About this project
Since Mike Chin and Mike Scalise founded The A Cappella Blog in January2007, the site has played host to over 50 live event reviews and over 500 posts, including interviews and guest columns from people like Ben Folds, Deke Sharon, and Bill Hare. With a focus on the college a cappella scene, the website has explored a cappella culture, critiqued trends, reported on research findings, shared media, and broken news. What’s the next natural step?
The A Cappella Book.
The A Cappella Book will include chapters on:
- how to sing a solo
- best practices in arranging a cappella music
- competition
- visual presentation
- vocal percussion
- starting an a cappella group
- managing an a cappella group
- recording
- employing humor in music
- operating as a student organization
- networking
- and much more.
In order to successfully complete this project we need your support. Funds raised through this campaign will be used primarily to subsidize costs of production including editing, layout, printing and distribution costs. Those who donate to this project will be generously compensated for their commitment with rewards including:
- advanced copies of the book
- autographed copies of the book
- personalized critiques of your group
- getting a whole chapter of the book devoted to you or your group
- appearing on the cover of the book
Thank you for visiting this page--we appreciate your support!
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Appear in The Book! Receive everything from $35 donation level plus a black & white photo of you or your group will appear in The A Cappella Book (note: you or your group will be responsible for providing high-resolution photos; we will have to come to an agreement on the photo to be used, but we are prepared to be flexible).
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Let us be your personal consultants! Receive everything from $35 donation level plus Mike Chin will write your group a personal critique of up to five of your songs OR your ICCA set before you compete (completed in person if your group performs within 50 miles of Baltimore, MD, pending compatibility of schedules; otherwise, completed via YouTube).
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Be on the cover! Receive everything from $35 donation level plus a full-color photo of you or your group will appear on the cover of the book (note: you or your group will be responsible for providing high- resolution photos; we'll have to come to an agreement on the photo to be used, but we are prepared to be flexible).
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Get your own chapter! Receive everything from $35 donation level plus one chapter of The A Cappella Book will be devoted exclusively to you or your group.
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Be the star! Receive everything from $500 donation level plus one chapter of The A Cappella Book will be devoted exclusively to you or your group.
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Mike Chin and Mike Scalise founded The A Cappella Blog in 2007, and share leadership of the site. Outside of the blog, Mike C. writes fiction, works with gifted kids, and volunteers in the Baltimore community. Mike S. is a computer analyst and has a passion for good wine and weight training.
