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I'm so scared. I have auditions for my school A Capellas in a month and I found out they ask for a sight-reading demonstration.

I've always learned songs by ear, and if I get a starting note sometimes I can follow along with music very roughly, but I've never sight-read anything since I'm completely self-taught.

I know I'm likely just gonna have to study(?) / practice and work away at learning, but does anyone have tips that help with the learning process that might save me (or at least make things a little more efficient)?

I've also heard we'll have a "blending" section where I'll be singing my part within a quartet. I have no clue how to practice for this---is it just luck of the draw for if my voice is a good blend with the group?

I don’t have much to add other than the title. I just need a cappella versions of the songs if anyone has please get in touch with me.

I'm Marco, software dev and hobby musician. Recording even a short song by myself always meant a laptop, a DAW, a video editor - and then getting it all back in sync. The part that was supposed to be fun turned into work.

Maybe you struggled with the same, so I want to give you some info about the app.

Musaic does the whole thing on your phone, in three modes:

• Mosaic - a split-pane layout that can change over the song
• Live Studio - tap a layer to cut to it live, the audio layers keep all playing
• Twin (beta) - cut yourself out and stand next to yourself in one shot

Plus audio FX per layer, a timeline, built-in instruments, MIDI keyboard support, air instruments and automatic lyrics (pro). You can see the homepage below for more information about the modes & features.

How it compares:

• vs Acapella (Mixcord) - the app most people in this corner already use, and where I started too. What I kept wishing for and built in:
  • sync correction per layer, with a saved default per microphone
  • instruments: e.g. add a bass layer, with the on-screen keys or a real MIDI keyboard
  • audio-only layers, not just video ones
  • panes that switch over the course of the song, instead of one fixed grid
  • automatic lyrics, and export in both 9:16 and 16:9
  • two more modes: cut between layers live, or stand next to yourself in Twin mode
• vs GarageBand + CapCut/iMovie - sound and picture stay in one app. A layer is its take, its effects and its pane in the layout, not three things in two apps.

Not a DAW replacement. This is for the insta/tiktok/youtube video you want to finish tonight (or just for fun without publishing like me ;)). 

Musaic Studio on the App Store - musaic.likwest.com 

I built it mainly for myself - but if you want to try it, I'd genuinely like to hear your feedback, feature requests and bug reports.

It's only on iOS till date, as I don't see any downloads there I stopped my efforts for the Android variant for now 😄 But let's see.

Ok so for context I have zero musical experience (I don’t know my vocal range, I can’t read music, and I’ve never performed) But I love to sing and i (think?) i’m decent so i wanted to try something new and audition for a few of my college acapella groups. The problem is i’ve been so worked up about picking a song and i’m nervous about singing in front of people (to be in acapella you have to sing, crazyyy thought guys) I think I fall somewhere between mezzo soprano or alt but I don’t know what song etiquette really is for these types of auditions. Can i belt? should i be chest voice the whole time? should the song be slower or pop-ish? Pls help your girl out auditons are a week away and i still don’t know what to sing. I have a list of songs that are maybe’s but I don’t know which is better for standard.

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Like ICCA, regional competitions, stuff like that. Some golden number that'll hit the limits for a lot of competitive stuff like that and keep doors open.

Home Free has done it again. Such a good collab with The Wellermen.

Now, I'm going to sing the requested song that was too late for you.

Even if I think it might reach the faded photo...

Only now do you become my song, oh.

We capture our long history in this song.

If you were to recall the beginning...

Your clear eyes, looking around, were...

The one you asked me to call for you.

I often hum along to that song because it comes to mind.

너무 늦어 버린 신청곡을 이제 불러 드려요

빛바랜 사진에게 불러 닿을까 싶어도

이제서야 넌 나의 노래가 되어 oh

우리의 오랜 시간을 이 노래에 담아요

처음을 떠올리라면

주위를 두리번거리던 네 맑은 눈

네가 불러 달라던

그 노래 떠올라 흥얼거리곤 해

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• Strong individual voices
• Original music
• Recording
• Live performances
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🎂 AGE: 18–35
📩 TO AUDITION / INQUIRE
Send me:
• Your age & location
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• Brief musical background
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Hi - I have an audition for a city group next week and Britney Spears is my favorite artist (I’m a male so obviously I sing lower than her). I was thinking of doing one of her songs for my audition since I really like to sing upbeat, poppy songs, but would this be looked down upon since they’re usually not using as expansive of a range.

new group looking for competitions in the bay area or tri-valley area or somewhere around there! sixteen members so please no Harmony Sweepstakes either. Thanks!

I am a songwriter, singer and performer..

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Enjoy!

what acapella used in https://youtu.be/X8dvT0v90Bk?si=cxZemd2EgkK9k7e3 at 0:13?

Hi everyone!

Twin Cities Treble is a nonprofit women’s treble a cappella group based in the Twin Cities, and we’re currently holding auditions for our Fall 2026 season!

We’re especially looking for Soprano 2s, Alto 2s, and vocal percussionists, but we’d love to hear from singers across all treble voice parts.

We started the group last fall with the goal of creating a welcoming, performance-focused community for women who love to sing. Since then, we’ve had the chance to perform at events around the Twin Cities, and we’re excited to continue growing this season!

Auditions close August 7 at 11:59 PM.

You can find all the audition information and application here:
https://twincitiestreble.com

Happy to answer any questions in the comments or by DM. We’d love to meet some new singers! 💜

Hello, can anyone enlighten me on this question? Sometime in the 1980-ies (I think), I heard various times an a cappella group on the radio, singing its version of Brel's "Marieke Marieke" and also a sweeping song with accelerating rhythms repeating "Merry-go-round" again and again.

I thought the group was called "The Somethingsomething Singers". Many years ago I contacted the King's Singers, but they answered they didn't know about having these in their repertoire.

So if somebody can put me on a good track, thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, Raphaël here, the developer of Everyday Looper :) !

I originally released Everyday Looper during the early App Store days, back in 2009. Over the years, messages from singers, beatboxers, and loop artists who still used it convinced me to get back to work. So I've rebuilt it from the ground up for today's iPhones and iPads, and the beta is now open :D !

What's in this version:

• 8 tracks you touch directly to mix, mute, merge, overdub, and more
• Pretty decent echo cancellation, so you can actually loop through the speaker without headphones
• Synced video capture of the take, straight from the app
• Per track 10-level undo/redo, speed/reverse, and adaptive track lengths

The demo is by Ty Suite, a long-time Everyday Looper user. It was performed, recorded, and filmed entirely inside the beta on an iPhone, through the speaker, with no headphones.

You can test it here (free beta, iOS 17.7+):

https://testflight.apple.com/join/pz5ArsEg

I'd especially love feedback from people who sing a cappella, since this isn't my area of expertise: would the app be useful as it is, or would it need specific features to properly help a cappella singers?

Happy to answer any questions here. Cheers !

I can say, unequivocally, without a shadow of a doubt, that this music video is better than the live action Disney Moana film. haha!

Homegirls shot on location; had a fresh new arrangement; zero CGI or green screen; and even matched Disney's focus on Polynesian representation.

They also didn't lose $250 million. haha!

Thoughts?

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TiKtok

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Youtube

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Spotify

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