History
 
The idea for 7 Days was born in the Summer of 2003 when Anthony Brown and Brienne Foyt, both coming from single sex A Cappella groups, decided that the University of Minnesota's A Cappella scene needed a new co-ed group. The U of M was the last Big Ten School to have an A Cappella group, so the two of them decided that they would form a group that would focus on singing R & B and pop songs. The name 7 Days was dreamt up…literally by Anthony, and they both knew it would be effective in drawing people in. The two of them worked tirelessly getting the word out putting up fliers all over campus and e-mailing everyone they knew that may be interested. The turn out was phenomenal! There were over 60 people that auditioned and 18 were chosen to become the charter members of 7 Days, the University of Minnesota's first and only student-led A Cappella group. However, the members of 7 Days would eventually help launch an all women's group, The Enchantments, in the spring of 2006. 7 Days is still going strong today and the dream of two enthusiastic students who love to sing lives on.
 
About Us

7 Days is the University of Minnesota's first and only co-ed a cappella ensemble. Created in 2003 by Anthony L. Brown and Brienne Foyt, 7 Days began as an opportunity for a diverse group of students to come together and bond over their love for music and performance.

7 Days has performed their original arrangements of classic and contemporary pop songs at countless venues and events around the Twin Cities including the Varsity Theater, Ted Mann Concert Hall, The Ordway Center for Performing Arts, The Mall of America, Coffman Theater, The Whole Music Club, Mr. Superblock, New Student Convocation, and many others.

In addition to our performances around the area, 7 Days has traveled to the International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella since 2005. After a first outing to Illinois, 7 Days traveled to Michigan State University in 2006 and were one of only four award winning groups in their quarterfinal- 7 Days' own Andrew Berkowitz took home the prize for "Best Vocal Percussionist." And in 2008, 7 Days made their strongest showing to date, taking home several awards and moving on to ICCA Semifinals!

Our annual Spring Concert is always an exciting capstone to our year. Past venues have included the Ted Mann Concert Hall, the historic Varsity Theater, and the McNamara Alumni Center.

After Clinching a spot in the ICCA 2008 Semifinals as well as the awards for Best Soloist and Best VP, 7 Days did not slow down in 2009 when we released our debut studio album, "Cabin Fever."  7 Days' mission is to be a musical outlet for students ranging from various ages, races, backgrounds and majors. With the diversity of our members and music, we consistently strive to reach the broadest audience possible. Because collegiate a cappella is less prominent in Minnesota than in other U.S. regions, 7 Days hopes to spread our music and our message to as wide an audience as possible and generate support for a cappella music in Minnesota.

ICCA 2007

 

ICCA 2008
 
 
 
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