News
“On Saturday, March 25 at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware, Under A Rest placed second for the first time in history at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) Semifinals.”
“Under A Rest performed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), one of the Mid-Atlantic Region Quarterfinal rounds and earned first place at this round of the competition. Now the group is advancing to semifinals which occurs on March 25 at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware.“
“West Chester University’s “Under A Rest” performed on Black Friday, Nov. 25 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. As the opening act, they performed “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” arranged by one of their group members, Nile Gay, and “Mary Did You Know,” arranged by Pentatonix before the Rockettes presented their work.”
“On Wednesday, Feb. 16, two a cappella groups — Under A Rest (UAR) and High Street Harmonix (HSX) — performed a preview of their performances for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) competition.”
A Cappella Video Awards
“Best Collegiate video - Winner: "Thunderclouds" by Under A Rest A Cappella (West Chester University)”
February 26, 2021
“Best Collegiate Video - Winner: "Thunderclouds" by Under A Rest A Cappella (West Chester University)”
A Cappella Video Awards
“AVA 2021 Nominee for Outstanding Choreography/Staging & Best Collegiate Video”
December 5, 2020
“Under A Rest was nominated for Outstanding Choreography/Staging for Pursuit to Feel & Best Collegiate Video for Thunderclouds”
“For the second year running, West Chester University’s Under A Rest took home the prize.”
“If you binge-watched all the Pitch Perfect movies, there is an event made for you at West Chester University!”
Daily Local
“WCU students make Christmas brighter for 28 foster care children”
December 4, 2019
“Under A Rest will perform during the festive holiday party for 28 children in foster care.”
A Cappella Video Awards
“AVA 2020 Nominee for Outstanding live video”
November 26, 2019
“Under A Rest was nominated for Outstanding Live Video for our entire 2019 ICCA set at YOVO.”
“Five collegiate a cappella singing groups from around the region will unite to perform a benefit concert”
“This West Chester University group released a 2018 live performance this week.”
College A Cappella
“Watch: WCU's Under A Rest Lend Their Polished Vocals To Cover Of Dua Lipa's New Rules”
March 20, 2019
“To an a cappella aficionado, there are few things in the world as soul satisfying as well-balanced and tuned chords. And this new cover video by West Chester University's Under A Rest is proving why.”
“Under A Rest owns the stage. No other group sends sound bouncing off the walls quite like they do.”
“Most Improved Organization 2017-2018: Under A Rest A Cappella”
“If you're a fan of a cappella like in the Pitch Perfect movies, check out some outstanding local college talent this weekend.”
“On Dec. 1, the University’s coed a cappella group Under A Rest held an additional concert in the intimate setting of the Philips Autograph Library, raising $150 in monetary donations, as well as donations of paper towels and toilet paper rolls.”
“WCU’s first and only co-ed acapella group Under A Rest had quite the year.”
“We pursued short interviews with competing groups to develop insights into why and how groups approach competition.”
“Under A Rest earned third place as well as being awarded two specialty awards for Best Choreography and Best Arrangement.”