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Before the highly anticipated evening competition, vocalists will learn tips, tricks and how-to's on everything from singing and recording to a cappella arranging and more from leading a cappella professionals. "We have Tony Huerta. He is audio engineer for a group called Take 6. They have won many Grammys, and so Tony is not only a a cappella performer, but he runs audio professionally, so he is someone to learn from," enthuses Jones. From the same gospel a cappella sextet, Take 6, Alvin Chea will be leading workshops in a cappella bass singing, studio session singing and voice-overs. "Most notably for me, he's the voice of the 'I got your baby back baby .. Chili's Babyback Ribs!,'" sings Jones. "He has done a lot of voiceovers, but that one stuck in my brain." Jones is also excited about Erin Hackel, a voice instructor from the University of Denver. "She's actually taught at VoiceJam for several years. And she is just someone who really connects with singers on all levels," Jones says. "And even at a professional level, I've taken her course, and I still get lightbulb moments in her classes. She's just someone who really knows the voice and can reach kids and adults at wherever they are and help them to sing better across the board. "Then Troy Dolendo is a vocal percussionist and a cappella music arranger. He is in the group The Edge Effect, who was one of our headliners a few years ago. He'll be teaching vocal percussion workshops for all levels, beginner as well as advanced." Jones adds that the talented crew of instructors will also have a roundtable discussion for participants to "ask them those burning questions" they may have after a day of workshops. She says that the workshops will benefit anyone — whether a beginner singer or professional singer who "might want to come in and not "AN ENTIRELY FRESH, FUNNY & GORGEOUS NEW PRODUCTION. A REASON FOR CELEBRATION!" – N E W Y O R K M A G A Z I N E MAY 10-15 | 8 SHOWS! BEST AVAILABILITY THURSDAY AT 1:30PM. Broadway Series Sponsor: Media Support: Broadway supporters: Bob & Becky Alexander Friends of Broadway Additional support provided by Cynthia Coughlin Show Sponsors: 6 WHAT'S UP! APRIL 3-9, 2022 Voice Jam Continued From Page 5 only network with these a cappella professionals, but can come and learn more from them as well." After the workshops and roundtable come to a close, top vocal bands will sing and dance in a battle for the audience's favor starting at 7:30 p.m. This year's competitors include VIBE of Dallas; Fifth Measure from Houston High School, Germantown, Tenn.; Essence Vocal Band, Jacksonville; The Ozarks, Springfield, Mo.; KeyHarmony from University of Central Florida, Orlando; A-Side from A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas; and Green Tones from FAQ VoiceJam Competition WHEN — 7:30 p.m. April 9 WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville COST — $19 and up INFO — waltonartscenter.org See VoiceJam Page 37 FAYETTEVILLE The Green Tones, from Denton, Texas, evolved from a college group at the University of North Texas. (Courtesy Photo)