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Noteworthy is a nine-member, female a cappella group based in Provo, Utah. All members attend Brigham Young University and are members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

According to Noteworthy's Mission Statement, Noteworthy’s mission is to fellowship others and to share their testimonies of Jesus Christ while showing what the human voice can do. They hope to do this by improving themselves spiritually and musically, relying on the spirit of the Lord, and by communicating through music the joy of respectable femininity.

History

In Fall of 2003, Brigham Young University student, Esther Yoder, decided to create a female a cappella group. After consulting with Bob Ahlander, co-founder and director of the Vocal Point and co-founder of the professional group Extempo, Esther recruited Vocal Point members Dave Brown and Dan Dunn to help create the new group.

Yoder, Brown and Dunn held auditions in January, 2004. [1] Through flyers and word-of-mouth, 60 girls showed up for the eight open spots. After preliminaries and callbacks, the first members were chosen and Noteworthy was born. February 1 was the day of their first rehearsal and is celebrated as Noteworthy’s official birthday.

Under the direction of co-founder Dave Brown, 2004-05 was a year of firsts for the group. Noteworthy took its first official tour when the group was invited to perform in the West Coast A Cappella Showcase at UC Berkeley. The group produced its first full-length solo concert, performed for the first time at the Utah Jazz, delivered its first fireside, and made its first appearance in the International Championship of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA). At that competition, Esther became one of the first women ever to receive the award for Most Outstanding Vocal Percussion[2]. That same year the group released their website noteworthyladies.com and adopted what has now become its signature "Noteworthy Green."

Vocal Point member and award-winning vocal percussionist Jimmy Dunn [3]took the directorial reins in 2005-06. In that year Noteworthy expanded its list of performances, its repertoire, and its choreography. The group delivered its second solo concert, finished recording tracks for its debut album, and performed in the third annual Vocal Point / Noteworthy joint concert. An appearance at the ICCA placed them among the top groups in the western U.S., and Noteworthy member Camille Hancock brought home the award for Most Outstanding Choreography for “Isn’t she Lovely,” [4].

In 2007, Noteworthy won the ICCA World Championship. [5]At the Quarterfinals, the group took first place (a milestone for the group), and received the highest score ever given in a single round in the history of the competition. In the same round, director Catherine Papworth received the Most Outstanding Arrangement Award for "How Great Thou Art."[6]Since Vocal Point had won the previous year, this victory represented two consecutive wins for BYU groups.

"Though the individual members of the group may come and go, Noteworthy remains. Each lady who dons the Noteworthy Green walks away not only a better performer, but a better person as well. As Noteworthy expands its versatility and style, performs in new venues, and gains added recognition, the group will remain dedicated to its mission of uplifting audiences and spreading joy through the power of music."[7]

Directors, Alumni, and Current Members

  • 2004 (Winter): Stephanie Call, Nykelle Cloward, LeeElle Jex, Rachel Kocherhans, Rosa Parma, Ellen Pratt, Ashley Tanabe, Esther Yoder and Jessica Zabawa

Directed by: Dan Dunn and Esther Yoder

  • 2004-2005: Stephanie Call, Suzie Hall, Lauren Hart, Alexis Munoa (Winter), Catherine Papworth, Rosa Parma, Ellen Pratt, Ashley Tanabe, Esther Yoder and Jessica Zabawa

Directed by: Dave Brown

  • 2005-2006: Sommer Anderson (Fall), Jackie Donkin(Winter), Camille Hancock, Lauren Hart, Erica Neuffer, Catherine Papworth, Kristin Papworth, Megan Schmidt and Mikelle Young (Fall)

Directed by: Jimmy Dunn and David Anderson

  • 2006-2007: Ashley Cazier (Winter), Jackie Donkin, Camille Hancock, Courtney Jensen, Fatty, Ashley Mordwinow, Erica Neuffer, Kristin Papworth, Nabby Parkinson and Megan Schmidt

Directed by: Catherine Papworth

  • 2007-2008: Camrie Copier, Courtney Jensen, Fatty, Ashley Mordwinow, Erica Neuffer, Michelle Osmond, Kristin Papworth, Nabby Parkinson, Amy Whitcomb

Directed by: Catherine Papworth and Esther Yoder

  • 2008-2009: Catherine Cooley, Jenna Engebretsen, Courtney Jensen, Katie Jensen, Ashley Mordwinow, Nabby Parkinson, Kelsey Raps, Rachel Sonderegger and Amy Whitcomb

Directed By: Catherine Papworth and Erica Neuffer

  • 2009-2010: Siri Alemany, Amber Catherall, Cassie Crabb, Lizzy Early, Courtney Jensen, Katien Jensen, Kelsey Raps, Laina Walker and Amy Whitcomb

Directed by: Courtney Jensen and Amy Whitcomb

Discography

Online Recordings

References

  1. ^ Lyle, Courtney, "Call for ‘noteworthy’ Voices", BYU Daily Universe, 2004-09-03. URL accessed on 2009-09-20.
  2. ^ Varisty Vocals ICCA, "Varsity Vocals ICCA 2005 Results", Varsity Vocals, 2005. URL accessed on 2009-09-20.
  3. ^ http://www.varsityvocals.com/icca/2004results.shtml
  4. ^ International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella, "", Varsity Vocals ICCA 2006 Results, 2006. URL accessed on 2009-09-20.
  5. ^ Papworth, Catherine, "Noteworthy A Cappella Group Crowned World Champions", Press Release.
  6. ^ Varsity Vocals ICCA, "Varsity Vocals ICCA 2007 Results", Varsity Vocals ICCA, 2007. URL accessed on 2009-09-20.
  7. ^ http://www.noteworthyladies.com/history.php

External Sites

In the Press

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