A Cappella Songfest at The Center @862
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Spizzwinks (?), in concert regalia on Yale University campus, New Haven, Connecticut.
Tickets for the performance are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and $10 for students and can be purchased online at www.yalewestchester.org or at the door. For further information, please contact Regina Possavino at 914-977-3532 or reginapossavino@yahoo.com.
For Good Measure
As the only co-ed a cappella troupe in Scarsdale High School, For Good Measure fills all of Scarsdale with music! The group was started by Jessica Chayes during the 2001-2002 school year, and has existed in either co-ed or all-girl incarnations since then. Comprised of both male and female voices, the troupe has left its mark on the Scarsdale community through performances at sports games, a cappella competitions, shows, Valentine's Day Sing-a-Grams, and during the holidays. In addition, For Good Measure has performed in concerts with groups from Yale University, Dartmouth College, Binghamton University, and Kenyon College. For Good Measure's repertoire includes a variety of song types, including oldies as well as contemporary pop songs. The group is not only talented, but always makes their performances fun to watch for all types of audiences.
The Spizzwinks(?)
The Yale Spizzwinks(?) are America's first underclassman a cappella group. Since 1914, they have been entertaining audiences around the world with their unique blend of sweet harmony and tongue-in-cheek humor. Since their historic beginning at Mory's, the Spizzwinks(?) have proudly carried on a tradition of musical excellence and camaraderie as one of America's oldest male choirs. With one eye towards their one hundred year history and the other towards the future, they seamlessly fuse tradition and innovation to bring audiences a unique and unforgettable concert experience.
Three times each year, the Spizzwinks(?) pack their bags and head off to explore the world. When traveling internationally, the Spizzwinks(?) act as cultural ambassadors for the United States, often performing on television and radio, and at large public events. They also promote cultural exchange, singing joint concerts with choirs from universities and other organizations. This year (2014-2015), the Spizzwinks(?) will travel to Cleveland, Ohio in the fall; to San Diego, Ventura, and Albuquerque in the winter; to Florida and South America (Columbia) in the spring; and to South Africa and Turkey in the summer.
For Good Measure, Scarsdale High School: Back row (L to R): Robby Chappell, India Stachyra, Will Weingarten, Bryant Lo, Rob Hoffman, Ava Bradlow, Mr. Vermes (advisor), Raph Rogoff, Rachel Bochner; Second Row (L to R): Jack Solodar, Evan Suzman, Srishti Arora, Amanda Berk, Genna Shuster, Brian Rauch (officer); Front row (L to R): Katie Kearns (officer), Andrew Pollack (officer), Ally LoSardo, Sophia Mohlulis, Hayley Jaffe, Lena Proctor