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A Cappella Pops is a unique collaboration of a cappella singers from the east coast of the USA - a high-energy chorus of men and women - a talented set of entertainers performing a wide variety of jazz, folk, Broadway and gospel - a contemporary blend of voices directed by Jan Muck, internationally known a cappella director - all of the above and nothin' but voice!
The Music: The music is contemporary and exciting. The arrangements blend men's and women's voices to produce a unique and wonderful sound that is a joy to be a part of and listen to. Many of our songs are our own commissioned arrangements by some of the top vocal arrangers in the country.
Unique Characteristics: Multileveled staging of individual singers / groups of singers, not riser steps; Minimal choreography - emphasis on excellent musical performance; Multi-part, modern and custom musical arrangements; Possible; Solo and special ensemble opportunities
Members: Come from all sorts of singing backgrounds - musical theatre, college groups, harmony choruses. Sing with above average voices committed to the high quality and style of ACPops. Join by audition testing vocal quality, musical accuracy and ability - everyone re-auditions yearly. Learn music independently outside of rehearsal. Reading music not required - learning eFiles provided. Pay annual dues - currently $60 - prorated for members joining throughout the year. That's A Cappella Pops!
Since our first performance in May 2000, we've been wonderfully busy - around the neighborhood, the surrounding 5 counties, 5 states, Canada - and a New Zealand concert tour in 2009!
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Review: 50-strong Philadelphia-based mixed-voice a cappella chorus is the brainchild of international award-winning director Muck, who realized her dream in 2000 with the first rehearsals of the Pops. Taking music from the world's songbook and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame (Duke Ellington, Elton John, Billy Joel, Lennon & McCartney, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein to name a few), the Pops reinterprets their great tunes with a unique blend of vocal precision and the sheer joy of performing. 12 tunes on 'Happy,' their debut CD, and how to pick favorites among songs like the title tune, 'Misty,' 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight,' 'Good Vibrations,' 'Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel),' 'Yesterday,' 'All the Things You Are,' 'Zoot Suit Riot,' '19th Century Medley' and 'Time to Say Goodbye?' We can't, so we'll just sit back, like the Pops' audiences, and enjoy the ride-as the Pops and Director Muck are clearly doing!
Songlist: Happy Together, Misty, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Good Vibrations, When I Look In Your Eyes, Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel), Yesterday, 19th Century Medley, All The Things You Are, Zoot Suit Riot, Time To Say Goodbye, America The Beautiful