Word: collegium
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Established in the early 1800s, they still view themselves as keepers of the Crimson flame, singing the traditional Harvard Fight songs at concerts, games and alumni functions. Established half a century later, the all-female RCS "carries on the Radcliffe songs," says RCS President Melissa Haber '91. The newer Collegium, performing mostly early Renaissance music, claims the only co-ed spot in the Holden group...
...choirs do not exist without an uneasy competitiveness. Like the a cappella groups, there is a perceived hierarchy among the Holden groups. Susmita Pati '92, a member of the Collegium, says that traditionally women have opted to join Collegium over the RCS. This year, Pati says, Marvin told her that many men chose to join Collegium rather than the Glee Club. In the past, Glee Club has received the most respect of campus choral groups, being the oldest university choir in America...
...Holden groups seem to share a social link. The groups' parties, outings and weekend retreats in early autumn allows for social networking that sometimes takes a romantic turn. "There have been a few romances between members of different groups and they have not been discouraged," says Collegium President Kelly Flynn...
...Collegium member Robert Bocchino '94 also says that the groups give him a sense of community. "Socially, I can meet upperclassmen and there's a great feeling of togetherness," he said...
...sing solos and don't walk to the front of the stage making jokes. It's really something humbling when your voice has to blend in with others." Although she says that, "Concerts are a special highly charged event,"Flynn is quick to point out that the "bestmemories of Collegium come from rehearsals...