A Cappella for All

Mark these two upcoming events on your calendar and hear some talented A Cappella groups from Scarsdale and Yale: For Good Measure, Scarsdale High School's co-ed a cappella group group will host an A Cappella Extravaganza on Sunday, April 14th from 2 PM - 4 PM in the Scarsdale High School auditorium. The concert is sponsored by Gilda's Club Westchester (a cancer support organization) and all proceeds go to that organization. Scarsdale will be joined by a cappella groups from Bronxville, The Masters School, John Jay, Rye Country Day, and Horace Greeley. Tickets are $5 per student and $10 per adult.

On Saturday April 27, the Yale Westchester Alumni Association (YWAA) will host A Cappella Song Fest at The Center @ 862, 862 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale, New York. The concert which begins at 2:30 p.m. will feature For Good Measure, Scarsdale High School's group and the Spizzwinks(?) of Yale University. Following the concert, there will be an opportunity to meet the singers and purchase their CDs.

Tickets for the performance are $20 for adults and $10 for students/seniors and can be purchased online at www.yalewestchester.org. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25/$15. 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. Currently 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, Binghamton University, and Kenyan 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 ninety-nine 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, the Spizzwinks(?) will travel to the Pacific Northwest in the winter, Florida and South America in the spring, and China and Singapore in the summer.