When I was in high school I was super involved with performing arts. I was in three competitive choirs including show choir, which is a lot of work. On top of that, I was in theater, and nearly all my time was in rehearsals. Even though it was a blast I thought going into college I wanted to try other things and take some space from the whole performing thing.
I soon discovered how much I missed performing. I missed the process of creating something amazing with a group, messing around and simply making music. One day I saw a poster for auditions for an all-girls A Capella group. The auditions were on that day and I decided on a whim to try out for The Flying Solos. Man, was I in for a ride, and I learned that are certain things only all-girls A Capella groups understand.
1. Girl Power
When picking songs you often realize your entire set became a women rule the world if you hurt me I'll break your face kind of deal. Although sometimes a bit extra, singing powerful songs, especially ones by women, is super empowering as an all-girls group.
2. When someone can hit the super low note
Sometimes being only girls makes hitting low notes super hard, but it's a challenge willingly accepted and always celebrated.
3. Making 'Pitch Perfect' references?
4. When you hear the new Note-Oriety arrangement
Listening to really good girl groups has you always feeling some sort of way.
5. Some rehearsals are more productive than others
Sometimes you get stuff done... and other times, well dance parties or vent sessions are a must.
6. Listening or obsessing over guys groups is normal
OK, but for real who doesn't love a cute dorky A Capella guy?
7. When someone calls A Capella lame
Sometimes people think girl groups are just cute little shows. They can underestimate you and your group. Lady groups know how hard it really is and forget the haters.
8. It is so much fun
All the difficult rehearsals, arguments and setbacks are worth it when you and your gal pals get to hit that stage and show everyone what you can do.
9. You always have your ladies' backs
Okay yeah, there's going to be drama in an all-girls group, but empowered women empower women. At the end of the day, you and your aca-ladies have each other's backs no matter what.
