21, please send an e-mail to VoiceMale@brandeis.edu. We’d love to perform with you!

Current Set

• All Along the Watchtower
  Bob Dylan
• Falling Over You
  Rockapella
• Freedom! '90
  George Michael
• Ghost Train
  Marc Cohn
• In the Still of the Night
  Boyz II Men
• Lately
  Stevie Wonder
• Listen
  Beyoncé Knowles
• Mother We Just Can't Get Enough
  New Radicals
• Say (All I Need)
  OneRepublic
• Stand By Me
  Ben E. King
• Tearing it Down
  Hanson
• Thank You
  Boyz II Men
• The Girl is Mine
  Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
• Two Thousand Years
  Billy Joel
• Untamed
  Gavin DeGraw
• We Are
  Vertical Horizon
• When the Lights Go Out
  Five
• Where You Are
  Marc Broussard
• Woke Up This Morning
  Alabama 3

About Us

Voices of Praise is Brandeis' only gospel choir. Guided by our new director, Justin Newry, we sing different kinds of gospel music. No auditions! Only requirements are a desire to sing and positive energy! Join us Mondays @ 7:30 pm at the Harlan Chapel. Hear us perform us at Protestant and Catholic Chapel services, Chums, the ICC, Culture X, and our Spring Extravaganza Concert!

Current Set

• Oh Come All Ye Faithful
• Now Behold The Lamb
• Silent Night
• Hallelujah, Salvation, and Glory
• The Storm Is Passing Over
• My Life Is In Your Hands
• Down To The River
• Ezekiel Saw The Wheel
• Lord Send Your Spirit
• Halle!
• Love Your Neighbor
• The Lord Our God
• Sing
• You Are Good

About Us

The co-ed Voices of Soul group, specializing in the rhythm and melodic nature of soul and R&B music, has performed at venues ranging from Culture X to the Coleman House Nursing Home in nearby Northborough, MA. We are Brandeis' feature co-ed a cappella group that is dedicated to providing fellow Brandeisians with soulful melodies and harmonies in each of our songs, and to having fun while doing it! Recent hits have included: "Where is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" by The Temptations, and "Waterfalls" by TLC.

Current Set

• Ain't Too Proud to Beg
  The Temptations
• Chain of Fools
  Aretha Franklin
• So Sick
  Ne-Yo
• No Diggity
  Blackstreet
• No One
  Alicia Keys
• Real Love
  Trinity Stone feat. Ne-Yo
• You Gotta Be
  Des'ree
• Hit 'em Up Style
  Blu Cantrell
• Justin Timberlake Medley (What Goes Around Comes Around, Cry Me a River, and more)

Coming Soon...

• American Boy
  Estelle
• The Korean National Anthem