Virginia Belles
Founded in 1977, The Virginia Belles is the oldest all-female a cappella group at the University of Virginia. Impressing audiences for decades with their energy, talent and vivacity, the Belles continue to work hard to produce exceptional, polished music. They perform around the University community and up and down the east coast, from traveling to prestigious colleges and universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Brown and Georgetown, to opening live for Ingrid Michaelson in Washington DC. The Belles have also received awards such as the CARA for Best Collegiate Song of the Year (Runner-Up) and placed 3rd at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella Quarter Finals in 2003.
Albums
acaBELLEa
14 Tracks
Released 2009
Virginia Belles most recent album "acaBELLEa" is full of energy, confidence, and pure talent. It has garnered great reviews since its release in 2009, receiving praise from The Recorded A Cappella Review Board as having "precise execution, good blend, and a pretty overall sound." The album contains energetic renditions of hits like Beautiful Day and No One, which are wonderfully complemented by powerful ballads like I'll Stand by You and Be Be Your Love. The Belles' latest album brings a lot to the table, with soloists who put it all on the line, creative arrangements, and an overall depth, creativity and satisfaction that would make it a great addition to any CD collection.
| Track | Original Artist | Arranger(s) | Soloist(s) | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beautiful Day | U2 | Vicki Fort | Martha Eason | 3:58 |  |
| 2. | Fidelity | Regina Spektor | Jia Tolentino | Jia Tolentino | 3:37 | |
| 3. | No One | Alicia Keys | Vicki Fort | Elvi Barcoma | 4:04 | |
| 4. | A Lifetime | Better Than Ezra | Jia Tolentino | Emma Peck | 3:37 | |
| 5. | Love Song | Sara Bareilles | Davis Gouldin | Vicki Fort | 4:16 | |
| 6. | Hold On | Wilson Phillips | Erin Hrubik | Juli Kreko, Heather Jansen, and Kristen Sprano | 3:24 | |
| 7. | Be Be Your Love | Rachael Yamagata | Jia Tolentino | Jia Tolentino | 3:38 | |
| 8. | Just Like Heaven | The Cure | Jia Tolentino | Tanya Krimgold | 3:20 | |
| 9. | Die Alone | Ingrid Michaelson | Vicki Fort | Vicki Fort | 4:22 | |
| 10. | Kiss From A Rose | Seal | Vicki Fort | Abena Hagan-Brown | 4:15 | |
| 11. | Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal) | Fergie | Jia Tolentino | Rachael Roueche | 4:25 | |
| 12. | I'll Stand By You | The Pretenders | Jia Tolentino | Janelle Eloi | 3:30 | |
| 13. | Angel | Natasha Bedingfield | Jia Tolentino | Molly Millard, Caitlin Alexander, and Abena Hagan-Brown | 4:04 | |
| 14. | In This Life | Chantal Kreviazuk | Will Anderson | Elvi Barcoma | 3:45 | |
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