A Sharp Arrangement
A Cappella Madness
Sharpies 2010
What we're all about...
A Sharp Arrangement was formed in 1993 by a small group of SUNY Potsdam students. It started as a group of girls who had a love of the barbershop and doo-wop style of singing. Each semester, as members graduate, we hold auditions to try and keep the group's number around 13. Throughout the years, the venue has transformed from doo-wop to more modern, popular styled songs, while we maintain our favorite oldies. Our arrangements are original and written by members of the group. We strive to have a full, healthy sound and we show strength in our soloists who provide exciting variety. We're all about keeping it sassy!
DISCOGRAPHY
Our latest album, Get It Girl, was released in the fall semester of 2008.
Track listings:1. Anyway You Want It* Soloist, Jess CastenedaArranged by Nicole BoyleAs Performed by Journey2. Love Song*Soloist, Maria DiazArranged by Nicole BoyleAs Performed by Sara Bareilles3. Signed, Sealed, Delivered*Soloist, Emily KowalskiArranged by Emma ApselAs Performed by Stevie Wonder4. Close Your EyesSoloist, Katie FlaniganArranged by Katie FlaniganAs Performed by James Taylor
Track listings:
1. Anyway You Want It*
Soloist, Jess Casteneda
Arranged by Nicole Boyle
As Performed by Journey
2. Love Song*
Soloist, Maria Diaz
As Performed by Sara Bareilles
3. Signed, Sealed, Delivered*
Soloist, Emily Kowalski
Arranged by Emma Apsel
As Performed by Stevie Wonder
4. Close Your Eyes
Soloist, Katie Flanigan
Arranged by Katie Flanigan
As Performed by James Taylor
The album was produced by Madstop Records at the Crane School of Music, SUNY potsdam, with help from Alex Butler.
Album is on sale for $10 at events or by email request.
5. Sweet Dreams*Soloist, Katie CotterellArranged by Emma ApselAs Performed by The Eurythmics6. Big Black Horse & a Cherry TreeSoloist, Emma ApselArranged by Christa LoretzAs Performed by K.T. Tunstall7. Since You've Been Gone Soloist, Katie FlaniganArranged by Jess CastenedaAs Performed by Kelly Clarkson8. Mama Who Bore MeArranged by Sarah ZenirAs Performed byCast of "Spring Awakening"
5. Sweet Dreams*
Soloist, Katie Cotterell
As Performed by The Eurythmics
6. Big Black Horse & a Cherry Tree
Soloist, Emma Apsel
Arranged by Christa Loretz
As Performed by K.T. Tunstall
7. Since You've Been Gone
Arranged by Jess Casteneda
As Performed by Kelly Clarkson
8. Mama Who Bore Me
Arranged by Sarah Zenir
As Performed by
Cast of "Spring Awakening"
9. Sweet Child Of Mine*Soloist, Katie CotterellArranged by Christa LoretzAs Performed by Sheryl Crow10. Wasted On The Way*Group songAs Performed by Crosby, Stills, & Nash
9. Sweet Child Of Mine*
As Performed by Sheryl Crow
10. Wasted On The Way*
Group song
Crosby, Stills, & Nash
Sharps Schedule
A few of our next events will include:
A SHARP AUDITIONS!
Friday, January 29th, at 4:00, in Crane. Find more information at our Facebook events page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=263445257095&index=1
Annual A Cappella Bonfire
Tuesday, February 2nd, at 8, in Marshall Park. Get your friends and get dressed in your warmest clothes to come and hear The A Sharps, The Potsdam Pitches, and The PointerCounts.
Earthtones present the A Sharps in the Capitol Region
Saturday, February 6th, at The University of Albany. We were invited to sing at the Albany Earthtones invitational. Come and support us as we show them all we've got.
ICCA Competition
Saturday, February 27th, at Nazareth College. Come and support the Sharps as we compete against other A Cappella groups to move on to the Reginal Qualifiers.
Last Years Bonfire!
Videos
More to come, we promise!
1. Mercy
Soloist, Susan Cody
As Performed by Duffy
2. You Don't Know Me
Soloists, Emma Apsel and Emily King
As Performed by Ben Folds
3. Sweet Child of Mine
4. Big Black Horse & A Cherry Tree
Babygirls
E-board: President. Part: Bari. Nickname: Hoskinski.
E-board: Music director. Part: Bass. Nickname: Stina.
E-board: Tour director. Part: Bass. Nickname: B-Mac.
E-board: Performance Chair. Part: Bari. Nickname: Lil' Trev.
E-board: Web Mistress. Part: Bass. Nickname: Rachface.
E-board: Business Director. Part: lead. Nickname: JackDazzle.
Voice part: Tenor. Nickname: Kels.
Voice part: Tenor.
Voice part: Bari.
Voice part: Lead.
Biography page
Photos and names correspond from left to right, top to bottom, all photos can be seen on a larger scale on our photos page.
1. Amy Hoskins
-Amy's nickname is Hoskinski, she is the President of the A#'s, a bari, and her favorite JellyBean flavor is green apple.
2. Cristina Henkel
-Cristina often goes by Stina and can be found Music Directing our group and she sings bass. Her favorite JellyBean flavor is orange or yellow, it was a "tough decision."
3. Bridget Macaluso
- Also known as BMac, she can be found panning our gigs as she holds the spot of tour director this semester, and she sings bass. She thinks JellyBeans are gross.
4. Morgan Trevor
- Morgan's alias is The Captain, she choreographs all of our dance routines and holds the position of Performance chair. She sings bari and her favorite JellyBean flavor is pina colada.
5. Rachel Fuller
- Her nickname is Rachface and she, I can't do third person, I run the website. I'm a bass and the texture of JellyBeans freaks me out.
6. Jacky Randazzo
- We call her Jack Dazzle, she is the Business Director and sings lead. Her favorite JellyBean flavor is peach and her least favorite is puke.
7. Kelsy Boyce
- Kels sings tenor and she loooves strawberry JellyBeans.
8. Kristen Stegville
- AKA Village, is a new tenor and you may see her eating watermelon JellyBeans.
9. Michelle Faughnan
- One of our beautiful new baris who likes the green apple JellyBeans.
10. Jean-Marie Carroll
- Her nickname is, go figure, Jbean. She's a new lead and her favorite JellyBean flavor is "the white ones."
11. Andrea Inghilleri
- Our newest tenor voice.She loves and of the "fruity" JellyBeans.
12. Celina Furman
- The next lead, she likes the margarita JellyBean flavor.
13. Jessica Westerman
- Jwest is her name and she's one of the latest baris, and her favorite JellyBean flavor is strawberry.
14. Hannah Decker
- The newest to the bass section with her favorite flavor of JellyBean being starburst cherry.
E board
President: Amy Hoskins
Music Director: Cristina Henkel
Tour Director: Bridget Macaluso
Dance Chair: Morgan Trevor
Business Director: Jacky Randazzo
Web Mistress: Rachel Fuller
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