Inclusive. Fun. Diverse. These are the three words that Melatones co-leader Sophia Diomande ’19 used to describe Choate’s new multi-racial a capella group, which aims to specialize in performing and celebrating music composed by artists of color. “We’re a diversity group, not an affinity group,” co-leader Alice Volfson ’19 said.Read More

There is something about the people who create melodies, harmonies, and entire ensembles only utilizing their voices that make students stop and put on hold any activity, thought, or assignment at hand. It is undeniable that a cappella is an important, if not essential, part of campus and student lifeRead More

On April 23, 2016, The Whimawehs, Lilith, The Maiyeros, The Kaprophones, and Bellacanto demonstrated that music can change lives. The a cappella groups competed against each other in Acapallooza, an event to raise money for the piano scholars program in an elementary school in the South Bronx, which the ChoateRead More

Wander into the Paul Mellon Arts Center gallery on Monday, Friday, or Sunday night, and you will find a group of students singing and harmonizing to ever-catchy songs. A group of boys and girls sway to modern and classical tunes, radiating passion, energy, and enthusiasm for music. Meet Bellacanto, Choate’sRead More