WE ARE RESONANCE
Resonance is a competitive a cappella group from UCLA open to people from all voice parts, majors, and walks of life—united by a shared passion for making music that connects and inspires. Since our founding in 2012, we have established ourselves as a premier a cappella group with a unique sound, vibrant energy, and high level of musical excellence.
OUR HISTORY
Resonance was founded as a quintet in 2012 that quickly grew in both size and sound. In 2014 and 2016, Resonance performed for an audience of 10,000 at UCLA's Spring Sing, the university's largest and most competitive musical showcase. In 2017, our group competed for the first time at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), placing 2nd at the Southwest Quarterfinal, 3rd at the Southwest Semifinal, and winning awards for Outstanding Arrangement at both competitions. That same year, Resonance recorded and released our first studio album, In This Light.
In 2018 and 2020 Resonance placed 1st in the ICCA West Quarterfinals, advancing us to Semifinals and winning awards for Outstanding Soloist and Outstanding Arrangement.
why we
do it
Resonance is driven by a love for performance, friendships, and a commitment to musical excellence. We strive to bring our performances to as many spaces as possible; whether thats competitions, concerts, philanthropy events, or each other's living rooms. Above all, we emphasize togetherness through music, always hoping to spread joy to one another and to those around us
We didn't let a virtual year slow us down; in 2021 we placed 1st at the virtual Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF). Later that year, we placed 1st in the virtual ICCA West Quarterfinal and 1st in the virtual ICCA West Semifinal, winning awards for Outstanding Vocal Percussion and Outstanding Mix, and advancing us to ICCA Finals.
Back in person, Resonance eagerly returned to the Spring Sing and ICCA stages in 2022, and the LAAF stage in 2023. Most recently, Resonance advanced to ICCA West Semifinals two years in a row, winning Outstanding Arrangement and 2nd Place in 2024 Quarterfinals; and Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and 2nd place at the 2025 ICCA Quarterfinals. We went on to place 4th in the 2025 ICCA West Semifinal. We are currently working on our second studio album and first EP, which we hope to share soon!
