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Tonacity is an all women a cappella group based at North Central College. Established in 2017 by Miranda Keating ('20) and Danielle James ('21), this up and coming vocal group has taken the NCC music scene by storm. They have performed at events both on and off campus and are excited to share about their upcoming projects through this platform.

Danielle James, the Vice President of Tonacity, will be contributing to this blog on a weekly basis. From updates on a cappella activity to sharing the group's tips and tricks to building a following on both campus and social media, there will be a number of different topics readers can look forward to hearing about. Dani is open to suggestions, so do not be afraid to leave comments on what you are curious about!

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