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The Georgetown Chimes: Legacy Music Making for the History Books

The Georgetown Chimes: Legacy Music Making for the History Books

By Alexis Kim and Maddie Stout February 9, 2023

The “Cherry Tree Massacre,” is not, surprisingly, a gruesome battle in history that happened to take place in a cherry grove.  It is actually one of the largest and longest-running a cappella...

SOUNDS OF THE DISTRICT | Spring Sing Rings in Warmer Weather

SOUNDS OF THE DISTRICT | Spring Sing Rings in Warmer Weather

By Emily Smith April 20, 2022

Just days before Easter break, Georgetown’s a cappella community celebrated the warming weather with their annual Spring Sing Showcase, co-hosted by Superfood and The Saxatones.  The April 10...

SOUNDS OF THE DISTRICT | Georgetown A Cappella Groups Serenade Campus at Cherry Tree Massacre

SOUNDS OF THE DISTRICT | Georgetown A Cappella Groups Serenade Campus at Cherry Tree Massacre

By Emily Smith March 3, 2022

The Georgetown Chimes hosted the 49th annual Cherry Tree Massacre in Gaston Hall, the first in-person version of the event since the pandemic began in 2020, effectively putting the audience’s shower-singers...

GEORGETOWN RANGILA FACEBOOK | The Hilltop flourishes with student performers, including a cappella groups like GraceNotes. Hanna Chan (COL 19), center, shares her passion for singing and reflects on the challenges she faced as a musician.

Seniors Shine on Campus, Release Original Music

By Suna Cha May 15, 2019

Whether in large showcases at Gaston Hall or intimate open-mic nights at Uncommon Grounds, sounds of music reverberate across Georgetown University. Guitars strum harmoniously while voices echo with soul....

March Sadness: Georgetown Edition

March Sadness: Georgetown Edition

By Sam Shapiro and Sam Shapiro April 3, 2018

As the real March Madness came to an end, we here at 4E decided to give some ~content~ to all of Hoya Nation who had to sit through another NCAA Tournament without a team to root for. We all have places...

THE GEORGETOWN CHIMES
The Georgetown Chimes is hosting two more showings of its annual a cappella festival, the Cherry Tree Massacre, on Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 in Gaston Hall.

Cherry Tree Massacre 2017

By Kathryn Baker February 10, 2017

The Cherry Tree Massacre, a four-showing a cappella festival hosted every spring semester by the Georgetown Chimes, returned last weekend with a diverse set of performances by both Georgetown University...

DCAF 2015 Preview

DCAF 2015 Preview

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein November 13, 2015

If you happened to miss DCAF last weekend, do not fear: there is another night of DCAF coming to you this weekend! As the official 4E a cappella enthusiast fan girl, I thought that it was only fitting...

JINWOO CHONG/THE HOYA

Zach Rego (MS B ’16) performs with Superfood in Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall, at the first weekend of the D.C. A Cappella Festival, hosted by the Phantoms and the Gracenotes.

DCAF’s Silver Jubilee

By Kate Kim November 13, 2015

D.C. A Cappella Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two weekends of performances from six of Georgetown’s undergraduate a cappella groups and four guest performance groups. Performances...

ISABEL BINAMIRA/THE HOYA  Besides performing for campus groups such as the Caribbean Culture Society and the African Society of Georgetown, R.E.L. has also brought their soulful sound to Gaston Hall.

Resonant Essence Live Looks to Emphasize Diversity in Their Music

By Jasmine White September 25, 2015

When it comes to a cappella groups, Georgetown has no shortage. This means that making a group stand out among the many musical ensembles on campus is not an easy task. However, Resonant Essence Live...

Spring Sing Preview!

Spring Sing Preview!

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein April 10, 2015

As spring is beginning to spring, Georgetown's a cappella groups are also beginning to sing. This Saturday is the annual a cappella festival, Spring Sing! Hosted by Superfood and the Saxatones, this...

Pitch Perfect-ion

Pitch Perfect-ion

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein February 15, 2015

We all know and love the a cappella classic Pitch Perfect, AKA the movie that changed movies forever. Naturally, 4E is obsessed with Pitch Perfect and all things that involve songs being turned into...

Friday Fixat10ns: A Cappella Edition

Friday Fixat10ns: A Cappella Edition

By Max Wheeler and Max Wheeler January 31, 2015

Sure, instruments are cool and all, but sometimes it is fun to just enjoy the sweet harmonies of talented singers. The 42nd Cherry Tree Massacre is upon us, and we here at 4E are getting ready by filling...

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