<p>I had a quick question regarding the tufts a capella groups. I have heard from many students how prestigious and popular they are, and was considering trying out for a group. Does anyone have any input on the level of competition in the audition pools? I don't have much of a musical background except for a few years of choir so I think I might have lost a good chunk of my vocal range. Hope to hear from someone soon.</p>
<p>well, a capella groups are really tough to get into. often they'll only have one opening. also, they're basically cults and will eat your life - you'll be spending a LOT of time with them, so they decide who gets in based not only on vocal talent but personality as well. Not saying that you have a bad personality if you get in, just that you may not be as compatible with the people in the group as others.</p>
<p>Also, vocals are only necessary for soloists...in a capella, you basically do things like "jow jow! jow! jow jow! jow!" or "doo wooooow....doo, doo, doo woooooow". I also heard that altos and basses never get to be soloists.</p>
<p>Lol...you might be able to tell, I'm not the biggest fan of a capella. WOOHOO CHAMBER SINGERS!!!!!!</p>
<p>Aw, don't let bluirinka turn you off. If you think a cappella is cool, try out! Like my dad always said, "If you don't ask, the answer's always no." You won't get in at all if you never try, and it's not the biggest deal if you don't. There are other opportunities to sing at Tufts and there's always next year.</p>
<p>oh my gosh, I wasn't trying to discourage anyone from getting involved in something they're interested in. I just know that I, too, had certain ideas about a capella when I got here but they happened to be dispelled by other upperclassmen. I still tried out, though. But I know that it's not for me - I'm just putting out a different opinion in case the person in question realizes it's not for them either. If it's what they really love, then more power to them!</p>
<p>How much of a commitment is joining an a cappella group? Would you be able to have other extracurriculars as well, or does it pretty much take up all your time?</p>
<p>This depends on which a cappella group you are in as well as how much of a role you want to have in the group. </p>
<p>Since the OP, 3.5 year ago, new a cappella groups have formed on campus and this creates greater diversity not only in the style of groups to join, but also in the sort of culture each group has.</p>
<p>LarryBoy - it’s typically pretty difficult to do a cappella and be deeply involved with other things. As a disclaimer, I don’t do a cappella, but I’m extremely active in theater, which has a lot of interest cross-over with a cappella. A frequent problem of ours is that someone already in an a cappella group will want to do theater, but literally does not have the time to be a part of a show. We typically advise a cappella people to take a semester off from their group if they want to do theater. You could do a less time-intensive or less rigidly scheduled extra-curricular along with a cappella, but doing anything like theater, sports, or student government would be challenging.</p>
<p>Thank you Snarf!!! That’s exactly what I wanted to know :D</p>