In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Rockapella

Members: Scott Leonard, Jeff Thacher, Calvin Jones, Bryant Vance, Mitchell Rains
Former Members: Barry Carl, Sean Altman, George Baldi, Elliott Kerman , Steve Keyes, Kevin Wright, John K. Brown, David Stix

Gleefully, they are NOT your childhood Rockapella. Rather they've become one of the world's most sophisticated and lasting pop vocal groups. With the wild success of the TV smash "Glee" and a cappella groups reigning in the Corner of Cool on college campuses, there is clearly a hunger for exciting live vocal performance. A single concert opens a window on practically the whole history of vocal music from vintage Mills Brothers through jazz and rock to current Hip Hop.

The little miracle that keeps the crowds coming back year after year and constantly draws new fans is Rockapella's astonishing full-band sound. A sound that seems to be impossible coming from just five guys with microphones. No instruments, no tracks, no mirrors - and their hands never leave their wrists. "We're making every bit as much music as the whole 'Glee' chorus - but with only five guys," says Rockapella's human beat-box Jeff Thacher.

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Media Articles
New York Times, Rockapella Sings Nostalgic a Cappella at Feinstein’s/54 Below

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Scott Leonard : Christmas Songbook - As Arranged for Rockapella

TTBB Div A Cappella

Songlist: This Christmas Day, Merry Christmas, Darling, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells, Christmas Without You

Scott Leonard : Hits - As Arranged For Rockapella

In the spring of 1991, a new beat arrived in the fledgling world of modern a cappella - a beat in the form of Scott Leonard. Beyond the initial impact and power of his performances on stage and on reordings, he brought arrangements full of groove and heart. Unfamiliar with the growing "cult" of a cappella, his arrangements arrived influenced by the R&B-flavored pop of his Stevie Wonder-rich childhood, and a love for vocal groups of the past from the Mills Brothers to Bread to the Jackson Five. From the first bar of his first arrangement for Rockapella, 'Bed of Nails,' he brought a different approach. Since that first arrangement, Scott has arranged 100+ originals and covers for Rockapella. Here, finally, is an attempt to scratch the surface!

Songlist: Dance With Me, Have A Little Faith, Here Comes The Sun, I'll Hear Your Voice, Moments of You

Kirby Shaw : Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back)

Recorded by the Kingston Trio and Rockapella, this spooky classic is a great novelty change of pace that is perfect for show and pop groups alike.Available separately: SATB, SAB and 2-Part. Instrumental ePak includes parts for Trumpet 1, 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar (nylon string), Bass and Drums. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back)

Now available for TBB! Recorded by the Kingston Trio and Rockapella, this spooky classic is a great novelty change of pace that is perfect for show and pop groups alike.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Conrad Eugene Mauge Performed By: Rockapella

Kirby Shaw : Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back)

Recorded by the Kingston Trio and Rockapella, this spooky classic is a great novelty change of pace that is perfect for show and pop groups alike. Available separately: SATB, SAB and 2-Part. Instrumental ePak includes parts for Trumpet 1, 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar (nylon string), Bass and Drums. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Conrad Eugene Mauge Performed By: Rockapella