Acappella Extravaganza with the Yale Spizzwinks(?) and Some Special Guest Stars

Hamden Hall Upper School Choral music students will join the acclaimed Yale Spizzwinks(?) on Saturday, February 4, at 7 p.m., in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.

 

The Spizzwinks(?) are the oldest underclassmen a cappella group at Yale University. The group entertains audiences of all ages with genre selections ranging from classical and jazz to Motown classics and radio pop hits. All of the song arrangements are crafted by current members to give each performance a twist. With the rotating musical mix, audiences enjoy a generous dose of skits, sketches, and choreography that add a hint of comedy to each show. 

 

Making the evening even more special is that our own Class of 2020 alumnus Eduardo Pagliaro-Haque will return to the Hamden Hall stage as a member of the Spizzwinks. Eduardo has been an official member of the group since 2021. 

 

“It is a true honor to be invited back on campus with the Spizzwinks(?),” said Eduardo. “Being a Spizzwink(?) is really an experience like no other, and being able to perform with current Hamden Hall students brings back memories of my time in the Music Department. I am excited for the audience to hear and see what we have been working on.”

 

During his time at Hamden Hall, Eduardo was a member of various clubs including both Choir and Concert Band. He was the Choir co-section leader his senior year and was selected to the Connecticut All-State Honor Choir and Orchestra, respectively, with his bass vocals and musicianship on the oboe.

 

In addition, the show will feature members of the Upper School Choir sharing the stage with the Spizzwinks to sing Let it Be by the Beatles along with the return of our collegiate-style a cappella group, On a High Note, to sing Like I Can, by current pop artist Sam Smith.