Spring A Cappella Concert May 2 At Albion Cultural Exchange

A release from the Albion Cultural Exchange:

WAKEFIELD, Ma. –Want to fully enjoy spring? Come to Albion Street and hear amazing local artists sing! An annual Spring tradition returns, the Albion Cultural Exchange (ACE) is proud to host "Spring A Cappella," a free and fun concert featuring our town’s own all-vocal powerhouses, In Big Treble, She Major, and Voices of Steel.

The show will take place on Thursday, May 2, at the ACE Center located at 9 Albion Street, and doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with the performance scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. All three groups will perform a selection of pop tunes, in a style that channels the energy and innovation of a musical genre that recaptured the country's imagination with the Pitch Perfect movies.

"On May 2nd, people across Wakefield may hear some curious sounds coming from downtown: Singing, cheering, clapping, and even beatboxing!” said Christopher J. Carino, Chairperson of the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. “This is a public service announcement to let you all know that ACE is bringing back our high-energy a cappella concert series, just in time for spring. It’s free, it’s fun, and you might just find yourself getting up from your seat to dance. Come on down!”

About the three musical acts:

· She Major: Formed in 2014, She Major is Wakefield High School's all-female contemporary a cappella group, directed by Ana Morel. They have collaborated with groups such as The Exchange, Ithacappella, and Musae, and have worked with Archie Gopal, Anna Morsillo, and Deke Sharon. In 2017, She Major placed third in the ICHSA Northeast Semifinals and Quarterfinals. Members have won various awards for Outstanding Solos, Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and Student Arranging.

· Voices of Steel: is the co-ed group from Wakefield High School, directed by Ana Morel. Formed in 2009, they have collaborated with groups such as the Exchange and the Nor'easters, and have worked with Shams Ahmed, Deke Sharon, and Caleb Whelden. They love to make music almost as much as they love their red Converse. In 2018, they placed second in the ICHSA Northeast Quarterfinal. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, they won the NE Voices competition, and in 2015, they won the Salem Pitch Trials. Members have won awards for Student Arranging and Outstanding Solos.

· In Big Treble: is Wakefield High School's newest a cappella group. Directed by Anna Morsillo, they made their debut in January 2018. Students are in grades 9-12 and have been working incredibly hard to get a new group going. The group is currently focused on upbeat pop songs of today, and hopes that you’ll feel the urge to get up and dance!

The Spring A Cappella concert will take place on First Thursday, another great Wakefield tradition in which local residents and visitors are encouraged to explore Downtown Wakefield after the ACE event, to enjoy dinner, meet for drinks, or shop at stores in downtown. In addition, concert attendees can view the ever-changing art collection in the first floor main gallery of the ACE center.

About the Albion Cultural Exchange: The Albion Cultural Exchange is located in the heart of downtown Wakefield at 9 Albion Street. The main floor gallery is open for various art and cultural events. For more information including event dates and times, please visit www.AlbionCulturalExchange.org