UConn A cappella Association Fall Rush Concert Showcases Talents

Harmonies, dance, and applause filled the Jorgenson Center for the Performing Arts when the University of Connecticut A cappella Association (UCACA) held its annual Fall Rush Concert on Thursday, Sept. 11, featuring 10 unique groups.

“I love performing at UConn A cappella concerts and seeing what the other groups are working on,” said Suma Dendi, a biomedical engineering student and member of Husky Hungama. “Its exciting to see each groupS creativity and how they grow.”

“Notes Over Storrs,” one of two a cappella groups at UConn that compete nationally, was the first to perform. They performed their 2025 International championship for Collegiate A Cappella set, titled “Set Me Free,” where they placed third in the quarterfinals. The set included both upbeat and slower songs and was full of passion.

“What makes Notes Over Storrs special is the people,” said Nicole Jessel,a communication major who is the president of UCACA and music director for Notes Over Storrs. “We rehearse six hours a week, and even then, we still want to spend time together. It’s rare to be chosen for a group because people see potential in you, and then you become so close.Singing with my best friends is somthing I’ll never forget, and Notes Over Storrs gave me that opportunity.”

next up were The rolling Tones, A Minor, and Extreme Measures. The Rolling Tones brought a throwback vibe, performing a “Glee”-style version of stevie Nicks’ hit song “Edge of Seventeen.”

A Minor is the other competitive A Cappella group at UConn. Their set was energetic and impressed the audience with gorgeous chords.