<p>It is possible to be in both chorus and an acappella group, but I wouldn’t advise it if you’re looking for a well rounded, successful first semester at Smith. As a member of the Vibes, I can say that we rehearse up to ten hours a week, plus many performances a month. Many of the performances involve traveling, and the group tends to spend a LOT of time together. That being said, the Vibes are my best friends, my go-to support group, and some of the most talented and interesting women I’ve ever met. </p>
<p>Chorus, though not equally as demanding, is also fairly time consuming. The rehearsals are more rigid (in a small acappella group, its easier to work around individual schedules) and the music is definitely a different style. I’ve had friends who began the year singing in both the chorus and an acappella group, but all of them ended up choosing one or the other by the time second semester rolled around. Assuming you get into both groups, the decision is really up to you! (I, of course, love to advocate for acappella!)</p>