The Whiffenpoofs to perform in Manila

MANILA, Philippines –Followers of a cappella group the Whiffenpoofs are in for a special treat.

The group is set to stage their first concert in Manila called “Reach,” an all-male a capella concert on August 9, 6pm, at  the GSIS Theater in Pasay City.  

According to the press release, the Whiffenpoofs  are in the country as part of their 2014 World Tour. The group is known for appearing on shows such as The Today Show, Saturday Night Live, Gilmore Girls, The West Wing, and Glee.   

Established in 1909, the “Whiffs” initially started as senior quartet, perfoming at the Mory’s Temple Bar, Yale University’s famous tavern. The choir has since been recognized as Yale University’s premier men’s a cappella choir, and  is one of the oldest collegiate a cappella groups in the US. They even have their own song entitled “The Whiffenpoof Song.”

The group has performed in venues such as the Lincoln Center, the White House, the Salt Lake Tabernacle, Oakland Coliseum, Carnegie Hall and the Rose Bowl.  

Here are some performances by the group:

The group will be joined by the all-male choir Koro Illustrado in the concert. Koro Illustrado won second place in the  Vocal Ensemble Category of the first Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival in 2013.

The choir has released an album, Sa Iyong Pag-Ibig, and was nominated in the Best Performance by A New Group Recording Artist category at the 27th Awit Awards for their rendition of rendition of Shakira’s “Waka-Waka.” 

So get ready to be serenaded as the Whiffenpoofs and Koro Illustrado fill the air with their distinct, smooth sound.  – Rappler.com