A Cappella Academy – Vocal HERspective

MaryAnne Muglia Smith

Just how much can Amanda and Kris fangirl over one of their favorite arrangers? Find out in Episode 115 with esteemed guest, MaryAnne Muglia Smith! MaryAnne is an accomplished arranger, composer, songwriter, performer, clinician, and just…Renaissance Woman. You may best know her from Red Letter Daze, but you can also find her as a camper turned Director at A Cappella Academy. Hear her story and all of the unexpected places she finds inspiration.

MaryAnne’s Arrangements, Compositions, and Commisions – maryannemuglia.com
Red Letter Daze – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-Rkgf-mvp0msb-5ZuakwQ
A Cappella Academy – acappellacademy.org

Zoe D’Andrea

Episode 69 – Zoe D’Andrea

A Cappella Academy? Legacy A Cappella? The SoCal VoCals? And now Netflix? Not a bad resume for someone still in college! Kris and Amanda sit down with the amazing Zoe D’Andrea for an uplifting chat with this inspiring young woman on this week’s episode.

Selame Scarlett

Episode 43 – Selame Scarlett

We’ve always been inspired by Selame Scarlett’s performance skills and passion for a cappella. Fans will know her from her stellar vocal percussion with groups like Traces, Lady Jaye, and Capital Green, or perhaps through her work with A Cappella Academy, The Sing-Off, or countless coaching sessions. Or, you’ve heard her cheers over crowds at concerts and festivals.

Learn more about Traces at https://www.facebook.com/Traces5/

Amy Patterson

Episode 117 (0:32:39)

Amy Patterson pulls off quite the balancing act in the sheer amount of things she accomplishes. You can see her singing or directing with A Cappella Showcase, singing with her International level quartets, Empire and Sapphire, quickly building a new mixed chorus with Voices Unlimited, or nurturing the singers of tomorrow with Young Voices. Oh, and then judging, coaching, and teaching. Hear more from this barbershop start out of Ontario on this week's episode!

Youth Voices (1) | Voices Unlimited (1) | Sapphire (1) | Ontario (1) | A Cappella Showcase (1) | Amy Patterson (1) | MBHA (2) | judge (2) | Empire (2) | Canada (4) | BHS (8) | 2025 (14) | director (20) | Harmony Inc (25) | Barbershop (35) | interview (54) | performer (65) | Amanda Cornaglia (112) |

Allison Thompson

Episode 116 (0:29:12)

Allison Thompson certainly knows how to keep about a dozen balls in the air at once. As the Convention Manager for Harmony, Inc., Allison is the driving force behind the annual International Convention & Contest. This year, she's also stepped up to help with the organization's expansion efforts and is leading the team for Harmony Fest West. Hear more about the upcoming events and gain a little insight on what goes into pulling off stellar large-scale events!

Learn more about Harmony, Inc. and Harmony Fest West at harmonyinc.org

Allison Thompson (1) | volunteer (1) | Kentucky (1) | Harmony Fest West (1) | events (5) | 2025 (14) | Harmony Inc (25) | Barbershop (35) | Kristina Adams (54) | performer (65) | Amanda Cornaglia (112) |

MaryAnne Muglia Smith

Episode 115 (0:34:43)

Just how much can Amanda and Kris fangirl over one of their favorite arrangers? Find out in Episode 115 with esteemed guest, MaryAnne Muglia Smith! MaryAnne is an accomplished arranger, composer, songwriter, performer, clinician, and just...Renaissance Woman. You may best know her from Red Letter Daze, but you can also find her as a camper turned Director at A Cappella Academy. Hear her story and all of the unexpected places she finds inspiration.

MaryAnne's Arrangements, Compositions, and Commisions - maryannemuglia.com
Red Letter Daze - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-Rkgf-mvp0msb-5ZuakwQ
A Cappella Academy - acappellacademy.org

Red Letter Daze (1) | MaryAnne Muglia Smith (1) | Arizona (2) | A Cappella Academy (3) | composer (6) | arranger (8) | songwriter (11) | 2025 (14) | director (20) | interview (54) | Kristina Adams (54) | performer (65) | Amanda Cornaglia (112) |

Teri Allred

Episode 114 (0:40:13)

This week we celebrate the non-traditional. The dream chasers. The fear facers. Join us for an interview with Teri Allred, a lifelong dancer that dove headfirst into barbershop singing about a decade ago, as we share her journey that is, of course, so much more than just music.

Learn more about Harmony, Inc. - www.harmonyinc.org
Learn more about Bella Nova - www.bellanovachorus.com

dancer (1) | Alexandria Singers (1) | Teri Allred (1) | Terpsichord (1) | Clear Harmonies Carolers (2) | leadership (4) | Bella Nova (5) | 2025 (14) | Harmony Inc (25) | Barbershop (35) | interview (54) | Kristina Adams (54) | performer (65) | Amanda Cornaglia (112) |

Rachel Tedder

Episode 113 (0:35:42)

OperAcappella (1) | RAMA (1) | The Christmas Carollers (1) | The Poperettes (1) | Mary Baldwin University (1) | opera (1) | Germany (2) | 2025 (14) | interview (54) | Kristina Adams (54) | performer (65) | Amanda Cornaglia (112) |