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| Band Name: | YellowJackets |
| Official Website: | Band Website |
| Origin: | University of Rochester, New York, USA |
| Year Formed: | 1956 |
| Band Members: | read review |
| Genres: | Acappella |
Acappella Week, Day 6
The Rundown: Formed by Dr. Ward Woodbury, Jr., who was appointed Director of Music on the River Campus in 1954, The YellowJackets made their first appearance at a graduation ceremony in 1956. Oddly enough, the iconic yellow jackets didn’t become part of their repertoire until 1958. Originally, The YellowJackets performed accompanied with music, but by the late 80s they ditched the instruments and went all-in with Acappella.
Current members include:
Aden Brooks ’14, Matt Carlin ’14, Galen Dole ’13, Jordan Fontheim ’13, Matt Francis ’11, Jonathan Greenhalgh ’09, Jamal Moore ’12, Ross Pedersen ’13, Michael Pittman ’13, Danny Rubenstein ’11, Abhishek Sharma ’14, Aaron Sperber ’11, and Christopher Young ’11.
The YellowJackets have some amazing voices in their group, and with a such a storied history, they are easily one of the most recognizable and well-known Acappella groups around. They have a great taste in music and brilliant creative minds to be able to stay competitive among their peers. MarsBands.com is a huge fan of The YellowJackets.
Other Songs to Check Out
What I Like About You- Zoot Suit Riot
- You Can't Hurry Love
Where They Are From
Rochester, NY, USA
