BYU Vocal Point Elevates Josh Groban’s Hit with Acapella Mastery
A well-executed acapella performance has the power to elevate any song, whether it’s the absence of instruments emphasizing the lyrics or the vocalists’ skill in captivating the audience.
This is beautifully demonstrated in Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Vocal Point’s acapella rendition of Josh Groban’s 2003 hit, “You Raise Me Up.” Their rendition breathes new life into this inspirational song.
Founded in 1991 by BYU students Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander, BYU Vocal Point is a nine-member acapella group that quickly gained popularity on campus, with their debut concert selling out.
BYU Vocal Point has garnered numerous accolades since its inception, including a fifth-place finish in the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off.
Their talent was further recognized in December 2018 when they announced a record deal with Universal Music Group’s classical label, Decca Gold, on social media.
Member Jason Bromley reflected, “We’re ordinary college students doing extraordinary things.”
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