16 Jun 2009Now you can get your SympVibes fix whenever you want! We've posted our entire Spring 2009 concert online for your viewing pleasure - just click on the picture to the left! Don't forget to watch it in HD for better sound and video quality! On an exciting side note, Dave Barnes saw our rendition of his song "Carry Me Through" and tweeted about it! Congrats to new guys Joe Hsu for the great arrangement and Shawn Skolky for an amazing solo performance!
Spring Concerts
10 Apr 2009 Come check out Symp Vibes at their end of semester concerts Saturday April 18th @ 830pm and Sunday April 19th @ 7pm! Both shows are located in the luxurious LeCraw Auditorium. You can purchase tickets online by clicking on the store tab or by finding us in the student center next week.
Ticket prices: In Advance - $5 Regular and $10 VIP At the Door - $7 Regular and $12 VIP
Spring Sing - Voices United for a Cure
09 Mar 2009Symp Vibes is going to be competing in a competition at UGA on Friday, April 3rd at 7pm in the Classic Center. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for non-students in advance and $12 for students and $17 for non-students. You can purchase tickets here by clicking on the "buy tickets" tab. The event is being hosted by Team Burns to raise money for cancer research. Please click here for more information regarding Team Burns.
Other competitors are: Our own Georgia Tech Infinite Harmony FSU All-Night Yahtzee UGA Noteworthy UGA With Someone Else's Money UGA Accidentals
It will be a great show so be sure to come out and support us and the cause!
so we said, "go jump in a lake, new guys"
28 Jan 2009And they did. Congratulations to Joe Hsu and Shawn Skolky, our two newest members! They're both great additions to the group, so you should come check them out at one of our shows!
Auditions Room Change
21 Jan 2009 The auditions have been moved to the Cypress Room on the Second Floor of the Student Center by Einstein's.
Spring 2009 Auditions
08 Jan 2009After 232 years of hard work, John Hendrix has finally graduated and left us bereft of silky smooth high notes. That means we're definitely looking for new singers (particularly strong tenors)! If you're interested in singing with us, come out to our auditions on the third floor of the Student Center on Wednesday, January 21, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Please click here to sign up for an audition slot. During the first round of auditions, we lead you through some scales to check your range, tonal memory to assess how well you learn by ear, and a short sight reading passage. We'll also have you sing a solo of your choosing, so come prepared. During the initial round, we're looking for musical ability, stage presence, and confidence (this is a KEY element to a successful audition). We look forward to seeing you at auditions! Don't forget to practice your Captain Morgan pose! For more information please contact our music director or click on about us and scroll down to audition criteria.
SoJam 2008 Results!
09 Nov 2008SympVibes took home the silver this year at SoJam! The UNCG Sapphires placed first, while FSU's All Night Yahtzee pulled up the rear with a respectable 3rd place. Our very own Paul Koziel nabbed the Best Male Vocal Percussion award for his insane skills while Scott Johnson was awarded the Best Male Soloist award for owning "The Warmth" - Incubus. While not an official award, newcomer John "Le Bob" Zelek was also recognized with the prestigious "Dude Chicks Want" award that our own Ryan Ceciliani and Scott Johnson managed to nab the previous two years.
The weekend was filled with a cappella goodness in the form of competition, workshops, master classes, and pro group performances by Firedrill! and Fork. For videos of our Friday night performance, click on the image to the right. If you like what you see, buy tickets to one or both of our shows this weekend in our online store or on Skiles this week. We have a great set list planned for you and we guarantee you'll have a good time, or your money back. Just kidding. But not really. Only about the money. You're not getting that back.
Fall Concerts!!!!
30 Oct 2008 Mark your calendars...Symp Vibes is having their end of semester concerts soon! On Saturday November 15th, we will be singing in the halls of Old Architecture at 8pm. And on Sunday November 16th, we will be serenading in the LeCraw auditorium at 730pm.
Tickets are: Regular admission $5 in advance and $7 at the door
VIP <-for those who want to be up close and personal with their favorite Symp Vibe(s) $10 in advance and $12 at the door
Be sure to check the website for ticket sales starting November 3rd.
We'll see you there, so get ready to be rocked!
SoJam 2008
28 Oct 2008After long preparation, vigorous rehearsals, thrown voices, and missed dance steps, Symp Vibes has been selected to compete in SoJam 2008!! We'll be traveling to Raleigh, NC on November 7-9 to compete against other top groups in the southeast: UF Sedoctaves UNCG Sapphires FSU All-Night Yahtzee Duke Lady Blue and UF The Staff so be sure to cheer us on from Tech! We hope to bring home the gold like we did in 2005!
Aftershock Reviewed by RARB
12 Oct 2008SympVibes new album, Aftershock, just received a great rating by Jonathan Minkoff, Elie Landau, and John Colton of the Recorded A Cappella Review Board. Our thanks go out to the reviewers! For the full reviews, visit RARB's website. Here's what they had to say about the album:
"[...]my favorite track is Long Line of Cars. The ending is a lovely cacophony of chord clusters and layered faux horns. Mr. Brightside's full-on alt lead is also a winner." - Jonathan Minkoff
"[...]the group's tight sound serves them well on these tracks and the arrangements show a development and a variation in texture[...]" - Elie Landau
"I generally believe in listening to an album in the original track order, and I'm especially glad I did so here because I enjoyed the song placement." - John Colton
Sympathetic Vibrations (SympVibes) is an all-male a capella group founded in the Fall of 1997 by James Clawson. We usually have 12-15 active members as well as some members who are on co-op rotations or other various diversions. We arrange all our own music (mostly pop and classic rock) and rehearse 3 times weekly. We perform for various GT and private events and also hold a few of our own concerts at various campus venues each semester.
Active Members
Name: Dave Dreifus Year: Senior Major: Biomedical Engineering Activities: soccer, skiing, sleeping, DTD Favorite Artists: Too many to list Bio: After 2 years of running the business of Symp Vibes, I've decided to move up in the world and become president of the whole A Cappella club.
I'm looking forward to my last year in the group as well as graduating from Tech.
Name: Al Enger Year: Senior Major: Econ/Mgt Activities: Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Kayaking, DramaTech, ORGT Favorite Artists: Third Eye Blind Bio: Still maintain the group took me to make even football teams.
Name: Matt Harrison Year: Junior Major: ME Activities: Favorite Artists: Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Ben Folds, Billy Joel, Old Crow Medicine Show, Nickel Creek, Damien Rice, Michael Buble... Basically anything played on DaveFM Bio:
Name: Joe Hsu Year: Junior Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Matthew LeVine Year: 5+ Major: Aerospace Engineering Activities: Favorite Artists: I have pretty eclectic taste, from Debussy to System of a Down Bio:
Name: Mitchel Martinez Year: Sophomore Major: Industrial Engineer Activities: NASW financial chair, jazz band, frisbee, beach volleyball, any sport I can get my hands on, hanging out with friends, anything Musical, and pretty much just having a good time. Favorite Artists: Jamie Cullum, Florez... to name a few. Bio:
Name: Prem Midha Year: 5+ Major: Bioengineering Activities: Doing bioengineering research, singing with the SuPrems, being a ProTools jockey Favorite Artists: John Mayer; Ben Folds; Ernie Halter; Panic! at the Disco; Fall Out Boy; James Taylor; Yellowcard; Incubus; Hoobastank; Ari Hest; Maroon 5; Bio: I'm a 2nd year grad student in bioengineering and the music director of SympVibes. I am currently in charge of tracking and editing and some mixing of our next album. I also put together our new website, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know!
Name: Oge Nnadi Year: 5+ Major: Computer Science Activities: Favorite Artists: Chopin and R. Kelly Bio:
Name: Shawn Skolky Year: Freshman Major: Public Policy Activities: Favorite Artists: Goo Goo Dolls, Thrice, Thursday, The Rocket Summer, Daughtry, Ben Folds (Five), Josh Groban, Andrea Boccelli, Andrew Holtz, All-American Rejects, Incubus, Third Eye Blind, Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Lifehouse, Paramore, Plain White T's, Jack's Mannequin, Something Corporate, Vertical Horizon, WEEZER, Andy Mckee, Jon Mclaughlin Bio: Music = Life
Name: John Zelek Year: Freshman Major: Industrial Design Activities: Ramblin' Reck Club, Freshman Council, Intramurals, Studio Favorite Artists: Jack Johnson, Eric Hutchinson, Joe Purdy, Coldplay, Damien Rice, anything from the 90's. Bio: My name is John Zelek and though originally from the Nasty 'Nati (Cincinnati), I am excited to be in Hotlanta. Mostly because it also has a cool nickname. I'm thrilled to be a new member of Symp Vibes and hope to see everyone at the shows. I wish my bio was funnier.
Inactive Members
Name: Kyle Davis Year: Senior Major: MSE Activities: NROTC, PL in Armstrong, jogging. Favorite Artists: Billy Joel, Journey, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, DC Talk, America, Simon and Garfunkel, Killers, Van Halen, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Relient K, Nirvana, The Eagles, Michael Jackson, Linkin Park, Led Zeppelin, Kansas, Jimmy Buffett, Coldplay, Aerosmith. Bio: Hola! I've wrapped up my SV career this semester and I've had a lot of fun. I'll fondly remember holding down bass with the fellow bass-keteers and occasionally venturing into VP. Peace! PS: I might be back in the spring... we'll see.
Name: Scott Johnson Year: Junior Major: I.E. Activities: Soccer, Schnazing, THE Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Hang Gliding, Synchronized Swimming, Hand Ball, and
Fantasy Football Favorite Artists: Incubus, The Beatles, Nas, The Roots Bio: Music is Salvation
Name: Jason Ardell Year: Alum Major: Computer Science Activities: GT Water Polo Club Favorite Artists: Switchfoot, Norah Jones, Boston, Less Than Jake Bio:
Name: Philip Brown Year: Alum Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Ryan Ceciliani Year: Junior Major: BME Activities: The Atlanta Opera, Delta Chi, Peer Leader, Unbounded Favorite Artists: Relient K, The Fray, Rockapella, Naturally 7, Fork, Chris Cornell, Chris Brown Bio:
Name: James Clawson Year: Alum Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Will Cross Year: Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Matt Eicholtz Year: Senior Major: Mechanical Engineering Activities: Soccer, Bowling, Running, Sand Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Racquetball, Table Tennis, Eating Favorite Artists: Brandon Heath, John Mayer, Dave Barnes Bio: I joined the group in the fall of 2005, and three years later, I am still trying to convince the guys that I should be a baritone. Sadly, I'm taking a break from the group due to the demands of school. I am really going to miss singing with these guys, hanging out, and breaking ankles playing football in the snow.
Name: Russell Hallman Year: Freshman Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Paul Hatcher Year: Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: John Hendrix Year: 5+ Major: Electrical Engineering Activities: School, Video Games, Havin' fun Favorite Artists: Anyone as long as they don't suck Bio:
Name: David Hubbard Year: Alum Major: Industrial Engineering Activities: Lacrosse, spending time with my fiancee and dog, cheering on the Yellow Jackets and Auburn Tigers! Favorite Artists: Linkin Park, Muse, My Chemical Romance, Dave Matthews Bio: I was born, and the world was better for it. The end.
Name: Andy Jones Year: Sophomore Major: CS Activities: Favorite Artists: Third Day, Big Daddy Weave, David Crowder, Smalltown Poets, Counting Crows, Relient K, Hootie and the Blowfish, Collective Soul, ... Bio:
Name: Paul Koziel Year: Junior Major: AE Activities: Sleeping. Favorite Artists: Just the good ones. Bio: Hey-oh. MD of SV. OK?
Name: Roger Lee Year: Alum Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Adam McKinnon Year: Freshman Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Brad Range Year: Alum Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Dan Richard Year: Alum Major: BS Industrial Eng, MS Statistics Activities: Spending time with the Mrs., helping out at our church, hangin with friends, finishing grad school Favorite Artists: Led Zeppelin, ABB, Clapton, Stones, Robert Johnson, DMB, Black Crowes, ZZ Top, Howlin' Wolf Bio: Born in Chicago, IL. Discovered a love for music in middle school band. Discovered a love for singing in high school choir. Discovered a love for harp in college. Discovered my love for my wife and for beer in college too. Discovered my love for the FairTax plan just recently haha (no seriously read the book).
Name: Steve Ryan Year: Alum Major: Biomedical Engineering Activities: Graduate Student in Neuroscience at Emory University, GT Musicians Network, Taal Tadka (South Asian A Cappella) Favorite Artists: Pink Floyd, Muse, System of a Down, Mars Volta, Fleetwood Mac, CCR, Billy Joel, etc =) Bio:
Name: Michael Vincent Year: Alum Major: Activities: Favorite Artists: Bio:
Name: Benji White Year: Alum Major: BMED/Pre-Medicine Activities: Running, swimming, biking, reading, being active in the community, learning to serve God, and occasionally playing tennis, basketball, or football. Favorite Artists: Bio: Born and grew up in Rome, GA. Graduated from Darlington School in 2004 and from Georgia Tech in Spring of 2008. I plan to find a niche working in health care.
Name: Daniel Yum Year: Senior Major: Management Activities: being really really ridiculously good looking... Favorite Artists: John Mayer, Jason Mraz, The Fray, Cartel, All-American Rejects, Eve6, Ben Folds, Incubus, Ron Pope... Bio: sometimes... i think about becoming a disney channel star... only sometimes...
Audition Criteria
SympVibes holds auditions each semester during the first or second week of school. Our auditions include two rounds--an initial round where we lead you through some scales to check your range, tonal memory to assess how well you learn by ear, and sightreading to check your musical reading abilities. We'll also have you sing a solo from a song you'd hear on the radio. Mostly during the initial round we're looking for musical ability, stage presence, and confidence (this is a KEY element to a successful audition).
Callbacks are by invitation only, and there you'll get a chance to sing with the whole group. We typically run callbacks similarly to a regular rehearsal, except we'll ask you to sing one-per-part after you've learned the music in order to assess how quickly and effectively you've learned it. During callbacks we really look for confidence and personality, and we want to see how you fit in with the group. We'll also listen for blend and solo ability, so please step up for a solo if you know some of the music we sing.
Lastly, one thing that we look for throughout the audition process is commitment. We spend a lot of time rehearsing, gigging, recording, etc. and it is absolutely necessary that you understand the commitment that it takes to be in this group. Please let us know what your other commitments and priorities are--it is much easier to resolve conflicts early on.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions! For more information please contact our music director.
Booking a Gig
If you would like to book a gig, email us using the following form. If all event details are not yet know, please fill it in to the best of your knowledge.
Aftershock (2008)
BREAKING THE HABIT / LINKIN PARK
solo: david hubbard, arr: david hubbard
SOLDIER SIDE / SYSTEM OF A DOWN
solo: al enger & david hubbard, arr: steve ryan
PAPERBACK WRITER / THE BEATLES
solo: dan richard, arr: russell hallman
Repertoire
Song
Original Artist
Arranger
Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band
Dan Richard
Alma Mater
Frank Roman
Are You Gonna Be My Girl?
Jet
Al Enger
Better Life
3 Doors Down
Dave Dreifus
Breaking the Habit
Linkin Park
David Hubbard
Business Time
Flight of the Conchords
Kyle Davis
Carolina In My Mind
James Taylor
Russell Hallman
Chasing Cars
Snow Patrol
David Hubbard
Christmas Don't Be Late
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Russell Hallman
Desperado
The Eagles
Brad Range
Drive
Incubus
Will Cross
Eye To Eye
Powerline
Kyle Davis
Five 4 One
Bob Ricci
Brad Range
Freebird
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Dan Richard
Hanging by a Moment
Lifehouse
Jeff Bosworth
Hard Habit to Break
Chicago
Dave Dreifus
Here Without You
Three Doors Down
Paul Hatcher
How To Save A Life
The Fray
Paul Koziel
How's It Gonna Be
3rd Eye Blind
Paul Hatcher
I Don't Wanna Be
Gavin DeGraw
Roger Lee
I Thought She Knew
*NSYNC
Dave Dreifus
If You Could Only See
Tonic
Curtis Brooks
In the Still of the Night
Boyz II Men
Prem Midha
Let Me Take You Home Tonight
Boston
Jason Ardell
Long Line of Cars
Cake
Russell Hallman
Love's Divine
Seal
Roger Lee
Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
Three Dog Night
Jason Ardell
Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett
Russell Hallman
Mary Moon
Dead Eye Dick
Russell Hallman
Men of Genius
Budweiser
Russell Hallman
Move Along
Philip Brown
Philip Brown
Mr. Brightside
The Killers
John Hendrix
My Old School
Steely Dan
Jason Ardell
No One
Alicia Keys
Prem Midha
O Holy Night
*NSYNC
On The Way Down
Ryan Cabrera
Benji White
Paperback Writer
The Beatles
Russell Hallman
Pinball Wizard
The Who
Dan Richard
Ramblin' Wreck
Traditional
Jason Ardell
Reptilia
The Strokes
Dan Richard
Roll To Me
Del Amitri
Jason Ardell
Save Tonight
Eagle Eye Cherry
Brad Range
She Will Be Loved
Maroon 5
Paul Hatcher
Soldier Side
System of a Down
Steve Ryan
Stacy's Mom
Fountains of Wayne
Paul Koziel
Star Spangled Banner
Traditional
Brad Range
Stickshifts and Safety Belts
Cake
Jason Ardell
Take It Easy
The Eagles
Paul Hatcher
The Longest Time
Billy Joel
The Nearness of You
Norah Jones
Roger Lee
The Parting Glass
Shaun Davey
Russell Hallman
The Reason
Hoobastank
Kyle Davis
Walkin' in Memphis
Mark Cohn
We Are the Champions
Queen
Philip Brown
What Hurts the Most
Rascal Flatts
John Hendrix
What I've Done
Linkin' Park
John Hendrix
What You Wish For
Guster
Russell Hallman
White and Nerdy
Weird Al
David Hubbard
You Know My Name
Chris Cornell
Dave Dreifus
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You should receive your order within 2 weeks.
Voices Only is an annual two-disc collegiate a cappella compilation album comprised of selected excellent tracks released by various collegiate groups from around the World.
Come check out Symp Vibes at their end of semester concerts Saturday April 18th @ 830pm and Sunday April 19th @ 7pm! Both shows are located in the luxurious LeCraw Auditorium. You can purchase tickets online by clicking on the store tab or by finding us in the student center next week.
After 232 years of hard work, John Hendrix has finally graduated and left us bereft of silky smooth high notes. That means we're definitely looking for new singers (particularly strong tenors)! If you're interested in singing with us, come out to our auditions on the third floor of the Student Center on Wednesday, January 21, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. 
BREAKING THE HABIT
