Whitaker tried to keep his arrangement of “I Choose You” as close to Bareilles’ version as possible - a likely reason for the nomination. When Whitaker joined Twisted Measure his freshman year, he said he became a part of an “incredible family” that he is still in contact with. He will be competing against University of Denver Colorado’s Edifice, University of Delaware’s Vocal Point, Pennsylvania State University’s The Pennharmonics, University of Saint Andrew’s The Alleycats and University of Rochester’s After Hours. The CARA winners will be announced April 11. His work paid off, and he was nominated for a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA) for Best Mixed Collegiate Arrangement, which are the best arrangements by individual members for college level male/female a cappella groups. To perfect his arrangement of Sara Bareilles’ “I Choose You” for his a cappella group, Twisted Measure, he listened to the song for hours each day - while driving, while doing homework and while walking to and from classes.
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