March 22, 2012
The Yale Wiffenpoofs |
Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group.
The Whiffs, as they refer to themselves, were formed in 1909 as a quartet in Mory’s Temple Bar, a legendary private Yale club. The Whiffenpoofs (who were originally a select group within Yale’s glee club) became a hallowed tradition in a school known for hallowed traditions. Only 14 men are invited to join each year and they must all be entering their senior year. They sing everything from the traditional Yale fight song to jazz standards to Motown, and often perform original pieces written for the group by one of its members. They take their repertoire across the country and across the world and their touring schedule of more than 200 shows annually is so industrious that many of them take a year off to focus solely on the Whiffs.
The Whiffs’ best-known alumnus may be Cole Porter, who sang in the 1913 lineup of the Whiffenpoofs when he was a student at Yale. Today the group often performs Porter songs in tribute.
The Whiffenpoofs donate part of their proceeds each year to the Whiffenpoof Children’s Literacy Initiative, which aims to create 15 literacy centers in 12 countries, including the United States.
http://www.whiffenpoofs.com/
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March 22, 2012
Parmesan Laced Lavash Filled with Farm Baby Greens, Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
Slow Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Shallot and Spinach Mashed Potato
Tarheel Pie
A delightful Combination of Belgian Chocolate and Carolina Pecans
** Menu may be altered for the chef to take advantage of fresh accompaniments
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