TO THE EDITOR:
Ironic. That is how I would describe the article “UNC a cappella groups rely on money for CDs, concerts” (Dec. 1). The piece focused on the substantial amounts of money that it costs to do a cappella effectively. I know this all too well to be true. I have been the treasurer of Cadence, one of the unmentioned a cappella groups, for four years.
There is not much funding to be found from student government because of the sheer number of organizations asking for money. And as nice as it would be to receive funding from an organization like the GAA, Cadence has never had that luxury. So emerges my frustration.
If the groups mentioned in the DTH are among the most funded groups, why not publicize those that are not so fortunate. Cadence, like Psalm 100, prides itself on being a community service oriented group that focuses on singing for charitable events. We like being able to share our music with those that are not able to pay for it. And with a new CD project underway, we find ourselves working tirelessly to raise the necessary funding. So thanks a lot DTH for the support, but I guess we’ll have to make it on our own.
Lisa Martin
Cadence All-Female A Cappella
