Getting the band back together: SCAMFest returns to Pomona’s Big Bridges

April 2 saw the return of the a capella festival SCAMfest, delighting audiences with dazzling performances after the event was postponed from the fall.

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SCAMFest postponed to spring as a cappella groups struggle with pandemic restrictions

Event cancellations, testing requirements and other public health guidelines in flux have posed significant issues for 5C a cappella groups in recent weeks.

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A cappella singers strike a chord at 2020 ICCA West Quarterfinal

College and university a cappella teams across Southern California flocked to Claremont to participate in the 2020 ICCA West Quarterfinal.

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Claremont a cappella groups enjoy ‘good energy’ at ICCA Quarterfinals

Two Claremont a cappella teams brought their A-game to the stage last Saturday at the 23rd annual West Quarterfinal of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, held at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium. First to perform were the Claremont Shades, which had hosted the competition for the past four years,

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Q&A: A cappella group Midnight Echo talks SCAMFest and group traditions

Life & Style contributing writer Sean Ogami PZ ’19 sat down with two members of Midnight Echo following the 23rd SCAMFest at Pomona College, and discussed the group’s unique traditions and camaraderie. TSL: How did you personally start singing? Reed Stevens PZ ’19: I sang a lot as a little kid,

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