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The Best Of College A Cappella (WATCH)

First Posted: 11/04/10 05:49 PM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 07:05 PM ET

Pull out your dusty dinner jacket. Suddenly, a cappella is the hot new thing on campus.

The Washington Post points out that, thanks to series of factors -- including Ben Folds' interest in college a cappella groups, The Office's Andy Bernard's infatuation with his old Cornell troupe and, of course, Glee -- interest in harmonizing on campus is at a fever pitch. While some ensembles stick to singing the oldies, others have taken to arranging contemporary pop hits. The revamping of college a cappella has made the some groups' recruiting process more intense, the selection process more rigorous -- and, according to some, has made a cappella singers into campus celebrities.

In an effort to remain on top of this new aural trend, we've compiled some of our favorite a cappella renditions. Did we miss something you love? Let us know!

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Pull out your dusty dinner jacket. Suddenly, a cappella is the hot new thing on campus. The Washington Post points out that, thanks to series of factors -- including Ben Folds' interest in college a...
Pull out your dusty dinner jacket. Suddenly, a cappella is the hot new thing on campus. The Washington Post points out that, thanks to series of factors -- including Ben Folds' interest in college a...
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12:52 PM on 11/21/2010
Made a mistake, UNC Clefhangers come from the East Coast!!! University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, go check them out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dqmUtda_68&feature=related
12:48 PM on 11/21/2010
All great A Capella Groups but where are the UNC Clefhangers mentioned? This is one of the best A Capella Groups on the West Coast!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1-SIzlBF9Y&feature=related
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06:35 PM on 11/19/2010
Did you hear that guy singing Fake Plastic Trees? What a voice! Beautiful!
06:01 AM on 11/24/2010
He's definitely incredible! If you watch the New Dominions' videos on Youtube, it's clear that they can turn out some pretty amazing soloists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZCNbAOLo5Q
10:13 PM on 11/14/2010
The Princeton Tigertones!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4cPk6eikJk

[TOOOONES!]
10:23 AM on 11/12/2010
Lafayette Chorduroys!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/LCDan211#p/u/12/uJLlm5P_cFs
12:06 PM on 11/11/2010
The UNC Loreleis!!

http://www.youtube.com/uncloreleis
06:22 AM on 11/11/2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GztkTO5WB4k

The Other Guys....University of Illinois....enough said.
02:10 PM on 11/10/2010
Cornell Chordials!

http://www.youtube.com/user/cornellchordials
01:37 PM on 11/10/2010
Binghamton Crosbys, anyone??? Fall Jam is Nov 13 - go to the website. ICCA National Champions in 2003... nuff said... GO CROSBYS! love, from Scout's Mom
10:34 AM on 11/10/2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYKxP0iH8zE

Wake Forest University's Innuendo Co-ed A Capella!
12:35 AM on 11/10/2010
or check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oL1i0pQme0

DePauw University's DePauwCappella
12:08 AM on 11/10/2010
This video is 10x better than any of those posted in this article:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1bHLf7VIbU
05:53 PM on 11/08/2010
I don't understand how Penn Masala didn't make it to this slideshow, they're world-famous! They've even performed at the White House! Also, where on earth are the UNC Clef Hangers?
01:21 PM on 11/08/2010
This list definitely has to include the University of Illinois' Xtension Chords!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG8L0ZUvhOE
AND
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_qUTtaVfp4