The Nor’easters are Northeastern University’s premier co-ed a cappella group. As the oldest group on campus, the Nor’easters have continuously striven to maintain the highest standards of musicality while still keeping the fun and love alive.
They have had the honor of being named the 2013 and 2017 champions of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, the ICCA Wildcard Champions in 2015, and have performed for the President and First Lady of the United States at the White House Christmas Gala in 2013. The Nor’easters were also the feature group on the first season of PopTV’s docu-series, “Sing It On," performing with John Legend on The View and traveling to New York, Los Angeles and Australia to perform and promote the show.
In the past few years, The Nor’easters have become recording powerhouses, having been awarded Best Mixed Collegiate Album for 2013 (III), 2014 (Equilibrium), and 2018 (COLLECTIVE, Vol. 1) at the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. Recently, The Nor’easters released the first half of their two-part album entitled COLLECTIVE, Vol. 1. Check it out on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon Music!
You can find them rehearsing Mondays, Thursdays, and every other Sunday within the halls of Ryder. They share with each other not only the love of singing and performance, but also the desire for true friendships and “bonding” (infer from that what you wish). Currently there are 5 female and 4 male voices making up the Nor’easters sound, and of course, a wonderful vocal percussionist rounding out the bunch. A very diverse group of students, the Nor’easters also perform a huge variety of music. Take a look at our Repertoire to see for yourself! From busking on Newbury Street, to caroling on Centennial Quad, to birthdays on the beach and to the famed ICCAs, the Nor’easters aim to please at any venue (rrrrroadtrip!).
Would you like to book the Nor’easters for your next event? Contact us!
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat: @NUNoreasters
They have had the honor of being named the 2013 and 2017 champions of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, the ICCA Wildcard Champions in 2015, and have performed for the President and First Lady of the United States at the White House Christmas Gala in 2013. The Nor’easters were also the feature group on the first season of PopTV’s docu-series, “Sing It On," performing with John Legend on The View and traveling to New York, Los Angeles and Australia to perform and promote the show.
In the past few years, The Nor’easters have become recording powerhouses, having been awarded Best Mixed Collegiate Album for 2013 (III), 2014 (Equilibrium), and 2018 (COLLECTIVE, Vol. 1) at the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. Recently, The Nor’easters released the first half of their two-part album entitled COLLECTIVE, Vol. 1. Check it out on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon Music!
You can find them rehearsing Mondays, Thursdays, and every other Sunday within the halls of Ryder. They share with each other not only the love of singing and performance, but also the desire for true friendships and “bonding” (infer from that what you wish). Currently there are 5 female and 4 male voices making up the Nor’easters sound, and of course, a wonderful vocal percussionist rounding out the bunch. A very diverse group of students, the Nor’easters also perform a huge variety of music. Take a look at our Repertoire to see for yourself! From busking on Newbury Street, to caroling on Centennial Quad, to birthdays on the beach and to the famed ICCAs, the Nor’easters aim to please at any venue (rrrrroadtrip!).
Would you like to book the Nor’easters for your next event? Contact us!
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat: @NUNoreasters
Auditions
Fall 2018 Semester: 9/8 and 9/9
Time: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Ryder Hall
Each time slot is about 5 minutes long. Contact noreasters.acappella@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an audition.
The audition (what you need to prepare):
You will be notified by both phone and email if you are invited to our callbacks!
Time: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Ryder Hall
Each time slot is about 5 minutes long. Contact noreasters.acappella@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an audition.
The audition (what you need to prepare):
- 1-minute of any song of your choice. This segment should show off your range, musicality and any other vocal talents you may have. You may sing any genre of music, regardless of whether we normally sing it or not (we probably do, though!)
- If you are able to beatbox, let us know and show us your stuff!
- Sing 4 scales (diatonic) within your range.
- Tonal Memory – See a piece of sheet music and have the short melody played twice; you sing it back the third time.
- Ear training – three-note combinations are played twice; you sing them back the third time.
You will be notified by both phone and email if you are invited to our callbacks!
FAQ
Is it hard to get in?
Because we are usually comprised of about 16 people, The Nor’easters is a highly competitive group; however, that is not to say that you have to be a musical genius or be the next American Idol! Everyone should audition, because you never know what we’re looking for in any particular semester! Each year we typically accept between 3-6 new Nor’easters.
What makes us different from the other groups?
There are currently 6 a cappella groups on campus. The mixed groups, aside from the Nor’easters, are the Downbeats and Distilled Harmony, which range in competitiveness and commitment. The UniSons are the University’s only all-male group, while Treble on Huntington and Pitch, Please! are the two female groups. Students are encouraged to audition for multiple groups!
Can I audition for more than one group?
Absolutely! Most people audition for more than one group! If you are asked to more than one group’s callback, you might be asked to give us that information and/or any indication of which group you want to be in the most. You will ultimately only be able to select one group to be in!
What are rehearsals like?
We rehearse every Monday and Thursday from 8-10PM. We also have select Sundays on which we have sectionals. We rehearse in Ryder Hall (the same place we have our auditions and callbacks). We have a lot of fun during these rehearsals, but also stay productive and motivated! The commitment level is high but it does not prohibit you from doing other activities! Many of our members are also members of other clubs, many of which they’re on the e-board of.
Because we are usually comprised of about 16 people, The Nor’easters is a highly competitive group; however, that is not to say that you have to be a musical genius or be the next American Idol! Everyone should audition, because you never know what we’re looking for in any particular semester! Each year we typically accept between 3-6 new Nor’easters.
What makes us different from the other groups?
There are currently 6 a cappella groups on campus. The mixed groups, aside from the Nor’easters, are the Downbeats and Distilled Harmony, which range in competitiveness and commitment. The UniSons are the University’s only all-male group, while Treble on Huntington and Pitch, Please! are the two female groups. Students are encouraged to audition for multiple groups!
Can I audition for more than one group?
Absolutely! Most people audition for more than one group! If you are asked to more than one group’s callback, you might be asked to give us that information and/or any indication of which group you want to be in the most. You will ultimately only be able to select one group to be in!
What are rehearsals like?
We rehearse every Monday and Thursday from 8-10PM. We also have select Sundays on which we have sectionals. We rehearse in Ryder Hall (the same place we have our auditions and callbacks). We have a lot of fun during these rehearsals, but also stay productive and motivated! The commitment level is high but it does not prohibit you from doing other activities! Many of our members are also members of other clubs, many of which they’re on the e-board of.