A Cappella Concert with the Yale Spizzwinks

An a cappella concert has become a regular harbinger of spring  at JHC. Past singing groups that have performed to crowds of 100+  have included the Princeton Nassoons in a tribute to one-time Jay Estate owner Edgar Palmer. This  year, one of Yale's oldest all male  groups,  the Spizzwinks  will perform using only their voices as instruments and no other amplification except for the natural

 acoustics present in the  tile-walled  Carriage House. Many of John  Jay's descendants attended Yale as did several close Jay family  friends including Ryeresident, James Fenimore Cooper.

Since 1914, the signature of a Yale Spizzwinks concert is perfect harmony, infectious enthusiasm, creative choreography and engaging wit. Maintaining a broad repertoire of exclusively original arrangements from the past 90 years - jazz standards, ballads, Broadway show tunes, pop and rock music, traditional Yale College songs, and humorous numbers - their perfect blend of humor, musicality and showmanship never fails to elicit a standing ovation. They have performed at Carnegie Hall and the White House. Favorite songs include "No Regrets," "Grapevine," "Shenandoah," "Somebody to Love," "Moon River" and more.

reservations recommended.  The concert is appropriate for all ages and is wheelchair accessible.  The concert is free for JHC members and their families or $10 per person for non-members. Children 10 and under are free.  Refreshments will be served.