On November 30, 2011 a glorious a capella concert put on by Stockton A Capella was performed in the Campus Center Theater.  Stockata (the all female group), Stocktones (mixed group), and Stockapella (competition group), all performed several songs from several different eras.

The members of Stockata were introduced as the Rising Stars with their colors being black and purple.  Their a capella arrangements included Firework by Katy Perry, Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri, Fallin’ by Alicia Keys, and Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. I was a soloist for Grapevine. There was some choreography involved, and even though there was no bass because there were no males, the arrangements were both beautiful and sophisticated.

Stocktones were the Underdogs in blue and black and sang many different songs as well.  The most notable were 21 Guns, Black Bird, and a mashup by the Jackson 5.  They had a bit more choreography and a few more songs that the new Stockata group, and their talent was just as magnificent.

Stockapella were the Undefeated in yellow and black. Their opener, One Day, had an amazing soloist and plenty of choreography.  They even lifted a girl into the air!  Their beat boxers were also right on target.

A beat box battle ensued at intermission with the audience being able to participate, and at the end, all of the groups sang Happy Ending.  There was so much energy and talent that night!

It was amazing to start my first semester of college as a member of Stockata.  Even though we had to see our president go (with a gift of flowers from all of us), it was a glorious experience to have such a great concert!  Hopefully the Spring concert is just as amazing!