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

• 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.