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/

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 (12) | director (19) | interview (53) | Kristina Adams (53) | performer (63) | Amanda Cornaglia (110) |

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 (12) | Harmony Inc (23) | Barbershop (33) | interview (53) | Kristina Adams (53) | performer (63) | Amanda Cornaglia (110) |

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 (12) | interview (53) | Kristina Adams (53) | performer (63) | Amanda Cornaglia (110) |

Becca Eckes and Stephanie Taglianetti

Episode 112 (0:45:02)

What happens when you confront hate with kindness? Criticism with resolve? Insecurity with authenticity? All that and more as we talk to Becca Eckes and Stephanie Taglianetti, the treble clef of Smoke Ring. With a well earned meteoric rise in the barbershop community, we talk about what's behind the curtain. Quite literally!

Get the debut album: https://smokeringquartet.bandcamp.com/album/smoke-ring-vol-1

Get Smoke Ring merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/smoke-ring-shop/

Smoke Ring (1) | Mid-Atlantic District (1) | Gotham (1) | New York City (1) | Becca Eckes (1) | Stephanie Taglianetti (1) | BHS (7) | 2025 (12) | Barbershop (33) | interview (53) | Kristina Adams (53) | performer (63) | Amanda Cornaglia (110) |

Jess Leigh

Episode 111 (0:38:32)

Jess Leigh has found herself in her rural community arts community, especially in Northern Blend Chorus and Roulette, both 2024 Harmony, Inc. Champions. Hear about her entrance into barbershop and the personal journey behind her path to gold. Authenticity is key, but that's just the beginning!

Learn more about Roulette: https://www.facebook.com/RouletteQuartet/
Learn more about Northern Blend: https://northernblendchorus.homestead.com/

Roulette (2) | Northern Blend (2) | Harmony Queen (12) | 2025 (12) | Harmony Inc (23) | Barbershop (33) | interview (53) | Kristina Adams (53) | performer (63) | Amanda Cornaglia (110) |