by Nicole Farrell, senior editor
A&M Consolidated hosted the International Championship of High School a Cappella Southwest Semifinal on Feb. 28. ICHSA and its collegiate level contest are the biggest a capella tournaments in the world, run by Varsity Vocals. 11 schools completed from both Texas and Colorado.
From Consol, all-girls group Here Comes Treble, consisting of seniors Audrey Harris, Brittany Smith, Hannah Ridgway, Alona Weimer, Liz Bosse, and juniors Azra Razvi and Tara Templin performed, as well as The Pitches, consisting of seniors Dillon Livingston, Steven Alcala, Marit Yosko, Hannah Smith, Kelsey Kipp, Kambrie Kissman and junior Randy Westmoreland.
Each group had exactly 12 minutes to perform. If they went over by even a second, they would be eliminated.
Group favorites included “Wings” by Little Mix, “Pompeii” by Bastille and “Say Something” by A Great Big World featuring Christina Aguilera.
View a rough cut highlight reel here.
Awards:
Crimson from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, CO were named champions and will advance to New York City for finals. View their performance here.
PFC from MacArthur High School in San Antonio, TX was first runner up
Fusion from Marcus High School in Flower Mound, TX was second runner up
Zero Hour from Warren High School in San Antonio received recognition for their choreography
Slate from Cheyenne Mountain High School received recognition for their vocal percussion
Crimson from Cheyenne Mountain High School received recognition for a soloist
