Welcome Back Spring 2025

Act I

Noteworthy

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 Info

Auditions run from M 1/27 to F 1/31. We're looking for lower voices -- altos, tenors, baritones, basses -- as well as vocal percussionists. All genders are welcome.

Setlist

Runaway Baby
Opb. Bruno Mars, Arr. Tom Guan
Soloist: Tatiana Liang

I Believe
Opb. The Book of Mormon , Arr. Dan Qiu
Soloist: Bhaskar Roberts

Nikkei Choral Ensemble

Nikkei Choral Ensemble, also known as NiCE, is an a cappella group at UC Berkeley dedicated to arranging and performing songs in both Japanese and English. Our repertoire consists of a wide variety of both Japanese and English music, ranging from western pop and indie songs to songs from anime and games, Japanese classics, and more.

Audition Info

Auditions run from Su 1/26 to M 2/3. You don't need to know any Japanese to audition! We are currently looking for all voice parts.

Setlist

I Love
Opb. Official Hige Dandism, Arr. Michael Liu
Soloists: Ava Jo & Michael Liu

Another Life/Memento Mori Mashup
Opb. PinkPantheress, Rema, Kaya, Arr. Aimi Sakamoto
Soloists: Aimi Sakamoto & Evi Garza

For Christ's Sake

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.

Audition Info

Auditions run from F 1/31 to Su 2/2.

Setlist

When I Am Afraid
Opb. Laura Hackett, Arr. Selah A Cappella
Soloist: Bibiane Hang

The Irish Blessing
Arr. Joseph Cho

The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Arr. Peter Lutkin

Artists in Resonance

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.

Audition Info

Auditions run from M 1/27 to F 1/31. Sign up for an audition slot at the link above or come in for walk-in auditions on Friday 1/31 from 11 am - 4pm at the Morrison Hall basement.

Setlist

Something Stupid
Opb. Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra, Arr. Tanvi Patil
Soloists: Sam Griffith & Tanvi Patil

Daddy Lessons
Opb. Beyoncé, Arr. Jeff Mortensen
Soloist: Preetha Kumar

Cal Chorale

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?

More Info

If you're interested in joining, please email paul.flight@berkeley.edu.

Setlist

But Not For Me
Opb. Chet Baker , Arr. Dorn Younger

MAHIWAGA A Cappella

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.

Audition Info

Auditions run from Th 1/23 to S 2/1.

Setlist

Ligaya
Opb. Eraserheads, Arr. Aiden Vehemente
Soloist: Rico Bolos

APT
Opb. Rosè & Bruno Mars, Arr. Luce Cada
Soloists: Krista Morales & Christian del Rosario

DeCadence

DeCadence ("duh-kay-dence") is a student-run, all-inclusive a cappella group that loves to balance music and fun in every performance. They sing pop, jazz, and any other genres that comes their way, often while sporting their iconic gold capes!

Audition Info

Auditions run from Su 1/26 to F 1/31. We are looking for all vocal parts and vocal percussion.

Setlist

All or Nothing
Opb. Queen Naija, Arr. Aaron Teng
Soloists: Izzy Flores & Jillian Wang

2000s mashup
Opb. Rihanna, Taoi Cruz, Katy Perry, Arr. Mark Lee
Soloists: Izzy Flores, Lawrenze Vigo, Caitlyn Liao, & Jess Zhao

Act II

Drawn to Scale

Drawn to Scale, also known as DtS, is a co-ed competitive a cappella group that performs diverse repertoire such as pop, rock, r&b, and even the occasional jazz hit -- all of which are student-arranged. They compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella and perform at gigs on and off campus throughout the year.

More Info

We will be holding auditions next fall, not this semester, you can stay up to date with all of that information through our instagram @drawntoscaleberkeley.

Setlist

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Opb. Elton John, Arr. Timothy Fong
Soloist: Chloe Chang

Too Good To Say Goodbye
Opb. Bruno Mars, Arr. Lilly Liu
Soloist: Nate Feinland

UC Men's Octet

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!

Audition Info

Auditions run from Su 1/26 to S 2/8. Walk-in auditions are welcome on F 2/7 from 12 - 6 pm. Callback auditions will be held on Su 2/9!

Sign up to audition at the link above. Feel free to come talk to us after the show for more information!

Setlist

Baby Got Back
Opb. Sir Mix-a-Lot, Arr. Richard Wood

Frozen Medley
Opb. Disney, Arr. Risa Schapiro
Soloists: Gio Lardizabal, Daniel Lin, Amiel Shine, Risa Schapiro

Trill Seekers

Trill Seekers is an all-gender a cappella group, composed of undergrads, grad students, alumni, community members, and everyone in-between! We sing many different styles of music, including choral, pop, jazz, classics, and more.

Audition Sign-Up

Auditions run from Su 1/26 to S 2/1, with callbacks on Su 2/2. To sign up for auditions please go to our Calendly (linked above) and fill out the audition interest form (linked on the Calendly).

Setlist

Till There Was You
Opb. Meredith Wilson, Arr. Kirby Shaw

Beyond the Sea
Opb. Jack Lawrence & Charles Trenet, Arr. Alexander L'Estrange,
Soloist: Annalisa Federighi

Berkeley Chinese A Cappella

We are the one and only Chinese A Cappella group here on Berkeley campus, open to all Chinese-speaking and music-loving individuals!!!

Audition Sign-Up

Auditions run from M 1/27 to F 1/31. Please sign up through the Google form (linked above).

Setlist

Daft Punk
Opb. Pentatonix, Arr. Pentatonix & Ben Bram

Yu Lin Ling （雨霖铃）
Lyrics adapted from Chinese traditional poem "Yu Lin Ling: Han Chan Qi Qie" by Yong Liu, Arr. Hiasa Yu
Soloist: Hiasa Yu

Cal Jazz Choir

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 Info

Auditions run from M 1/27 to F 1/31. We are only auditioning tenors though.

Setlist

Sunny Side of the Street
Opb. Jimmy Mchugh, Arr. Kevin Shen, Marcus Espinosa & Saesha Sharda

From the Start
Opb. Laufey, Arr. Kevin Shen, Saket Budhia, Charlie Smith & Haleta Ayalew

The California Golden Overtones

We are the California Golden Overtones, UC Berkeley’s premier all female-identifying a cappella group! Catch us underneath the beautiful Sather Gate every Friday at 1 pm, where we sing songs ranging from pop to R&B!

More Info

We are not holding auditions this semester.

Setlist

Put on a Smile
Opb. Silk Sonic, Arr. Uma Phalke & Emma Mermilliod
Soloist: MJ Ordinario

Sue Me
Opb. Sabrina Carpenter, Arr. Emma Mermilliod
Soloist: Jaime Kaiman

Noteworthy, Again!

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!

Audition Info

Auditions run from M 1/27 to F 1/31. We're looking for lower voices -- altos, tenors, baritones, basses -- as well as vocal percussionists. All genders are welcome.

Setlist

Carry It Well
Opb. Sam Fischer, Arr. Stephanus Yang
Soloist: Kevin Chung

Drag Me Down
Opb. One Direction, Arr. Kunwoo Hong
Soloists: Ellington Chen & Dylan Yamzon

Noteworthy Presents

Welcome Back

To A Cappella

About The Hosts

Noteworthy

Act I

Noteworthy

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Nikkei Choral Ensemble

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For Christ's Sake

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Artists in Resonance

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Cal Chorale

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MAHIWAGA A Cappella

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DeCadence

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Act II

Drawn to Scale

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UC Men's Octet

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Trill Seekers

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Berkeley Chinese A Cappella

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Cal Jazz Choir

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The California Golden Overtones

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Noteworthy, Again!

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