Grad School 2025

Grad School is a three-day crash course in pop a cappella that happens during the youth session of A Cappella Academy. Looking to take your school’s a cappella program to the next level? This is definitely the place for you! Learn from some of the very best directors, arrangers, and performers in all of a cappella while also observing how we run A Cappella Academy!

  • 3-day Professional Development Program
    Observe classes and rehearsals at A Cappella Academy
    Receive mentoring and participate in Grad School programs led by Academy staff
    Rehearse in a group with the other Grad School participants
    Optional: extend your trip to attend the Academy showcase performance on Sunday, July 13, 2025

  • For Music Educators 21+

  • July 10-12, 2025

  • Whittier College in Whittier, CA

  • $950 (does not include food and lodging)

AUDITION VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

DISCLAIMER: We require this audition portion to make sure that all applicants clear a certain bar, since everyone will be singing together as a group, but we are by no means only looking for vocal superstars!

  1. Introduction

    • Say hello!  Tell us your name, and a quick summary of your musical background.

  2. Solo singing

    • Please sing a 1-minute segment of a solo that showcases your voice. No classical or musical theater, please.

  3. Part singing

    • Download the materials for “I Wish” and learn whichever part suits you best. *CLICK HERE*

    • Record video of you singing along to the “performance” track for your part (your part will be missing from the track, you’ll fill it in with your voice).

    • Please snap along, and and make sure we can hear your voice prominently over the track.

  4. Beatboxing (optional)

    • If you do beatboxing/vocal percussion, please give us a short demonstration.

  5. Personal statement

    • Briefly tell us why you’re interested in coming to A Cappella Academy Grad School.

APPLICATION FORMS

Once you have completed and uploaded your video to YouTube, you are ready to fill out our application.