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THIS is worth crossing oceans for. -Lisa Robathan (London, England)
All I can say is WOW! What an incredible experience. The level of musicality, experience, and showmanship that was displayed at SingStrong was beyond compare. This will be a festival that I will make sure I attend each year. Keep up the fantastic work! -Christine Powell Kellett
I have to rant and rave again about how amazing SingStrong was. I've been to a cappella festivals before (SoJam right here in NC) but your level of organization and professionalism was truly outstanding -Ken Purchase (Catch 22)
THANK YOU!!!!! I can't even tell you how much fun we had!!! You weren't lying, Y'all work hard and play harder!!! haha This weekend was so epic and I'm so happy we were able to be a part of it. It's really cool to see how much of a family everyone was, how supportive the groups were, and how everyone was basically best friends by the end of the weekend. Just beautiful. Sing Strong is something special and it was such an honor to be a part of it. -Brandon Rubendall (Apollo Link aka Spideyboys)
If you're thirsty, you drink. If you love a cappella, you go to SingStrong. Simple as that. - Michael Brown
This is the highlight of my year every year. I feel like I've joined a family for a weekend. -Devante Lucas (Mus Dir./President, High Street Harmony, Longwood U.)
My students enjoyed themselves so much. They can't stop talking about it and are already looking forward to next year! Thank you Singstrong for helping my students understand their love for music! -Brian Kuhn
The energy and enthusiasm in the hallway around the workshops, and before and after the performances was electric. My favorite was the teenaged rapper and the senior barber shopper breaking into song together in the hallway to the cheers and applause of the gathering crowd. They sounded great together! - Kevin Danaher
SingStrong is a must-attend event for anyone remotely interested in a cappella. Not only do you get to see the best of the best on stage, they will actively help you learn more about your field. - Maxwell Gold
Singstrong is a positively life-changing experience for anyone who loves a cappella! You get to meet with the best people in the business, see how they do things, and then watch them perform. I learned so much over the course of the weekend and donated to an amazing cause all the while. Singstrong is the best. - Jeff Wexler
SingStrong is absolute Heaven for a true a cappella nerd! It was the best experience of my life; making great new friends, incredible performances, and fabulous learning experiences from top people in t he acapella industry! I was making plans to return every year before the weekend was even over! - Nikki Bergstrom
Can't wait for next March and the next Single Singers concert! - Bonnie Cardwell
Every year my a cappella group sets the entire weekend off for singstrong. We love it so much! Getting the chance to share the stage with such talented singers and artists, and then meeting them is such an uplifting experience! Singstrong is an event for anyone, and I love that it's supporting such an important cause! - Austin King
I have been going to SingStrong since it came to South Lakes, and it is always one of the highlights of my year! - Sarah Stanley
I will never have another experience like SingStrong. I met so many new people, learned a bunch of new things, and got to experience a cappella like never before! - Alyssa Moriarty
Incredible performances by truly talented young, and older singers. A great experience altogether! - Arja Sahramaa
Inspiring! Exciting! I saw voices used in ways I never thought possible! I'm coming back next year and bringing friends!!! - CeCi Sigmund
It's nice to see an event embrace all forms of a cappella. It truly gives the young and the old a chance to share experiences and just hang out. - Greg Vaden
Loved the camaraderie of a cappella people at SingStrong. It was an amazing experience! - Shivangi Moghe
SingStrong 2012 was my first, and one of the most rewarding performances this semester! It was cool to compete with such different groups and travel to such a great city ... can't wait for next year! - Hannah
SingStrong blew my mind. I had never been to an a capella concert before and now I'm hooked. The participants, performers and teachers are all absurdly talented and passionate about what they do. Unforgettable experience. - Karen
Shout Out to Jonathan Minkoff for bringing Riltons Vanner ... He's still a leader in bringing great foreign aca to the US. -Robert Dietz (Sing-Off, The Funx)
SingStrong brought together outstanding East Coast groups to celebrate a cappella and honor top-notch singing. And they achieved that goal with flying colors! Congratulations to GQ, whose entire performance literally blew my mind and give me chills. I left the competition inspired to work harder in my group and thankful for being introduced to some wonderful groups. - Wendy Meetze
SingStrong gets better every year, with the added benefit of having money going to a worthwhile charity. Another plus is it's nice to have students excited about the arts and not just sports. - Barbara Bonner
SingStrong is a gem of an event with so much talent and energy packed into one solid weekend of performances and classes. More than worth the ticket price and all for a great cause! - Sara Bradley
SingStrong is a WONDERFUL event to attend if you're a musician or a music lover!! Great cause, great people and great music!! :) - Richard Douglass
SingStrong is always a weekend that I thoroughly enjoy. It's the highlight of my whole year! - Lilia
SingStrong is consistently one of the best music festivals in the country. The variety of acts, and the level of clinicians teaching classes and workshops for groups are among the best in the business. There is always something for everyone at SingStrong! - Kevin Child
SingStrong is now a high note in the music of my life! - Jill Thomson
SingStrong is perfect for high school students, college students, a cappella educators, and anyone who wants to sing. - Marc Silverberg
SingStrong is truly a lovefest where those who love a cappella come together to support performers of the acapella world! This event supports a great cause which gives much motivation to attend. - Brittany Newman
SingStrong was a confidence builder for my daughter; we all learned how to improve ourselves, not only in singing, but in life as well. - Ryan Savage
SingStrong was a culmination of wonderfully talented performers. The atmosphere was positively charged, and made for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. - Samantha Leonetti
SingStrong was a great avenue for my a cappella group to learn and bond. The one on one coaching sessions were worth the price of admission! We learned a ton from one hour of time, and had a chance to truly grow as a group. - Bonnie Pancoast
SingStrong was a great opportunity to see amazing talent in an intimate setting. I loved it! I look forward to attending more concerts in the years to come. - K
SingStrong was all about rocking out for the right reasons! - Tiffany Haigler
SingStrong was amazing! Our collegiate group received excellent coaching and priceless lessons in the classes. This is the best festival for the best price, and no a cappella fan should miss it! The best part is knowing that we were all singing and having fun in an effort to end Alzheimer's! - Casey Woodcock
SingStrong was by far the most educational and exciting a cappella event I've ever experienced. From the worshops to the competitions to the concerts, EVERYTHING was handled professionally and enthusiastically. It was an inspirational day for my students and me. No sooner did we get on our bus, and they were begging me to go again next year! Thank you, SingStrong for making a cappella "cool"! - Denise Childers
SingStrong was incredible! - Chris Nicholson
SingStrong was one of the most inspiring musical events in my teaching career. My students, parents and I absolutely loved all the workshops and concerts. There was something of interest for everyone, and it was fantastic how the workshop presenters demonstrated all that they were teaching in the evening concerts. I will be recommending this to all my fellow educators as a "must attend" for their school year. - TC Mazzeo
SingStrong was one of the truest representations of the diverse world of contemporary a cappella in all of its forms. - Mike Chin
SingStrong was really inspirational and motivational for me. As a former collegiate a capella singer who is now a Sweet Adeline, it helped to unify those two parts of my musical experience. It made me equal parts nostalgic for those past singing experiences, and excited about new opportunities in my future. It was also wonderful to see so many young people who were excited about a capella singing. - Brandi Rose
The entire SingStrong weekend is wall-to-wall awesome a cappella. There is so much so much to do, and so much talent! There's always something amazing going on! - Jordan Truesdell
This was a great mentoring event for students, and an inspiration to their elders. - Ken Bonner
This was my second year at SingStrong, and it just gets better every year!! I will definitely be going to SingStrong every year I can! The groups are phenomenal and unbelievably talented; SingStrong has never disappointed!! - Stephanie Newman
Totally worth 2 x 7 1/2 hour flights, everyone should go to this!! Love from the UK - Lisa Robathan
An awesome display of the power of the human voice. - Matthew Reklau (Dreamers of Phi Mu Alpha Penn State University)
An incredible weekend busting out with incredible music at an incredible price! Plus the added bonus of giving to a worthwhile charity-- the easy way. - Karen Perry (Sweet Adelines)
As a 23-year Restonian, it is the best show in town. - Aaron Reed
Ballin' - Will Sickenberger (Chamber Singers)
Enjoyed it last year so we came back! - {blank}
Every year gets bigger and better. A huge thank you to the people involved in bringing such high level and all-encompassing talents together. This is fun. - Hugh Gee (Skyline/Snowday/The Tone Rangers)
Everyone needs to go! - Stacie Hall (Women's Chorale)
Great experience; very professional. - Julia Turano
Great opportunity to see groups from around the world showcase their incredible talents for a reasonable cost. - Kim
I always look forward to SingStrong. It makes my year brighter hearing all of the talent the world has. - Haley Vaughn
I bought tickets for my son and myself to attend the Saturday evening concert without knowing what to expect. The drive from Baltimore was long, but so worth seeing all of the talented groups perform! We are passing along information for [the next SingStrong] to his school in hopes that they can take full advantage of the entire weekend of activities you offer. - Christine Pitcher
I could write a novel about the amount of inspiration we walk away with each year. These events have transformed my groups, and have acted as a springboard for my own vocal career - Amanda Aldag (Euphonism, Snowday, CASA Director of Programs)
I don't think I've enjoyed this amount of music in one sitting. Music really does cure the soul - Shirley Guetio (Chamber Singers)
I had the most awesome weekend - SingStrong was more amazing than I imagined! Not only the talent that was there, but I felt like part of a family!!! And the fact that it all supports a great cause makes it that much better! We had so much fun the entire weekend! Very tiring ... a lot of work ... not much sleep - but it was all worth it! I had a fantastic time, and got to meet fantastic a cappella groups that were so nice, and so much fun to party with afterward! And so talented on stage!!!! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!!!!!!!!! - Susan D' Andria
I have been to the Sydney Opera House, the Musikverein in Vienna, Carnegie Hall, and the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers. Nowhere in my more than 40 years of attending musical events is there a more intimate and supportive environment to come share one's talents, one's ear, and experience the universal language and pure musicality of human voices and hearts laid bare. If you want to experience the magic of performers and audience as one, each urging the other to offer their best--while benefitting charity and meeting new friends, come to SingStrong and Hear the Love! - Tom McCluskey
I love how SingStrong supports and encourages young singers. They are the future of the craft. - Tracy Austin
I LOVE SingStrong-- I will be back every year for as long as Rita Gigliotti produces it here at South Lakes. Fabulous music and the range of voices, ages, types of a cappella, and TALENT! WOW! - Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
I loved it. This is my third year. I'll keep coming back as long as I live in Reston, and I'll be bringing plenty of friends with me. - Alan Negin
I loved SingStrong. It's something great that I can look forward to attending every year! - Chadia King
I never imagined SingStrong to be this fun. I became friends with the performers and I enjoyed every moment of it. - Sarah Liu
If you like good music, meeting new and friendly people, and learning how to be better at everything a cappella, you absolutely MUST go to SingStrong! - Chris Kulmann (Love Note Sentiment)
It gets bigger & better every year. The concerts, masterclasses, and people are why I attend year after year. It is simply inspiring - Hugh Gee (Skyline, Snowday, the Tone Rangers)
It was a truly extraordinary experience. I tam TOTALLY going back next year! - Isabel Oliver
It was awesome! - Monika Shayka
It was fun, exciting, and energetic. - Katie Danaher
It was really fun, and a high-quality production. - Sarita Kaza
It's just plain…amazing - James Lefkowitz
I've gone to SingStrong every year I've lived in Virginia. I keep coming back because the music is fantastic. - Chris Hixson-Jimeral (Mens Camerata)
Never experienced that good of music without instruments. - Marie Louise Soue
SingStrong is simply the place to be if you want to network with the best the aca-world has to offer. - Kevin Child (Steiners /Mixed Nuts /Bear Vocals)
SingStrong = over 200 performers, a cappella music, fighting against Alzheimers, and long lasting friendships. - Sobechukwu Chinaka (Chamber Singers/SMAC)
SingStrong brings together a cappella singers from high school, college, pro, and beyond under one roof, for one of the greatest weekends of the year. It's too bad it has to end! - Dave Brown
SingStrong brought some wonderful performers to share their a cappella talents. It was inspiring and fun! - Jane Waldrop (JMU Overtones)
SingStrong continues to be a strong influence on the singers in my mixed a cappella group, A Cappella Showcase Chorus. Most of us attend each year and try to cover all the classes, so we can get the most benefit possible. SingStrong has a great charity, and a wonderful purpose as well. Wish there was a possibility of an annual membership with benefits that extended through the year. - Carolyn Sexton (A Cappella Showcase Chorus - Frederick MD)
SingStrong goes hard. - Tanya Negin
SingStrong has become a can't miss for our family. The strength and diversity of the groups assures that there is something for everyone, and the energy that is created over the weekend is contageous and inspiring. Rock on SingStrong! - Eliza Beaulac (The Greensleeves, Noble and Greenough School)
SingStrong has good singers singing for a good cause - Jonathan Springfield
SingStrong has inspired me to keep up with my music. It was the most amazing event I have gone to in soo long! - Jasmine Ryder (Women's Choral)
SingStrong inspired me! - Mustakil Ali (Mens Camerata)
SingStrong is a cappella alchemy! - Chris Cox (Juxtaposition)
SingStrong is a family event in so many was. It brings the a cappella community together as a family, all together, in one location. We laugh, we learn, we share, and that is what it is all about. For our group, it is one of the highlights of our year. It is a gauge, and a jumping off point for so many new friendships and ideas. - Wayne Rowe (4 THE RECORD)
SingStrong is a great experience that will change your view of a cappella forever - Kelsie Zipprich (LACE)
SingStrong is a great place for new groups to come learn and get bitten by the a cappella bug! - Kevin Barrett (Voices Of Truth/A Cappella Showcase Chorus)
SingStrong is a top-notch, high energy a cappella festival for all ages. The music, the performers, and their stories all remind me of why I am in love with this art form. - Judy Fontana
SingStrong is a wonderful opportunity for people to experience the combined beauty of a cappella harmony, and charity, for a truly amazing cause. It was a wonderful experience for my son and I to be able to share together. - Del Coy
SingStrong is an absolute must for any singer who wants to take his/her performance to the next level, and share an amazing weekend with incredibly talented, experienced musicians who share the same passion - Heather Montague (Snowday)
SingStrong is an accumulation of some of the most talented people in the a cappella world under one roof. It's an amazingly personal atmosphere, and a fantastic experience for any a cappella fan! - Korey (Squawkappella)
SingStrong is an amazing event. With all the energy and music put together, everyone can enjoy the performances. Plus the support that SingStrong gives to causes makes this a great program. I will definitely be going next eyar! - Janette Saige (LACE)
SingStrong is AWESOME and inspiring! - Julia Smyers
SingStrong is fabulous, just fabulous! - Laura Albert (LACE)
SingStrong is fun! - Katie Cunningham (LACE)
SingStrong is one event I look forward to every year! - Madeleine Evans
SingStrong is one of the biggest events I have here at South Lakes. When I came here I had no idea how good it will be. But now I want to come every year to have this wonderful experience. - Joanna Schmidt-Loebberche (LACE)
SingStrong is such a great event. I get to hear amazing groups perform from all around the world right at my school! - Katie Horlacher
SingStrong is the best weekend of my life. The music, best music, and it's all for charity-- most fun I've ever had. - Robyn Freidin
SingStrong is the coolest, most exciting thing ever. I can't wait 'til next year. I'm gonna stay at the school all weekend next year. - Alex Dilldine
SingStrong is the highlight of March for me. Every year it gets better, which will keep me coming back. - Cassie Miller (Chamber Singers)
SingStrong is the perfect educational resource for any teacher, and the singing world. It provides students with genuine interaction with people who sing for a living. It should be a requirement for teachers to bring their students! - John David Maybury (Squawkapella)
SingStrong is the perfect thing for a new a cappella group experience. - Carson Herrick (Tonal Republic)
SingStrong is truly the best a cappella experience I've ever had. You'll leave every concert and workshop wanting more, and at the end of the weekend you'll have a cappella fever :-) - Maab Yasin (LACE)
SingStrong takes the best of a cappella -- folk, doowop, pop, you name it-- and rolls it into one educational, entertaining, and inspiring weekend, all in the name of charity. What more could we ask for? - Kieran Daly, Cartoon Johnny
SingStrong taught me that music goes beyond instrumentation; the voice is the strongest instrument there is. But don't tell band and orchestra I said that. - Gabi Taweel , Chamber Singers
SingStrong was a fun experience. It was very entertaining. I learned a lot. I will come for years to come - Eric Stout, SMAC
SingStrong was a great weekend to fully celebrate a cappella music! It had many different things that appeal to all ages! I can't wait for next year! - Kirstie Fleger, Chamber Singers
SingStrong was amazing! The people are awesome and really enthustiastic about the work that they are doing, and the music is absolutely phenomenal! - Theresa Filo
SingStrong was amazing. I have to say it was one of the best weekends of my life. I can't wait to come back next year! - Iris Chan
SingStrong was amazing. I thought the show could be bad, but it exceeded my expectations! - Lauren Grossmann
SingStrong was an amazing experience for myself and my brand new a cappella group! We felt like part of a big family there, and it was great to be accepted into such a great community of people. The fact that all the proceeds go to a very good cause made the event that much more worth our trip down from Connecticut! - Ryan Dafgek (The Right Frequency/CCSU Divisi/Love Note Sentiment)
SingStrong was an awesome experience. The workshops were fun and the concerts were twice as good. This is something people of all ages can enjoy. - Eric O'Brien
SingStrong was an incredible experience. I got to perform with my a cappella group and learn from professionals. - Amalia Harte, LACE
Singstrong was an invaluable opportunity to connect with the a cappella community, refine skills, enhance motivation, and celebrate an amazing cause! - Heather Montague (Snowday/DC s VoxPop/Duke Out of the Blue alum)
SingStrong was awesome! I loved everything about it! Can't wait for next year! - Madison Turano
SingStrong was, most definitely, the best I've been to! It goes to a great cause, and is a blast! Can't wait for next year! - Vicky Howard
SingStrong was one of the most powerful experiences I've ever had, and after the pain of this past year of my life, this was what I needed to start to fel alive again. - Henry Lefkowitz
SingStrong was SO awesome. - David Rawlins, SMAC
SingStrong was so much fun! All your friends and family will love it! It is something I look forward to every year. - Rachel Claessen (LACE)
SingStrong was such a fun weekend - I love it more and more each year! It's a great way to meet people who have similar interests. - Stefanie Brown
SingStrong was the best experience of my life! - Jacqueline Angel
SingStrong was the most amazing thing I've seen. I only saw Blue Jupiter perform once before, but I never imagined the things people could do with their voices. I can't wait to go next year. - Erin Becker
Some people called us crazy for driving 15 hours to compete in SingStrong's Aca-Idol, and in the months of preparation before, we wondered if, in fact, we were truly crazy. The experience that we had at SingStrong was second to none; the classes and concerts were jaw-dropping, and the people were some of the nicest I have ever met. So were we crazy? I think the fact that we are already planning our trip for next year is a good answer to that question. Except we just might fly next year! Sunday Afternoon - Stephen Banks, Sunday Afternoon
The SingStrong website is very interactive, and gives the people a way to get excited for the show. - Taylor Thompson, Chamber Singers
There's not a better deal for a weekend anywhere! - Wayne Perry, Bonus Track
This is a great weekend whether you're an a cappella singer, a singer in a group, or just an enthusiast! I learned so much, and met so many great performers. It also strengthened our group more as a whole team-building weekend. Looking forward to next year's SingStrong. - Janifer Cheng (The Red States)
This is the best thing that could happen to the a cappella world, and the Alzheimer's organization! I hope that the whole music community could be a part of this wonderful event! - Anne-Marie Lloyd (LACE)
This was our third year attending SingStrong, and each year gets better and better! The icing was seeing my son compete and having him gain access to those that inspire others to sing!! - Christine Stout
Totally amazing. I am telling all of my friends they have to go next year! - Jackie Razavi
We loved every minute of SingStrong: rehearsing, performing, coaching, learning, listening! And all of the new friends that we made! I cannot wait until next year! - Joe Kang (Euphonism!)
We were honored to perform at SingStrong 2010. You could feel the harmony, not only from stage, but in the hallways, in the lecture rooms, -heck, as soon as you entered the building and were greeted by the volunteers. If you LOVE harmony, then SingStrong is for you. Young and old performing together for a great cause. The world needs more of this. - Dave Guisti, Ball in the House
SingStrong this weekend was amazing. So many amazingly nice people, and man were they a good crowd! –Avi Kaplan, bass, Pentatonix.
I am SO glad that I got to be a part of the SingStrong team again this year. It was, once again, an amazing experience and I'm proud to have been part of such a great cause. –Dana Saffron
Thanks for another great SingStrong weekend. We are never, ever disappointed. –Kevin Barrett
It was the MOST amazing weekend. So good. So, so good. –Abigail Wolff, Metropolitones
Still floating on air from SingStrong! Can't wait till next year!- Courtney Galtarossa
I can’t get over SingStrong! All of the people and performances there were so amazing. Can’t wait ‘till next year! J -Loretta Viens
Awesome weekend at SingStrong! 5 great shows, lots of amazing people. Can't wait for next year! -Robert Dietz, NBC’s The Sing-Off; The Funx
SingStrong is fulfilling all of my a cappella nerdy needs. –Colleen Wilcox, Squawkapella
SingStrong was insanely awesome! I am absolutely exhausted, but completely happy about it. - Lisa Day
SingStrong –a cappella capital of the world! –Kelsey Hovermale, Squawkapella
SingStrong killed it! What an amazing night! -Love Note Sentiment
SingStrong was awesome!!! –Olivia Nguyen
The SingStrong audience was amazing!! Thanks for making this an amazing night, y’all!! Kevin K.O. Olusula, vocal percussionist, Pentatonix
OH MY GOD! SINGSTRONG WAS AMAZING! There are no words to describe it! It made me remember why I love singing <3 -Hannah Eriksen
NEVER seen anything like this.- Elizabeth Crumpton
SingStrong is rocking ridiculous! -The Edge Effect
You know you're at SingStrong when everything is so good you forget it's all a cappella. –Lilly Ah
I wish it could be SingStrong always. –Kirsten Johnson, SingStrong Stage Manager.
We had SUCH an INCREDIBLY AMAZING time at SingStrong in DC this weekend!!! This is an annual event not to be missed. We learned so much, had a ton of fun, and met countless new aca friends from all over the world. Wow. And all proceeds were for charity. Thank you, SingStrong team!!! Already can't wait for SingStrong 2013. -The Metropolitones
OMG! What a fantastic weekend at SingStrong! –Barbara Draa
Had an amazing time at Singstrong this weekend! So glad I came back this year and excited for the next! –Allison Lee
We had an incredible time at SingStrong this weekend! We received an amazing masterclass, and made some great a cappella friends. Looking forward to next year! –The Notochords
What an amazing night at SingStrong! A great evening of a cappella performances, with some more impromptu ones just for us at the hotel! Thanks, GQ! You were ridiculous. –XIV Hours
SingStrong was the first a cappella festival I'd ever been a part of, and as a newcomer I was so struck by the welcome I received. The festival not only showcases some of the most talented singers I've met, it also fosters a genuinely supportive community, and an appreciation for honest-to-goodness excellent music." –Julia Easterlin
SingStrong was amazing! We had the best time –Afro Blue Vocal Band
I enjoyed the concert on Saturday! It opened my eyes to the amazing talent that is out there. I look forward to hearing more from these talented individuals and groups. - Steph
"SingStrong was amazing!!! Pentatonix , Afro Blue, & hundreds of talented, creative, generous, energetic, delightful people in a mixture of ages, races, colors, sizes, ethnicity, background, etc. - in groups of 1 to 40(?) - singing a cappella as you've never heard it before. We sang in the pick-up group "Single Singers" - fun time! No politics, no strife, no hate, no violence, no animosity for an entire weekend - just huge joy, the laughter of dear friends, lots of standing, luke-warm pizza and music: the superglue that holds the universe together! Life at its best." –Connie Ritzert
Wonderful opportunity to connect with other a cappella enthusiasts, see exciting a cappella performances, and learn about all things aca! The event is packed with fun opportunities to socialize, learn, party, and even perform! It is run by a terrific team of positive people - they have been doing these events for years and their long experience shows. The entire weekend is optimized for a fantastic experience for participants at all levels. -Allie Reeves (Howl)
The festival was filled with great performances, clinics, and the whole a cappella community experience that is so valuable to our students. We appreciate the opportunity to participate, and especially appreciate your contribution to the musical growth and success of our a cappella groups.
-Dr. Douglas Snapp, Chair, Music Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato
All I can say is WOW! What an incredible experience. The level of musicality, experience, and showmanship that was displayed at SingStrong was beyond compare. This will be a festival that I will make sure I attend each year. Keep up the fantastic work! -Christine Powell Kellett
I have to rant and rave again about how amazing SingStrong was. I've been to a cappella festivals before (SoJam right here in NC) but your level of organization and professionalism was truly outstanding -Ken Purchase (Catch 22)
THANK YOU!!!!! I can't even tell you how much fun we had!!! You weren't lying, Y'all work hard and play harder!!! haha This weekend was so epic and I'm so happy we were able to be a part of it. It's really cool to see how much of a family everyone was, how supportive the groups were, and how everyone was basically best friends by the end of the weekend. Just beautiful. Sing Strong is something special and it was such an honor to be a part of it. -Brandon Rubendall (Apollo Link aka Spideyboys)
If you're thirsty, you drink. If you love a cappella, you go to SingStrong. Simple as that. - Michael Brown
This is the highlight of my year every year. I feel like I've joined a family for a weekend. -Devante Lucas (Mus Dir./President, High Street Harmony, Longwood U.)
My students enjoyed themselves so much. They can't stop talking about it and are already looking forward to next year! Thank you Singstrong for helping my students understand their love for music! -Brian Kuhn
The energy and enthusiasm in the hallway around the workshops, and before and after the performances was electric. My favorite was the teenaged rapper and the senior barber shopper breaking into song together in the hallway to the cheers and applause of the gathering crowd. They sounded great together! - Kevin Danaher
SingStrong is a must-attend event for anyone remotely interested in a cappella. Not only do you get to see the best of the best on stage, they will actively help you learn more about your field. - Maxwell Gold
Singstrong is a positively life-changing experience for anyone who loves a cappella! You get to meet with the best people in the business, see how they do things, and then watch them perform. I learned so much over the course of the weekend and donated to an amazing cause all the while. Singstrong is the best. - Jeff Wexler
SingStrong is absolute Heaven for a true a cappella nerd! It was the best experience of my life; making great new friends, incredible performances, and fabulous learning experiences from top people in t he acapella industry! I was making plans to return every year before the weekend was even over! - Nikki Bergstrom
Can't wait for next March and the next Single Singers concert! - Bonnie Cardwell
Every year my a cappella group sets the entire weekend off for singstrong. We love it so much! Getting the chance to share the stage with such talented singers and artists, and then meeting them is such an uplifting experience! Singstrong is an event for anyone, and I love that it's supporting such an important cause! - Austin King
I have been going to SingStrong since it came to South Lakes, and it is always one of the highlights of my year! - Sarah Stanley
I will never have another experience like SingStrong. I met so many new people, learned a bunch of new things, and got to experience a cappella like never before! - Alyssa Moriarty
Incredible performances by truly talented young, and older singers. A great experience altogether! - Arja Sahramaa
Inspiring! Exciting! I saw voices used in ways I never thought possible! I'm coming back next year and bringing friends!!! - CeCi Sigmund
It's nice to see an event embrace all forms of a cappella. It truly gives the young and the old a chance to share experiences and just hang out. - Greg Vaden
Loved the camaraderie of a cappella people at SingStrong. It was an amazing experience! - Shivangi Moghe
SingStrong 2012 was my first, and one of the most rewarding performances this semester! It was cool to compete with such different groups and travel to such a great city ... can't wait for next year! - Hannah
SingStrong blew my mind. I had never been to an a capella concert before and now I'm hooked. The participants, performers and teachers are all absurdly talented and passionate about what they do. Unforgettable experience. - Karen
Shout Out to Jonathan Minkoff for bringing Riltons Vanner ... He's still a leader in bringing great foreign aca to the US. -Robert Dietz (Sing-Off, The Funx)
SingStrong brought together outstanding East Coast groups to celebrate a cappella and honor top-notch singing. And they achieved that goal with flying colors! Congratulations to GQ, whose entire performance literally blew my mind and give me chills. I left the competition inspired to work harder in my group and thankful for being introduced to some wonderful groups. - Wendy Meetze
SingStrong gets better every year, with the added benefit of having money going to a worthwhile charity. Another plus is it's nice to have students excited about the arts and not just sports. - Barbara Bonner
SingStrong is a gem of an event with so much talent and energy packed into one solid weekend of performances and classes. More than worth the ticket price and all for a great cause! - Sara Bradley
SingStrong is a WONDERFUL event to attend if you're a musician or a music lover!! Great cause, great people and great music!! :) - Richard Douglass
SingStrong is always a weekend that I thoroughly enjoy. It's the highlight of my whole year! - Lilia
SingStrong is consistently one of the best music festivals in the country. The variety of acts, and the level of clinicians teaching classes and workshops for groups are among the best in the business. There is always something for everyone at SingStrong! - Kevin Child
SingStrong is now a high note in the music of my life! - Jill Thomson
SingStrong is perfect for high school students, college students, a cappella educators, and anyone who wants to sing. - Marc Silverberg
SingStrong is truly a lovefest where those who love a cappella come together to support performers of the acapella world! This event supports a great cause which gives much motivation to attend. - Brittany Newman
SingStrong was a confidence builder for my daughter; we all learned how to improve ourselves, not only in singing, but in life as well. - Ryan Savage
SingStrong was a culmination of wonderfully talented performers. The atmosphere was positively charged, and made for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. - Samantha Leonetti
SingStrong was a great avenue for my a cappella group to learn and bond. The one on one coaching sessions were worth the price of admission! We learned a ton from one hour of time, and had a chance to truly grow as a group. - Bonnie Pancoast
SingStrong was a great opportunity to see amazing talent in an intimate setting. I loved it! I look forward to attending more concerts in the years to come. - K
SingStrong was all about rocking out for the right reasons! - Tiffany Haigler
SingStrong was amazing! Our collegiate group received excellent coaching and priceless lessons in the classes. This is the best festival for the best price, and no a cappella fan should miss it! The best part is knowing that we were all singing and having fun in an effort to end Alzheimer's! - Casey Woodcock
SingStrong was by far the most educational and exciting a cappella event I've ever experienced. From the worshops to the competitions to the concerts, EVERYTHING was handled professionally and enthusiastically. It was an inspirational day for my students and me. No sooner did we get on our bus, and they were begging me to go again next year! Thank you, SingStrong for making a cappella "cool"! - Denise Childers
SingStrong was incredible! - Chris Nicholson
SingStrong was one of the most inspiring musical events in my teaching career. My students, parents and I absolutely loved all the workshops and concerts. There was something of interest for everyone, and it was fantastic how the workshop presenters demonstrated all that they were teaching in the evening concerts. I will be recommending this to all my fellow educators as a "must attend" for their school year. - TC Mazzeo
SingStrong was one of the truest representations of the diverse world of contemporary a cappella in all of its forms. - Mike Chin
SingStrong was really inspirational and motivational for me. As a former collegiate a capella singer who is now a Sweet Adeline, it helped to unify those two parts of my musical experience. It made me equal parts nostalgic for those past singing experiences, and excited about new opportunities in my future. It was also wonderful to see so many young people who were excited about a capella singing. - Brandi Rose
The entire SingStrong weekend is wall-to-wall awesome a cappella. There is so much so much to do, and so much talent! There's always something amazing going on! - Jordan Truesdell
This was a great mentoring event for students, and an inspiration to their elders. - Ken Bonner
This was my second year at SingStrong, and it just gets better every year!! I will definitely be going to SingStrong every year I can! The groups are phenomenal and unbelievably talented; SingStrong has never disappointed!! - Stephanie Newman
Totally worth 2 x 7 1/2 hour flights, everyone should go to this!! Love from the UK - Lisa Robathan
An awesome display of the power of the human voice. - Matthew Reklau (Dreamers of Phi Mu Alpha Penn State University)
An incredible weekend busting out with incredible music at an incredible price! Plus the added bonus of giving to a worthwhile charity-- the easy way. - Karen Perry (Sweet Adelines)
As a 23-year Restonian, it is the best show in town. - Aaron Reed
Ballin' - Will Sickenberger (Chamber Singers)
Enjoyed it last year so we came back! - {blank}
Every year gets bigger and better. A huge thank you to the people involved in bringing such high level and all-encompassing talents together. This is fun. - Hugh Gee (Skyline/Snowday/The Tone Rangers)
Everyone needs to go! - Stacie Hall (Women's Chorale)
Great experience; very professional. - Julia Turano
Great opportunity to see groups from around the world showcase their incredible talents for a reasonable cost. - Kim
I always look forward to SingStrong. It makes my year brighter hearing all of the talent the world has. - Haley Vaughn
I bought tickets for my son and myself to attend the Saturday evening concert without knowing what to expect. The drive from Baltimore was long, but so worth seeing all of the talented groups perform! We are passing along information for [the next SingStrong] to his school in hopes that they can take full advantage of the entire weekend of activities you offer. - Christine Pitcher
I could write a novel about the amount of inspiration we walk away with each year. These events have transformed my groups, and have acted as a springboard for my own vocal career - Amanda Aldag (Euphonism, Snowday, CASA Director of Programs)
I don't think I've enjoyed this amount of music in one sitting. Music really does cure the soul - Shirley Guetio (Chamber Singers)
I had the most awesome weekend - SingStrong was more amazing than I imagined! Not only the talent that was there, but I felt like part of a family!!! And the fact that it all supports a great cause makes it that much better! We had so much fun the entire weekend! Very tiring ... a lot of work ... not much sleep - but it was all worth it! I had a fantastic time, and got to meet fantastic a cappella groups that were so nice, and so much fun to party with afterward! And so talented on stage!!!! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!!!!!!!!! - Susan D' Andria
I have been to the Sydney Opera House, the Musikverein in Vienna, Carnegie Hall, and the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers. Nowhere in my more than 40 years of attending musical events is there a more intimate and supportive environment to come share one's talents, one's ear, and experience the universal language and pure musicality of human voices and hearts laid bare. If you want to experience the magic of performers and audience as one, each urging the other to offer their best--while benefitting charity and meeting new friends, come to SingStrong and Hear the Love! - Tom McCluskey
I love how SingStrong supports and encourages young singers. They are the future of the craft. - Tracy Austin
I LOVE SingStrong-- I will be back every year for as long as Rita Gigliotti produces it here at South Lakes. Fabulous music and the range of voices, ages, types of a cappella, and TALENT! WOW! - Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
I loved it. This is my third year. I'll keep coming back as long as I live in Reston, and I'll be bringing plenty of friends with me. - Alan Negin
I loved SingStrong. It's something great that I can look forward to attending every year! - Chadia King
I never imagined SingStrong to be this fun. I became friends with the performers and I enjoyed every moment of it. - Sarah Liu
If you like good music, meeting new and friendly people, and learning how to be better at everything a cappella, you absolutely MUST go to SingStrong! - Chris Kulmann (Love Note Sentiment)
It gets bigger & better every year. The concerts, masterclasses, and people are why I attend year after year. It is simply inspiring - Hugh Gee (Skyline, Snowday, the Tone Rangers)
It was a truly extraordinary experience. I tam TOTALLY going back next year! - Isabel Oliver
It was awesome! - Monika Shayka
It was fun, exciting, and energetic. - Katie Danaher
It was really fun, and a high-quality production. - Sarita Kaza
It's just plain…amazing - James Lefkowitz
I've gone to SingStrong every year I've lived in Virginia. I keep coming back because the music is fantastic. - Chris Hixson-Jimeral (Mens Camerata)
Never experienced that good of music without instruments. - Marie Louise Soue
SingStrong is simply the place to be if you want to network with the best the aca-world has to offer. - Kevin Child (Steiners /Mixed Nuts /Bear Vocals)
SingStrong = over 200 performers, a cappella music, fighting against Alzheimers, and long lasting friendships. - Sobechukwu Chinaka (Chamber Singers/SMAC)
SingStrong brings together a cappella singers from high school, college, pro, and beyond under one roof, for one of the greatest weekends of the year. It's too bad it has to end! - Dave Brown
SingStrong brought some wonderful performers to share their a cappella talents. It was inspiring and fun! - Jane Waldrop (JMU Overtones)
SingStrong continues to be a strong influence on the singers in my mixed a cappella group, A Cappella Showcase Chorus. Most of us attend each year and try to cover all the classes, so we can get the most benefit possible. SingStrong has a great charity, and a wonderful purpose as well. Wish there was a possibility of an annual membership with benefits that extended through the year. - Carolyn Sexton (A Cappella Showcase Chorus - Frederick MD)
SingStrong goes hard. - Tanya Negin
SingStrong has become a can't miss for our family. The strength and diversity of the groups assures that there is something for everyone, and the energy that is created over the weekend is contageous and inspiring. Rock on SingStrong! - Eliza Beaulac (The Greensleeves, Noble and Greenough School)
SingStrong has good singers singing for a good cause - Jonathan Springfield
SingStrong has inspired me to keep up with my music. It was the most amazing event I have gone to in soo long! - Jasmine Ryder (Women's Choral)
SingStrong inspired me! - Mustakil Ali (Mens Camerata)
SingStrong is a cappella alchemy! - Chris Cox (Juxtaposition)
SingStrong is a family event in so many was. It brings the a cappella community together as a family, all together, in one location. We laugh, we learn, we share, and that is what it is all about. For our group, it is one of the highlights of our year. It is a gauge, and a jumping off point for so many new friendships and ideas. - Wayne Rowe (4 THE RECORD)
SingStrong is a great experience that will change your view of a cappella forever - Kelsie Zipprich (LACE)
SingStrong is a great place for new groups to come learn and get bitten by the a cappella bug! - Kevin Barrett (Voices Of Truth/A Cappella Showcase Chorus)
SingStrong is a top-notch, high energy a cappella festival for all ages. The music, the performers, and their stories all remind me of why I am in love with this art form. - Judy Fontana
SingStrong is a wonderful opportunity for people to experience the combined beauty of a cappella harmony, and charity, for a truly amazing cause. It was a wonderful experience for my son and I to be able to share together. - Del Coy
SingStrong is an absolute must for any singer who wants to take his/her performance to the next level, and share an amazing weekend with incredibly talented, experienced musicians who share the same passion - Heather Montague (Snowday)
SingStrong is an accumulation of some of the most talented people in the a cappella world under one roof. It's an amazingly personal atmosphere, and a fantastic experience for any a cappella fan! - Korey (Squawkappella)
SingStrong is an amazing event. With all the energy and music put together, everyone can enjoy the performances. Plus the support that SingStrong gives to causes makes this a great program. I will definitely be going next eyar! - Janette Saige (LACE)
SingStrong is AWESOME and inspiring! - Julia Smyers
SingStrong is fabulous, just fabulous! - Laura Albert (LACE)
SingStrong is fun! - Katie Cunningham (LACE)
SingStrong is one event I look forward to every year! - Madeleine Evans
SingStrong is one of the biggest events I have here at South Lakes. When I came here I had no idea how good it will be. But now I want to come every year to have this wonderful experience. - Joanna Schmidt-Loebberche (LACE)
SingStrong is such a great event. I get to hear amazing groups perform from all around the world right at my school! - Katie Horlacher
SingStrong is the best weekend of my life. The music, best music, and it's all for charity-- most fun I've ever had. - Robyn Freidin
SingStrong is the coolest, most exciting thing ever. I can't wait 'til next year. I'm gonna stay at the school all weekend next year. - Alex Dilldine
SingStrong is the highlight of March for me. Every year it gets better, which will keep me coming back. - Cassie Miller (Chamber Singers)
SingStrong is the perfect educational resource for any teacher, and the singing world. It provides students with genuine interaction with people who sing for a living. It should be a requirement for teachers to bring their students! - John David Maybury (Squawkapella)
SingStrong is the perfect thing for a new a cappella group experience. - Carson Herrick (Tonal Republic)
SingStrong is truly the best a cappella experience I've ever had. You'll leave every concert and workshop wanting more, and at the end of the weekend you'll have a cappella fever :-) - Maab Yasin (LACE)
SingStrong takes the best of a cappella -- folk, doowop, pop, you name it-- and rolls it into one educational, entertaining, and inspiring weekend, all in the name of charity. What more could we ask for? - Kieran Daly, Cartoon Johnny
SingStrong taught me that music goes beyond instrumentation; the voice is the strongest instrument there is. But don't tell band and orchestra I said that. - Gabi Taweel , Chamber Singers
SingStrong was a fun experience. It was very entertaining. I learned a lot. I will come for years to come - Eric Stout, SMAC
SingStrong was a great weekend to fully celebrate a cappella music! It had many different things that appeal to all ages! I can't wait for next year! - Kirstie Fleger, Chamber Singers
SingStrong was amazing! The people are awesome and really enthustiastic about the work that they are doing, and the music is absolutely phenomenal! - Theresa Filo
SingStrong was amazing. I have to say it was one of the best weekends of my life. I can't wait to come back next year! - Iris Chan
SingStrong was amazing. I thought the show could be bad, but it exceeded my expectations! - Lauren Grossmann
SingStrong was an amazing experience for myself and my brand new a cappella group! We felt like part of a big family there, and it was great to be accepted into such a great community of people. The fact that all the proceeds go to a very good cause made the event that much more worth our trip down from Connecticut! - Ryan Dafgek (The Right Frequency/CCSU Divisi/Love Note Sentiment)
SingStrong was an awesome experience. The workshops were fun and the concerts were twice as good. This is something people of all ages can enjoy. - Eric O'Brien
SingStrong was an incredible experience. I got to perform with my a cappella group and learn from professionals. - Amalia Harte, LACE
Singstrong was an invaluable opportunity to connect with the a cappella community, refine skills, enhance motivation, and celebrate an amazing cause! - Heather Montague (Snowday/DC s VoxPop/Duke Out of the Blue alum)
SingStrong was awesome! I loved everything about it! Can't wait for next year! - Madison Turano
SingStrong was, most definitely, the best I've been to! It goes to a great cause, and is a blast! Can't wait for next year! - Vicky Howard
SingStrong was one of the most powerful experiences I've ever had, and after the pain of this past year of my life, this was what I needed to start to fel alive again. - Henry Lefkowitz
SingStrong was SO awesome. - David Rawlins, SMAC
SingStrong was so much fun! All your friends and family will love it! It is something I look forward to every year. - Rachel Claessen (LACE)
SingStrong was such a fun weekend - I love it more and more each year! It's a great way to meet people who have similar interests. - Stefanie Brown
SingStrong was the best experience of my life! - Jacqueline Angel
SingStrong was the most amazing thing I've seen. I only saw Blue Jupiter perform once before, but I never imagined the things people could do with their voices. I can't wait to go next year. - Erin Becker
Some people called us crazy for driving 15 hours to compete in SingStrong's Aca-Idol, and in the months of preparation before, we wondered if, in fact, we were truly crazy. The experience that we had at SingStrong was second to none; the classes and concerts were jaw-dropping, and the people were some of the nicest I have ever met. So were we crazy? I think the fact that we are already planning our trip for next year is a good answer to that question. Except we just might fly next year! Sunday Afternoon - Stephen Banks, Sunday Afternoon
The SingStrong website is very interactive, and gives the people a way to get excited for the show. - Taylor Thompson, Chamber Singers
There's not a better deal for a weekend anywhere! - Wayne Perry, Bonus Track
This is a great weekend whether you're an a cappella singer, a singer in a group, or just an enthusiast! I learned so much, and met so many great performers. It also strengthened our group more as a whole team-building weekend. Looking forward to next year's SingStrong. - Janifer Cheng (The Red States)
This is the best thing that could happen to the a cappella world, and the Alzheimer's organization! I hope that the whole music community could be a part of this wonderful event! - Anne-Marie Lloyd (LACE)
This was our third year attending SingStrong, and each year gets better and better! The icing was seeing my son compete and having him gain access to those that inspire others to sing!! - Christine Stout
Totally amazing. I am telling all of my friends they have to go next year! - Jackie Razavi
We loved every minute of SingStrong: rehearsing, performing, coaching, learning, listening! And all of the new friends that we made! I cannot wait until next year! - Joe Kang (Euphonism!)
We were honored to perform at SingStrong 2010. You could feel the harmony, not only from stage, but in the hallways, in the lecture rooms, -heck, as soon as you entered the building and were greeted by the volunteers. If you LOVE harmony, then SingStrong is for you. Young and old performing together for a great cause. The world needs more of this. - Dave Guisti, Ball in the House
SingStrong this weekend was amazing. So many amazingly nice people, and man were they a good crowd! –Avi Kaplan, bass, Pentatonix.
I am SO glad that I got to be a part of the SingStrong team again this year. It was, once again, an amazing experience and I'm proud to have been part of such a great cause. –Dana Saffron
Thanks for another great SingStrong weekend. We are never, ever disappointed. –Kevin Barrett
It was the MOST amazing weekend. So good. So, so good. –Abigail Wolff, Metropolitones
Still floating on air from SingStrong! Can't wait till next year!- Courtney Galtarossa
I can’t get over SingStrong! All of the people and performances there were so amazing. Can’t wait ‘till next year! J -Loretta Viens
Awesome weekend at SingStrong! 5 great shows, lots of amazing people. Can't wait for next year! -Robert Dietz, NBC’s The Sing-Off; The Funx
SingStrong is fulfilling all of my a cappella nerdy needs. –Colleen Wilcox, Squawkapella
SingStrong was insanely awesome! I am absolutely exhausted, but completely happy about it. - Lisa Day
SingStrong –a cappella capital of the world! –Kelsey Hovermale, Squawkapella
SingStrong killed it! What an amazing night! -Love Note Sentiment
SingStrong was awesome!!! –Olivia Nguyen
The SingStrong audience was amazing!! Thanks for making this an amazing night, y’all!! Kevin K.O. Olusula, vocal percussionist, Pentatonix
OH MY GOD! SINGSTRONG WAS AMAZING! There are no words to describe it! It made me remember why I love singing <3 -Hannah Eriksen
NEVER seen anything like this.- Elizabeth Crumpton
SingStrong is rocking ridiculous! -The Edge Effect
You know you're at SingStrong when everything is so good you forget it's all a cappella. –Lilly Ah
I wish it could be SingStrong always. –Kirsten Johnson, SingStrong Stage Manager.
We had SUCH an INCREDIBLY AMAZING time at SingStrong in DC this weekend!!! This is an annual event not to be missed. We learned so much, had a ton of fun, and met countless new aca friends from all over the world. Wow. And all proceeds were for charity. Thank you, SingStrong team!!! Already can't wait for SingStrong 2013. -The Metropolitones
OMG! What a fantastic weekend at SingStrong! –Barbara Draa
Had an amazing time at Singstrong this weekend! So glad I came back this year and excited for the next! –Allison Lee
We had an incredible time at SingStrong this weekend! We received an amazing masterclass, and made some great a cappella friends. Looking forward to next year! –The Notochords
What an amazing night at SingStrong! A great evening of a cappella performances, with some more impromptu ones just for us at the hotel! Thanks, GQ! You were ridiculous. –XIV Hours
SingStrong was the first a cappella festival I'd ever been a part of, and as a newcomer I was so struck by the welcome I received. The festival not only showcases some of the most talented singers I've met, it also fosters a genuinely supportive community, and an appreciation for honest-to-goodness excellent music." –Julia Easterlin
SingStrong was amazing! We had the best time –Afro Blue Vocal Band
I enjoyed the concert on Saturday! It opened my eyes to the amazing talent that is out there. I look forward to hearing more from these talented individuals and groups. - Steph
"SingStrong was amazing!!! Pentatonix , Afro Blue, & hundreds of talented, creative, generous, energetic, delightful people in a mixture of ages, races, colors, sizes, ethnicity, background, etc. - in groups of 1 to 40(?) - singing a cappella as you've never heard it before. We sang in the pick-up group "Single Singers" - fun time! No politics, no strife, no hate, no violence, no animosity for an entire weekend - just huge joy, the laughter of dear friends, lots of standing, luke-warm pizza and music: the superglue that holds the universe together! Life at its best." –Connie Ritzert
Wonderful opportunity to connect with other a cappella enthusiasts, see exciting a cappella performances, and learn about all things aca! The event is packed with fun opportunities to socialize, learn, party, and even perform! It is run by a terrific team of positive people - they have been doing these events for years and their long experience shows. The entire weekend is optimized for a fantastic experience for participants at all levels. -Allie Reeves (Howl)
The festival was filled with great performances, clinics, and the whole a cappella community experience that is so valuable to our students. We appreciate the opportunity to participate, and especially appreciate your contribution to the musical growth and success of our a cappella groups.
-Dr. Douglas Snapp, Chair, Music Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato