Sandy Fraze ’63 and Bill Reed ’63 solo in “Down in the Old Cherry Orchard”

John Swing ’83, Director of Yale Catering, takes time off during his busy weekend to pitch

Angela Cason Hickey and ’83 Whim keep the audience entertained

Four years ago, the AYA began a new tradition during reunion weekends: the Celebration of Yale Singing at Woolsey Hall. The Celebration draws upon the talents of alumni from all reunion classes, with several segments conducted by Fenno Heath ’50, B.Mus. ’51, M.Mus. ’52, the Marshall Bartholomew Professor Emeritus and former Director of the Yale Glee Club.

Those who were once Glee Club members – and even some who were not – attend a workshop at Hendrie Hall on Saturday morning, where Professor Heath rehearses them for their performance on the stage that afternoon.

Former Whiffenpoofs and Whim ‘n Rhythm make an appearance, along with members of S.L.O.T. (“Seems Like Old Times” – Whiffs from the 1940’s and 1950’s) and – for the first time this year – alumni from the Slavic Chorus.

Even the audience gets a chance to sing old favorites such as “Aura Lee,” “Eli Yale” and “Bright College Years,” the last accompanied by the Newberry Organ, innumerable white handkerchiefs, and nary a dry eye.

If you love singing and plan on attending your reunion next Spring, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for some real “Boola Boola!”

-Jennifer Julier '77