Octappella is a seven-man contemporary

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group based in Utah. The members first sang together in college. Since forming Octappella, they have released three albums and were featured performers at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Their albums feature a mix of humorous and original material and covers of classic songs from groups such as

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and

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. The group won two 2006 ''Contemporary A Cappella Society'' awards, one in the Religious Album category (for ''Worship'') and one for Religious Song (for Anthem to My King, from ''Worship'').

Members

* Jeff Loveridge,

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* David Pack,

* Brett Lambourne,

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/ vocal percussion * Ryan Judkins, tenor/

* Matt Cropper, tenor/

* Jeremy Griggs, high tenor * Wes Brewer, high tenor

Discography

*''The Voice'', 2000 *''Motion'', 2002 *''Worship'', 2005 *''Christmas'', 2007

References

External links

Official Site
{{Authority control A cappella musical groups American Christian musical groups American boy bands Musical groups from Utah Musical groups established in 2000