On a Different Note, Drew’s soprano-alto a capella group, hosted “Back to Classes” on Feb. 20 featuring All of The Above, the all-voices group and 36 Madison Avenue, the tenor-bass group. This was the first concert of the spring semester and the crowd was filled with great energy and support for the groups.
OADN’s set list included the songs “Hell of a Ride” by Fizz, “Special Girl” by Dodie and “Graceland Too” by Phoebe Bridgers. They intended their songs to fit the theme of narratives of the self, and these fell perfectly into such a concept.
“Graceland Too” was the Senior Solo of the night, performed by Kayla Cleary (‘26) who has been the OADN president for the past two years, and has been a part of the group for four years.
A Senior Solo is a special song chosen and sung by someone who is graduating within the group, and they are a great opportunity for people in and outside of the group to celebrate the graduating member.
When asked about her solo, Cleary said, “If you’re anything like me, you start thinking about your song as early as when you first join the group. ‘Graceland Too’ by Phoebe Bridgers has always meant the world to me. It’s a song that I’ve continued to resonate with at several points in my life.”
Cleary had many supporters on and off the stage, and her performance even ended with an impressive standing ovation. “I don’t think I’ll ever forget getting to perform this song with some of my best friends… and having all of my favorite people watching,” said Cleary.
OADN also performed “Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor to close out the concert. As it is their alumni song, they called the previous members to the stage and sang together through many emotions. Many teared up as it was their president’s Senior Solo, and many embraced as they were reunited on stage for the first concert of the semester.
Some other songs which were performed by 36 Madison Avenue were “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit, “Island In the Sun” by Weezer and “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” by Wig Wam.
Additionally, AOTA performed “She Calls Me Back” by Noah Kahan, “Are You Bored Yet?” by Wallows Featuring Clairo and “End Of Beginning” by Djo.
The second a cappella concert of the semester, “Jamfest,” will be happening soon, so those interested should stay tuned for the upcoming details.
Casey Bush is a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in writing and communication.
