In 2005-2006, the group recorded its debut album, On the Horizon, and performed in the third annual Vocal Point / Noteworthy joint concert. In the semifinal round, Noteworthy placed second in the west region, and Yoder received the award for Most Outstanding Vocal Percussion. In 2004-2005, Noteworthy performed in the West Coast A Cappella Showcase at the University of California Berkeley at a Utah Jazz game, and competed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). 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.Ī few of the highlights of their astounding career include: After producing highly acclaimed recordings, touring throughout the United States, appearing on the televised singing competition ”The Sing-Off,” and winning the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, it is no surprise that this nine-voice, all-female ensemble has quickly become one of the most popular collegiate a cappella groups in the nation.īYU student, Esther Yoder, founded Noteworthy in 2003. The ladies of Noteworthy seek to uplift all those that hear and see them sing. Keith Evans is the Faculty Director, and the group credits such artists as BYU Vocal Point, University of Oregon’s Divisi (one of the top collegiate women’s a cappella groups in the nation), University of Oregon’s On the Rocks (a premiere all-male a cappella group), Stevie Wonder, and Bobby McFerrin for influencing them to pursue their passion for creating a melodious sound.Īccording to the bio on their YouTube channel:
The 2015-2016 members of the group are: Alyssa Aramaki, Sarah Cunha, Alyssa Flake, Rachael Holt, Allyssa Jex, Janae Klumpp, Jessica McKay, Tressa Roberts, and Taylor Whitlock. The group of nine Noteworthy ladies, which was officially formed on 1 February 2004, is based in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University’s a cappella group Noteworthy is comprised of nine female members, all of whom are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and whose voices, according to BYU Performing Arts Management, “deliver a power-packed concert that combines vocal percussion, humor, and a tight harmony style that’s all their own.” Their impressive repertoire includes a smooth mixture of rock, pop, country, jazz, R&B, spiritual, and other musical styles that are sure to capture the heart of every listener regardless of his or her age.
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