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The Yale Whiffenpoofs, an undergraduate a cappella singing group at Yale University, is the oldest collegiate a cappella group in the United States, which was established in 1909. The line-up changes each year, and former members include Cole Porter. The Whiffenpoofs perform near the Yale campus and tour the United States and internationally. ==History and activities== Established in 1909 and best known for "The Whiffenpoof Song",〔The Rev. James M. Howard, Yale Class of 1909, ("An Authentic Account of the Founding of the Whiffenpoofs" ).〕 the group is composed of senior men who compete in the spring of their junior year for 14 spots.〔Brozan, Nancy, "Whiffenpoofs: 'Gentlemen songsters' still," Special to the New York Times. New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Apr 20, 1987. pg. C.12. ISSN: 03624331. ProQuest document ID: 956358391.〕 The Whiffs' best-known alumnus may be Cole Porter, who sang in the 1913 line-up; the group often performs Porter songs in tribute. The Whiffenpoofs have performed for generations at a number of venues, including the Lincoln Center, the White House, the Salt Lake Tabernacle, Oakland Coliseum, Carnegie Hall and the Rose Bowl. The group has appeared on such television shows as ''Jeopardy!'', ''The Today Show'', ''Saturday Night Live'', ''60 Minutes'', ''Gilmore Girls'', ''The West Wing'', and ''Glee''. In December 2010, the group appeared on NBC's a cappella competition ''The Sing-Off''; they were eliminated fourth, on the second show. During the school year, the Whiffenpoofs perform on Monday nights at Mory's, known more formally as "Mory's Temple Bar," circulating from room to room.〔Watson, Ben "Music made in England: Mondays at Mory's," Yankee. Dublin: Jul/Aug 2001.Vol.65, Iss. 6; pg. 65. Source type: Periodical. ISSN: 00440191. ProQuest document ID: 74227092.〕 Beginning in 2010, the group sings on Wednesdays at New Haven's Union League Café. The Whiffenpoofs travel extensively during the school year and take a three-month world tour during the summer. The group's business manager and musical director, known in Whiff tradition respectively as the "Popocatepetl" and "Pitchpipe,"〔 are chosen by members of the previous year's group. An alumni organization maintains close ties with the group. The word ''whiffenpoof'' originated in the 1908 operetta ''Little Nemo'' by Victor Herbert, based on the comic strip ''Little Nemo in Slumberland'' by Winsor McCay. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Whiffenpoofs」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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