# Vocalosity > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Vocalosity > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Vocalosity.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocalosity > Source revision: 1318915228 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American a cappella group}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} '''Vocalosity''' was a music group with ten members selected from televised singing shows like ''[The Sing-Off](/source/The_Sing-Off)'', ''[The Voice](/source/The_Voice_(U.S._TV_series))'', national performing tours, a cappella groups and Broadway.{{cite web|url=http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/01/20/he-whipped-packers-into-pitch-perfect-shape/79057608/|title=He whipped Packers into 'Pitch Perfect' shape|publisher=greenbaypressgazette.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://franklygreenbay.com/article/view/id/234/|title=Frankly Green Bay|publisher=franklygreenbay.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bradfordera.com/news/pitch-perfect-vocalosity-concert-slated-at-pitt-bradford/article_628fea06-c0a2-11e5-bb27-af26ed3c1903.html|title=Pitch perfect — VOCALOSITY concert slated at Pitt-Bradford|date=22 January 2016 |publisher=bradfordera.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} Throughout the show, the group performs both as one large group and also in smaller configurations.{{cite web|url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/entertainment/events/best-bets/2016/01/22/one-man-capella-revolution-comes-wharton-center-tuesday/79159418/|title=A cappella revolution comes to Wharton Center Tuesday|publisher=lansingstatejournal.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} Their repertoire spans from [gregorian chant](/source/gregorian_chant) to current pop hits{{cite web|url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160113/ENT/160119844/1006/NEWS?Title=New-a-cappella-group-Vocalosity-debuts-at-Phillips-Center-|title=New a cappella group Vocalosity debuts at Phillips Center|publisher=gainesville.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/best-lists/2015/12/21/january-entertainment-des-moines-monster-jam-rodeo-newsies/77706896/|title=January entertainment: Jason Aldean, rodeo, Newsies|publisher=desmoinesregister.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.athensmessenger.com/news/second-half-of-ou-performing-arts-concert-series-kicks-off/article_f7797067-841c-5095-826b-338d4084b6e5.html|title=Second half of OU Performing Arts, Concert Series kicks off Jan. 25|date=13 January 2016 |publisher=athensmessenger.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} including [The Beatles](/source/The_Beatles), [Motown](/source/Motown) and [Jazz](/source/Jazz).{{cite web|url=http://host.madison.com/ct/entertainment/arts_and_theatre/visual/chesney-snow-plays-huge-houses-in-vocalosity-but-started-in/article_3fc5c200-35e7-5a6f-81e3-5e1229300116.html|title=Chesney Snow plays huge houses in 'Vocalosity,' but started in Edgewood's own black box|author=Lindsay Christians - The Capital Times|date=27 January 2016|work=madison.com}}{{Infobox musical artist | name = Vocalosity | image = Vocalosity Beat Box Battle.jpg | image_size = | caption = Original Cast of Vocalosity, January 2016 | origin = [New York, New York](/source/New_York%2C_New_York) | genre = [A cappella](/source/A_cappella), various styles | years_active = {{start date|2015}}–2017 | past_members = Kelli Koloszar - S1
Amy Whitcomb - S2
Nicole Weiss - M
Nattalyee Randall - A1
Hannah Juliano - A2
Cheeyang Ng - T1
RJ Woessner - T2
James C. Jones - B1
Bryant Vance - B2
Tracy L.J. Robertson - VP
Gerianne Perez
Chesney Snow }} Artistic director, music director and arranger [Deke Sharon](/source/Deke_Sharon), known for his work on ''[Pitch Perfect](/source/Pitch_Perfect)'' and ''The Sing-Off'', created the show with [IMG Artists](/source/IMG_Artists) and Work Light Productions.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-RENT-20th-Anniversary-Tour-Will-Launch-in-Fall-2016-20160126|title=BWW Exclusive: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Will Launch in Fall 2016!|author=BroadwayWorld TV|date=26 January 2016|work=BroadwayWorld.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/stage/stage-planner-comedy-strauss-waltzes-on-tap-for-new-years-eve/2259426/|title=Stage Planner: Comedy, Strauss waltzes on tap for New Year's Eve|publisher=tampabay.com|access-date=2016-01-27}} Director and choreographer [Seán Curran](/source/Se%C3%A1n_Curran_(dancer)) is the chair of the dance department at [New York University](/source/New_York_University) and was an original cast member of the New York company of [Stomp](/source/Stomp_(theatrical_show)).{{cite web|url=http://now.uiowa.edu/2016/01/hancher-vocalosity|title=Hancher to present 'Vocalosity' Jan. 30 at the Englert|date=20 January 2016|publisher=now.uiowa.edu|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/VOCALOSITY-to-Release-New-A-Cappella-Album-Next-Month-20151207|title=VOCALOSITY to Release New A Cappella Album Next Month|publisher=broadwayworld.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} Creative consultants Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser are best known for their work developing ''[The Nanny](/source/The_Nanny)'' and writing for shows like ''[Who's The Boss](/source/Who's_The_Boss)''.{{cite web|url=http://www.wearegreenbay.com/critic-at-large-wearegreenbay/warren-gerdscritic-at-large-review-vocalosity-sensational-at-weidner|title=Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Review: Vocalosity sensational at|author=Warren Gerds|publisher=wearegreenbay.com|accessdate=2016-01-27|archive-date=February 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202090113/http://www.wearegreenbay.com/critic-at-large-wearegreenbay/warren-gerdscritic-at-large-review-vocalosity-sensational-at-weidner|url-status=dead}} Most performances featured a local opening act, chosen by public vote or by Deke Sharon,{{cite web|url=http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/marty-clear/article50532210.html|title=A round-up of Bradenton-area entertainment news|publisher=bradenton.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/12/09/green-bay-rock-band-gets-some-groovy-uk-love/77008274/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=|title=Green Bay rock band gets some 'groovy' UK love|publisher=greenbaypressgazette.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/01/06/limited-edition-wins-contest-play-weidner/78321204/|title=Limited Edition wins contest to play Weidner|publisher=greenbaypressgazette.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/detroit/article/Win-a-Chance-to-Open-for-VOCALOSITY-at-Wharton-Center-Next-Month-20151214|title=Win a Chance to Open for VOCALOSITY at Wharton Center Next Month|publisher=broadwayworld.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}}{{cite web|url=http://www.flipsidepa.com/story/entertainment/2016/01/05/win-chance-open-vocalosity/78295668/|title=Win a chance to open for VOCALOSITY|publisher=flipsidepa.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} including high school and college groups, barbershop quartets, pop choirs and the like.{{cite web|url=http://statenews.com/article/2016/01/state-of-fifths-opens-for-vocalosity|title=MSU a cappella group opens for Vocalosity|work=The State News}} Members [Gerianne Pérez](/source/Gerianne_P%C3%A9rez) and Chesney Snow left the group to join the Broadway Musical ''[In Transit](/source/In_Transit_(musical))'' which opened December 11, 2016, so the group's second tour featured 10 members instead of 12. ==Album== Vocalosity's eponymous debut album was released on January 15, 2016 on Universal Classics (part of [Decca Label Group](/source/Decca_Label_Group) ),{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/VOCALOSITY-to-Release-New-A-Cappella-Album-Next-Month-20160114|title=VOCALOSITY Releases New A Cappella Album Today|publisher=broadwayworld.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} and rose onto the [iTunes](/source/iTunes) Vocal charts in the United States (#27) and Japan (#30) {{Track listing | headline = Vocalosity | title1 = [Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'](/source/Wanna_Be_Startin'_Somethin') | writer1 = [Michael Jackson](/source/Michael_Jackson) | length1 = 3:02 | title2 = [Tightrope](/source/Tightrope_(Janelle_Mon%C3%A1e_song)) | writer2 = [Janelle Monáe](/source/Janelle_Mon%C3%A1e) | length2 = 3:20 | title3 = [Locked Out of Heaven](/source/Locked_Out_of_Heaven) | writer3 = [Bruno Mars](/source/Bruno_Mars) | length3 = 3:29 | title4 = [Thinking Out Loud](/source/Thinking_Out_Loud) | writer4 = [Ed Sheeran](/source/Ed_Sheeran) | length4 = 3:47 | title5 = [Hallelujah](/source/Hallelujah_(Leonard_Cohen_song)) | writer5 = [Leonard Cohen](/source/Leonard_Cohen) | length5 = 3:29 | title6 = [Whole Lotta Love](/source/Whole_Lotta_Love) | writer6 = [Led Zeppelin](/source/Led_Zeppelin) | length6 = 4:36 | title7 = Beatbox Break | writer7 = Chesney Snow, Tracy Robertson | length7 = 1:58 | title8 = [Sing Sing Sing](/source/Sing%2C_Sing%2C_Sing_(With_a_Swing)) | writer8 = [Louis Prima](/source/Louis_Prima) | length8 = 2:19 | title9 = [True Colors](/source/True_Colors_(Cyndi_Lauper_song)) | writer9 = [Cyndi Lauper](/source/Cyndi_Lauper) | length9 = 2:30 | title10 = [Shut Up And Dance](/source/Shut_Up_and_Dance_(Walk_the_Moon_song)) | writer10 = [Walk the Moon](/source/Walk_the_Moon) | length10 = 3:10 | title11 = [See You Again](/source/See_You_Again_(Wiz_Khalifa_song)) | writer11 = [Wiz Khalifa](/source/Wiz_Khalifa) | length11 = 4:17 | title12 = [Fever](/source/Fever_(Little_Willie_John_song)) | writer12 = [Little Willie John](/source/Little_Willie_John) | length12 = 2:46 | title13 = [Fix You](/source/Fix_You) | writer13 = [Coldplay](/source/Coldplay) | length13 = 2:56 }} ==Concert tour== The group's first 33-city concert tour spanned January–March 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-A-Cappella-Group-VOCALOSITY-Will-Launch-National-Tour-in-2016-Watch-a-Sneak-Peek-20151111|title=STAGE TUBE: A Cappella Group VOCALOSITY Will Launch National Tour in 2016|publisher=broadwayworld.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} Their second 49-concert international tour was October 2016 through February 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/national-tours/article/VOCALOSITY-16-17-National-Tour-Launches-Tonight-in-Bucks-County-PA-20160923|title = VOCALOSITY 16-17 National Tour Launches Tonight in Bucks County, PA}} ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== *{{cite web|url=http://vocalosityontour.com|title=Vocalosity - The ACA-PERFECT Concert Experience|publisher=vocalosityontour.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/vocalositytour/?fref=ts|title=Vocalosity|publisher=facebook.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} *{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/VocalosityTour|title=Vocalosity Tour (@VocalosityTour) on Twitter|publisher=twitter.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/vocalositytour/|title=Vocalosity (@vocalositytour) • Instagram photos and videos|publisher=instagram.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/Vocalosity|title=Vocalosity - YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.wearegreenbay.com/local-5-live/local-5-live-features/vocalosity|title=Vocalosity - Story | WeAreGreenBay | WFRV CBS Local 5|author=Lisa Malak|date=22 January 2016|publisher=wearegreenbay.com|accessdate=2016-01-27}} {{Authority control}} 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