Dear Yale Class of 2024,

Welcome to Yale! We know your first semester of Yale is a busy and weird time. You have extracurricular bazaars to attend, dinner plans to organize, and classes to shop — all in addition to this thing called a cappella rush. Don’t worry, though — we’re here to help! Auditioning is a great way to get to know upperclassmen and learn about the myriad opportunities available to you at Yale. — The 2020 Rush Managers: Maddie and Jake

Rush in five easy steps

  1. During the first weeks of the semester, there are several opportunities to meet members of Magevet, hear us perform, and sign up for an audition. We’ll have two video presentations at Slifka Shabbat dinner on August 28 and September 4. You can also talk to us at the (virtual) Extracurricular Bazaar and the Hillel Bazaar. 
  2. Auditions start the first week of classes, but don’t worry — they’re a fun, laid-back way for us to get to know you as a singer.
  3. Rush meals are a chance for us to get to know you as a person (and vice versa). At some point after auditions, you may be invited to meet with one or two members of Magevet to grab a meal and chat; feel free to ask us about anything. This year, all rush meals will be conducted virtually due to COVID restrictions.
  4. Singing Dessert is Magevet’s rush concert, where you’ll have a chance to hear a full-length set, jam out with us, and talk to group members.
  5. Last but not least is Tap Night, when we whisk off our new members for an evening of celebration!

Like many other a cappella groups on campus, we are finding creative ways to navigate these unusual times. Please know that we are committed to maintaining Magevet as a vibrant, welcoming community, and we encourage everyone who loves to sing to audition for our ensemble.

Feel free to email the Rush Managers, Jake and Maddie, with any questions you have!
​jake.kalodner@yale.edu   madison.hahamy@yale.edu
Tap Class of 2019!

​Schedule for Rush 2020

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​Video Presentation at Slifka Shabbat Dinner
Friday, August 28 / ​7 p.m.
Friday, September 4 / 7 p.m.

Virtual Extracurricular Bazaar
Saturday-Monday, September 5-7
2-5 p.m. each day

Auditions
Sunday–Monday, September 6–7
Conducted virtually
Please sign up here

Singing Dessert
​Tuesday, September 8 / 9:30 p.m.
​Virtual album listening party

Auditions

The audition is your first step in the Rush process; it’s your chance to show us what you can do! Magevet has laid-back auditions. We’ll start you off with some warm-ups to test your range and hear your tone. Then, we’ll teach you a short line from one of our pieces. Finally, you’ll perform a short solo of your choice. The solo you sing is completely up to you: rock, pop, jazz, classical — the style doesn't really matter; just be sure to pick a song that you like and that you're comfortable singing.

This year, all auditions will be held online. You can sign up for an audition slot here.