CAL – Vocal HERspective

Tiffany Haigler

On Episode 78, we welcome guest Tiffany Haigler, president of Capital Blend and member of the Board of Directors for the Contemporary A Cappella League. In the same way that her smile lights up a room, the positive energy she brings to her interview will brighten up you evening. She talks about her group’s secrets to success as they find time for their passions while they navigate all of the challenges of adulthood together.

Learn more about Capital Blend at www.capitalblend.com

Laura Kruschke

Episode 60 – Laura Kruschke

It’s number 60 and our guest is Laura Kruschke, the founder of greenTONE and president of the Contemporary A Cappella League. Get insight into the world of adult a cappella, tips for longevity, how CAL fits into the a cappella community and what the organization is up to in the pandemic!

Learn more about CAL: www.acappellaleague.org
Learn more about greenTONE: www.greentoneacappella.com

Caitlin Nelson

Episode 16 – Caitlin Nelson

Vocal HERspective is back with Episode 16 for an interview with another leader in the NYC a cappella scene. All-Night Yahtzee alumna Caitlin Nelson now sings with Concrete among many other projects.

Meredith Strang

Episode 15 – Meredith Strang

Treble has been successfully navigating the post-collegiate a cappella scene since before the latest crop of recent grads was born. Longtime music director, Meredith Strang is a large part of their continued success and she has plenty of advice to offer on longevity, group dynamics, arranging for treble voices and more.

Lynn Blakeney

Episode 118 (0:46:56)

From a childhood full of music, to a scary diagnosis, to finding her voice again, Lynn Blakeney clearly doesn't take her ability to sing for granted. With three sparkly hats and more medals than she can count, you may be surprised to know that Lynn's focus goes far beyond competing. Listen in as she chats about her time with Upstate Rhythm, LiveWire, Roulette, Northern Blend, and even Village Vocal Chords, plus her perspective as a judge and coach. So much to pack into one episode!

LiveWire (1) | Lynn Blakeney (1) | Village Vocal Chords (1) | Upstate Rhythm (2) | New York (3) | Roulette (3) | Northern Blend (3) | judge (3) | Harmony Queen (13) | 2025 (15) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (55) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

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) | Empire (2) | judge (3) | Canada (4) | BHS (8) | 2025 (15) | director (20) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

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 (15) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

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 (15) | director (20) | interview (55) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

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 (15) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (55) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |