Hobart and William Smith Colleges

26 October 2012 Perfect Third: Radio City Music Hall

Members of the Colleges co-ed a cappella group Perfect Third have their eyes set on New York City. The group has been invited to open for a performance of the world-famous Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Everyone knows the Rockettes but not many people can say theyve performed at Radio City Music Hall, says Sara Winant 15, a member of the a cappella group. Were hoping this will be the big stepping out for Perfect Third our turn to take center stage.

Winant recalls seeing the show as a child and even had the chance to perform as part of the opening act with her high school. Energized by this previous privilege, Winant and her fellow Perfect Third members contacted the shows programmers and were met with a positive response when they were immediately asked to send in footage of past performances.

After being approved by the shows committee, the singers were formally invited to join the stage. The group has been rehearsing for weeks, and continues to perfect their choice of holiday arrangements. The ensemble will entertain pre-Thanksgiving crowds from around the world with renditions of O Holy Night, and Baby, Its Cold Outside.

The group is currently working to raise money for its travels the first trip in the groups history. In addition to support from the Colleges, Perfect Third held a Pies for Professors fundraiser, which allowed students across campus to donate a dollar to the trips fund in exchange for a vote of who would be pied in the face. Pied were Campus Safety Officer Matt Reale, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Montrose Streeter and Area Coordinator Peter Fiannaca.

Its really nice to see so many students, faculty and staff excited for the group, says Winant. Weve gotten a lot of support and we hope this is the first trip of many for Perfect Third.

Perfect Third will also perform on campus later in the semester. The groups holiday show will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. in St. Johns Chapel.