The Whiffenpoofs

The Yale Whiffenpoofs is a collegiate a cappella ensemble established in 1909 at Yale University. It is the oldest such group in the United States and was named after a character in the Victor Herbert musical comedy Little Nemo. The group consisted of 14 senior students, including alumni such as Cole Porter, who performed in the 1913 lineup, and Jonathan Coulton. The ensemble's concerts traditionally opened with the Czech folk song “Aj lučka, lučka široká” and concluded with “The Whiffenpoof Song”. The latter recording became a hit for Rudy Vallée in 1937 and was recorded by artists including Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Elvis Presley. The group performed at venues such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Television appearances included Saturday Night Live, Jeopardy!, and The Sing-Off. In 2018, the group announced that students of all genders were eligible to join, and Sofía Campoamor became the first female member. The ensemble performed weekly at Mory's Temple Bar.

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