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Avi's here! 🎤 Musician Avi Kaplan is on Rocky Top today working with the UT Singers at the University of Tennessee. 🎶

[@jerseygirlgm2303]

I also think it's amazing that he dropped pentatonix to do this. He dropped a life of fame, red carpet, and so much more to do what he truly loves And that in my mind is incredible.

[@CP-yd7lp]

Hey! What he did with PTX was beautiful, meaningful and impacting. Plus, he did this kind of work WHILE he was still WITH them. He could have stayed AND continued to do this.

[@thesparrow9457]

@@CP-yd7lp Incorrect, the reason he left was because he never had the time to do stuff like this.

[@CP-yd7lp]

@@thesparrow9457 He was doing this and teaching at A Cappella Academy with and without his former bandmates while he was still in the group. There are videos to prove it.

[@jarlballinofswagrun444]

@@CP-yd7lp his solo stuff is way better anyway

[@CP-yd7lp]

@@jarlballinofswagrun444 That's subjective. His solo stuff is good, but I don't feel it's better than his work with PTX.

[@moriahwhite1188]

I didn't think I could love Avi any more than I already did. I felt like I got to see the "real" Avi. The unfiltered Avi. We were granted a glimpse of what he will be doing in ten years. He will be happy and fulfilled in his role of Vocal/Choir professor at some university in California.

[@April_Davis]

I agree, sister. Teaching comes so natural for him. He has so much talent, and wants to share it. I love that. My heart is so happy for him.

[@CP-yd7lp]

We always saw his humble, down-to-earth nature. It's just that, here, he's in a simple, "ordinary" setting. No big hype or glamour...I miss him so much. 😯😦

[@kathleenmansure7416]

I love seeing Avi in his element! At one point he compared a song to a serene lake opening up to a dam. I just love that he uses nature so much in his analogies and it is so important to me too:)

[@cindystewart5417]

Avi is obsessed with 3 part harmony - knew it would have to make an appearance somewhere.

[@jerseygirlgm2303]

Avi sounds EXACTLY like my band concert, that's amazing He seems like an amazing teacher, one who really cares about his work

[@zoilachavarria109]

AVI'S HAIR ❤

[@paulafi7822]

Everytime I see Avi Kaplan I get emotional... but in a good way! :)

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

So relieved to see Avi Kaplan alive and well and participating. Been worried about him.

[@findingmemo2105]

I CAN'T be the only one who noticed Avi's dangly earring..😍 and let's not forget that soothing deep voice of his😍😍 It sounds so good in my ear buds I can't even-

[@livus3787]

I was hoping it is an earpiece for the filming purposes, but oh well, I can 'get used to it' :)))

[@taya989]

Sasuke Uchiha it's in his left ear

[@creamundi3280]

He was always my favourite of ptx also love his solo album. UT are de bomb. Thank you for posting this

[@chizo1205]

I love his humanity and simplicity

[@alexeidarling]

I want lots more of Avi doing this. It's awesome to see how it all works.

[@notaboutuspod]

Avi sounds like my band teacher

[@LaynieFingers]

So many feels... I finally sat down to watch a bit of this and ended up watching the whole thing. The group is so talented, and Avi is so good at communicating what he's imagining. He's truly in his element here... I can imagine him doing this, working at a university and teaching. There's just so much joy in him here!

[@mbmckedits]

47:00 - words of wisdom. That's how Avi makes us feel.

[@susanbradley5685]

around 28:30 in, did anyone else hear Avi humming his own improved bass licks (listen with headphones!)? I could just listen to that for days...

[@MDFawn]

Thank you SO much for uploading this. It's great to see Avi in his element. You can really see that he loves doing this.

[@hevans2110]

Nothing more beautiful than watching a master at his craft. The hair and full beard, though. 💋

[@mauriciocatach3933]

1:04:47 am I the only one who fell in love with this girl? Not only is she beautiful but her voice is amazing!

[@pentatonya1778]

BROTHER! Can we talk about How TALENTED these Students ARE? 😱😥 Is there footage of final performances from this weekend elsewhere?

[@Catzgomeow4eva]

Who else watched the whole video?

[@John-cd1gw]

THANKS FOR UPLOADING

[@janetread2138]

We don’t see you as often as we would like! You are missed. Love you!,

[@bobbybrtn1659]

Avi is awesome

[@Sophiave]

I love how Avi works with them and listens to what they're saying

[@hevans2110]

The raw, un-manufactured Avi. As much as I loved him in PTX, so pleased he took this route. .

[@paulafi7822]

And wait... why is no one talking about how good the group was?

[@gilloth]

I do think they are good as well. And I love the interaction between them and Avi. He is very patient and they listen and respond so well.

[@Feemailgamer]

Oh God my ovaries

[@hevans2110]

Wow. You could really hear the contrast he was after, and how much the choir were enjoying it at the end. Well done, you guys! Top job.

[@Bine80]

Absolutely amazing to see this. Very talented group of people and Avi is outstanding. So interesting to see how things are being worked out.

[@hippiepunkrocker]

That's so,so beautiful. Love to see and hear that. 😌👍

[@lydiawoodard5446]

Is this the current video of how he is doing now? Please tell me it is I miss him alot and the music as well they he and the music was insperation I support his decision fully always follow your heart your doing awesome

[@Tom-se1em]

Yes this is current! I believe this was recorded last weekend!

[@lydiawoodard5446]

Are you gonna keep posting more about him?

[@Tom-se1em]

Lydia Woodard This isn’t my channel, but yes, the KZbinr is still uploading stuff about Avi!

[@lydiawoodard5446]

Thank you for the information

[@Tom-se1em]

Lydia Woodard Happy to help!

[@toon25121966]

So love watching this..tell me that you filmed and uploaded the second part aswell..the part they talk about, continuing "tomorrow "

[@mndmtns]

i didnt know jesus was teaching choir now

[@sarkaklimesova9155]

Yeeeeees. 😀😀 Exactly.

[@Jimmy_23_11]

3:20 I would die if Avi says something like that to me

[@vickingaelvisgato3747]

Me too, i'll be like "AVI KAPLAN REMEMBER ME!!!!" JSJDJSJDKWKDKEKDJD

[@phyllisfallaw8095]

I love Avi, and I love his dangling earring, and I would really love it if Avi would trim his beard a little shorter. He is so talented he seems very happy and excited doing this. What about it Avi, would you consider trimming your beard a little shorter?

[@julikasophiabaran8265]

He can wear his beard as long as he wants, because it's his choice ... For me he even would look beautiful if he would dye his beard pink 😅🙈

[@jinbintu9786]

miss you so much my a-uncle

[@Robin-ij6ks]

u know someone is american when he says ''im ready to rock''

[@dedompler]

1:03:10 who the heck did this perfect riff

[@askelly4647]

S30V Wow.. really dope, too perfect to be a voice 😂😂

[@dedompler]

Avery Wilson disagrees wholeheartedly

[@hevans2110]

A master at his craft is s beautiful thing to watch. The hair and full beard, though. 💋

[@rafabadera3849]

hey do anyone know if there is anywhere these two songs online???? PLEEEEEAAAAAASSSSE. and also love y'all ❤❤❤

[@lillegitimate]

does he have a microphone? or is everyone else just quiet.

[@hevans2110]

My Neighbors you can clearly see his mini mic on his shirt

[@lillegitimate]

@@hevans2110 yeah mb i didnt see it before.

[@tallmamma21]

Is it bad I think he looks like Paul from big brother

[@justinjones4269]

In my opinion he says “um” way too much.

[@Rosazuly7]

Like any other human

[@justinjones4269]

@@Rosazuly7 True

[@justinjones4269]

@@Rosazuly7 True

[@hippiepunkrocker]

No he doesn't!