Chordials
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The Chordials are a co-ed a cappella group at Cornell University that perform a mix of rock, soul, R&B, and pop music.
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[edit] History
The Chordials were founded in 1997 by Elana Wolff ('01). The Chordials have traveled all around the Northeast to Penn State, Haverford, Rutgers, Muhlenberg, RPI, Buffalo, Johns Hopkins, Rochester, and of course the Ithaca area.
The Chordials produced their first album Shaken... Not Stirred in the Spring of 1999 featuring songs like "Come on Eileen" and "Killing Me Softly." The group's second album Not For Minors premiered in the Fall of 2002, with songs including "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan and the "Like a Prayer" by Madonna, now a Chordials staple. The third album, The Third Chapter, features renditions of "Echo" by Incubus, Gladys Knight's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and "One Sweet Day" by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey.
In 2001, the Chordials made their debut at the ICCA (International Championship of College A Cappella) quarterfinals in Rochester, NY , during which member Gabi Kornfeld ('04) received the award for Best Vocalist for her performance of "Angel." In consequent years, the group received awards at the ICCA including best choreography, best soloist, best arrangement and best percussion. In 2004, the Chordials became ICCA Finalists, placing third at the ICCA Finals in New York City's Town Hall Theater (ICCA Website). Every year since 1998 the group has produced at least one major concert per year including "Cocktail Hour" in the spring semester.
[edit] Recent Events
In 2006, The Chordials celebrated their 10 year anniversary with their first ever appearance on the annual BOCA (Best of College A Cappella) CD for their rendition of the song "Photograph" by Nickelback.
In December 2006, The Chordials embarked on a week long "Winter Tour" across the southern regions of New York State and northern New Jersey, giving performances and workshops at various high schools spreading their name and inspiration to a young, college-bound audience. Among the locations performed at was the town of Washingtonville, New York, home of current musical director Ari Goldman '09.
The Chordials are currently working on the production of their fourth studio album, titled Arrival, set to be released in April 2007. Group member James Christopher Cannon '07, via his production company "The Panic Room," is acting as recording engineer on the new album. Arrival is greatly anticipated by alumni and fans, promising complex arrangements and featuring songs by artists like Puddle of Mudd, Snow Patrol, Nine Inch Nails, and more.
[edit] Awards
| Year | Presenter | Award | Result |
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| 2001 | ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal | Best soloist | Won, Gabi Kornfeld |
| 2002 | ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal | Best choreography | Won, Randi Dublin and Jay Legaspi |
| 2003 | ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal | Overall | 3rd place |
| Best soloist | Runner-up, Jay Legaspi | ||
| 2004 | ICCA Northeastern Quarterfinal | Overall | 1st place |
| Best arrangement | Won, Sam Coffin | ||
| Best choreography | Won, Jay Legaspi, Jackie Pribil, Felicia Williams | ||
| Best vocal percussion | Won, Jay Legaspi | ||
| ICCA Northeastern Semifinal | Overall | 1st place | |
| Best choreography | Won, Jay Legaspi, Jackie Pribil, Felicia Williams | ||
| Best soloist | Won, Felicia Williams | ||
| ICCA Finals | Overall | 3rd place | |
| 2007 | BOCA | "Photograph" opb. Nickelback |
[edit] Albums
[edit] Shaken, Not Stirred (1999)
- One Fine Day
- She Has A Girlfriend Now
- That Lonesome Road
- Independent Love Song
- Return to Innocence
- In the Still of the Night
- Heaven
- Sweet Surrender
- Come on Eileen
- And So It Goes
- Come Go with Me
- Killing Me Softly
- Take on Me
- Trippin' Billies
- Dream
[edit] Not For Minors (2002)
- Spiderwebs
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Like a Prayer
- Kate
- Landslide
- The Longest Time
- Black Balloon
- Linger
- Bed of Lies
- What a Feeling
- With Arms Wide Open
- Angel
[edit] The Third Chapter (2005)
- All For Leyna/I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight
- Bright Lights
- Echo
- Precious Things
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Center of Attention
- I'll Be Okay
- Love You Madly
- One Sweet Day
- Alegria
- You And I Both
- Paper Bag
- Please Don't Go
- One By One/Circle of Life
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