National A Cappella Convention 2017

J.D. Frizzell is the Director of Fine Arts at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. He earned the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Conducting Degree from the University of Kentucky. He was chosen by the board of the TN Music Educators Association as the 2011 Outstanding... Read More →

If you're looking to take your a cappella group to the next level, you need to talk to AJ at TVC about how you can join the #TVCFam. She can work with you on recording projects, advanced live sound shows, arranging, music videos, and all the additional advice and resources you'll... Read More →

John DeFerraro is the Director of Choral Activities at Scott County High School in Georgetown, KY. Under his direction, choirs consistently earn State Distinguished Ratings with Sweepstakes honors, and regularly collaborate with other artists, such as the African Children’s Choir... Read More →

Dave Longo is a connector, a talent curator, and a boundary pusher. Since his time as a vocalist in the Northern Highlands Regional High School’s Highlands Voices and RIT’s Eight Beat Measure, Dave has amassed an impressive array of accomplishments. His work can regularly be found... Read More →

Amy Malkoff, AEA Director of Marketing, is a founding member of the groups All About Buford and Deadline Poet, and she has appeared on stage and in the studio with such luminaries as Wayne Brady, Jonatha Brooke, The Persuasions, Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert, GrooveLily, Patty Griffin, and Dar Williams. She has a degree in... Read More →

Micha Mokrani, NACC Performance Coordinator, got involved in the a cappella community by lending a helping hand at different a cappella shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, after being a loyal audience member former than ten years. A California native, Micha works in the non-profit world at One Circle Foundation. Since the age... Read More →

Dave Sperandio has worked for more than 20 years in the vocal music world as a performer, producer, promoter, and advisor. His work has helped to define and support the world of contemporary a cappella music. Dave is the creator / co-creator of the SoJam A Cappella Festival, the ‘Sing... Read More →

While his experience with a cappella began as a member of RIT’s Eight Beat Measure in 2005, Rick Thomas, NACC Director of Outreach, has been extremely active in the greater a cappella community since 2010, serving as CASA Upstate NY Ambassador, North Carolina Co-Ambassador, and now CASA Program Manager of Awards. Rick regularly serves as a clinician for groups across the country and is a CARA-nominated and RARB... Read More →

Drew Wheaton, NACC Adjudication Director, is in his 21st year as a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. He is currently the director of the Thoroughbred Chorus, and Tenor for the 2016 International Gold Medalist Quartet, Forefront. Drew holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Theory from McGill University and a Bachel... Read More →