The unlikely song pairing, alongside Vocal Point’s gorgeous a capella harmonies and the Shaws’ powerful tones, will get any Scrooge into the Christmas spirit.
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Whenever Gerry Schlette had an especially difficult day teaching respiratory therapy classes at Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey, he would go into his office, close the door, pull the blinds down, and listen to BYU’s Vocal Point.
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Vocal Point’s new video for “I See the Light” from the Disney film “Tangled” will make you love love. ❤️
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Alex Brown has managed a stutter and Tourette’s his whole life. Through prayer and practice, he has been able to channel his challenges into a unique and unlikely skill: beatboxing.
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BYU Vocal Point, One Voice Children’s Choir, and Adassa don’t talk about Bruno.
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This medley highlights music from the 2004 computer-animated film and features a real train, which many in Utah will recognize as the “Heber Creeper.”
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YouTube star Peter Hollens and BYU Vocal Point teamed up once again to create an inspiring new music video. This time, their voices blend to share the hopeful message that “there can be miracles when you believe.”
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The name Peter Hollens may sound familiar to LDS Living readers. The YouTube star with over 2.5 million subscribers has collaborated with Latter-day Saint artists before, including The Piano Guys, David Archuleta, Lindsey Stirling, and the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
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With the theatrical release of Disney's The Lion King this week, BYU Vocal Point decided to celebrate the remaking of this animated classic by creating a cover of "The Circle of Life." Check it out:
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Christmas is only a few days away, and there have been many talented Latter-day Saints who have used their talents to spread holiday cheer. Here are some of the amazing music videos created by Church members this season.
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It's difficult to create a remake of Josh Groban's heart-melting hit "You Raise Me Up" that lives up to the original, but BYU Vocal Point's recent cover of the song adds an upbeat twist that makes you want to listen to it again and again.
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As we gear up for a beautiful Easter weekend filled with messages from our Church leaders, check out this beautiful video from Vocal Point that testifies of Christ's love and life, "In Christ Alone."
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Thanks to Meridian Magazine for making us aware of this story.
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BYU Vocal Point has teamed up with the BYU Cougarettes and Aeries Aerial Arts to create a high-energy music video combining all the latest hits from The Greatest Showman. In addition to incredible a capella vocals, they present a mesmerizing show of color, light, dance, and acrobatics.
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Recently, one of BYU Vocal Point's biggest fans, Helen Jamison, found herself stuck in the hospital after an emergency surgery and was unable to use her ticket to attend Vocal Point's concert. One of her family members messaged Vocal Point and explained the situation: Helen had recently torn her aorta and undergone emergency open-heart surgery. Following the surgery, she experienced two small strokes that left her barely conscious and partially paralyzed.
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Having trouble finding fun, family-friendly Halloween songs? We've got a suggestion for you, and we'll make it fast.
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Scott and Ryceejo Shattuck, an LDS couple, love a Capella so much their entire YouTube channel is dedicated to it.
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BYU Vocal Point released a new epic music video mashup, one that stars Michael McLean and his surprise dance skills:
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BYU Vocal Point member David Ross had been dating his girlfriend, Amber Perez, for 10 months, four of which he spent creating and perfecting a song about their story together. He titled the song, "Marry Me."
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With the highly anticipated release of Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast just around the corner, BYU Vocal Point created a magical a cappella masterpiece that's sure to quench your Disney thirst. Teaming up with 14-year old Lexi Walker, as well as the internationally renowned BYU Ballroom Dance team, Vocal Point's latest release will enchant you as you take a four-minute journey through the Disney classic we all love.
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With their awe-inspiring voices and sweet testimonies, the men of BYU's Vocal Point will make your day a little better with this optimistic and comforting hymn, "It Is Well with My Soul."
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This past weekend, BYU men's and women's vocal groups received awards from The Contemporary A Cappella Society for the music videos they produced.
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You might not guess it if you saw it, but these maintenance workers are actually members of BYU's Vocal Point, and boy do they have a surprise up their sleeve!
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When BYU Vocal Point's Matt Newman takes the stage, it's hard to turn away. With insane vocal skills and fun beatboxing, you'll love this unusual Christmas song that he shared at one of their concerts.
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At Christmastime, homes and stores are flooded with festive music that gives me butterflies of excitement. I can't help it. There's nothing like Christmas to make one feel like a little kid again.
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With Santa's departure from the North Pole nearing, you probably better watch out and probably shouldn't cry.
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With the help of LDS YouTube prankster Stuart Edge, Vocal Point put on an extraordinary surprise performance for a few lucky guests aboard a Polar Express train ride. Every holiday season, the Heber Valley Creeper in Heber, Utah, lets riders participate in a special North Pole Express train ride.
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Jaw-Dropping "Joy to the World" Sung by Vocal Point, Peter Hollens, Ryan Innes, Madilyn Paige + More
How many powerful, soul melting voices can you fit on one stage at a time? BYUtv's "Christmas Under the Stars" must have broken a new record when they featured Peter Hollens, Madilyn Paige, Ryan Innes, Vocal Point, and the One Voice Children's Choir singing this gorgeous rendition of "Joy to the World." Check it out!
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Get ready for another Vocal Point music video that just might blow your mind and bring some tears to your eyes. Teaming up with the All-American Boys Chorus to cover "Go the Distance" from Disney's Hercules, this video was filmed on Dana Point beach in Southern California.
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You need to hear this stunning version of "Nearer My God to Thee," performed by the Redfourth Chorus from Upper Hill School Nairobi in Kenya. This song was arranged by James Stevens and originally sung by BYU's Vocal Point.
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Vocal Point recently released this incredible a cappella cover of Toy Story's touching, "When She Loved Me." For all the Pixar fans out there, you might want to watch this with a box of tissues. Check it out:
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BYUtv's recent reality show, "Random Acts," has been making people smile since the beginning of April. This hidden camera show seeks to see people's live reactions to sweet and unexpected acts of service. And this week, they highlighted BYU's Vocal Point as they visited a nursing home, pretending to do maintenance work in the residents' apartments. That's when they burst out into song, giving each resident a surprise performance. You won't want to miss this!
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BYU's Vocal Point members from today stretching back to its inception 25 years ago came together to create an epic a capella mashup celebrating the group's quarter-century anniversary. The group was joined by over 60 alumni to create it's most ambitious music video to date.
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A member of BYU's a cappella group, Vocal Point, discovered something extraordinary and completely by accident while using his computer to break down and examine DNA.
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Everything you will hear in this cover is made with human vocal cords--even though it might seem unbelievable! You won't want to miss this latest Christmas cover by BYU's Vocal Point. I love the spunky Christmas suits!
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BYU's men and women a cappella powerhouses, Vocal Point and Noteworthy, recently teamed up with Faith Counts and the Church to create this stunning Christmas video, "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful."
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BYU Vocal Point teamed up with the One Voice Children's choir to create this beautiful new Christmas carol. If you are looking for the perfect way to welcome in the Christmas season, check out their video below.
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We loved this latest video Vocal Point posted to theirYouTube channel. Check out this exciting mashup of Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me" and One Direction's "Drag Me Down."
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It helped Laina Walker and Amy Whitcomb of Delilah immensely to have BYU's Vocal Point guys just down the hall in the hotel during the taping for NBC's reality show, "The Sing-Off." They could go with them to church and rely on them for the strength of the priesthood held by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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The Dartmouth Aires made it into the top three on NBC's "The Sing-Off" Monday night, a group that includes Utahn Nic Chuaqui as a singer and music director. The lone college group left standing will possibly compete in the live finale on Nov. 28 for the Sony recording contract and a $200,000 cash prize, against Pentatonix from Arlington, Texas and Urban Method from Denver, Colo.
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Despite convincing the judges that they could sing with soul, BYU's Vocal Point was voted off "The Sing-off" reality show Monday night. Judges Ben Folds, Sara Bareilles and Shawn Stockman said the group played it too safely with its rhythm and blues classics number "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" by the Temptations.
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Hundreds of Vocal Point fans cheered as the Brigham Young University men's a cappella group stayed in the running on NBC's "The Sing-Off" Monday night. The nine-man a cappella sensation wowed the judges with "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks as its rock-n-roll hit and "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flats as its country hit.
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BYU’s male a cappella team Vocal Point earned their spot in the final six groups on NBC’s “The Sing-Off” through their performance Monday night. Judges and the studio audience loved their dynamic and hip-swinging medley of Elvis Presley hits.Dressed in classic jailbird stripes, the group paid tribute to the king of rock ‘n roll with a medley that concluded with a rousing interpretation of “Jailhouse Rock” after kicking off with “Don’t Be Cruel.” In between, their performance of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” stood out for its sincerity after lead vocalist Jake Hunsaker said, “We want to dedicate the second song to the women in our lives who are putting up with our absences.”
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Singing into uncharted hip-hop territory with courage and emotion, the two groups with Mormon ties on "The Sing-Off" bested seven other a cappella groups Monday night for yet another chance to win big money and a recording contract.
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BYU’s male a cappella group Vocal Point returned to compete in the Top 10 of NBC’s “The Sing-Off” on Monday. After their classic rock ‘n roll performance, the judges had only positive things to say, and they will be continuing onto the next round of the competition. Vocal Point had the crowd dancing when they sang their version of "Footloose." Joining them was their teammate Ben Murphy, who had been home in Australia spending time with family after his father died from Leukemia.
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In between watching himself and his friends sing on national television and attending his BYU classes, Vocal Point’s Robert Seely still runs the window washing business that he started before his mission. He also picks up a few shifts at the BYU Creamery, except now that he’s appearing on NBC’s “The Sing-Off” – watch Monday at 7 p.m. MT – he has to deal with coworkers asking to take photos with him. “It really surprises me that four or five times a day, while I’m walking across campus, people come up to me and say, ‘Aren’t you the bass in Vocal Point?’” Seely says. “I don’t have any solos, and, I mean, even I didn’t know who the basses were in Vocal Point before I joined.”
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