One-Day Choir "Smile"

Join us for a One-Day Choir experience presented by . We'll be singing Smile by Charlie Chaplin, facilitated by Ben Bram and Rob Dietz, two of the founders of A Cappella Academy. This is a unique chance for singers of all backgrounds to get a taste of some pop choral music and get to know each other!

WHO CAN SIGN UP?

Anyone who feels capable of learning a part! You don't need to be able to read music as long as you can learn your part by ear! Open to singers ages 12 and up.

LEARNING THE MUSIC

We'll be sending out the sheet music and vocal recordings for each part once you sign up. The goal is for everyone to arrive with notes and rhythms learned so we can really dig into expression, style, and emotion. But if you don't have time to learn it in advance, we'd still love to see you there! Memorization not necessary, we'll have printed copies available.

PARKING

There is free and unrestricted parking available on Highland Ave. Signed restrictions only apply during the week. There is also parking available on side streets, but please read all signs.

LED & FACILITATED BY:

Ben Bram (he/him) is a 2x Grammy and Emmy Award-winning vocal arranger, producer, engineer, and educator from Los Angeles, CA. He is a co-creator of pop a cappella group Pentatonix, R&B girl group Citizen Queen, kids music brand Acapop! KIDS, and summer vocal program A Cappella Academy. In addition to these primary projects, Ben also has extensive experience in film and TV, working behind the scenes on NBC’s The Sing-Off, Glee, Pitch Perfect 1 and 2, and on commercials for Super Bowl LVII, Honda, Covergirl, Lifetime, and more.

Rob Dietz (he/him) is a multiple CARA winning arranger who has been performing contemporary a cappella music for over twenty years. Based in Los Angeles, Rob is best known for his work as an arranger and group coach for NBC’s The Sing-Off. Through his work on the show, Rob has had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the top talent in the vocal music world, including Pentatonix, Voiceplay, and many more. He is an award-winning vocal percussionist, and his distinctive sound has been featured on FOX's Glee. His arrangements have been featured on several TV shows, including America’s Got Talent (NBC), To All The Boys: P.S I Still Love You (Netflix), and Pitch Slapped (Lifetime). As a teacher, Rob is a co-founder of A Cappella Academy and the author of A Cappella 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Contemporary A Cappella Singing published by Hal Leonard. His choral works are published by Alfred and Walton Music.

MEDIA CONSENT

There will be photos and video taken. By attending, you consent to being included in that media, which may be posted online.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Industry Loft, 755 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, United States