"I wanted to cry," Gerry says. However, at the conclusion of the first auditions, Ahlander and Boyce found themselves unable to decide between two singers with only one more spot to fill. Sharon Haddock is a professional writer with more than 35 years' experience, 17 at the Deseret News. For more information, contact Alex B. Leeman at (801) 628-3861 or alex.leeman@hotmail.com. Follow. No less enthusiastic were the nine blue . Vocal Point impressed audiences with its clean-cut image and message. BYU's all-male a cappella group, Vocal Point, took first place at the 2006 ICCA finals in New York, wowing judges and audiences alike. It is the most-requested performing group at BYU and regularly performs in front of sold-out crowds on and off campus. [1] She consulted with co-founder and then-director of Vocal Point, Bob Ahlander, and recruited Vocal Point members Dave Brown and Dan Dunn to help create the new group. View all past concerts BYU Vocal Point tour dates and tickets 2023-2024 near you Want to see BYU Vocal Point in concert? [41], Information obtained from Deseret Book and BYU Music Store. Ahlander expects more than 60 alumni and their families to come together with performers flying in from places as far as London and Hawaii. Their tight harmonies and beat-boxing, and their general fun-loving demeanor, add to the charm of their performances. https://www.byuvocalpoint.com/links BYU Music Store [35], In 2016, Noteworthy released a new 15-track album, "Ready for a Miracle". The show will feature all nine founding members from the 1991 group, along with about 70 of their successors. BYU Vocal Point, or simply Vocal Point, is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University. After the members were selected and began singing, the nine-man group became an instant hit on campus, selling out its very first concert. With Ahlander and Boyce providing the vision, and Lex providing much-needed musical direction, the first three years proved equally successful for the student-run group. By Erin Olsen Gong (BA '06) in the Fall 2006 Issue. overrideCardHideByline=false Gerry on his baptism day with Micah D. Rolfe, president of the New Jersey Morristown Mission, and Elders Connor Snapp and Benjamin Tu'ivai. [8] In 2006, Vocal Point received three Pearl Awards from the Faith Centered Music Association for "Best Sacred Recorded Song of the Year", "Best Group Recording Artist of the Year", and "Best Performing Artist of the Year" for their newest album "Standing Room Only". Tickets are available at coveycenter.org or (801) 852-7007 for $10 on the balcony or $12 on the floor. Innes chose to join "Team Usher" while Whitcomb sided with "Team Adam.". hbbd``b`:$X6`"bA"e@E$ 9`l[@F Q 8$H.@ B endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 148 0 obj <>stream Still, the group won kudos from the judges and moved on to the second round of the competition. Vocal Point is Brigham Young Universitys chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYUs talented male singers. %&u:6]q1u_}ev4^4[_~: uWq\?Wrow>;V=C-D'ck'k/N]2^TGj^u7zy>zDy{FXb-8myZ?-G{`/m2cS.yWgvd`suV3bu-c:;S](0>bZE`W$i_W>Fyv9?pJ,xNX9eE}eIL.9B]jgv{mb.8xX*uP"h!by=ueX1&%Fxrjij%AVJCj4`.S*xEW*6cAxvb5s; Ns_ The nine-man a cappella group "Vocal Point,' is celebrating their 25-year anniversary with concerts, an alumni reunion and a music video shoot. "Vocal Point gave me the first real opportunity to be a soloist," Innes said. Ben Fales, general manager and executive producer of BYU Vocal Point, left, McKay Crockett, the group's artistic director and producer, center, and Jed Jones, engineer at June Audio Recording Studios, chat as Brian Courtney Wilson records a track at the studio in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Credit: Spenser Heaps, Deseret News The nine-man a cappella group Vocal Point, is celebrating their 25-year anniversary with concerts, an alumni reunion and a music video shoot. A 5-year veteran of BYU Vocal Point, Keith Evans has been arranging for choral and pop a cappella ensembles for over a decade. The Voice can be seen on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on NBC. [9][10], Vocal Point performed at BYU's Homecoming Spectacular in 2006. Vocal Point entered the finals as the top group in the West Region, having placed first in its quarterfinal and semifinal qualifying rounds held in Eugene, Ore., and Los Angeles, Calif., respectively. Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. One of their most popular music videos is a cover of Amazing Grace, which won the Contemporary A Cappella Society (CARA) award for Best Religious Video and has garnered millions of views on YouTube since its release.[when?] Includes news and updates from the artist direct to your inbox. "I had always been in the background in the choir or something like that. PROVO An ambitious idea from two BYU humanities students has turned into a 25-year success story. Crockett was a member of Vocal Point from 2008 until his graduation in 2012 from BYU in media music. BYU student, Esther Yoder, founded Noteworthy in 2003. It helped me really start to find my voice even though I was singing in the group.". [20][21] In 2013, Noteworthy made its first YouTube music video. A former member of Noteworthy, Amy Whitcomb, appeared on the fourth season of The Voice; she was eliminated in the knockout rounds, but served as Noteworthy's director from 2018 to 2021. Verified. [4] The CD received four CARA nominations, Best Scholastic Original Song, Best Female Collegiate Album, Best Female Collegiate Solo, and Best Female Collegiate Arrangement. In 2018, Noteworthy performed "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" for a Mormon Message for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Noteworthy began operating under the direction of the Performing Arts Management (PAM) at BYU in 2014. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by two students at Brigham Young University. "I started to realize how much I love singing and the kind of genres that I could tap into. [12], After performing on The Sing-Off, Noteworthy went on to compete in the ICCA quarter finals in Eugene, Oregon, where they took first place and the award for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Soloist, Outstanding Arrangement, and Outstanding Vocal Percussion. With a wide range of vocal possibilities and seeming impossibilities these crowd-pleasers cover it all: rock, pop, country, jazz, hymns, and R&B. [37] The group performed at the University of Alaska Anchorage in October 2016 at the 23rd annual A Cappella Festivella; this was their first time performing outside of the continental United States. Trae Patton/NBC 4 of 5 Amy Whitcomb, from Orlando, Fla., joined "Team Adam" Monday night on NBC's "The Voice." "For me, the Orem and Provo, Utah, communities have just wrapped their arms around me as a vocalist and a vocal teacher," Whitcomb said. 306 Hinckley Center "And it all started in one small classroom from BYU.". [42][43], Album discography retrieved from BYU Music Store. "Each week on the show was kind of an a cappella boot camp," said Vocal Point alum and recent BYU graduate McKay Crockett. On September 4, 2022, Gerry was baptized. Sarah Sanders Petersen is an intern for Deseret News where she writes for Mormon Times and does other feature articles. "In addition to music videos and social media, tens of millions of people listen to Vocal Point's music online via Spotify, Pandora, etc.". [7] James Stevens became the group's director in 2004, directing the group until 2012. In 2010, only two members of the group were music majors. BYUs Vocal Point a cappella group impressed the judges and the television home audience in NBCs third season of The Sing-Off as they performed a variety of songs in different styles. BYU Management Society U.S. - Sacramento presents Vocal Point | Feb 18, 2023. 801-422-4511, Photo by overridebuttonBgColor= [3] In 2018, Vocal Point won several CASA A Capella Video Awards including Outstanding Collaborative Video and Best Show Tunes/Soundtrack/Theme Song for "Beauty and the Beast A Capella Medley" featuring Lexi Walker and the award for Best Religious Video for "It Is Well With My Soul".[18]. The three held auditions in the fall of 1991. Vocal Point had to compete missing baritone Ben Murphy, whose father was gravely ill. The group made its first recording (If Rocks Could Sing) and went on its first tour that same year. BYU Vocal Point tour dates Track BYU Vocal Point and never miss them live. [31] Noteworthy returned to compete in the ICCA, winning the Northwest Regional Round (with Sarah Cunha taking the award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion) but was unable to advance due to a scheduling conflict. The group made it to the top six, then five, but were eliminated when four groups moved on to the finale. In 2019, an international tour was announced for many BYU performing groups including Vocal Point, Young Ambassadors, Living Legends, International Folk Dance, American Folk Dance Ensemble, The Chamber Orchestra and The Ballroom Dance Company. But there is this intangible thingwhere the singer is completely being himself Released today, April 8, Spectrum showcases the group's signature take on popular songs from yesterday and today. BYUs Vocal Point has finally followed fans requests and released an album of solely LDS church music. They sang in many of the BYU A Cappella shows and opened for well known groups like Noteworthy, Vocal Point and Yale's The Whiffenpoofs. On tour in the United States, their concerts frequently sell out. 07']V '4t 7)|eQ0k$'XfrgKbxA&iRJ V@Z' RMa96>9D1$PQ@@X]>flal(t;( `.EAF@w(4ts8(2Fg[i[QlnQZ E)n. She is a communications major and editing minor from Brigham Young University. Vocal Point has seen continued success since 1991, recording multiple albums and singles along the way. A group for members (current, former, honorary) and directors (current and former) of Brigham Young University's Vocal Point. The group includes, center: Matt Newman, Devin Flake, Logan Shelton, second row: Carl Prince, Cody Phillips, Spencer Myler, Bryce Romney, Kyle Lemperle and Jordan Hale. ", Along with participating in BYU's Noteworthy, Whitcomb has also participated in the all-female group "Delilah," which was part of the a cappella singing competition on "The Sing-Off.". James Stevens, the former Vocal Point director, and McKay Crockett, the current director, worked tirelessly to make this album happen. Crockett said it's clear that "this a cappella thing is not going away. [4] Noteworthy competed in the ICCA in 2004. We were looking for a singing outlet that was maybe a bit outside the BYU norm, Ahlander said. The emcee barely breathed "Brig" and the audience in New York's Lincoln Center erupted. Come to an upcoming show! The, "Ultimate A Cappella Mashup: 25 Hits, 25 Years", "Beauty and the Beast A Cappella Medley" ft. Lexi Walker, "Beauty and the Beast A Cappella Medley" ft. Lexi Walker and the BYU Ballroom Dance Company, Best Show Tunes / Soundtrack / Theme Song, Jantzen Dalley and Logan Shelton for "You Will Be Found" from, Best Show Tunes / Soundtrack / Theme Song Video, This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 14:07. "Our theme was, 'We're going to conquer the world with happiness.' I think we did a really good job of that with the music we picked and how we were able to interact with people." Tyler Sterling, baritone ", What: Vocal Point 25th Anniversary concerts. [46] Single discography retrieved from Apple Music and the BYU Music Store.[47][46]. PROVO, Utah -- Brigham Young University's celebrated male a cappella group, BYU Vocal Point, is following up on their best-selling album of hymns and inspirational songs, Lead Thou Me On, with an all-new contemporary album. During a conference call, both Innes and Whitcomb gave shout-outs to their alma mater and expressed their appreciation for what they learned while participating in BYU's vocal groups. Fans have been asking for an all-hymns and inspirational album for years, and Vocal Point has now made good on their request, Fales said. Ahlander and Crockett say there's even more to come. Seeking to bring that sound westward, Dave and Bob recruited Jill Petersen-Lex to serve as the groups first Artistic Director. We wanted to do something BYU had never seen before.. Photo courtesy of Gerry Schlette. Members of the group took top honors in several individual award categories. For the next 6 years, Vocal Point performed in a variety of landmark performances and highlights: first performances at BYU-Idaho (in 2009 and 2011); first BYU football game halftime show; at the Centennial Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Famous for their high-energy shows, the group has been featured on. overrideTextColor= This page was last edited on 11 September 2020, at 15:32. Discography from 2004 to present was retrieved from BYU Music Store. After a record-breaking eight years with Stevens at the helm, Vocal Point once again came under the direction of its own: McKay Crockett. BYU Vocal Point, or simply Vocal Point, is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University (BYU). Esther Yoder formed the group in 2003, aided by members of BYU's Vocal Point. [4] They again competed at the ICCA and placed second to Vocal Point in the Quarterfinal round. They twice won the regional semi-finals for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, but refused to take their seats at the international finals in New York City because the event would be held on a Sunday. BYU Performing Arts Management, Nearer-My-God-to-Thee_PDF-Download__29154.1485544511, Vocal Point is Brigham Young Universitys chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYUs talented male singers. But in the midst of those difficulties, the messages of these songs have provided immeasurable peace and comfort to us. Director Catherine Papworth received the Most Outstanding Arrangement Award for "How Great Thou Art" in both the Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds. "I cant think of anything better than to see that go all across the globe.. Sarah Sanders Petersen, For the Deseret News. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by two students at Brigham Young University. [23] In 2014, the group performed as an opener for Home Free, the Season 4 winning group of NBC's "The Sing-Off," on Memorial Day in Orem, Utah. BYU Vocal Point has also performed live with amazing artists, including Ben Rector, Gladys Knight, Kristin Chenoweth, Colbie Caillat, Lee Greenwood, Lexi Mae Walker and . Hill, Virginia for 80,000 Boy Scouts; the release of their seventh and eighth albums, Nonstop and Back in Blue, respectively; and another appearance at the ICCA finals in New York City, where Vocal Point won First Runner Up. Vocal Point performs something for everyone; from soft and peaceful to explosive and fun, Vocal Points skilled members elevate everything they sing. During Ahlanders time as director, Vocal Point reached new heights. Fales said working with the boys to produce the album was a pleasing experience. BYU Vocal Point. 1128 Richards Building Vocal Point finished first runner-up at the finals of the 2011 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. When. Much to his joy and surprise, Vocal Point made a video of "I Am a Child of God" just for him. We often joke that we wouldn't make it into the group if we auditioned today.. Although the group intended to have eight members, a double-quartet, they could not choose between two singers so they accepted both and became a group of nine. [13][14][15] Noteworthy's third album Defined was released in 2010. She expressed her appreciation for their support. BYU Noteworthy is a nine-member, female Brigham Young University (BYU) a cappella group, based in Provo, Utah, United States. That CD was released in Fall 2004, representing Ahlanders three years of work as director. "We feel like that fast-paced, really intensive and fun environment . Vocal Point is currently under the direction of Buck Mangum, the groups fifth director. But the chief goal is to have a positive impact wherever the group performs, Ahlander said. overrideCardHideSection=false Producing digital media content became a focus of the group. Judges for that year's competition were Ben Folds, Sara Bareilles and Shawn Stockman, and the prize was $200,000 and a Sony recording contract. hZkohpgXh-X"XIR_speRKsJ|l'>u5;|,E`-^AAoS Vocal Point is part of the BYU School of Music and one of 18 performing groups sponsored by the university. Her personal blog is at sharonhaddock.blogspot.com. "This anniversary is a pretty huge milestone coming up for Vocal Point," Vocal Point artistic director McKay Crockett said. The group advanced handily to the top eight, as Ben Murphy returned and added a noticeable baritone guitar sound to the mix. [19] Additionally, Whitcomb appeared on the fourth season of The Voice, where she was eliminated in the knockout rounds. [24] In 2014, Noteworthy joined Vocal Point as the second university-sponsored a cappella group at BYU, under the administrative direction of BYU's PAM. International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Award-winning a capella group holds auditions", "Accomplished female group Noteworthy rocks it a capella", "BYU's Noteworthy a capella group hits a high note with YouTube single", "BOCA 2010: Best Of College A Cappella Announced! He is replaced by former member Carson Trautman. Ben Fales, of BYU Records, said theresponse to the album has been incredible. Along with the videos and accompanying singles, album production took a front seat. overrideCardHideByline=false Sometimes its easy to forget that were just nine ordinary guys, prone to the same struggles and trials as everyone else, Evans said. BYU Vocal Point Get all the BYU Vocal Point info here! She consulted with co-founder and then director of Vocal Point, Bob Ahlander, and also recruited two members of Vocal Point, Dave Brown and Dan Dunn to help create the group. [14] At finals in New York, Vocal Point received awards for "best vocal percussionist" to Tanner Nilsson, again "best soloist" to Jake Hunsaker, and second place in the entire competition. overrideButtonText=, PROVO, UT 84602, USA | 801-422-4636 | 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, http://pam.byu.edu/SimilarPage.asp?title=Vocal%20Point&StartScreen=Publicity%20Photos&pr=y, BYU projects show how students are prepared to make an impact on the world, BYU students shine at 42nd College Television Awards with multiple top accolades, BYU SIOY: Students across campus vie for big money to get innovative ideas off the ground. From left is Robert Seely, Ross Welch, Jake Hunsaker, McKay Crockett, Tanner Nilsson, Tyler Sterling, Keith Evans and Michael Christensen. "Theyre so pro. %PDF-1.6 % The group performed the national anthem at multiple Utah Jazz games and other venues. . 734 talking about this. The group has won three Pearl Awards and it was the winner of the 2006 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). The groups first pop music video, Brave, began a string of music videos that launched Vocal Point from a few thousand subscribers in 2012 to over 350K in 2018! To mark the 20-year anniversary of Vocal Point, BYUs Tantara Records is releasing Vocal Points latest album, Back in Blue. In addition, Tantara is in the process of remastering Vocal Points first album, If Rocks Could Sing, which is slated to be rereleased soon. 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Innes credited the confidence and courage his participation in Vocal Point gave him in making the decision to be an artist. [3] Jill Petersen-Lex became the group's first Artistic Director as the group hoped to introduce the Western United States to contemporary a capella. Most notable was Vocal Points performance on NBCs The Sing-Off, where the 2010-2011 group competed against 15 other A cappella groups in Los Angeles before a panel of celebrity judges. From products for plant parents to AI-powered learning platforms for teachers, this years Student Innovator of the Year Competition covered a lot of ground. He played an integral part This page is not available in other languages. This will mark the first time Rockshas been available on CD. Each Vocal Point member generates musical ability, creativity, and stage presence a combination which adds up to skillful and spirited performances. At the groups final performance of the tour, they sang to a completely full house, giving them the idea for the name of their upcoming album, Standing Room Only. and is translating something that you cant even put your finger on, but you know its big.". Props to them and all the boys., Screening of Les Misrables this Friday, Super Mario Bros. movie brings joy from fans, reservation from critics, Celebrate Easter with events in, around Utah County, Daily step counts drop following COVID-19 pandemic, study says. Started in the tradition of Ivy League glee clubs, Vocal Point has developed a varied repertoire of rock, pop, country, jazz, spiritual and R&B styles, all produced in the groups unique style. A sought-after studio recording artist, he also performs regularly at Hale Centre Theatre. The following year, 2005-06, was a banner year for Vocal Point. "Utah, Provo and Orem in particular, they know talent and they want to make sure that they showcase it. Vocal Point has a YouTube channel that has over 570,000 subscribers. "Vocal Point has done some pretty spectacular things over the course of its 25-year history but especially in the last five years.". Innes also has made a name for himself outside of BYU's Vocal Point. Noteworthy has released six albums since its formation in 2003. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by two students at BYU, Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander. 53.7K followers. Although Whitcomb is from Orlando, Fla., and Innes from Holladay, Utah, they both spoke graciously about their time spent in the Orem/Provo area. Director Scott Shattuck said that the concerts will feature "many arrangements from members of the group themselves, as well as plenty from past Noteworthy alumni." . overridebuttonBgColor= WE ARE BYU VOCAL POINT. The groups success under Jamess leadership didnt stop there. Sixteen vocal groups were chosen for the show from all over America in the third season of the show. The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 42nd College Television Awards or Student Emmys earlier this week and BYU students once again claimed the top spot in the best animation series and the best commercial. BYU Vocal Point will take to the stage on January 14 and January 15. Keith Evans, an alumni and tenor in Vocal Point, said, "Some of us didn't even do choir in high school. BYU Performing Arts Management Founded by two students, Bob Ahlander & Dave Boyce, in 1991, Vocal Point was under the direction of Emmy award-winning director and former member, McKay Crockett. The songs they competed with in their set were Michael Jackson's "Beat It," Michael Buble's "Meglio Stassera," a Polish hymn entitled "Infant Holy," and Louis Prima's "Jump Jive an' Wail. Shortly thereafter, the group released its fourth CD, Grand Slam, which represented the final years of the Anglesey-directed group. With the help of Jill Petersen-Lex, the group's first artistic director, the co-founders held auditions in the fall of 1991 and "became an instant hit on campus," according to the website. Famous for their high-energy shows, the group has been featured on Good Morning America, the Grammy Awards Ceremony, and NBC's The Sing-Off. The album was inspired by Vocal Points experience on hit show The Sing-Off. It was on this show that the nine-man a capella sensation touched millions. Two groups will be eliminated each week until finally the television audience will choose the winner. Vocal Point members are joined in virtual fashion by approximately 800 performers from 55 countries. Vocal Point is Brigham Young University's chart-topping pop a cappella group, consisting of nine of BYU's talented male singers. Noteworthy was not included in the tour. The Bonner Family)" (2021), "Hark! Coordinates: 314712N 351440E. overrideTextAlignment=. In addition, junior Tanner Nilsson received the award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion. The Herald Angels Sing - Go Tell It on the Mountain" (2018), "You'll Be in My Heart (From "Tarzan")" (2018), "Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High)" (2016), "Star Wars: A Cappella Strikes Back" (2015), "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" (2015), "I Knew You Were Trouble / We Are Never Getting Back Together" (2013), "Without You / I Will Wait Mashup" (2013), This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 07:55. Note: Tickets to some of the performances are sold out. In its first ever appearance at the finals, and after winning regional competition three times, Vocal Point took first place. [38][39] In 2017, Noteworthy released album, "How Sweet the Sound: Songs of Inspiration". [2] Boyce and Ahlander became introduced to modern a capella while visiting the Eastern United States, where a capella had become popular among colleges. Noteworthy member Camille Hancock won the award for Most Outstanding Choreography. Many of their members were former Vocal Point members (Paul Bodily, Grant Zabriskie, Mike Lemon, Keith Evans) and many of their members were later members of Vocal Point (Ross Welch, Jake Tengelsen, Keith Evans). [17] The same year, Noteworthy competed in the ICCA, taking first place at the Quarterfinal. [3] The three held auditions in the fall of 1991. Finally, in Fall 1994, the ensemble was adopted into the School of Music, and Jim Anglesey was appointed as the groups Faculty Advisor. [2] In 2006, the group released its debut album, On the Horizon. A virtual "choir" of 800 performers from over 50 nations including BYU's Vocal Point perform beloved hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" in a three-dimensional cathedral. https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vocal_Point&oldid=54441. United States and 100 foreign countries. Trae Patton/NBC 3 of 5 Ryan Innes from Holladay, Utah, joined "Team Usher" Monday night on NBC's "The Voice." Innes is a former member of BYU's Vocal Point. Getting Vocal. overrideCardHideDescription=false Aside from being a constant best-seller among LDS retailers, Vocal Point's music has also started being distributed nationally.". For photos, visit http://pam.byu.edu/SimilarPage.asp?title=Vocal%20Point&StartScreen=Publicity%20Photos&pr=y. hb```f``{A2, v XfK1X40E4@"L]0E:#> They have felt something special with Vocal Point something that they cant quite put their finger on.. [2]. [11] Noteworthy was eliminated in the second episode on December 15, 2009. We also have a new music video of one of the songs, Danny Boy, that you can see on YouTube.. These sessions provide valuable insights and tips for improving vocal technique, stage presence, and more. VPs first-ever all-hymns album (Lead Thou Me On) was released in October 2012. Additionally, Vocal Point is currently part of BYU's Performing Arts Management office, which has song and dance groups touring the world, and Crockett and Ahlander are hopeful that Vocal Point will be approved for international touring as well. Vocal Points repertoire has a little bit of everything: exciting pop and rock hits, classic hymnals and folk songs, famous crowd-pleasing show tunes, and more. The video, " Nearer, My God, to Thee " is a 3D virtual experience that aims to replicate the feeling of a live performance. overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= Provo, UT 84602 In the semifinal round, Noteworthy placed second in the West region,[5] and Yoder received the award for Most Outstanding Vocal Percussion, the first woman to receive the award. 409 following. The group took its first tour to New York City, and competed there with some of the worlds best collegiate a cappella ensembles in the Lincoln Centers Alice Tully Hall. Crockett said that over the holidays, Barnes & Noble began selling the group's music at all of its stores nationwide. They have so much personality. Every member of BYU Vocal Point is first class, all the way, Fales said. projects@byumusic.com, BYU [9] As a result of their participation in the show, the group was featured in a CNN article discussing how the group represented BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lead Thou Me On: Hymns and Inspiration is the groups debut collection of hymns and inspirational songs that they hope will touch their listeners. What co-founders Bob Ahlander and Dave Boyce started in the fall of 1991 has become Vocal Point a nine-man a capella group that provides vocal percussion, imitates the sounds of dozens of musical giants and dances in a variety of styles, resulting in a fresh and creative form of entertainment.