The Yale Spizzwinks, a cappella group from Yale University, presents a music show together with teachers and students from Donghua University and its affiliate schools on March 12 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Yale Spizzwinks, a cappella group from the Yale University, presented a music show together with teachers and students from Donghua University and its affiliate schools on March 12 in Shanghai.
Founded in 1914, the Spizzwinks is the oldest underclassman, a cappella group in the United States. Composed entirely of full-time undergraduate students, they have been performing concerts all over the world and contributing to promoting international cultural exchanges.
At the Songjiang campus of Donghua University, the group not only staged classical a cappella songs such as Blue Skies and No Regrets, but also performed popular Chinese songs such as Hao Han Ge (The Song of Heroes) and When You Get Old, as well as songs blending Western and Eastern melodies such as Wake Freshmen Wake and Lemon Tree. Echoing with the group, sing groups and choruses from Donghua University and its affiliate schools presented Chinese folk classics like Chanty of the Ussuri River and nursery rhymes. The concert was concluded by a joint performance of youths from both nations singing Auld Lang Syne.
Members of the Spizzwinks learn about Chinese folk musical instruments at Donghua University in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
In addition to the concert, the group members were also offered the experience of Chinese intangible cultural heritage and traditional instruments, further enhancing the cultural exchanges between the two sides. Abril from the American group was impressed by the Chinese folk instruments and traditional cultures; Guo Chengcheng from Donghua University's folk music group said he was excited to learn about their singing skills and charm on stage.
Donghua University has been making efforts to offer students quality art education with high-level concerts and art performances. Looking ahead, the school said it will further strengthen exchanges with international art groups, aiming to cultivate talents with art and cultural confidence as well as a global perspective.
Members of the Spizzwinks learn about Chinese folk musical instruments at Donghua University in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Yale Spizzwinks, a cappella group from Yale University, presents a music show together with teachers and students from Donghua University and its affiliate schools on March 12 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
