A Cappella FAQ
Q. What is the A Cappella group?
A. The high school A Cappella group is a small auditioned group of students who sing songs without the aid of instruments (think of the group Pentatonix). The high school group is Surreal Sound.
Q. When are auditions?
A. Auditions are typically held in late May for the following school year.
Q. When do you rehearse? What are the time commitments?
A. Rehearsals begin in the summer and students review their music during activity period during the school year for different events. Sometimes, there are additional after school rehearsals for extra preparation before events.
Q. When do you perform?
A. Surreal Sound performs at several community events throughout the school year. They have been invited to perform as a guest at many conventions, nursing homes, and church events. They typically also perform at the UMB Barnes and Noble Fundraiser in December. Additionally, they perform at the UMB All Out A Capella fundraiser event, typically held in late January or February.
