Founded in the Fall of 1989 by Freshman roommates Jen Schoonover and Ly Wilder, the Dynamics are the oldest co-ed a cappella group at Muhlenberg College located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They sing a variety of songs ranging from alternative music to radio hits - a list of their current repertoire can be found on their home page.
Their first performance was in Muhlenberg College's Empie Theatre on December 3, 1989 for a benefit concert called "A Night for Spiros". Their second performance was a spring concert on April 19, 1990 in the Recital Hall. In 1994, the Dynamics won the President's Award for best student organization. In 1998, the group performed in Rockefeller Center for the college's 150th Anniversary. In 2012, the Dynamics qualified to compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, and in 2013 the Dynamics made their iTunes debut with their album "Motion To Vote". In 2014, they celebrated their 25th Anniversary with the release of their album, "Quarter Life Crisis", and in December of 2018, the group opened for the New York City Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Additional Dynamics discography includes "Rain Check" (2016), "Grandpa Spaceshuttle" (2010), "Sound Beyond Sight" (2008), "Charged" (2006), "Circle in the Sand" (2003), "Under the Full Moonlight" (1999), "Off Conspiring" (1997), and "Dream About It" (1996).
The Dynamics have performed at weddings, holiday parties, sporting events and banquets, and also have experience in conducting workshops for middle school and high school students interested in a cappella music. The Dynamics love to perform and are always looking for other groups to sing with! View our contact page for booking information and see below for some of our many recent performances!
History
Dynamics Class of 2018
Recent Performances
Rockefeller Center
1998
Once A Dynamic, Always a Dynamic
25th Anniversary Concert
2015
Opening for The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular: Radio City Music Hall
2018
Fall 2015
Allentown Pocket Park Dedication
Evening of Distinction
Alumni Council Board Meeting
Diwali Celebration
Muhlenberg Wrestling
Scotty Wood's Tournament
Freshman Orientation
Homecoming
Pancake Palooza
'Berg's Got Talent
Marathon Arts Festival
Fall Fest
Parents' Weekend
Winter Concert - "Chicken McNamics"
Spring 2016
Valentine's Day Grams
Muhlenberg Basketball
William Allen High School
YoFresh - Allentown, PA
A Cappella Fest
Pancake Palooza
Song Swap
Through the Red Doors
Multicultural Block Party
Live in Color Charity Cabaret
Johns Hopkins University
Alpha Chi Benefit Concert
ASA Holi Color Festival
Special Olympics - Whitehall High School
Final Concert - "Teeth in a Mouth"
Fall 2016
Orientation/Candle Lighting Ceremony
'Berg's Got Talent
Alumni Board Dinner
Alma Mater Evening of Distinction
Homecoming Weekend
Runner's World Half-Marathon
Marathon Theater
Sweet Adelines
NextGen Voting
Special Olympics
Phi Sig Charity Event
#Mulementum
Muhlenberg Wrestling
Adopt-A-Grandparent at Phoebe Home
Scotty Wood Tournament
Winter Concert - "Green Eggs and Nam"
MCOCE Winter Spectacular
Copes & Mint Winter Concert
Spring 2017
Winter Fest
Valentine's Day Grams
Pancake Palooza
Husky A Cappella Festival
Spring Parents' Council Dinner
Bloom-Craig Wedding
Live in Color Charity Cabaret
Song Swap
Relay for Life
A Cappella Fest
Alpha Chi Fundraiser for Turning Point
Multi-Cultural Block Party
Through the Red Doors
Earth Day Festival
A Cappella Shabbat
Lifetime Giving Society Banquet
Final Concert: "Real Housewives of Dynamics"
Board of Associates Spring Dinner
Herb Fenstermacher's Surprise Party
Fall 2017
Teaching of the Alma Mater
Candle Lighting Ceremony
Berg’s Got Talent
Homecoming
Arts Marathon
Fall Fest
Coach Donnelly’s Memorial Service
Kickoff Event for Bill Leiner
Olympus Inc. Kickstarter
Mulementum
Cafe Frais Grand Opening
Scotty Wood Grand Opening
Special Olympics Dinner
Winter Concert: "I Nam What I Nam"
OCE Winter Spectacular
Copacetics/Mint Winter Dance Show
DTD Winter Study Space
Spring 2018
Rome Free Academy Collegiate Invitational
Valentine's Day Grams
Katya Grokhovsky: "System Failure" Public Performance
A Cappella Fest
Students for Reproductive Justice Festival
Lehigh University International Bazaar
Song Swap
Through the Red Doors
Pancake Palooza
Final Concert: "Parthenamics"
Lehigh Valley Special Olympics
DTD and Campus Safety's first Annual BBQ