We’re
a lower-voices a cappella group known for our fun performances and
fresh takes on popular songs! It always feels sunny when we perform, and
not just because of our golden vests!
Since our founding in 2000, we’ve gone million-view-viral on YouTube multiple times, released an album entirely composed of original songs, and performed at UC Berkeley's commencement in 2022 and 2024.
We’re a lower-voices a cappella group known for our fun performances and fresh takes on popular songs! It always feels sunny when we perform, and not just because of our golden vests! Since our founding in 2000, we’ve gone million-view-viral on YouTube multiple times, released an album entirely composed of original songs, and performed at UC Berkeley's commencement in 2022 and 2024.
Audition InfoAuditions run from M 9/1 to F 9/5. Looking for all voice parts. Sign up at the link above!
S.L.U.T.
Opb. Bea Miller
Arr. Ellington Chen
Soloist: Tatiana Liang
Kung Fu Fighting
Opb. Carl Douglass
Arr. Kunwoo Hong
Soloist: Dylan Yamzon
The California Golden Overtones are the premier all-female identifying and gender non-conforming a cappella group at UC Berkeley. Founded in 1962, the Overtones have released multiple albums and regularly compete at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, reaching the west semifinals in 2023. The Overtones can often be found breaking out into harmonies and practicing dance moves in their signature heels!
Audition InfoWe’re holding auditions from September 1st to 5th! You can sign up by filling out the audition form linked in our Instagram bio or email us at overtones@ucchoral.berkeley.edu to schedule a time. Friday, September 5th will be reserved for walk-in auditions, so you can drop by Morrison Hall anytime and audition on the spot!
Back To Black
Opb. Amy Winehouse
Arr. Emma Mermilliod
Soloists: Esmeralda Ortega, Samika Arun
Fall In Line
Opb. Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato
Arr. Sonia Yuen, Minkyu Sohn
Soloists: Mary Julie Ordinario, Sonali Patankar
DeCadence ("duh-KAY-dence") is a student-run, all-inclusive a cappella group that loves to add some music and fun to your day. We sing indie, pop, jazz, and any other genre that comes our way, often while sporting our iconic gold capes. Wanna check us out? You can find us singing under the beautiful Sather Gate every Wednesday at noon!
Audition InfoWe are holding auditions from September 1-5th, with callbacks on the 6th and 7th via invitation! Check our Instagram @decadence.berkeley for more information, we hope to see you at auditions!
"I Hate You" Disney Medley
Arr. Derek Mark
Soloists: Cayden Baldwin, Kian Chou, Claire Park, Max Song, Bob Han, Caitlyn Liao
still feel.
Opb. half alive
Arr. Derek Mark, Jessica Wang
Soloist: Jess Zhao
We are Cal's Premier South Asian A Capella group! We perform Bollywood and Western Fusion music and compete in both ICCA and ASA circuits.
Audition InfoWe are holding auditions from 9/3 to 9/5, with callbacks on 9/6. Audition information will be posted on Instagram @ucberkeleydilse
Samyama/Darshana
Opb. Hesham Abdul Wahab, Anurag Kulkarni, Sithara Krishnakumar
Arr. Saketh Korrapolu, Saumya Soni
Skinny/Hamari Adhuri Kahani/The Greatest
Opb. Billie Eilish, Arijit Singh
Arr. Dhruv Gore, Prisha Mangat
Drawn to Scale, affectionately known as DTS, is UC Berkeley's competitive co-ed a cappella group, with a wide variety of interests and majors but a shared love of singing. Their repertoire ranges from pop and indie to rock, R&B, and contemporary — brought to life through student-made arrangements and innovative choreography. In February 2025, they became two-time ICCA semifinalists, placing 2nd at the ICCA West Quarterfinal and earning Best Choreography for the second year in a row.
Audition InfoDTS will be holding in-person auditions from September 1st to September 5th. Please sign up for an audition slot through the preliminary form which can be found on their instagram @drawntoscaleberkeley or their website.
Lose Control
Opb. Teddy Swins
Arr. Visud Chang, Cayden Baldwin, Marcus Espinosa
Soloist: Nate Feinland
My Mind
Opb. Yebba
Arr. Visud Chang, Marcus Espinosa
Soloist: MJ Ordinario
We are a group of Choral and Jazz style a cappella enthusiasts! We welcome undergrad, graduate, alumni, and community members for all parts in our auditions!
Audition InfoAug. 30th - Sept. 6th with Callbacks on Sept. 7th
Ebb Tide
Opb. The Righteous Brothers
Arr. Fred King
Seaside Rendezvous
Opb. Freddie Mercury
Arr. Paul Heart
BareTroupe is BareStage’s musical theater group and the only ensemble dedicated solely to musical theater on campus! Each semester, we pick Musical Theater songs to learn and perform in a final showcase, so come join us!
Audition InfoAuditions are Saturday, August 30th at 2pm in the Choral Rehearsal Hall. Sign ups are available through Instagram at @Barestageproductions
Chillin' The Regrets from Alice By Heart
Opb. Duncan Sheik
We're Berkeley's summer a cappella group, open to everyone in the Berkeley a cappella community!
No Auditions Required
Uptown Funk
Opb. Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
Arr. Kunwoo Hong
Soloist: Rico Bolos
This Love
Opb. Maroon 5
Arr. Ellington Chen
Soloist: Emma Mermilliod
We are the one and only Chinese / C-pop A Cappella Group at Berkeley! If you are a Chinese music lover, you're always welcomed to BCA!
Audition InfoWe're holding our first round of auditions from Sept 8 - 12
愛錯 (Mistake of Love)
Opb. Leehom Wang
Arr. Finn Wurtz
Soloist: Daniel Qi
流沙/就是愛你/找自己 (David Tao Medley)
Opb. David Tao
Arr. Yifei
Soloists: Alex Yang, Daniel Qi, Alice Zhang
Cal Jazz Choir is a student-run vocal jazz ensemble that performs an extensive array of a cappella jazz, including showtunes, fast bebop, ballads, bossa nova, and jazzified Cal songs. CJC sings student-arranged pieces, as well as repertoire from well-known vocal groups like The Real Group, The Manhattan Transfer, and The New York Voices.
Audition InfoWe're auditioning altos and sopranos from 9/2 - 9/5 in Cesar Chavez Basement! Check out our auditions page and fill out the questionnaire BEFORE signing up for a slot on our Calendly.
No More Blues (Chega De Saudade)
Opb. Antonio Carlos Jobim
Arr. The Idea of North
Soloists: Charlie Doris, Ismael Alvarez Bermúdez, Saesha Sharda, Joy Oh
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Opb. Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
Arr. Charlie Doris
Soloists: Maddie McLaughlin, Chase Hatch
The UC Men's Octet is the premier a cappella group at the University of California, Berkeley. Founded in 1948, the Octet has entertained audiences with close harmonies, zany stage antics, and our wide repertoire of barbershop, doo-wop, contemporary pop, modern alternative, and of course, Cal fight songs. The group has released dozens of recordings over the years and has shined on the biggest stages, winning the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella twice.
We sing regularly on campus and around the Bay Area for alumni groups and the public, culminating in our annual Spring Show. That being said, our most important performances are every Wednesday at 1pm under the beautiful Sather Gate!
Our first round auditions will be held for two weeks starting Saturday 8/29 until Saturday 9/13, with callbacks happening on 9/14! To sign up, go to our instagram @uc_mensoctet, and you will find the sign up form in our linktree in bio!
Who Put the Bomp
Opb. Barry Mann
Arr. Ben Park
Soloists: Gio Lardizabal, Aiden Vehemente, Christian Del Rosario
Creep
Opb. Radiohead
Arr. Toby Jaw
Artists in Resonance, casually known on campus as AiR, is UC Berkeley's premier A Capella group. From our beginnings in 1987, we now have seventeen amazing performers and perform a repertoire of self-arranged pieces, with everything from jazz to indie pop.
Artists in Resonance is holding auditions during the week of September 1st. Our Round 1 auditions (09/01-09/05) are by sign-up, with Friday (09/05) being walk-in auditions. We will hold our callbacks on Sunday (09/07). To sign up, people can visit our instagram (@artistsinresonance) and find the sign-up information in the link in bio.
Idontwannabeyouanymore
Opb. FINNEAS and Billie Eilish
Arr. Evan Chang
Soloist: Nikki Krishnan
If I Ain’t Got You
Opb. Alicia Keys
Arr. Jeff Mortensen
Soloist: Kenny Wongchamcharoen
We are Nikkei Choral Ensemble's premier Japanese and English acapella group.
Audition InfoWe are holding auditions from August 30 - September 6. Please sign up using the link on our website (https://niceacappella.studentorg.berkeley.edu), or linked to our Instagram!
Homura
Opb. LiSA
Arr. Alex Kahn
Soloist: Ava Jo
No Way
Opb. Six the Musical
Arr. Meilin Yen
Soloist: Meilin Yen
It's been a pleasure to be your hosts! We thank all the groups that performed, and we wish good luck to all the auditionees next week!
BTR Medley
Opb. Big Time Rush
Arr. Andrew Tran, Ellington Chen
Soloists: Dylan Yamzon, Tatiana Liang, Alex Yang, Ellington Chen
Enormous Penis
Opb. Da Vinci's Notebook
Arr. Kunwoo Hong
Soloist: Kevin Chung
Founded by a group of Cal students in 2000, For Christ's Sake is a Christian a cappella group composed of students across campus fellowships and churches. We seek to inspire the Berkeley community to worship the Lord by glorifying Him and proclaiming the gospel through song and testimony.
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We are MAHIWAGA A Cappella, UC Berkeley's premier Pilipinx and Southeast Asian A Cappella Group. We are dedicated to showcasing the wonderful tunes of Filipino music, whether it be Kundiman or modern pop.
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A welcoming, inclusive choir performing music from many time periods, including today! If you enjoyed singing in high school choir, then why not carry it forward into University?
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Hertz Hall
On Friday 1/23
At 7:30 pm
Free Admission
ADA Accessible