University of Rochester YellowJackets

Formed in 1956, the University of Rochester YellowJackets are anything but old fashioned. This fun-loving group's mark of distinction is the members' bright yellow blazers.

Group members include: Aaron Sperber, Christopher Young, Kieran Kriss, Danny Rubenstein, Galen Dole, Jamal Moore, John Greenhalgh, Jordan Fontheim, Matt Carlin, Matthew Francis, Michael Pittman, Nick Wiggins, Ross Pedersen, Samuel Brooks and Abhishek Sharma.

Farewell!

By University of Rochester YellowJackets on October 31, 2011 10:31 PM
    After we performed, we felt very confident and hopeful that we could make it through to the next week. When we ended up in the bottom, the thought of going home consumed us and made us anxious to hear the results. When we found out we were going home, we were extremely...

 

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ROUND 2!!!!

By University of Rochester YellowJackets on October 03, 2011 01:10 PM
Wow! We are just getting over the shock of being on national television for the first time! I think we have responded to all of the emails and returned missed phone calls. Of course, we also found a little time to finish our homework! Last week's episode was great. The other 8 groups gave fantastic...

 

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Aden Brooks YellowJackets Bio

By University of Rochester YellowJackets on October 01, 2011 03:23 PM
There are no words to describe Aden "Payday" Brooks’ angelic voice. Hailing from Schenectady, NY, Aden found himself driven by the arts from a young age. His musical career began as a toddler when he used to give vocal, instrumental and dance performances on the kitchen table. Throughout his...

 

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Matt Carlin YellowJackets Bio

By University of Rochester YellowJackets on October 01, 2011 03:22 PM
Matthew “Optimus” Carlin has never been more thrilled to be a part of something as special as the YellowJackets. As a double major student studying trombone performance and music education at the Eastman School of Music, never did Matthew intend on auditioning for a cappella. Born and...

 

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Galen Dole YellowJackets Bio

By University of Rochester YellowJackets on October 01, 2011 03:22 PM
Galen “White Chocolate” Dole and his beautiful baritone voice hail from a small town outside of Seattle called Mukilteo. Raised a classical tubist by the renowned Roger Bobo, he climbed up the hierarchy of tuba players until he earned Seattle’s Young Artist Award and played at...

 

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