Charleston Graduate Joins BYU Acapella Group for Hometown Concerts

Sterling Stowell returns to perform with acclaimed Vocal Point ensemble in his hometown.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:12am

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Sterling Stowell, a graduate of Charleston High School, is now a member of Brigham Young University's renowned Vocal Point men's acapella group. Stowell will be performing in two concerts in his hometown of Charleston, where he was previously a member of the school's own a cappella group, Maximum Forte.

Why it matters

Stowell's return to Charleston with the acclaimed Vocal Point ensemble highlights the city's vibrant music scene and the way local talent can go on to achieve national success. The concerts will also provide an opportunity for the community to celebrate one of their own making it big in the competitive world of collegiate a cappella.

The details

During his time at Charleston High School, Stowell was a member of the school's a cappella group, Maximum Forte. After graduating, he went on to join Brigham Young University's Vocal Point, one of the top collegiate a cappella groups in the country. Stowell will be performing with Vocal Point in two concerts in Charleston, giving his hometown fans a chance to see him showcase his talents on the national stage.

  • Stowell graduated from Charleston High School.
  • Stowell joined the Vocal Point a cappella group at Brigham Young University.
  • Stowell will be performing with Vocal Point in two concerts in Charleston on April 25 and 26, 2026.

The players

Sterling Stowell

A graduate of Charleston High School who is now a member of the acclaimed Brigham Young University a cappella group, Vocal Point.

Vocal Point

A men's a cappella group from Brigham Young University that is known for their world-traveling performances and national success in collegiate a cappella competitions.

Maximum Forte

The a cappella group that Stowell was a member of during his time at Charleston High School.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited to come back to Charleston and perform with Vocal Point. Singing with Maximum Forte in high school was such a formative experience, and I can't wait to share the stage with an amazing group like Vocal Point in my hometown.”

— Sterling Stowell

The takeaway

Stowell's return to Charleston with the acclaimed Vocal Point ensemble showcases the city's vibrant music scene and the way local talent can go on to achieve national success in the competitive world of collegiate a cappella.