ACA-Idol is a fast-paced competition with big money at stake!
Groups perform for 10 minutes. A panel of judges gives live feedback.
You, the audience vote by cel phone to decide which group -College or Pro- wins $1,000! (Rules here).
Competitors each give their best 10 minutes. Bid at the Silent Auction too! Competors will all compete for your love and votes in this show!
Competitors are announced here as they complete their confirmation process!
All high school competitors start off right here to soundcheck.
If you are a HS Competitor, your schedule may look like this.
Harmony in the morning?! Yes please! Early birds will delight and late risers will get the blood going as members of the incredible, award-winning Midtown barbershop quartet teach everyone a few tags! And, for non-barbershoppers, what are tags? They are the best part of the songs, the rich part, the part that sends it over the top. And YOU’LL be the one singing, so pick your part and come out to this hands-on class! Competitors, this just might be the class that helps you take your blend to the next level! So don’t think it only applies to barber shoppers. This class is for all singers!
Star of Lifetime’s TV show, “PitchSlapped,” Diana Preisler is known as “The ACA-COACH.”
Diana says this: “They see you louder than they hear you.”
The Broadway performer, film actress (Oscar Nominated “Chico and Rita”), singer and manager of Blue Jupiter will show you how to make that message work for you. Groups will hop on stage and have their performance crafted to perfection.
This seminar is one of our most popular! Have your group come ready to perform!
Improvising Vocal Arrangements -even with a choir-sized group – is easier than you think! Using a combination of improvisation games from Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Roger Treece, Michelle Weir and more, participants will learn several methods of creating pop vocal arrangements.
All the games and exercises can be applied to any singing group -whether your ensemble is large or small, or even occasionally sings (gasp!) with instruments (we won’t tell anyone).
Kevin Child Hosts performances of SYNG Select, Unaccompanied Minors, Noteworthy and Heartfelt.
Anyone with a ClassPass, VIP Pass, Full Weekend Pass or Discount Weekend Pass may attend for FREE!
Pro, Semi-Pro, Collegiate and sometimes even HS groups of all types strut their stuff in a casual, non-competitive showcase.
The best High School groups get only 8 minutes of stage time to impress a team of respected a cappella experts as they compete for trophies. The Single Singers, an open a cappella group that you can join, perform while the judges deliberate.
These Swedes have a distinctive approach to creating their sound. From blend to philosophy, let this award winning group share the knowledge they’ve accumulated in over 20 years of making original, groundbreaking a cappella.
7PM -8:30 with these Pro Groups !
See the best professional groups in fast-paced sets. Each Pro Show is different!
The Weekend’s Performers
The Concert Schedule
Doors open 30 minutes in advance. Stadium seating.
9:30 with Pro Groups and more!
See the best professional groups in fast-paced sets. Each Pro Show is different!
The Weekend’s Performers
The Concert Schedule
Doors open 30 minutes in advance. Stadium seating.
What’s the difference? Are they the same? Is it one, or the other? Can you be both? Learn when and how to apply these different titles when performing to take your artistry to the next level.
Singing in harmony can challenge even the most talented of singers. Learn the techniques that make ensembles come alive right from the reigning NY and National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions, Resolve!
Christian Fris-Ronsfeld teaches this class about stage presence and energy!
How do I find the right energy on stage ?
How do we ensure that our choir performance doesn’t just sound great, but also looks great ?
How can we unify and synchronise our movements as a group while still maintaining our individuality and perform with integrity ?
In this workshop we learn a few methods of how we can move in a choir with a sense of style and authenticity.
These methods are not just theoretical, but we will apply them straight away with songs and pieces of sample
music. Our focus is on how to be in contact and interaction with our fellow singers and on being conscious how our movements can affect an audience.
We’ll work with different levels of energy that can help amplify the musical expression.
Expect this to be fun – Let’s get the party started !
Pro Show 3 with pro artists and more!
The Weekend’s Performers: http://newyork.singstrong.org/performers.html
The Concert Schedule: http://newyork.singstrong.org/concert-schedule.html
Doors open 30 minutes in advance. Stadium seating.