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VARSITY VOCALS

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1547 N. North Park Avenue

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Chicago, Illinois 60610

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The Varsity Vocals Staff

Amanda Newman (e-mail)

Executive Director

Lindsay Howerton (e-mail)

Director of College A Cappella Programming

Amanda Newman

Executive Director

Amanda Newman has been on the Varsity Vocals team since 2002. She spent a year serving as ICCA Midwest Producer before becoming Executive Director of the company. Amanda came to Varsity Vocals after serving as business manager and choreographer for the University of Illinois a cappella group, No Strings Attached, and was awarded for Best Choreography at the ICCA Midwest Semifinals. Amanda holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois. She plays piano and cello and has sung with the University of Illinois Concert Choir, the Augustana Choir and the Handel Oratorio Society. Amanda has served as Publicity Manager for the Apollo Chorus of Chicago and Operations Coordinator for Ravinia Festival's Steans Institute for Young Artists.

Lindsay Howerton

Director of College A Cappella Programming

Lindsay Howerton graduated from Elon University with a double major in Psychology and International Studies and a minor in Asian studies. While at Elon, Lindsay was a member of the Sweet Signatures, serving two years as treasurer. During her tenure, the group participated in SoJam, competed and hosted two ICCA quarterfinals, and produced three studio albums, one of which was named runner-up by the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards for Best Collegiate Album of the Year. Currently, Lindsay serves as half of a two-person campaign team for the United Way of Pickens County, South Carolina. She is also involved in the music program at her church, where she sings in the Chancel Choir, is lead vocalist in the Contemporary Band, and teaches second-grade choir.