About Us


Groovestand is Syracuse University’s premier co-ed a cappella group. Founded in 2000, the group has performed at dozens of events, held numerous concerts, recorded CD’s, and won several awards in past ICCA competitions. Featuring only the most professional and talented singers on campus, Groovestand doesn’t just sing, we perform.

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Past Awards:

  1. Groovestand advanced to the semifinals at Rutgers University in the 2007 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA)
  2. Outstanding Soloist: Tinuke Oyefule for “Thank You”
  3. Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Andrew Kurman
  4. Groovestand advanced to the semifinals at the University of Vermont in the 2004 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA)
  5. 1st Place: Syracuse University Groovestand
  6. Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Matt Decker of Groovestand
  7. Outstanding Soloist: [Tie] Mandy Breitenbach of Groovestand for "Angels" and Dennis Padula of Groovestand for "Somebody To Love"