Utah-tube: BYU Vocal Point will ‘raise you up’ with mountainous melody
BYU Vocal Point stood on mountains in Provo Canyon, just like the the lyrics they sang in their newest music video said they would. The 9-man a cappella group sang the popular Josh Groban song, “You Raise Me Up.” For this highly-requested song, BYU Vocal Point invited its fans on social media to be part of the […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point sings beautiful Easter message
BYU Vocal Point slowed the music down to share an Easter message of hope. “In times of trouble and hardship, this song brings us HOPE,” the a cappella group wrote on Facebook. Singing “In Christ Alone,” the 9-man a cappella group shared what matters most to them — Jesus Christ. The song shares the message of Christ’s […]
Utah-Tube: A few of the greatest ‘Greatest Showman’ covers by local artists
“The Greatest Showman” hit theaters Dec. 20, 2017. Since then, the musical’s anthems have been on repeat throughout the world. With music written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — the award-winning songwriters behind Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and movie musical “La La Land” — most artists want a piece of the songwriters’ genius, including […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point creates ‘the greatest (mashup)’
BYU Vocal Point created “the greatest (mashup)” for its circus-themed music video. The a cappella music video included four songs from “The Greatest Showman”: “The Greatest Show,” “Come Alive,” “Rewrite the Stars” and “This is Me.” To help the nine-man a cappella group capture the showmanship of the movie, the BYU Cougarettes and Aeris Aerial Tricks […]
BYU Vocal Point covers spooky Halloween songs in one minute
BYU Vocal Point got a little spooky with a one-minute Halloween song mashup. Featuring classic tunes, such as “Ghostbusters” and “Thriller,” BYU Vocal Point quickly moved through multiple theme songs in 60 seconds. The group even through out a few notes from the popular Netflix original show “Stranger Things.” The nine-man a cappella group creates […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point shares anti-bullying message with Broadway musical cover
BYU Vocal Point takes on a serious note with its newest music video — anti-bullying. Inspired by the Broadway musical hit, “Dear Evan Hansen,” BYU Vocal Point covers a pivotal song from the show, “You Will Be Found.” To capture the loneliness and hope expressed in the song, BYU Vocal Point traveled to Moab to […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point shares ‘tale as old as time’ with Lexi Walker
BYU Vocal Point invited YouTubers to “be (their) guest” as they shared a “tale as old of time” in their newest music video featuring singer Lexi Walker. With the BYU Ballroom Dance Company sweeping the ballroom, the 9-man a cappella group and 14-year-old singer took a tour of the “poor provincial town” (or, more specifically, Wadley […]
Weekend best bets: 5 must-do Utah Valley events
Spring has almost sprung. While you’re waiting for the buds to appear, don’t let the March chill keep you inside. Utah Valley always has something going on — whether it’s a musical performance, sporting events or a random affair – and you shouldn’t miss it. Here are five weekend best bets for entertainment. LDS Film Festival […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point ‘is well’ and inspirational in new music video
BYU Vocal Point slowed the music down to share a message that “all is well” — or it least it will be — when you endure trials. Members of the 9-man a cappella group shared difficult experiences from their own lives leading up to the video’s reveal on Sunday. “Last year I lost my older brother,” […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point and Stuart Edge take an a cappella winter train ride
https://youtu.be/-rUrv7pyPDY It’s not a winter sleigh ride, but a train ride with an a cappella flash mob. BYU Vocal Point teamed up with Stuart Edge to create a magical Polar Express train ride on Heber Valley Railroad in Heber Valley, Utah. Heber Valley Railroad holds the North Pole Express every winter through Dec. 24. The […]
Weekend best bets: 5 entertaining activities for which you don’t need to leave Utah Valley
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: “Here’s Brother […]
BYU Vocal Point hosting free Christmas concert in October
Christmas is coming early this year for BYU Vocal Point fans. The nine-man a cappella group has joined forces with a cappella YouTube sensation Peter Hollens and Utah Valley soul singer Ryan Innes to record a Christmas concert in October. The concert will be broadcast on BYUtv during the holiday season. A year ago, BYU Vocal […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point ‘goes the distance’ in music video featuring The All-American Boys Chorus
BYU Vocal Point “went the distance” this summer with a tour in California, including Disneyland, and now with a new music video, “Go The Distance” from Disney’s “Hercules.” The 9-man a cappella group was joined by The All-American Boys Chorus, a group made up of boys from Southern California, for its second time. The All-American Boys […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point gets sentimental with ‘Toy Story’ song
Tissues at the ready? BYU Vocal Point’s newest music video is a sentimental song, “When She Loved Me,” from “Toy Story 2” and it aims to tug at your heartstrings. In May, Vocal Point was touring California and made a stop at Disneyland for a performance. It was while they were in California that they […]
Utah-Tube: BYU Vocal Point celebrates 25th anniversary with alumni and 25 musical hits
BYU Vocal Point, which is typically a 9-man a cappella group, expanded its group numbers to include alumni in its most recent music video. The one-shot video takes a tour of 25 years of music with 25 musical hits including Backstreet Boys, Carly Rae Jepsen, the “Titanic” theme-song, Disney’s “Let it Go” and more. In […]
VIDEO: BYU Vocal Point takes a cappella to Trans-Siberian Orchestra level
Dressed in their wrapping paper suits, BYU Vocal Point released its final music video for the Christmas season, “EPIC Trans-Siberian A Cappella Cover|Sarajevo” Tuesday afternoon. The 9-man a cappella group added one more group member for this particular piece — a guitar amp — in order to get the energy for the electric Christmas song. In […]
VIDEO: BYU Vocal Point and BYU Noteworthy promote faith with combined Christmas hymn
BYU’s men and women’s a cappella groups united for the holiday season to promote faith with Faith Counts, a nonprofit promoting faith. BYU Vocal Point and BYU Noteworthy sing “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful,” as a young girl comes to the Savior at the time of His birth in Jerusalem. “We teamed up with two […]
VIDEO: BYU Vocal Point rings in holiday season with original Christmas carol
BYU Vocal Point is ringing in the holiday season with an original Christmas song, “One Single Bell.” “We hope this brand new, original Christmas carol fills your home with the spirit of Christmas,” Vocal Point wrote in the video’s comments. “We think it’s a perfect song for ‘ringing in the joy of heaven’s Brightest Light’ […]
VIDEO: BYU Vocal Point unleashes boy band mentality with One Direction and Justin Bieber mashup
BYU Vocal Point has always been a boy band, but they’ve taken another step in one direction that has elevated their boy band status. The 9-man a cappella ensemble created a mashup of One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” and Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me.” Vocal Point teased the released of their music video […]
The All-American Boys Chorus joins BYU Vocal Point for Mother’s Day music video
Keeping up with their choice of reflective-themed songs, BYU Vocal Point tackles the classic folk song “Homeward Bound” in their newest music video. Vocal Point Director McKay Crockett wrote on Facebook, “NEW MUSIC! Find a quiet minute and watch/listen to BYU Vocal Point’s latest release. I hope it inspires you like it has me.” While Vocal […]
BYU Vocal Point claims Grammy-equivalent a cappella awards
BYU Vocal Point took home two awards from the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA Awards) on April 12: best male collegiate album and best religious song. The CARA Awards recognize the top a cappella groups around the country including Pentatonix, Rockapella and The King’s Singers — which is why it is considered the equivalent of a Grammy in […]
Vocal Point’s mini-mes cause you to see double in newest music video
The newest BYU Vocal Point music video has you seeing double. In January, Vocal Point held auditions for the roles of their younger selves in their music video, “I Lived,” which was released on YouTube today. They casted young boys between the ages of 9 and 14. “We love this song because it reminds us […]
An early Christmas gift: BYU Vocal Point releases holiday music video
Christmas has come early this year for BYU Vocal Point fans. The BYU a cappella group released their newest music video, “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” Thursday on YouTube. The video, which was filmed in November, took a full night of filming in the BYU Harris Fine Arts Center and 130 people working on the video. […]