The AcaBellas

The AcaBellas is an all-female a cappella ensemble on campus, commonly referred to as The 'Bellas, known for their red ties and quirky song selection.

Mission
The 'Bellas motto is: Stay Sassy, Stay Classy, and Stay Sweet. These ideals encompass the personality of the group and their mission to have fun together, perform, and wow their audiences. While disciplined, the ensemble is very supportive of its members in all of their endeavours -- musical, academic, and otherwise. Come Winter, Spring, or Fall The AcaBellas remain an enthusiastic bunch of girls who love to sing, dance, and beatbox.

History
The AcaBellas were founded in Fall 2009 by a 3-person executive team of Lishni Salgado, Conductor; Jennifer Hsiung, Co-President; and Jasmine Chan, Co-President. The auditioned ensemble started with 7 students, and has since grown to almost 20, under a 4-person executive team. They have performed all over UW Campus as well as in the Kitchener-Waterloo community, and perform every term at the UW A Cappella Club's End of Term concert. Their signature uniform is a red tie, knotted in a half-Windsor and worn loosely.

Song Selection
Song Selection is a collaborative process amongst The AcaBellas. Their repertoire is varied and includes Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, What is this Feeling? from the hit musical Wicked, Because by The Beatles, an original mashup of Mario Kart Love Song and Anyone Else but You called Scott Pilgrim's Love Song, Bad Girls Stayin' Super Freaky: a disco medley, Rehab by Amy Winehouse, and The Chain by Ingrid Michaelson.

Arrangements are usually done "in-house" by past or present members of The AcaBellas or the UW A Cappella Club.

Auditions
Auditions are held by the termly-elected executive team at the beginning of each term. Auditions are mandatory for both prospective Bellas and returning Bellas.