I’m gonna do a little something different for this week’s Wednesday post.
Since birthday Month celebrations is in full effect, I wanted to share a little bit about a recent celebratory adventure. And more important share the work of P.S. Arts with all of you.
‘Cause they rock.
I hope you enjoy the recap!
Sooo . . . this past Sunday, I had the great pleasure of attending a charitable event in support of P.S. Arts.
The legendary Yale Whiffenpoofs took the stage with guest Darren Criss and belted out some incredible songs, all in support of arts education in schools.
First of all, I wish I could say that attending this event was solely an act of charitable giving.
But alas my motives weren’t entirely pure.
Like a few million other girls (and boys) out there, I wanted to get my eyes on Darren Criss up close.
I’m such a fan of his from Glee. In case he’s not on your radar, Darren is one of the most interesting young performers coming up right now. His voice is other-worldly, he’s a damn fine actor and he’s a super likeable guy from the Bay Area.
Yes. I have a wee little crush on the boy.
Moving on.
The Yale Whiffenpoofs are the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group.
The group {also known as “The Whiffs”} were established in 1909 by a quartet of Yale seniors. Today, the group carries on. Each year, fourteen senior men are selected to participate in this celebrated Yale tradition.
The roots of this elite group and their signature song can be traced back to the Yale Glee Club in the early 1900′s. To this day, The Whiffenpoof Song is sung at the end of every concert as a celebration of brotherhood and tradition. If you’re interested, you can find out more about the Whiffs here.
I highly recommend checking out one of their shows if you ever have the chance. It’s good ‘ol fashioned fun.
All the tradition and formalities aside, these boys can sing. I mean REALLY sing.
I’ve heard a cappella group’s before, but this was over the top.
They had such strength and power and vocal control. It was so impressive.
Hats off to the Whiffs!
And Darren Criss was . . . awesome.
That’s really all I can say without acting like a giddy 14-year old. 
All of this great talent was put on display in support of an organization that has been serving Southern California schools for more than two decades. Their mission? To improve the lives of children by providing arts education to underserved public schools and communities.
My life was profoundly affected by the theater department in my junior high and high school back in St. Louis. I honestly can’t imagine my life without the arts.
In music, drama and art classes, I found myself. I found a language that I could speak. A tribe that I could call my own. A way to express myself and develop a sense of value and purpose.
Art changes lives.
The mission of P.S. Arts is one that’s close to my heart. I’m really looking forward to continuing to support and be involved in their good work. Be sure to watch the video(s) below and visit the P.S. Arts site to learn more about how you can help support the arts in schools!
Darren Criss on Glee
The Yale Whiffenpoofs
Do you have a story about how the arts changed or enriched your life? I’d love to hear. Leave me a comment below!
xo
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