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Pitch, Please!

A Northeastern University women-centered treble A Cappella Group

 
 
 
 

About Us

Pitch, Please! is a premier women-centered treble a cappella group at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. They are a passionate and dynamic group that aims to push boundaries and challenge the standards of traditional collegiate a cappella.

 
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Our Story

Pitch, Please! was founded in the fall of 2012 by two Northeastern University students who aimed to create a competitive, professional-caliber, women-centered group that challenges the standards of traditional collegiate a cappella.

In their first Spring semester, the group entered their first International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). They established themselves as fierce competitors, placing 1st in the Quarterfinal round and earning the awards for Outstanding Choreography and Soloist. They went on to place 3rd at Semifinals, winning Outstanding Vocal Percussion, then placed 3rd in the National Wildcard Round. They ended their first competitive season as the 9th place group overall and only all-female group in the Top Ten that season.

Continuing the momentum of their debut year, Pitch, Please! went on to release their first EP Testify! in December of 2013. They competed in the ICCA Northeast Quarterfinal and Semifinal that Spring. Also in the Spring of 2014, they were featured on Pop TV's docu-series Sing It On and appeared on The View alongside John Legend. Later that year they went on to compete in Boston Sings' Scholastic Competition (BOSS), where they placed 2nd and received awards for "Best Soloist" and "Most Powerful Message" for their set about feminism. The group's first full-length album, Aurum, was released in 2016 and was nominated for four Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. In 2017, Pitch, Please! returned to the BOSS to further the discourse on feminism, where they received the award for "Best Spoken Word".

The following year, in the midst of significant turnover resulting in a young, fresh group, Pitch, Please! took the 2018 ICCA by storm. They placed 3rd at the Northeast Quarterfinal and received the award for "Best Choreography". Building off of this experience, Pitch, Please! competed again the following year, finding great success in the 2019 competition season. They placed 1st in the Quarterfinal round, where they earned the awards for Outstanding Soloist and Outstanding Vocal Percussion. They went on to place 2nd in the Northeast Semifinal, then earned 1st place in the 2019 ICCA National Wildcard Round. That April, Pitch, Please! had the exhilarating experience of competing in the 2019 ICCA Finals in New York City for the first time. Pitch, Please! followed up this groundbreaking competition season by releasing their second full-length album, Obsidian, in December of 2019! Obsidian was nominated for four 2020 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards—the song “Top of the World” was awarded as runner-up for Best Female Collegiate Song and Best Professional Arrangement for a Scholastic Group, and the album won the award for Best Female Collegiate Album.

In 2020, Pitch, Please! started the year strong by earning 1st place in the 2020 ICCA Northeast Quarterfinal, where they were awarded Outstanding Vocal Percussion. On March 6th, Pitch, Please! appeared on the TODAY Show in New York City as a featured performer for their International Women’s Day episode. As they worked to prepare for the Semifinal round of competition, the 2020 ICCA season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pivoting to an exclusively virtual workflow and platform, Pitch, Please! worked to remotely create virtual music videos for each of the songs in their 2020 ICCA set, releasing them throughout the Fall 2020 semester.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued, Pitch, Please! never slowed their productivity. In the Spring of 2021 they competed in the ICCA completely virtually, creating a professional-grade music video for the first time and doing everything from conceptualizing, audio recording, mixing, and mastering, videography, and video editing completely in-house. They earned 2nd place in the Northeast Quarterfinal where both of their vocal percussionist received the title of Outstanding Vocal Percussion, moving onto the Semifinal round. That same semester, they launched a series of Mini Music Videos, releasing three brand new one-minute arrangements. One of which was “Time Alone

With You”, which was also released as a single on all streaming platforms. In March, they orchestrated a large-scale virtual collaboration with their alumni network to celebrate International Women’s Day, creating a music video for “God Is A Woman” that features both past and present members of the group.

In 2022, Pitch, Please! competed in the ICCA Northeast Quarterfinal in-person again, winning 3rd place overall, Outstanding Soloist, and Outstanding Vocal Percussion. Additionally, they released their newest EP, Indigo, on all streaming platforms. With a newfound passion for video content, they discovered how to balance their in-person performance schedule with the time it takes to produce quality media content. In the fall of 2022, they released each of their 2022 ICCA set songs as a single on all streaming platforms, each with an accompanying music video. This video series spans from individually self-filmed tile-style videos to professional-grade videos produced, filmed, and edited completely in-house to videos with a hired cinematographer. However, all of the creative production work is always done by current members of the group.

Pitch, Please! truly thrived in their 2023 competition season, earning 3rd place overall at ICCA Finals in New York City following their groundbreaking 1st place wins at both Northeast Semifinals and Northeast Quarterfinals. They took home the awards for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and Outstanding Soloist in the Semifinal and Quarterfinal competitions. This 3rd place international title marks the first time Pitch, Please! has placed at ICCA finals—a truly significant milestone and exhilarating accomplishment for the group.

Today, you can also find Pitch, Please! performing at various venues across New England, competing, and working hard to produce quality media content! They are always looking to fill their group with talented and empowered women seeking a place to perform at a professional level. If you would like to book Pitch, Please! for a performance or have any business inquiries, please contact pitchplease0@gmail.com. Stay tuned for new releases, exciting announcements, and more!

 
 

Awards

- 2023 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -

3rd Place - Finals

1st Place - Northeast Semifinal
Outstanding Choreography - Julia Chase for Whole Set
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Olivia Materetsky for Whole Set
Outstanding Soloist - Olivia Leto for “Me in 20 Years”

1st Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Choreography - Julia Chase for Whole Set
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Olivia Materetsky for Whole Set
Outstanding Soloist - Olivia Leto for “Me in 20 Years”

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- 2023 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards -

1st Place - Best Upper Voices Collegiate Album or EP - Indigo

1st Place - Best Upper Voices Collegiate Song - “Babybird” from Indigo

1st Place - Best Electronic / Experimental Song - “Babybird” from Indigo

1st Place - Best Upper Voices Collegiate Solo - Ava Mastroianni for “Paranoia Purple”

1st Place - Elliott von Wendt: Best Professional Arrangement for a Collegiate Group for “Titivating”

Runner Up - Best Pop EP - Indigo

Nominated - Best R&B Song - “Titivating”
Nominated - Hannah Tobias: Best Professional Arrangement for a Collegiate Group for “All For Us” from Indigo

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- 2023 Best of Collegiate A Cappella -
Featured Track - "Diamonds"

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- 2022 Voices Only Vol. 1 -
Featured Track - "Babybird" from Indigo

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- 2022 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -

3rd Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Olivia Materetsky for Whole Set
Outstanding Soloist - Jessica Garcia for “Titivating”

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- 2021 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -

2nd Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Lora Riehl and Olivia Materetsky

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- 2020 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -

1st Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Lora Riehl

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- 2020 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards -

1st Place - Best Female Collegiate Album - Obsidian
Runner Up - Best Female Collegiate Song - “Top of the World” from Obsidian
Runner Up - Best Professional Arrangement for a Scholastic Group-
Elliott von Wendt: “Top of the World” from Obsidian
Nominated - Best Female Collegiate Solo-
Katie Ryan: “The Lion the Beast the Beat” from Obsidian

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- 2019 Haunted Harmonies - 1st Place
Best Live Performance Award - Rebecca Wallenstein for “Top the the World”

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- 2019 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -
Finalists
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Lora Riehl
1st Place - National Wildcard
1st Runner Up - Northeast Semifinal
1st Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Soloist - Mackenzie Hunt
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Lora Riehl

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- 22nd Annual Faneuil Hall Competition Champions -

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- 2018 Boston Sings Scholastic Competition -
Storyteller Award - Lora Riehl for My Mind

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- 2018 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -
3rd Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Choreography - Olivia Triplett

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- 2017 Boston Sings Scholastic Competition -
Best Spoken Word Award - Authors: Casey Greenleaf, Izzie Irizarry, Olivia Triplett

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- 2016 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -
4th Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
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- 2016 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards -
Winner Best Female Collegiate Solo - Emma Carleton for "I Can't Make You Love Me"
Nominee Best Female Collegiate Album - Aurum
Nominee Best Female Collegiate Song - "Starring Role" from Aurum
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- 2015 Boston Sings Scholastic Competition -
1st Runner Up
Best Soloist - Emma Carleton
"Most Powerful Message" Award     
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- 2015 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -
4th Place - Northeast Quarterfinal

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- 2014 Best of Women's A Cappella Album -
Featured Track - "What the Water Gave Me"
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- 2014 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -
4th Place - Northeast Semifinal
1st Runner Up - Northeast Quarterfinal

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- 2013 CASA A Cappella Community Award -
Co-winner - Favorite Female Collegiate Group with University of Oregon for Divisi
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- 2013 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella -
3rd Place - National Wildcard
3rd Place - Northeast Semifinal
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Rachel Carron
1st Place - Northeast Quarterfinal
Outstanding Soloist - Allison Shepherd
Outstanding Choreography - Rachel Carron

 
 

OUR INSTAGRAM

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Pitch Black this weekend! We had such an amazing night singing for you all, and we loved getting to celebrate our lovely seniors with you🖤 Another huge thank you to our guest groups @trebleonhuntington
See you TONIGHT at 7PM… xoxo, rhythm section
Pitch Black is TOMORROW NIGHT. Our sops are so excited to see you there🖤
Our mezzos can’t wait to see you this Sunday at Pitch Black! Tickets were SOLD OUT, but… MORE HAVE BEEN ADDED!! Click the link in our bio to get tickets! 🖤 Once you click the link, select “promotions” and then type in the
Our altos are here to tell you that PITCH BLACK is in 6 DAYS… Click the link in our bio to get your tickets!🖤
SAVE THE DATE! Our spring showcase, Pitch Black, is on Sunday, April 21st at 7PM in Curry Ballroom🖤 The event will feature exciting musical performances and a celebration for our graduating seniors! Doors will open at 6:30PM and admission is FREE!
FRIDAY…
ME IN 20 YEARS is OUT NOW on all major music streaming platforms… 🤍 LINK IN BIO 🤍 🖤 Me in 20 Years (opb. Moses Sumney) Arrangement: @grantrossi Soloist: @oli_leto VP: @oliviamateretsky8 Recording/Editing/Mixing: @cmartinmusic Masteri
We feel so overwhelming thankful and honored to have been invited to perform at College Notes in Walnut Creek, California this past weekend! This was truly such an amazing opportunity for us and will forever be a special experience for Pitch, Pleas
We feel so honored and thankful to announce that we won the Audience Favorite Award at SingStrong #SingStrong2024 , and also had the pleasure of leading a workshop on stage presence as well as perform at the NE Voices Festival !🖤 Thank you to every
We are SO excited and honored to announce that our music video for Paranoia Purple won the AVA Award for Best Upper Voices Collegiate Video! Thank you so much @casavocal for this amazing opportunity! Special shout out to our creative team for this
#MeetThePitches | Ananya Krishnan EBoard Position: Treasurer Voice Part: Bass Hometown: Wethersfield, CT Year at Northeastern: 4th Majors: Biology and Math Minors: Psychology and Business Administration What’s in and out for Ananya this year?
#MeetThePitches | Chloe Cohen EBoard Position: President Voice Part: Alto Hometown: Wellesley, MA Year at Northeastern: 3rd Major: Music Industry and Communications Minor: Psychology What’s in and out for Chloe this year? In: Buying things
#MeetThePitches | Mia Martin EBoard Position: PR Manager Voice Part: Mezzo Hometown: Syracuse, NY Major: Business Administration and Design with Marketing and Graphic Design Concentrations What’s in and out for Mia this year? In: Top to bot
#MeetThePitches | Olivia (“OMat”) Materetsky EBoard Position: Music Director Voice Part: Vocal Percussion/Alto Year at Northeastern: 4th Major: Music Industry and Communications Minors: Recording & Law and Public Policy What’
#MeetThePitches | Annika Limaj Voice Part: Alto/Bass Hometown: Needham, MA Year at Northeastern: 2nd Major: Psychology What’s in and out for Annika this year? In: Making your own clothes (arts and crafts included) Out: Plain minimalism (sorr
#MeetThePitches | Maddy Krempler Voice Part: Soprano Hometown: East Hampton, NY Year at Northeastern: 3rd Major: Business Administration with a Finance Concentration Minors: Psychology and Sustainability in Business What’s in and out for Mad
#MeetThePitches | Sriveda (“Siri”) Boyalakuntla Voice Part: Alto/Bass Hometown: Lexington, MA Year at Northeastern: 1st Major: Bioengineering and Biochemistry What’s in and out for Siri this year? In: Lemon water in the morning Ou
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