Spring in the District and the approaching advent of summer herald some of the biggest music events of the school year. On April 11, the a cappella community, led by Superfood and the Saxatones, will be taking over Gaston Hall for Spring Sing, the last true a cappella concert of the year.
Spring Sing represents the culmination of a year’s worth of a capella events. Winter signals the aforementioned Cherry Tree Massacre, while fall sees D.C. A cappella Festival bring together groups from all over the District and beyond.
Spring Sing is unique among the a cappella festivals held in Gaston, however, because it features only Georgetown a cappella groups. Joining Superfood and Saxatones will be the Georgetown Chimes, the Gracenotes, the Phantoms, and the Capitol G’s. Chris Pepe (COL ’15), president of Superfood, is especially excited for the collective nature of the showcase. “It is a really special show as it is the last big a cappella show of the year, making it especially important for our senior members, myself included,” Pepe said.
“It showcases all of the major a cappella groups at Georgetown all in one night, which is unique to Spring Sing.”
Pepe sees it as an apt conclusion to Superfood’s year in the a capella spotlight. “It’s the culmination of an amazing year of growth for the group,” he said.
Last weekend, for the first time in the its history, Superfood was accepted to compete in the International Championship for Collegiate A Cappella. The group succeeded in making it all the way to the semifinal round of Mid-Atlantic teams, which includes groups from New York to Washington, D.C. Progressing to semifinals made Superfood one of the top 10 groups in the region.
Pepe also shared some of the musical secrets and previews he hopes will make Spring Sing exciting for longtime Georgetown a cappella fans. “Most groups will be performing completely new arrangements at the show,” he said. “Some of ours [include] ‘La La La’ by Naughty Boy and Sam Smith, and ‘Black and Gold’ by Sam Sparro.”
Beyond presenting an opportunity to see Georgetown’s six major a cappella groups in one place as a culmination of the a cappella year, Spring Sing acts as a final send off for many a cappella seniors. The concert also represents the growth of the a cappella community overall.
“The a cappella culture at Georgetown has definitely become more inclusive throughout my time here,” Pepe said. “Groups like to collaborate and work together more than in the past. Spring Sing really shows that.”
Spring Sing 2015
Gaston Hall
April 11, 7:30 p.m.
performingarts.georgetown.edu
Photo: Christopher Pepe
