Beyond Unison A Cappella Group

“Music has always been important to me, and Beyond Unison gives me a place to share that passion with others who feel the same way.”

The first time I saw Beyond Unison perform was during Admitted Student Day. When I walked into the Weis Center auditorium and heard them, a feeling washed over me — I just knew that I belonged there.

Music has always been an integral part of my life. I played the piano, played guitar and sang in a variety of choral groups throughout middle and high school. I decided to major in both biology and environmental studies at Bucknell, which don’t include music in their curriculum, but I knew I wanted music as part of my college experience.

Flash forward to my first year on campus: I saw Beyond Unison again at the Activities Fair. A tall, enthusiastic guy named Caiden approached me. “Can you sing?” he asked. I told him that I liked to sing, so I signed up to audition and got in. From the moment I joined, it felt like I was part of a family. We have different backgrounds and come from different places, but we are all united by our love for music.

Music touches that part of your heart where passion lives. When we sing together and create amazing music, that energy fosters a deep sense of connection.

What I love about our rehearsals is that everyone arrives tense from their day at school — you can feel it — but then when we start singing, we click. We lock in. And soon, everyone is smiling.

The power of 18 voices together is incredible. In Beyond Unison, every person has an important role. We might be each singing our own parts, but the way those parts connect makes the music beautiful and the experience special.