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The Chordials are a co-ed a cappella group at Cornell University that perform a mix of rock, soul, R&B, and pop music.

Contents 1 History 2 Recent Events 3 Awards 4 Albums 4.1 Shaken, Not Stirred (1999) 4.2 Not For Minors (2002) 4.3 The Third Chapter (2005) 5 External link

The Chordials were founded in 1997 by Elana Wolff ('01). The Chordials have traveled all around the Northeast to Penn State, Haverford, Rutgers, Muhlenberg, RPI, Buffalo, Johns Hopkins, Rochester, and of course the Ithaca area.

The Chordials produced their first album Shaken... Not Stirred in the Spring of 1999 featuring songs like "Come on Eileen" and "Killing Me Softly." The group's second album Not For Minors premiered in the Fall of 2002, with songs including "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan and the "Like a Prayer" by Madonna, now a Chordials staple. The third album, The Third Chapter, features renditions of "Echo" by Incubus, Gladys Knight's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and "One Sweet Day" by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey.

In 2001, the Chordials made their debut at the ICCA (International Championship of College A Cappella) quarterfinals in Rochester, NY , during which member Gabi Kornfeld ('04) received the award for Best Vocalist for her performance of "Angel." In consequent years, the group received awards at the ICCA including best choreography, best soloist, best arrangement and best percussion. In 2004, the Chordials became ICCA Finalists, placing third at the ICCA Finals in New York City's Town Hall Theater (ICCA Website). Every year since 1998 the group has produced at least one major concert per year including "Cocktail Hour" in the spring semester.

In 2006, The Chordials celebrated their 10 year anniversary with their first ever appearance on the annual BOCA (Best of College A Cappella) CD for their rendition of the song "Photograph" by Nickelback.

In December 2006, The Chordials embarked on a week long "Winter Tour" across the southern regions of New York State and northern New Jersey, giving performances and workshops at various high schools spreading their name and inspiration to a young, college-bound audience. Among the locations performed at was the town of Washingtonville, New York, home of current musical director Ari Goldman '09.

The Chordials are currently working on the production of their fourth studio album, titled Arrival, set to be released in April 2007. Group member James Christopher Cannon '07, via his production company "The Panic Room," is acting as recording engineer on the new album. Arrival is greatly anticipated by alumni and fans, promising complex arrangements and featuring songs by artists like Puddle of Mudd, Snow Patrol, Nine Inch Nails, and more.

Awards

Year	Presenter	Award	Result
2001	ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal	Best soloist	Won, Gabi Kornfeld
2002	ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal	Best choreography	Won, Randi Dublin and Jay Legaspi
2003	ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal	Overall	3rd place
		Best soloist	Runner-up, Jay Legaspi
2004	ICCA Northeastern Quarterfinal	Overall	1st place
		Best arrangement	Won, Sam Coffin
		Best choreography	Won, Jay Legaspi, Jackie Pribil, Felicia Williams
		Best vocal percussion	Won, Jay Legaspi
	ICCA Northeastern Semifinal	Overall	1st place
		Best choreography	Won, Jay Legaspi, Jackie Pribil, Felicia Williams
		Best soloist	Won, Felicia Williams
	ICCA Finals	Overall	3rd place
2007	BOCA	"Photograph" opb. Nickelback

1. One Fine Day
2. She Has A Girlfriend Now
3. That Lonesome Road
4. Independent Love Song
5. Return to Innocence
6. In the Still of the Night
7. Heaven
8. Sweet Surrender
9. Come on Eileen
10. And So It Goes
11. Come Go with Me
12. Killing Me Softly
13. Take on Me
14. Trippin' Billies
15. Dream

1. Spiderwebs
2. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
3. Like a Prayer
4. Kate
5. Landslide
6. The Longest Time
7. Black Balloon
8. Linger
9. Bed of Lies
10. What a Feeling
11. With Arms Wide Open
12. Angel

1. All For Leyna/I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight
2. Bright Lights
3. Echo
4. Precious Things
5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
6. Center of Attention
7. I'll Be Okay
8. Love You Madly
9. One Sweet Day
10. Alegria
11. You And I Both
12. Paper Bag
13. Please Don't Go
14. One By One/Circle of Life

• Chordials.com
• BOCA

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