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I used to be a member of one such group as these. It was truly an all-time high, the best part of my life, yet not for the faint of heart. With A Cappella, there is that rare blend of you and the human instrument, your voice, sailing on rarified airs with that of souls of like mind. Rapkin's focus on the intensity of the competition, the childish, sometimes evil, antics, along with his incessant name-dropping did, however, get a bit old. In the end, all that really matters is the music. He does get that message across loud and clear. That alone makes this work well worth reading for aspirants, participants, alumni and those who seek to understand them.
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morgant, September 2, 2008
I used to be a member of one such group as these. It was truly an all-time high, the best part of my life, yet not for the faint of heart. With A Cappella, there is that rare blend of you and the human instrument, your voice, sailing on rarified airs with that of souls of like mind. Rapkin's focus on the intensity of the competition, the childish, sometimes evil, antics, along with his incessant name-dropping did, however, get a bit old. In the end, all that really matters is the music. He does get that message across loud and clear. That alone makes this work well worth reading for aspirants, participants, alumni and those who seek to understand them.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)