The Yale Whiffenpoofs

The Whiffs will film a short personalized introduction to the purchaser, followed by our virtual choir edition of A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

America's Oldest Collegiate Acappella Group

Every year, 14 senior Yale students are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest and best-known collegiate acappella group. Founded in 1909, the "Whiffs" began as a senior quartet that met weekly at Mory's Temple Bar. Today, the group has become one of Yale's most celebrated traditions. Singing a mixture of old Yale tunes, jazz standards, and other hits from across the decades, the Whiffenpoofs perform more than 200 concerts across six continents each year.

Ava will offer a virtual song or National Anthem.

Ava Cosgrove is a 16 year old junior at Branford High School. She enjoys singing and dancing. She has performed in The Nutcracker with New Haven Ballet since age 5. Ava also performed in Hairspray with Shoreline Theatre Company and The Addam's Family with Branford High School. She sings The National Anthem at various venues such as Quinnipiac University and Mohegan Sun. Ava enjoyed dancing in the role of a fairy in Midsummer Night's Dream with Legacy Theatre and looks forward to future productions.