In 2002 at Port Washington High School, Dennis Gephart formed the contemporary a cappella group Limited Edition with his students, attaining national recognition over years of performing. Inspired by Limited Edition, choral director Ryan Stuempges started Vocal Point at Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School, earning accolades as another national level a cappella group from Wisconsin.



Today, over 130 schools in the state offer contemporary a cappella. Each spring, Port Washington High School hosts “Acapocalypse,” a two-day festival of concerts and workshops for a cappella groups from Wisconsin and around the country. Every summer, Wisconsin music educators host A Cappella University, a week of clinics, masterclasses and performances to develop the talent of young contemporary a capella singers.