Amanda Purdue

Episode 18 – Amanda Purdue

College isn’t too early to start making an impact. Amanda Purdue is the music director of the ACAbellas at Central Connecticut State University. She’s also been a part of the leadership team of the school’s a cappella society for the last few years. Under her guidance, the a cappella community at CCSU has grown significantly stronger, with more involvement, more outreach, and more impact on the community at large. Listen in to hear her advice on what it takes make it happen on your campus.

To learn more about the ACAbellas, visit https://acabellas.webs.com/

Anne Bureau

Anne Bureau
Anne Bureau
Episode 8 – Anne Bureau

Anne Bureau is Musical Director of The Liberty Belles Chorus and North Pennsmen Barbershop Chorus, Music Judge, International Quartet Champion and true QUEEN in every sense of the word. Anne brings an exuberant energy to everything she does and her joy is nothing short of infectious.

Learn more about Anne at http://www.queenannerecordings.com/

Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor
Episode 4 – Katie Taylor

This week Amanda and Rachael chat with 3 time Harmony Queen, Katie Taylor. A barberbrat turned barbershopper at the age of 12, we learned a lot from this amazing singer, teacher, and community leader. Also, find out why we brought up Hannah Juliano, The Edge Effect, Hamilton, and Shoshana Bean!

Learn more about Katie on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/katie.taylor.146612.

Kari Francis

Kari Francis
Kari Francis
Episode 2 – Kari Francis

Kari Francis has a long and storied a cappella history – from her college days with The Tritones and The Daughters of Triton to founding Musae to her most recent turn with the Sirens of Gotham – she has an unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge. Check out what Kari has to say about her experience in a cappella and her thoughts on the roles female and female-identifying persons play!

Learn more about Kari on her website: https://www.karifrancis.com.