Chorus Information
Counterpoint A Cappella (Stanford University)
Sarah Espaldon, Musical Director
Information last updated: 2013-11-06
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a collegiate student chorus, open only to members of the Stanford University community. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.stanfordcounterpoint.tumblr.com |
| Year Estab: | 1979 |
| Emphasis: | We sing a cappella. We arrange our own music. We sing a wide variety of music--anything from oldies to the '90s--eclectic: popular, jazz, rock, ballads, etc. |
| Size: | 8 |
| Concerts/Year: | 75 (this includes shows on campus) |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at Stanford in the fall--generally September/beginning of October. The audition requires tone matching, one song, in the call-back learning one song and performing with the group. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Depends on the year and the event. We generally have one item of clothing that matches. |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, Wednesday, varies, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., On the Stanford University campus, , Stanford |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Popular Jazz Rock |
Type of Chorus: | Women's Academic |
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| Rehearse City: | Stanford | ||
| Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 19747, Stanford, CA 94309 |
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| Phone: | (650) 723-4331-student activities |
| Email: | cpt.acappella@gmail.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Discography: | Run With It. Audiocassette. 1989. Sing It, Baby. Compact disk. 1992. No Man's Land. Compact disk. 1995. One other recording. Compact disk in process, 1997. |
| Bibliography: | Articles about us have appeared in the Stanford Daily. |
| History: | "Founded in 1979 by Joyce Rogers and Linda Chin, Counterpoint is Stanford’s second-oldest a cappella group, and its first all-female group. We’re a group of 8-14 college girls with a deep and abiding love for all things musical. Counterpoint has been featured on both Best of College A Cappella (BOCA) and Voices Only compilations. Our repertoire is very diverse, and has included everything from Katy Perry and Sara Bareilles to Jack’s Mannequin to The Herman’s Hermits. We are recognized both on and off campus for our original arrangements (always arranged by members, both past and present), our love of music, and, of course, our great sense of humor." [from website 11/13] |
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