Despite the harsh winter weather, an enthusiastic audience gathered in Chapin Auditorium on the evening of Jan. 31 for Ice Cappella. The show was the first a cappella performance of the semester and an opportunity for prospective a cappella members to get a sense of each group before attending auditions, which followed over the weekend. Before each of their performances, the groups introduced themselves by explaining what is unique about their group, emphasizing their community aspects.
A cappella groups showcase their skills at O-JAM
Mount Holyoke College’s a cappella groups brought their best to a mixed group of auditioners and supporters at O-JAM, hosted on Friday, Sept. 6. Each group was greeted by chants from the audience, as well as individual shoutouts to some particularly supported performers. However, no matter who they were there to see, the crowd had consistent energy and enthusiasm for the entirety of the performance.
C.A.U.S.E. hosts IceCapella
BY NAIEKA RAJ ’19
On Jan. 27, Creating Awareness and Unity for Social Equity hosted a jam called IceCapella featuring Mount Holyoke a cappella groups: Diversions, Milk & Cookies, Raag, The Nice Shoes and The Victory Eights. The event took place at Chapin Auditorium from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and was free to the public.