National A Cappella & Choral Convention 2025: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Breakfast Buffet

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

TBA

Available to those who purchased the AABP

Moderators

Shannon Phypers

Executive Producer, A Cappella Education Association

Shannon is a veteran music teacher based out of Massachusetts, but most importantly, Mom to her two children Marshall and Arlin. She is passionate about incorporating music technology and contemporary a cappella into public schools which led to the creation of her one-of-a-kind Music... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
TBA Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32892

General

8:00am EDT

Convention Check-In & AAP Pickup

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

TBA

Location TBD. Our team will be happy to answer any outstanding questions.

Moderators

Shannon Phypers

Executive Producer, A Cappella Education Association

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
TBA Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32892

General

9:00am EDT

Saturday Morning Meeting

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Royal Ballroom

Start the day all together with warm ups and announcements provided by our experienced clinicians and staff

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

General

9:30am EDT

Ensemble Leadership: Leveraging Strengths Beyond the Sheet Music

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 5

“Ensemble Leadership” utilizes theories of ‘courageous followership’ (I. Chaleff) and understanding individual strengths non-directing members have and can contribute during rehearsal. Through a rehearsal simulation, singers will learn strategies in how they can more deeply engage in the learning process that will contribute to group sound, morale, and even make rehearsal more efficient. Not only will current and aspirational music directors expand their pedagogical toolkit on facilitating rehearsals, but members in non-directing roles will be empowered to ensure group success.

Moderators

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Speakers

Spencer Camacho

Educator, NACC

Spencer Camacho is a professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU), home of Under A Rest A Cappella (UAR), the competitive group of which he used to be music director. With a bachelor of music education from WCU, master of music technology from NYU, and current work on... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880

Education Session

9:30am EDT

Music Tech for Vocalists

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 2

Get ready for an interactive and engaging crash course on music technology for vocalists! This will be an opportunity to collaborate on a session exploring recording tools, audio effects, and more. If you are interested in recording or just curious about the tech side of things, this workshop is for you! Andris is one of our very own NACC sound enginieers!

Moderators

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Speakers

Andris Briga

Educator, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879

Education Session

9:30am EDT

Aquapella Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 4

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Rob Dietz

Featured Educator, NACC

Rob Dietz (he/him) is a multiple CARA winning arranger who has been performing contemporary a cappella music for over twenty years. Based in Los Angeles, Rob is best known for his work as an arranger and group coach for NBC’s The Sing-Off. Through his work on the show, Rob has had... Read More →

Artists

Aquapella

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 4 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32881

Masterclass

9:30am EDT

Elite Group Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 3

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Mel Daneke

Featured Educator, NACC

Mel Daneke, a versatile Performer, Producer, Mixing engineer, and Educator with a B.M. in Vocal Performance and minor in Audio Production from Ithaca College. Today, she's pivotal in two global vocal bands: Musae, where she excels in beatboxing and DJ skills, and Six Appeal, showcasing... Read More →

Artists

Elite Group

AcaPop Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 3 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32878

Masterclass

9:30am EDT

Girl Treble Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 6

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Christopher Diaz

Featured Educator, NACC

Christopher (they/them) is a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and vocal coach from Newport News, VA. A graduate of the FSU School of Music, they led the co-ed All-Night Yahtzee to three consecutive ICCA Finals appearances and is a two-time winner of the Outstanding Soloist award... Read More →

Artists

Girl Treble

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 6 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32883

Masterclass

9:30am EDT

Lexington JV Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 1

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Jon Smith

Featured Educator, NACC

Jon Smith, NACC Asst. Education Director, is an arranger, performer, and recording engineer in the Greater Philadelphia area. He is currently the Director of Vocal Arranging for The Vocal Company, a member of the Swingles, and is the former Music Director of The Hyannis Sound, Cape Cod’s all-male professional a cappell... Read More →

Artists

Lexington JV

AcaPop Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 1 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32882

Masterclass

9:30am EDT

Saturday Afternoon Showcase Soundcheck

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Royal Ballroom

Soundcheck Schedule:

9:30 - 9:43 AM Sonic Edge
9:48 - 10:01 AM Crimson & Slate
10:06 - 10:19 AM Mello Divas
10:24 - 10:37 AM Treble on Huntington
10:42 - 10:55 AM MOSAIC
11:00 - 11:13 AM Aquapella
11:18 - 11:31 AM Girl Treble

Moderators

Alex Alberti

Showcase Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Artists

Aquapella

Showcase Performer

Crimson & Slate

Showcase Performer, Cheyenne Mountain High School

Dawn Wisdom has been teaching music for 27 years, 21 of them as vocal music director at Cheyenne Mountain High School. She serves as the chair of vocal music for the Colorado Springs District 12 schools and directs six choral ensembles at CMHS. She serves on the board of the Colorado... Read More →

Girl Treble

Showcase Performer

Mello Divas

Showcase Performer

MOSAIC

Showcase Performer

Sonic Edge

Showcase Performer

Treble on Huntington

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

Main Stage Performance

9:30am EDT

Festival Choir Rehearsal

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:25pm EDT

Diamond Ballroom

Moderators

Nick Powers

Speakers

Matt Goldstein

Festival Choir Conductor, NACC

Matt Goldstein is an award-winning arranger, facilitator, improviser, songwriter, and educator who is known for his emotive vocal arrangements, spellbinding performances, heartfelt facilitation, and visionary leadership.After making waves in the a cappella scene as music director... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Diamond Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32874

Festival Choir

10:30am EDT

Getting In the Groove

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 2

A class designed for anyone who wants to get better at rhythm! Tired of your music sounding stale and un-funky? Want to learn the tools to create tasty grooves that will have your audience dancing in the aisle? Stop in, and together we’ll learn: -Basic vocal percussion techniques -How the bass and VP fit together -A few standard grooves, and what makes them tick -Exercises to help you groove even harder!

Moderators

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Speakers

Rob Dietz

Featured Educator, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879

Education Session

10:30am EDT

Movement for Every Body

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 5

Have you ever felt awkward on stage? Do you struggle knowing what to do with your hands during a song? Do you know your strengths and challenges as a mover? In this short, interactive session, singers of all levels will have the opportunity to explore movement through an individualized and no-pressure vibe session. We will map some of the basic physical vocabulary we can use to better convey the meaning of a song while feeling relaxed and in-control of our performance.

Moderators

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Speakers

Christopher Diaz

Featured Educator, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880

Education Session

10:30am EDT

Sonic Edge Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 3

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Mel Daneke

Featured Educator, NACC

Artists

Sonic Edge

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 3 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32878

Masterclass

10:30am EDT

Treble on Huntington Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT

Majestic Ballroom 1

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Jon Smith

Featured Educator, NACC

Artists

Treble on Huntington

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 1 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32882

Masterclass

11:30am EDT

AcaTech

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT

Majestic Ballroom 2

Is there a cappella in the telematic embrace? Can we bridge the dichotomy between traditional contemporary a cappella practice and "the computer"? In this class, Mel will discuss the role of technology in contemporary vocal music and a cappella. We will listen to examples, dive into an a cappella studio session and review beginning key concepts of post-production. Bring any questions you may have about vocal production, music technology, and/or the business of recording.

Moderators

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Speakers

Mel Daneke

Featured Educator, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879

Education Session

11:30am EDT

Honing your Groups Musicianship and Tone: Let's Warmify!

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT

Majestic Ballroom 5

Warm ups are the director's chance to develop the tone, musicianship, and communication style of your singers. In this session, Michael will give hands-on advice, tips, exercises, and vocalises to help your singers develop both their individual and group voice so you can more efficiently work on repertoire, increase their vocal musicianship, and maximize the beautiful noise your group can make!

Moderators

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Speakers

Michael Brisentine

Educator, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880

Education Session

11:30am EDT

Crimson & Slate Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT

Majestic Ballroom 6

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Christopher Diaz

Featured Educator, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 6 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32883

Masterclass

11:30am EDT

High Voltage Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT

Majestic Ballroom 1

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Jon Smith

Featured Educator, NACC

Artists

High Voltage

AcaPop Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 1 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32882

Masterclass

11:30am EDT

Mello Divas Masterclass

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT

Majestic Ballroom 4

Masterclasses are open viewing for all AAP holders.

Speakers

Rob Dietz

Featured Educator, NACC

Artists

Mello Divas

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 4 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32881

Masterclass

12:30pm EDT

Lunch Break

Saturday March 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Palm Terrace

Available to those who purchased the AAP or lunch add-ons for Chaperone passes

Moderators

Shannon Phypers

Executive Producer, A Cappella Education Association

Saturday March 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Palm Terrace Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32885

General

1:00pm EDT

AcaPop Performances

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Palm Terrace

Moderators

Shannon Phypers

Executive Producer, A Cappella Education Association

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Palm Terrace Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32885

AcaPop Performance

1:00pm EDT

Merch Table Open

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

TBA

Grab merch to commorate your NACC experience before it sells out!

Moderators

Kristin Poligala

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32892

General

1:30pm EDT

Saturday Afternoon Showcase Concert

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Royal Ballroom

Come see jaw dropping a cappella as NACC features seven amazing groups from across the country!

Girl Treble
Aquapella
MOSAIC
Treble on Huntington
Mello Divas
Crimson & Slate
Sonic Edge

Moderators

Alex Alberti

Showcase Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Artists

Aquapella

Showcase Performer

Crimson & Slate

Showcase Performer, Cheyenne Mountain High School

Girl Treble

Showcase Performer

Mello Divas

Showcase Performer

MOSAIC

Showcase Performer

Sonic Edge

Showcase Performer

Treble on Huntington

Showcase Performer

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

Main Stage Performance

3:15pm EDT

Festival Circle Singing & Improvisation

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

Royal Ballroom

Everyone stays in the ballroom while Matt Goldstein leads us through circle singing and improvisation

Moderators

Nick Powers

Speakers

Matt Goldstein

Festival Choir Conductor, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

General

4:00pm EDT

Festival Choir Rehearsal & Soundcheck

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Royal Ballroom

Moderators

Nick Powers

Speakers

Matt Goldstein

Festival Choir Conductor, NACC

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

Festival Choir

7:00pm EDT

Saturday Evening Showcase ft. Five O’Clock Shadow

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Royal Ballroom

We close out our weekend with a performance by the NACC Festival Choir, under the direction of Matt Goldstein and a closing performance from Five O’Clock Shadow.

Moderators

Alex Alberti

Showcase Manager, A Cappella Education Association

Artists

Five O'Clock Shadow

Featured Performers, NACC

Five O’Clock Shadow is one of Boston’s premier a cappella groups whose live performances are nothing short of electrifying – the kind that reverberate in your memory long after the stage lights fade. FOCS has captivated audiences worldwide, not just with their technical prowess... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

Main Stage Performance

8:00pm EDT

Neon Party

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Royal Ballroom

Come to the final concert in your brightest colors! We’ll celebrate the last night of NACC with our new friends, a photo booth, glow sticks and glow in the dark tattoos - make sure you pack a fun outfit to celebrate with all your new friends!

Moderators

Shannon Phypers

Executive Producer, A Cappella Education Association

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891

General