A Cappella & Dessert

On Friday night, the Trinity a capella groups performed for the second time this year, showcasing their newest members for parents and students alike. Those that gathered for the 9:00 PM performance were treated to a variety of coffees, ice-creams and desserts prior to the performance.First up was After Dark, the first all-male a capella group at Trinity. These polo-wearing preppies serenaded the crowd first with "Now All You Have is Gone," followed by a snappy version of Elton John's "I Guess Why They Call It the Blues," dedicated to a Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, who were celebrating their 25th anniversary. Their closing number was an enthusiastic and very well-performed version of "Video Killed the Radio Star," which had the audience laughing from start to finish.

Next up was Trinity's only all-female a capella group, the Trinitones. These girls, boasting five new freshmen members, performed three songs, each a uniquely altered version of a classic song. Most memorable with the improvised "Peppermint Twist"-turned "Trinitone Blues" song in which the girls informed the audience that "Trinity boys are really bad news."

The following group, the Accidentals, demanded both the attention and praise of the audience. The other Trinity all-male a capella group, founded in 1993, though equally talented, was nothing like After Dark. As these boys sauntered onto stage, there was not a button-down shirt nor a pair of topsiders to be seen. Instead, these improvising, energetic individuals approached a capella with jeans, sneakers, and amazing talent. The smallest of the groups showcased their two talented new members in each of their four songs. Most memorable was their final song, found in the archives of Accidental history, a song that encapsulated the spirit of the Accidentals.

Last, but most certainly not least, to perform was the only co-ed acapella group in existence at Trinity. The Trinity Pipes celebrates their 65th anniversary and is composed of six new members this year. The highlight of the performance was their version of Jamiroquai's "Virtual Insanity," to say nothing of "You Mean Everything" and "Only You."

For those that either missed the first performance of the acapella groups over the weekend, or wanted to experience the music for a second time, the groups each performed again at 4:00 PM on Saturday. This performance, though not the same, received the same rave reviews from parents. CD's of each group are available by contacting a member of the group directly.