Biography

Upper Structure was founded in 2015, making them the youngest a cappella group at Berklee College of Music. These humble beginnings started something none of the founding members could have imagined. Upper Structure placed second internationally at ICCA Finals in 2018 and 2021, taking home special awards for Best Choreography and Best Vocal Percussion. In 2020, Upper Structure was named champion of the Los Angeles A Cappella festival. Upon the festival’s post-covid return in 2023, Upper Structure returned to defend their status as reigning champion. They won first place while also taking home special awards for outstanding arrangement, movement, and best rhythm section for the entire set. In the summer of 2021, they released their CARA award-winning EP, Full Disclosure, which features their first-place LAAF 2020 competition set. Most recently, they released their holiday single, “Favorite Time of Year,” which has been nominated for CARA awards in three categories. With each iteration; their members have continued to bring an emotional, empowering, and innovative perspective to every performance. Upper Structure’s purpose is to make music with meaning and to create something bigger than themselves. Make sure to follow their journey at @upperstructure on all platforms.