Fundamentally Sound A Cappella

Fundamentally Sound (FS) is UW-Madison’s only competitive lower-voiced a cappella group. Founded in 2005, the group celebrates a dynamic blend between complex musical arrangements and high energy performance. FS is always thrilled to showcase its ability to push the boundaries of collegiate a cappella while remaining confident in its suspender-clad tradition.FS started as a combination of two groups: "Clap Anyways" (formed by Stu Covi in 2004) and an unnamed group assembled by Vince Machi. The groups were linked by Alex Aderman, who was recruited by Stu and friends with Vince. Rehearsals began in the Chadbourne Hall basement, as we were not permitted to use Humanities rooms. In the beginning, FS went through a series of transformations and growing pains, but we differentiated ourselves as a group devoted to creating intricate arrangements and staying on the cutting-edge of the collegiate a cappella scene. Since the group was formed, we have sang with peers such as the Nor‘easters and Voices in Your Head, travelled the country, and established ourselves as a competitive powerhouse in the Great Lakes region of the ICCA (International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella).Today, FS continues to seek new heights in musical innovation and explosive performances. In 2020, FS won 3rd place in the ICCA Finals, which was the first time a UW-Madison group had advanced that far. Over the past few years, we have collaborated with other groups such as Pitches and Notes to release joint songs which combine our musical talents. In 2021, FS changed from an all-men’s group to a gender-inclusive lower-voiced group to celebrate and welcome the great diversity of tenor, baritone, and bass singers in Madison. Make your own mark on this group’s history by auditioning with us next year!

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