UBC A Cappella
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3500 - 6133 University Blvd
V6T 1Z1 Vancouver, British Columbia

Our Team

Nicholas Ha : Co-President
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Joshua Dar Santos : Co-President
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Aditya Adiraju : Secretary
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Alicia Wei : Treasurer
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Paul Misa : VP Internal
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Diba Bogzaran : VP External
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Meera Thomas : VP Marketing
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Maya Milosavljević : Co-VP Events
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Anisha Neogi : Co-VP Events
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Giuliana Kim : Co-Head Musical Director
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Rachel Groening : Co-Head Musical Director
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Madhin Salam : Musical Director - Eh? Cappella
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Flora Wilson : Musical Director - Eh? Cappella
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Dean McCarthy : Musical Director - The Northwest Collective
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Cassandra Dubuc : Musical Director - The Northwest Collective
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Kit Ramsey : Musical Director - The Undeclared Majors
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Nirvana Bandi : Musical Director - The Undeclared Majors
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Colin Law : Musical Director - The Unaccompanied Minors
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Yubin Jeon : Musical Director - The Unaccompanied Minors
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Holly Maurer : Musical Director - Fermata
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Melissa Elmer : Musical Director - Fermata
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Myles Hemy-Bain : Musical Director - Choral Reef
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Katie McLeod : Musical Director - Choral Reef
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Jeffy Ng : Musical Director - Fast and Forte
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Austin Zhu : Musical Director - Fast and Forte
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UBC A Cappella

ABOUT US

UBC A Cappella is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

Our story started in 2007: the UBC A Cappella Club was formed, comprising of one choir called "The Undeclared Majors." 16 years later, our club has grown to include four auditioned ensembles, one drop-in ensemble, and two competitive ICCA groups.

We are proud to be the largest Collegiate A Cappella collective in Canada.

A close-knit family of singers, songwriters, and vocal percussionists, our rehearsals are full of singing, collaborating, laughing and bonding with students from all faculties. Our repertoire is representative of the diverse musical influences brought to the group by our members, and we look forward to sharing it with you!

OUR GROUPS

UBC A Cappella is home to 7 different vocal ensembles, divided into 2 streams.

Competitive

Our groups have had immense success on the International and National Competitive A Cappella stages. From soothing harmonies to explosive choreography, our groups bring the best every year!

Eh? Cappella

Eh? Cappella is one of UBC A Cappella’s competitive ICCA groups. They are the Champions of the 2022, 2020, and 2018 ICCA West Quarterfinals, and their 4th place 2024 ICCA West Semifinals set is available on Spotify! They are known for their dynamic arrangements, captivating stage presence, and of course, showstopping vocals. Eh? Cappella seamlessly blends genres such as pop, R&B, and rock, to create truly unique and exciting pieces that cannot be found anywhere else!

Musical Directors: Flora Wilson & Mahdin Salam

Group Size: 14-16 Members

Rehearsals: Mondays from 6:00 - 9:00pm, and Saturdays from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

 

The Northwest Collective

The Northwest Collective (NWC) is known for their tangible sense of connection on stage, which has earned them awards at the last four ICCA quarterfinals. Their sets always include complex arrangements, exciting choreography, and engaging stage presence. You can stream their 2024 ICCA set, Ascension, on Spotify or Apple Music!

Musical Directors: Cassandra Dubuc & Dean McCarthy

Group Size: 16-18 Members

Rehearsals: Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00pm, and Sundays from 12:00 - 3:00pm.

 

General

Our groups have performed for local charities, hospitals, and even at the President of UBC's home! As non-competitive groups, their work culminates in our two term-end concerts.

The Undeclared Majors

The Undeclared Majors is the oldest cappella group at UBC and the only general group holding two weekly rehearsals. This extra rehearsal time means that this particular group has a lot more time to bond as a full group as they place a lot of importance on the social aspect of aca! Their setlist this coming year will include some recent popular music you know and love, but their overall group sound also leans towards R&B, jazz, and oldies!

Musical Directors: Kit Ramsey & Nirvana Bandi

Group Size: 26-30 Members

Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 - 8:00pm.

 

The Unaccompanied Minors

The second group to form in UBC A Cappella, The Unaccompanied Minors are known for their experimental arrangements across an array of genres, tight vocal cohesion as a result of their ride-or-die bond, and red accents! They lean more towards a chill, R&B, vibey style, but love to throw in some pop too!

Musical Directors: Colin Law & Yubin Jeon

Group Size: 20-25 Members

Rehearsals: Thursdays at 7:00 - 9:30pm.

 

Fermata UBC

Fermata is a vibrant and positive group for gender-diverse singers, including but not limited to women, genderqueer people, genderfluid people, and non-binary people! Their setlists are often upbeat and pop-forward, though they typically balance the vibe with some slower contemporary music.

Musical Directors: Holly Maurer & Melissa Elmer

Group Size: 28-35 Members

Rehearsals: Mondays at 6:30 - 9:00pm.

 

Choral Reef

UBC A Cappella's largest auditioned group is Choral Reef. Known for their playful choreography and full sound, you can distinguish them by their playful performances and blue accents! Like a real reef, each member is celebrated for their uniqueness while forming one vibrant and welcoming ecosystem. Dive into their full sound!

Musical Directors: Myles Hemy-Bain & Katie McLeod

Group Size: 35-45 Members

Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

 

Fast & Forte

“There’s always room for Family.” The largest group in UBC A Cappella, Fast & Forte is a non-auditioned group appropriate for singers of all skill levels. Known for their gold accents and tight-knit bonds, this group is family embodied!

Musical Directors: Jeffy Ng & Austin Zhu

Group Size: 60+ Members

Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Contact Us

Location

3500 - 6133 University Blvd
V6T 1Z1 Vancouver, British Columbia

Our Team

Nicholas Ha : Co-President
Email

Joshua Dar Santos : Co-President
Email

Aditya Adiraju : Secretary
Email

Alicia Wei : Treasurer
Email

Paul Misa : VP Internal
Email

Diba Bogzaran : VP External
Email

Meera Thomas : VP Marketing
Email

Maya Milosavljević : Co-VP Events
Email

Anisha Neogi : Co-VP Events
Email

Giuliana Kim : Co-Head Musical Director
Email

Rachel Groening : Co-Head Musical Director
Email

Madhin Salam : Musical Director - Eh? Cappella
Email

Flora Wilson : Musical Director - Eh? Cappella
Email

Dean McCarthy : Musical Director - The Northwest Collective
Email

Cassandra Dubuc : Musical Director - The Northwest Collective
Email

Kit Ramsey : Musical Director - The Undeclared Majors
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Nirvana Bandi : Musical Director - The Undeclared Majors
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Colin Law : Musical Director - The Unaccompanied Minors
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Yubin Jeon : Musical Director - The Unaccompanied Minors
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Holly Maurer : Musical Director - Fermata
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Melissa Elmer : Musical Director - Fermata
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Myles Hemy-Bain : Musical Director - Choral Reef
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Katie McLeod : Musical Director - Choral Reef
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Jeffy Ng : Musical Director - Fast and Forte
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Austin Zhu : Musical Director - Fast and Forte
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