AROUND CAMPUS
Yale Spizzwinks (?) at Saint David ’ s
This past fall , Saint David ’ s Chamber Singers sang with Yale Spizzwinks (?), America ’ s oldest undergraduate a cappella group . In an early morning Master Class with the Saint David ’ s boys , the Spizzwinks (?) stressed the importance of a physical warm-up prior to singing : “ You are your instrument .” Soft / hard palates , explosive consonants , and solid advice about bringing a song to life rounded out the lesson .
During the Upper School concert of jazz standards and contemporary songs that followed , these energetic young men and women wowed our boys with their wonderful singing , intricate harmonies , and hilarious stories . The concert closed with the Chamber Singers joining the Spizzwinks onstage for a rendition of “ Let It Be ,” which they had workshopped together earlier that morning . Thrilled to share the stage with such a renowned group of singers , our boys were inspired by the living example of what may be possible for them just a few years down the road .
With our school program ’ s grounding in the classical ideal of balance , Saint David ’ s presents several pathways for boys to discover and pursue their talents and interests , eliciting a joyful balance in life . Boys are empowered to express who they are as individuals . For some , it ’ s solving a challenge in the science lab , for others it ’ s playing on the soccer team , or working to bring a song to life in Chamber Singers . The message is clear : Be inspired . Find your joy , follow that path . Be you .
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