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
• Fooled Around and Fell in Love
  Elvin Bishop
• One Love
  Bob Marley
• Summer in the City
  Lovin' Spoonful
• They All Laughed
  Bing Crosby
• Witchy Woman
  The Eagles
• Tempted (By the Fruit Of Another)
  Squeeze
• 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
• Rich Man
• Hanukkah in Santa Monica
• Nachamu
• Yidden
• Longest Time
• Cedar Lane
• Od Yavo
• Go Down Moses

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

• Bring On The Men
  Jekyll & Hyde
• The Nicest Kids in Town
  Hairspray
• Suppertime
  You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• For Good
  Wicked
• That's How You Know
  Enchanted
• I Wish I Could Go Back to College
  Avenue Q

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 are currently working on a new one. 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

• Don't Speak
  No Doubt
• Dragonstea Din Tei
  O-Zone
• Criminal
  Fiona Apple
• Moondance
  Van Morrison
• Beautiful
  Christina Aguilera
• Barrel of a Gun
  Guster
• Consequence Free
  Great Big Sea
• Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)
  Cobra Starship
• Space Oddity
  David Bowie
• Stay
  Lisa Loeb and the Nine Stories
• Suspension
  Mae
• Unwritten
  Natasha Bedingfield

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
• Bubbly
  Colbie Caillat
• Conjunction Junction
  Schoolhouse Rock
• Hey Eugene
  Pink Martini
• There's Always Someone Cooler Than You
  Ben Folds
• Water Runs Dry
  Boyz II Men
• Don't Wake Me
  Boyz II Men
• The Chain
  Fleetwood Mac
• 3x5
  John Mayer
• Rehab
  Amy Winehouse

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
• Sea of No Cares
  Great Big Sea
• Favorite Mistake
  Sheryl Crow
• Painting by Chagal
  The Weepies
• Wild Mountain Thyme
  Traditional Scottish Folk Song
• The Princess Bride
  Jessica Riddle Jacobs

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

About Us

VoiceMale is Brandeis University's premier all-male a cappella group. Singing a mixture of oldies and contemporary hits, VoiceMale travels around the country performing at colleges, high schools, charity events and private functions. Last year, VoiceMale performed at schools up and down the Californian coast, competed in the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella and performed both with and for celebrities (including FRIENDS creator Marta Kauffmnn). In October, VoiceMale released its fifth studio album, Ain't Done Overnight, which was nominated for Best Male Collegiate Album 2007 by the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. Additionally, tracks from Ain't Done Overnight were placed on international compilations Sing 3 and BOCA 2007. VoiceMale prides itself in professionalism, making great music and having fun.

Current Set

• Falling Over You
  Rockapella
• Here It Goes Again
  OK Go
• Home
  Daughtry
• Stand By Me
  Ben E. King
• In the Still of the Night
  Boyz II Men
• Where's The Love
  Hanson
• Two Thousand Years
  Billy Joel
• Take Me Home Tonight
  Eddie Money
• All For You
  Sister Hazel
• Your Smiling Face
  James Taylor
• I Thought She Knew
  N*SYNC
• Put Your Records On
  Corinne Bailey Rae
• Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
  Rockapella
• Title of the Song
  DaVinci's Notebook
• Freedom! '90
  George Michael
• Change the World
  Eric Clapton & Babyface
• Don't Stop Me Now
  Queen
• You Know My Name
  Chris Cornell
• Gulf War Song
  Moxy Fruvous
• Where You Are
  Marc Broussard

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

• World's Greatest
  R Kelly
• Never Gonna Get It
  En Vogue
• Kiss From a Rose
  Seal
• Hey Ya
  Outkast
• Dreamlover
  Mariah Carey
• I Don't Wanna Know
  Mario Wynans
• Hit the Road Jack
  Ray Charles
• Everything is Everything
  Lauren Hill
• Never Gonna Let you go
  Omarion
• One Sweet Day
  Mariah Carey & Boys II Men
• Where is the Love
  Blackeyed Peas
• You Gotta Be
  Des'Ree
• Whats Goin On
  Marvin Gaye
• Put Your Records On
  Corrine Bailey Rae
• Black or White
  Michael Jackson
• Take Me There
  Mya, Mase, & Blackstreet