There are a number of resources available to learn about different aspects of contemporary a cappella!
Books
Teaching Music Through Performance In Contemporary A Cappella – A repertoire focused text, with best practices for how to teach a variety of pop styles.
A Cappella – An overview of modern a cappella practices and techniques.
The Heart of Vocal Harmony – A text focused on the emotion, communication, and performance of contemporary pop vocal music.
So You Want to Sing A Cappella – A survey of different contemporary a cappella topics, that includes a variety of perspectives.
A Cappella Warm Ups – Warm ups designed for contemporary a cappella ensembles.
A Cappella Arranging – A guide to arranging contemporary a cappella music.
A Cappella Arranging 2.0 – The sequel to A Cappella Arranging featuring more advanced topics.
A Cappella 101 – A concise overview of contemporary a cappella, updated for the post-Covid era.
Journeys In Voice – A short book of contemporary warm ups designed for pop vocal ensembles.
Online Resources
Contemporary A Cappella Arranger Database – A continually updated database of contemporary a cappella arrangers with links to their work.
Contemporary A Cappella Event Database – A list of contemporary a cappella festivals, events, and competitions in the US, organized by ACDA region.
Contemporary A Cappella Society of America – A non-profit organization for the advancement of contemporary a cappella music.
A Cappella NOW Facebook Group – A great place to ask questions and connect with contemporary a cappella fans and pros.
The A Cappella Education Association – A non-profit dedicated to providing resources for educators.
“Too Many Notes” YouTube Series by Deke Sharon – A series of instructional videos on a variety of contemporary a cappella topics.
Have questions or need support for your work in Contemporary A Cappella? Contact Rob Dietz, ACDA National R & R Chair for Contemporary A Cappella
