Eight Beat Measure | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | A Cappella |
| Website | 8beat |
Eight Beat Measure is the oldest Tenor-Baritone-Bass collegiate a cappella group at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).[1]
Eight Beat Measure began in 1987 as the RIT Men's Octet. Originally faculty-led and formed as an extension to the RIT Singers, the RIT Men's Octet quickly expanded their horizons and branched into the world of contemporary a cappella. They changed their name to Eight Beat Measure to reflect their new attitude, and expanded from their original eight members.[1] The group's current repertoire consists of songs in the pop, R&B, and indie genres.
Current members
| Name | Main Voice Part | Leadership Position | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Green | Tenor I | Music Director | 2022 |
| Matthew Kelsey | Tenor I | 2025 | |
| Troy Church | Tenor II | 2024 | |
| Jon Frey | Tenor II | 2023 | |
| Quincy Myles Jr. | Tenor II | 2023 | |
| Scott Wilson | Tenor II | 2022 | |
| Alec Bhaskaran | Baritone | 2025 | |
| Jacob Canedy | Baritone | 2025 | |
| Anjan Maharjan | Baritone | 2024 | |
| Gavriel Miles | Baritone | 2022 | |
| Noah Thornton | Baritone | President | 2022 |
| Andrew Bordiuk | Bass | 2025 | |
| Andrew Heater | Bass | Business Manager | 2022 |
Discography
Polarized (2016)
| # | Title | Original artist | Soloist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bound 2 | Kanye West | Andrew Lanos |
| 2. | Fascinated | FreeSol ft. Justin Timberlake | Andrew Athias & Mike Purcell |
| 3. | Hold On, We're Going Home | Drake | Richard Toro |
| 4. | Talk Dirty | Jason Derulo | Andrew Athias |
| 5. | Scream | Usher | Andrew Athias |
| 6. | Brand New Jones | Thicke | Randy Duke |
| 7. | Boogie Nights | Heatwave | Andrew Lanos & Richard Toro |
| 8. | Jealous | Chromeo | Deshawn Cervi |
| 9. | All of Me | John Legend | Andrew Lanos |
| 10. | Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars | Randy Duke |
| 11. | She Came To Give It To You | Usher ft. Nicki Minaj | Randy Duke |
RARB Review: http://www.rarb.org/reviews/albums/1600-polarized/
Heatin' Up (2012)
| # | Title | Original artist | Soloist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Party Rock Anthem | LMFAO | Joe Kaplan/Mike Purcell |
| 2. | Just Say Yes | Snow Patrol | Ryan Vazquez |
| 3. | Sarah Smiles | Panic At The Disco | Ryan Belair |
| 4. | I Will Follow You Into The Dark | Death Cab For Cutie | Jack Kelleher |
| 5. | A Dios Le Pido | Juanes | Joe Kaplan |
| 6. | Carry Out | Timberland & Justin Timberlake | Rohit Crasta/Andrew Darling |
| 7. | The Cave | Mumford & Sons | Justin Bartlett |
| 8. | Lego House | Ed Sheeran | Andrew Darling |
| 9. | Confessions | Usher | Andrew Athias |
| 10. | Unnatural Selection | Muse | Andrew Darling |
| 11. | Tears In Heaven | Eric Clapton | Andrew Darling |
| 12. | It Had Better Be Tonight | Michael Bublé | Ryan Belair |
| 13. | Won't Get Fooled Again | The Who | Jack Kelleher |
No Safety Nets (2010)
| # | Title | Original artist | Soloist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Don't Trust Me | 3OH!3 | Joe Kaplan/RJ Pollard |
| 2. | Haven't Met You Yet | Michael Bublé | Ryan Belair |
| 3. | Honor Him/Now We Are Free | Gladiator OST | Rohit Crasta |
| 4. | Assassin | Muse | Bradley Turnbull |
| 5. | Viva La Vida | Coldplay | RJ Pollard |
| 6. | Hard Rock Hallelujah | Lordi | Rick Thomas |
| 7. | Lost+ | Coldplay/Jay-Z | Josh Goodman/Kwadwo Opong-Mensah |
| 8. | Supermassive Reckoner | Muse/Radiohead | Joe Kaplan/Bradley Turnbull |
| 9. | Doug Theme Song | Nickelodeon | |
Eight Tracks
Mix 2006
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1. | Picture Perfect |
| 2. | Message |
| 3. | 16 Tons |
| 4. | Fiddler's Hymn |
| 5. | More Than Words |
| 6. | Knocks Me Off My Feet |
| 7. | Do You Fear the Wind |
| 8. | Seven Bridges |
| 9. | Battle of Jericho |
| 10. | Coney Island |
| 11. | Come Go With Me |
Sleepless Nights
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1. | Drive By |
| 2. | Break My Stride |
| 3. | And So It Goes |
| 4. | My Old Man |
| 5. | Spiderman |
| 6. | Yesterday |
| 7. | Insomniac |
| 8. | Shipoopi |
| 9. | In the Still of the Night |
| 10. | You Can Call Me Al |
| 11. | The Girl is Good |
| 12. | It's the End of the World as We Know It |
Awards
- 2021 Voices Only - I'm Still Standing (Soloist: Jon Frey) was placed on Voices Only 2021
- 2019 ICCA Quarterfinals First Place, Outstanding Soloists (Derek Gieraltowski, Jarell Green)
- 2017 CARA - Best Hip-Hop/R&B Album (Polarized)
- 2013 BOCA - Party Rock Anthem (Soloists: Mike Purcell and Joe Kaplan ) was placed as the opening track on BOCA 2013
- 2013 Voices Only- Panic Station (Soloist: Jack Kelleher) was placed on Voices Only 2013
- 2012 Voices Only- Carry Out (Soloists: Rohit Crasta & Andrew Darling) was placed on Voices Only 2012
- 2011 SMACC Down - First Place, Best Arrangement (Bradley Turnbull, Honor Him/Now We Are Free), Best Choreography (Josh Goodman, It Had Better Be Tonight)
- 2011 CARA Nomination - Best Collegiate Male Arrangement (Bradley Turnbull, Honor Him/Now We Are Free)
- 2011 ACA Nomination - Favorite Album Art (No Safety Nets)
- 2011 ACA Nomination - Favorite Breakout or Newcomer Group
References
- 1 2 "About Us – Eight Beat Measure". Retrieved 2023-09-27.
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