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The Accidentals are an all-male collegiate a cappella group. Formed in 1974, the Accidentals are the oldest a cappella group at the University of Georgia. The Accidentals are typically anywhere from 12 to 17 members and hold auditions every fall and occasionally at the end of the spring




History


The Accidentals were formed in 1974 when the Director of The University of Georgia Men's University of Georgia Men's Glee Club, Dr. E. Pierce Arant, Jr. decided to liven up the concerts a bit by having a feature quartet. Over time the quartet grew to eight members, then twelve. In the mid-1980s Paul Tate joined the group and began to arrange more contemporary pop music for the group, a big change from the typical barbershop and spiritual music the group was used to doing with the Men's Glee Club. The Accidentals were widely heralded for their 1992 performance of "A Mighty Fortress" as arranged by the group Glad.
Paul Tate took up the Directorship of the Accidentals in 1993 and proceeded to whip the 12 members into shape. That year also brought about a landmark event: the Accidentals' first album, On The Map, which was only available on cassette, and sold out quickly. The group put out their second album the next year: S.O.L.D. O.U.T. (Songs Of Liberty, Devotion, and Other Universal Truths). The album was a great improvement over On The Map and gave the Accidentals a more polished and professional sound. The next year brought the Accidentals' third album in three years: Songs From Uncle Paul's Cabin.
In the spring of 1996, the Accidentals' first annual Invitational concert, UGAPALOOZA! The guest groups included The UNC Tar Heel Voices and The William & Mary Gentlemen of the College. In 1997 the Accidentals competed in their first a cappella competition, the southeast regional of The National Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (now the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella), and walked away with First Place, and a Best Arrangement Award for Paul Tate's "Blessing."
In January 2001 the Accidentals released their first Christmas album, Meanwhile, Back at Christmas..., which was recorded live at the Accidentals' Christmas Concert in Edge Recital Hall on December 2, 2000.
Since 2000 the Accidentals have shifted their musical style away from their Glee Club origins towards a more contemporary pop sound, while also becoming completely student directed. They have been a continuous presence in Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, and have continuously grown and improved as competitors each year they competed, culminating with ICCA Finals appearances in 2010, where they received 3rd place overall, and 2012. The Accidentals have used their experiences and success in ICCAs to meet and connect with other a cappella groups around the country, and have frequently been guest groups at colleges all across the southeast and up the east coast. They have also released several pop albums over the years:PDA (Public Displays of A Cappella) (2000), None of the Above (2004), 14 and Change (2006), Imprint (2009), A Gentleman's Game (2011), and Tune Down For What (2014).




Albums


On The Map (1993)
S.O.L.D. O.U.T. (Songs Of Liberty, Devotion, and Other Universal Truths) (1994)
A Patriotic Medley
Si Iniquitates
We Shall Walk Through the Valley In Peace
Be Thou My Vision
Wonderful Invention
I Want To Hold Your Hand
You Never Let Me Down
In The Still Of The Night
Down Over The Hill
Don't Pull Your Love
Without You
Blessing
Songs From Uncle Paul's Cabin (1995)
Behold Man
Crucifixus
Lazarus Unwound
Colorado Trail
When I'm Sixty-Four
Somebody
She Is My Slender Small Love
The First Noel
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
Psallite!
Good Lovin'
Conjunction Junction
You Don't Love Me Anymore
Bad Case of Lovin' You
Take A Chance On Me
PDA (Public Displays of A Cappella) (2000)
We Won't Sing That Way
Up The Ladder
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Every Time You Go Away
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Kyrie
Jessie's Girl
Faith
Change In My Life
Prayer of The Children
We Won't Sing That Way (Live)
Meanwhile, Back At Christmas... (2001)
Break Forth, O Heavenly Light
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
Holiday Road
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
All My Lovin'
The First Noel
Up The Ladder
Silent Night
Change In My Life
Oh Holy Night
Twelve Days of Christmas
Gaelic Blessing
None Of The Above (2004) - produced by Diovoce, Inc.
It's Alright
Walking In Memphis
Hard To Say Goodbye
Let's Get It On
Tears In Heaven
Still The One
Take Me As I Am
Boogie Shoes (Remix)
Dixieland Delight
When You Come Back Down
Take Me Home Tonight
14 And Change (2006) – produced by James Gammon
Wish You Were Here
Better Man
Another Day In Paradise
Grey Street
The Freshman
Don't Lie
Back To You
Ain't No Sunshine
Can't Stop
Iris
Let That Be Enough
Bad
Georgia Medley
Blessing
Imprint (2009) – produced by Charlie Forkish
Life Is a Highway
Barrel of a Gun
Violet Hill
Rains In Asia
Warning
Nothing In My Way
Everything
Cupid's Chokehold
On a Night Like This
Lovestoned
Acoustic #3
Through With You
Lullaby
A Gentleman's Game (2011) – produced by A Cappella Records
Don't You Worry 'Bout A Things
Have It All
She's Country
Comin' Home Baby
Bad Things
Crawl
Come Together
A Change Is Gonna Come
One Day
Lips Like Sugar
Use Somebody
I Shall Not Walk Alone
We All Need Saving (iTunes exclusive)
Doug's Song (iTunes exclusive)
Tune Down For What (2014)
Never Say Never
14th Street
I Can't Make You Love Me
Hold My Hand
Bridge Over Troubled Water
China Grove
Something To Believe In




Awards


International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella

1997 Quarterfinals: Champion
1997 Quarterfinals: Best Arrangement – Paul Tate for "Blessing"
1998 Quarterfinals: Best Arrangement – Josh Byrd for "We Won't Sing That Way"
2005 Quarterfinals: Runner-Up
2005 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion – Travis Barron and Taylor Gray
2005 Semifinals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion – Travis Barron and Taylor Gray
2007 Quarterfinals: Runner-Up
2007 Semifinals: 3rd Place
2007 Semifinals: Best Arrangement – Yannick Morgan for "Ain't No Sunshine"
2009 Quarterfinals: Champion
2009 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Arrangement: Kiley Dorton and Kirby Duncan for "Come Together"
2009 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Schafer Gray for "Come Together"
2009 Semifinals: Runner-Up
2009 Semifinals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Schafer Gray
2010 Quarterfinals: Champion
2010 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Schafer Gray for "Come Together"
2010 Semifinals: Champion
2010 Finals: 3rd Place
2010 Finals: Outstanding Soloist: Langdon Quin for "Come Together"
2010 Finals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Schafer Gray of the Accidentals
2012 Quarterfinals: Champion
2012 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Soloist: Andy Moon for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
2012 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Arrangement: Stephen Hutchings for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
2012 Semifinals: Champion
2012 Semifinals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Schafer Gray
2012 Finals: Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Schafer Gray
2014 Quarterfinals: Runner-Up
2014 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Soloist: Gemille Walker for "Say So"
2014 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Choreography: Nehemiah Lawson for "Say So"
2016 Quarterfinals: Runner-Up
2016 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Soloist: Tony Rhone for "Edge of Heaven"
2021 Quarterfinals: Champion
2021 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Soloists: Blaine Alligood for "Slow Dancing in the Dark" and Grant Allen for "Prisoner"
2021 Quarterfinals: Outstanding Mix: Grant Allen for the entire set
SOJAM A Cappella Festival

2009 Audience Favorite Award
2009 Runner-Up
2009 Best Choreography
2009 Outstanding Soloist: Marcus Hines for "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing"




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