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MSU a cappella groups head to regional competition April 2

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Missouri State’s a cappella groups the Beartones and Hibernotes will be competing in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Midwest Semifinals at Washington University in St. Louis on April 2.

MSU's Hibernotes perform at quarterfinals in February.
MSU’s Hibernotes won first place in February Midwest quarterfinals.

MSU groups take first, second place in quarterfinals

The two groups qualified for the a cappella competition after stellar, award-winning performances at the ICCA Midwest Quarterfinals held in St. Louis on Feb. 6 where the Hibernotes won first place, and at Missouri State on Feb. 27, where the Beartones won second place.

They will compete against seven other top groups in the Midwest. The winner of this event will advance to the finals at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.

MSU's Beartones won second place at MSU's Midwest quarterfinals.
MSU’s Beartones won second place at MSU’s Midwest quarterfinals.

MSU’s awards from regional quarterfinals

A Cub Bella's Timolyn Hardy
A Cub Bella’s Timolyn Hardy

St. Louis competition

1st place overall
The Hibernotes

Outstanding Vocal Percussion
Daniel Hebert, The Hibernotes

Outstanding Arrangement
Nick Driscoll, The Hibernotes

MSU competition

2nd place overall
The Beartones

Outstanding Soloist
Timolyn Hardy, A Cub Bella

Outstanding Vocal Percussion
Nathan Valis, The Beartones

Outstanding Choreography
Travis Holt, The Beartones

Get your tickets for St. Louis semifinals

Date: April 2
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 560 Music Center, Washington University, St. Louis
Admission: Tickets can be purchased online.