Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander first heard the contemporary a cappella sound during a visit to the eastern U.S., where it had already grown to considerable popularity at colleges throughout the east. They were crowned International Champions for 2006! Next on the directorial stage was James Stevens, a BYU grad and studio engineer who had performed with Vocal Point for two years under Bob Ahlander’s direction. Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by two students at Brigham Young University. Brigham Young University (BYU) has one of the best music programs in the world. Next on the directorial stage was James Stevens, a BYU grad and studio engineer who had performed with Vocal Point for two years under Bob Ahlander’s direction. BYU Vocal Point Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Arr. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News The 2005-06 Vocal Point group won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. Stevens quickly got to work, helping the group sell out the de Jong Concert Hall faster than ever. Join to Connect Check City. In order to see the lyrics of Lowell Mason, James Stevens, BYU Vocal Point & BYU Men's Chorus - Nearer, My God, To Thee (Arr. Redmond, Washington. The group had several key performances during this time, including a series of successful concerts in the de Jong Concert Hall on BYU campus, as well as the group’s first New Year’s Eve performance at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Lyrics by Sarah F. Adams. Mastering: Troy Sales. by James L. Stevens - TTBB A Cappella) [PDF Sheet Music], Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (Arr. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In 2001, co-founder Bob Ahlander returned to the scene to take the reins as director of Vocal Point. No Pages to show. Most notable was Vocal Point’s performance on NBC’s The Sing-Off, where the 2010-2011 group competed against 15 other A cappella groups in Los Angeles before a panel of celebrity judges. The younger soloist in the “Go the Distance” video, Christian Stevens, is not a member of The All-American Boys Chorus but is the son of former Vocal Point director James Stevens (who is also the soloist in Vocal Point's most popular video " Nearer, My God, to Thee "). by James L. Stevens - TTBB A Cappella) [PDF Sheet Music], Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. (adapted from BYU Vocal Point's original performance), Note from composer/arranger James L. Stevens: "This arrangement truly came to me as a gift from God. In its first ever appearance at the finals, and after winning regional competition three times, Vocal Point took first place. Next on the directorial stage was James Stevens, a BYU grad and studio engineer who had performed with Vocal Point for two years under Bob Ahlander’s direction. James Stevens directs the nine-man group, challenging them with difficult arrangements of familiar songs. James L. Stevens), Nearer, My God, to Thee (Arr. After the members were selected and began singing, the nine-man group became an instant hit on campus, selling out its very first concert. Explore releases from James Stevens at Discogs. Favorites. They toured several times and released their first full-length CD, “(Instruments Not Included)”. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales, Nearer, My God, to Thee (Arr. ... "James Stevens' arrangement of this Christian hymn creates a feeling that is less about peace and more about the struggles in life that bring us closer to God," the video description stated. The group took its first tour to New York City, and competed there with some of the world’s best collegiate a cappella ensembles in the Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. and follow BYU Vocal Point on: Facebook: Twitter/Instagram/Vine: @BYUVocalPoint Snapchat: byuvocalpoint Follow BYU Men's Chorus on: Facebook: Twitter/Instagram: @BYUMensChorus Solo by James Stevens Produced by McKay Crockett and James Stevens Song by Sarah Adams and …