He hopes his journey inspires others to wish upon a star and realize that no request is too extreme. He has taken part in such projects as Vocalosity (tenor 1st & 2nd national tours) and Disney Concert orchestral tours throughout China and Taiwan as a lead vocalist with the Shanghai Philharmonic, Wuhan Philharmonic, and Evergreen Symphony. In that time, she has performed with artists such as Shania Twain, Loren Allred, and JJ Grey and Mofro. The band also announced their upcoming tour today, titled Deck the Halls with Disney featuring DCappella, which will see the band tour across the United States, beginning on Nov. 4 in Spokane, Washington, and finishing on Dec. 24 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. [1] The group originally consisted of Antonio Fernandez, Joe Santoni, Morgan Keene, Orlando Dixon, RJ Woessner, Shelley Regner, and Sojourner Brown: it currently consists of Fernandez, Santoni, Keene, Dixon, Woessner, and Kalen Kelly. In 2022, the group (consisting of members Antonio Fernandez, Joe Santoni, Morgan Keene, Orlando Dixon, RJ Woessner, Shelley Regner, and Kalen Kelly) appeared as the Snowdome town carolers in the Disney+ original special, Best in Snow. Morgan has been performing professionally for 6 years; however, she has been singing and dancing on the stage since age 3. After graduating Berklee College of Music, Orlando began focusing his attention on songwriting and vocal production, achieving credits that included a Top 20 record on Billboards Urban AC chart (2011), and working with the likes of Grammy Award Winner Regina Belle. (For the First Time in Forever / A Whole New World / Can You Feel the Love Tonight / Seize the Day), "Here Comes Elastigirl (Elastigirl's Theme)", "Pow! As a Disney Annual Pass Holder for 7 years, Kalen can frequently be seen playing in the Parks wearing a Star Wars tee shirt on her time off. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (Pitch . DCappella. [1] Regner was replaced as mezzo by Kalen Kelly in May 2019. As a voice over artist, his work includes narrating TLCs My Kids Obsession as well as dozens of ad campaigns for clients like Coca-Cola, Google, and Bud Light during the NFL Playoffs. Their most recent six-song EP, Magic Reimagined, arrived in the spring of 2022. Deke Sharon is DCappella's co-creator, music director, arranger and producer. He is a four-time Contemporary a cappella Society Association award winner since 2016. [12] follow dcappella: instagram: http://instagram.com/dcappellamusic facebook: http://facebook.com/dcappellamusic twitter: http://twitter.com/dcappellamusic official website: http://dcappellalive.com. Born in Chicago and raised in Indianapolis, RJ has been performing professionally for 10 years and singing since the age of 12. RJ has provided background vocals for Bastille, Josh Groban, and Jim Carrey. The group consists of seven members ranging from bass to soprano and includes a vocal percussionist; they sing material largely culled from Disney-related projects. Known for their reimagined classics from the Disney songbook, the group originally came together as a result of a nationwide search for the best vocal performing talent in a cappella and stage. Kalens favorite song to perform a cappella is "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal and her favorite Disney song is "The Imperial March (Darth Vaders Theme)" by John Williams from the Star Wars saga. Recently, the group was the first to shoot a music video at Oga's Cantina at Galaxys Edge at Walt Disney World for Cantina Band, a take on the song composed by John Williams from the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope released for May the 4th. Contents 1 History 2 Members 3 Timeline Performing alongside the LA Choral Lab hes sung in the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses at the Dolby theater in Los Angeles, and had the pleasure of singing on The Nun from the James Wan conjuring universe. His stint on the show led to work as a background vocalist for Zac Brown Band, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, One Republic and K. Michelle. 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The group started to release singles and in 2018 released its first studio album, the self-titled DCappella. RJs favorite Disney song is "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas and his favorite song to perform a cappella is "Its So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday". Since their debut on the American Idol stage during Disney Night in 2018, DCappella has completed a 40-city tour through North America and parts of Canada, and they sold out an 18-city tour through Japan. Contemporary a cappella pioneer Deke Sharon is the groups co-creator, music director, arranger, and album producer. Washington D.C. born Orlando Dixon has been performing for 20 years. 105 following. [5], Disney Music released the group's first single, "Immortals" from Disney's "Big Hero 6" on April 27, 2018. Read Full Biography. In 2014, as a recipient of an Artist Grant, Orlando independently released his debut studio album titled Listen, which included his signature song #BlackBoyJoy, a truth telling narrative about the challenges faced by people of color today and resilience in the face of adversity. Atlantas Morgan Keene, a soprano, comes from Broadway, while tenor RJ Woessner, born in Chicago, has worked in film and TV, as well as with contemporary musicians. Kick off the holiday season as DCappella takes you through a musical journey featuring all of your favorite holiday songs PLUS Disney's greatest hits from Encanto, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Moana, and much more! Initially a 14-member ensemble, DCappella's singers were hand-picked from talent competitions like The Voice and The Sing-Off as well as from Broadway and the national a cappella touring circuit. VIP Packages Deck The Halls VIP Experience Package price: $194.50 (Additional fee applies) Package includes: The video is shot in a recreation of the Mos Eisley Cantina, where various folks, among them the members of DCappella, are enjoying themselves with drinks and some tunes spun by a robotic DJ. 2021 Preview 1 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1:29 2 Deck the Halls 1:37 3 Last Christmas 3:20 4 Feliz Navidad 2:25 5 All I Want for Christmas Is You 3:47 6 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 1:47 7 Jingle Bell Rock 1:42 8 This Christmas 2:31 September 24, 2021 8 Songs, 18 minutes 2021 UMG Recordings, Inc. FP Music Videos After Sharon slimmed the group down to a septet, they made their recorded debut in April 2018 with a cover of Fall Out Boy's song "Immortal," which was originally written for Disney's animated film Big Hero 6. He performs the vocal percussion in the group. Antonio Fernandez, born and raised in Seattle, Washington, has been performing for over 16 years. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, Kalen Kelly has been performing nearly her entire life, having begun at the young age of 3. 49.3k Followers, 105 Following, 1,570 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from DCappella (@dcappellamusic) dcappellamusic. Throughout his music career hes had amazing opportunities come his way. He is the baritone of the group. Orlandos favorite song to perform a cappella is Stevie Wonders Knocks Me Off My Feet and his favorite Disney song is DCappellas version of "You'll Be in My Heart" from Tarzan. Verified. American a cappella vocal group formed by Disney and music director Deke Sharon. Pow! Born in Chicago and raised in Indianapolis, RJ has been performing professionally for 10 years and singing since the age of 12. His film & theater background includes appearances in many NYC indie films & theater world premieres. He has taken part in such projects as Vocalosity (tenor 1st & 2nd national tours) and Disney Concert orchestral tours throughout China and Taiwan as a lead vocalist with the Shanghai Philharmonic, Wuhan Philharmonic, and Evergreen Symphony. Soon enough, the DCappella members step up with their cover of "Cantina Band," keeping the party going at an even better pace than it had been. Artistic director, music director and arranger Deke Sharon, known for his work on Pitch Perfect and The Sing-Off, created the show with Disney Music Group in 2018, after an extensive audition of over 1500 singers. January 2019 saw them kick off a major North American tour to support the album, which was re-released as a deluxe Japanese edition later that May. As a member of both Team Usher and Team Adam, Orlando finished as semi-finalist (Top 32), finishing one battle shy of the live play offs. In his time off from DCappella, Antonio composes and produces music from his home recording studio. The group came together as a result of a nationwide search for the best vocal performing talent in a cappella and stage. Along with performing in Newsies for over a year, she has had the privilege to perform alongside many Broadway stars in multiple shows and workshops. DCappella is a music group with seven members selected from televised singing shows like The Sing-Off, The Voice, national performing tours, a cappella groups and Broadway. By this time, they had made their live debut, appearing on a Disney-themed episode of American Idol. They typically perform songs from the Disney music catalog on albums, television and live appearances. DCappella is Disney Music Group's premier a cappella singing sensation featuring 6 world class vocalists: Orlando Dixon (Baritone), Antonio Fernandez (Vocal Percussion), Morgan Keene (Soprano), Kalen Kelly (Mezzo), Joe Santoni (Bass), and RJ Woessner (Tenor). In 2014, as a recipient of an Artist Grant, Orlando independently released his debut studio album titled Listen, which included his signature song #BlackBoyJoy, a truth telling narrative about the challenges faced by people of color today and resilience in the face of adversity. While this limited time presale offer exists, you have the chance to g Following discussion and instruction, fans will break off into small groups with DCappella members for more personalized guidance and tips for recording. DCappella, Disney Music Group's new a cappella group featuring 7 world class vocalists, is embarking on its first North American tour in January 2019. Follow. Up next for the group, DCappella will perform on the nationally syndicated special, "Magnificent Mile Lights Festival" on Nov. 22, followed by "The Disney Holiday Singalong" ABC special hosted by . Since their debut on the American Idol stage during Disney Night in 2018, DCappella has completed a 40-city tour through North America and parts of Canada, and they sold out an 18-city tour through Japan. They are set to return to Japan in the summer of 2022, followed by a cross-country North American tour, Deck the Halls with Disney Featuring DCappella, that runs through the holiday season. Known for their reimagined classics from the Disney songbook, the group originally came together as a result of a nationwide search for the best vocal performing talent in a cappella and stage. RJ has appeared on TV in episodes of The Sing Off (Season 2 Berklee Pitch Slapped), One Life to Live, and Saturday Night Live. DCappella's first single, a reworking of "Immortals" from Big Hero Six, arrived that spring, and group made their official debut on the American Idol stage during Disney Night a few days later, performing favorites from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Aladdin . Vocal percussionist Antonio Fernandez, who hails from Seattle, draws an extensive background in a cappella, while bass singer Joe Santoni, from Port Huron, Michigan, has years of experience performing live on stage. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone's theme songs. 2017Steven DeRoch,Jeff Kay, 01 , Following a rigorous audition process in late 2017, the singers were flown to Los Angeles in January of 2018, where they were surprised with the news theyd been selected for the group. 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DCappella is an a cappella group formed via a national search and run by Disney Music Group featuring Disney songs. The Falcons ( A Non-Muppet Movie), McDonaldland: The Movie (1985 feature film), The Jim Henson Collection (Family Home Entertainment), The Galaxy Star Super Miracle Night Series, Real-Life Monsters: Danny Phantom's Encyclopedia of Prehistoric Life & Very Unusual & Dangerous Animals, The Three Musketeers (new Disney live-action film), Untitled Transformers/DC Universe Crossover. American a cappella vocal group formed by Disney and music director Deke Sharon. Some of his performance credits include performing in over 3 professional operas, benefit concerts, various a cappella groups as well as an elite LA choir called the LA Choral Lab. As an arranger, he was a 2018 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Nominee (CARA). Simultaneously he began building a buzz on YouTube amassing a following of 29k subscribers and 3M total video views, resulting in being discovered and selected to audition for NBCs The Voice. The group consists of seven members ranging from bass to soprano and includes a vocal percussionist; they sing material largely culled from Disney-related projects. Joes hometown is Port Huron, Michigan where he grew up and went to college for opera and has since moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in singing. Kalen has been performing professionally in Orlando for nearly 6 years and has travelled the world to places such as Canada, Japan, The Philippines, Mexico, and all over the United States. She is the mezzo of the group. DCappella was conceived in 2012 with[2] auditions starting in November 2017. DCappellas first single, a reworking of Immortals from Big Hero Six, arrived that spring, and group made their official debut on the American Idol stage during Disney Night a few days later, performing favorites from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Aladdin. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, Kalen Kelly has been performing nearly her entire life, having begun at the young age of 3. Kelly Taylor - YouTube Hey fam! Theyve also performed at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, and as part of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration and ABCs Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Over the past few years, the group has released dozens of singles and music videos, drawing inspiration from Disneys animated favorites, Star Wars, Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas, and more. Antonios favorite a cappella song to perform live is Drive by Bobby McFerrin and his all-time favorite Disney song is "When You Wish Upon a Star". He performs the bass in the group. Antonio started his professional a cappella career moving across the country, performing as a vocal percussionist and singer in American Music Machine at Disney World from 2015 to 2017. Additional Ticket Information Clear Bag Policy VIP Packages $201.00 - $141.00 (plus fees) facebook Follow While in Japan (Summer 2019) she sold out 120+ seats to her very own LIVE R&B Concert that she considers to be the highlight of her music career thus far. This morning, the seven-person a cappella group introduced their newest member, Kelly Taylor. Pow! In 2019, the band released a reissued version of the album containing Japanese-English versions of some songs, as well as a christmas EP called Rockin' Holiday. Known for their reimagined classics from the Disney songbook, the group originally came together as a result of a nationwide search for the best vocal performing talent in a cappella and stage. Joes hometown is Port Huron, Michigan where he grew up and went to college for opera and has since moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in singing. What's happening: DCappella has a new member! DCappella The official Instagram for #DCappella, #Disney's a cappella sensation! the 7 members of dcappella -- antonio fernandez, joe santoni, kalen kelly, kelly denice taylor, morgan keene, orlando dixon and rj woessner -- have each recorded "this is me" personal stories, which will be shared individually across dcappella's social platforms beginning june 5, encouraging fans to share their own "this is me" stories, tagging Throughout his music career hes had amazing opportunities come his way. While the members of DCappella, Disney Musics own a cappella collective, didnt know each other prior to the formation of the group, the singers voices have melded together as one over the past few years. Helmed by contemporary a cappella pioneer Deke Sharon, the groups co-creator, music director, arranger, and album producer, DCappella embraces an array of styles and influences. 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