115th (Centēsimus Quintus Decimus!) Anniversary Celebration –
The Yale Whiffenpoofs, Founded in 1909
We Meet Again! With Mirth and Song!
The Event: 115th Anniversary of the founding of the Whiffenpoofs in 1909
The Dates: Thursday Afternoon, November 7 through Sunday Morning, November 10
The Places: Classic venues on and around the Yale Campus: Mory’s, Battell Chapel, Omni’s Grand Ballroom, various residential college and other locations.
A Message from YWA President, John Burke ’72
Many Whiff alums and guests are planning to join us. Here’s the latest on who has registered.
List of Registrants as of October 20th
We are planning an event that builds on our reunion experiences five years ago. This year’s theme focuses on Yale’s contribution to American choral traditions and will feature discussions with Professors Jay Gitlin and Jeff Douma along with Friday night gala performances in Battell by the Whiffs and Whim of 2025, Whiffs of 2024, the full Yale Glee Club, and of course, You, Dear Alumni. So get your vocal chops in order!
Yes, there will be endless singing: The Silver Dollar Quartet Contest (SDQ), inter-group master rehearsals, and, of course, the Saturday afternoon procession of decades, and . . .
We’re reprising a panel discussion for those seeking career advice from our extensive alumni network.
Come join us in making this the largest Whiff Alumni gathering since our 2019 Quinquennial!
Reunion Weekend Overview
Thursday Afternoon, November 7th (early birds): registration, individual group and quartet rehearsals, Informal dinner at local venues, on your own or with friends. Limited Thursday Group Rate available at the Courtyard by Marriott.
Friday Morning / Afternoon, November 8th: registration continues, individual group rehearsals, lunch at local venues, alumni group rehearsals at Battell Chapel to prepare for The Perfect Concert, SDQ Contest preliminary rounds.
Friday Evening, November 8th: Dinner – at Mory’s (optional, for those registered), or choice of local venues, The Even More Perfect Concert at Battell Chapel, impromptu afterglow gatherings (The Temple Bar is open!)
Saturday Morning / Afternoon, November 9th: registration continues, SDQ Contest follow-up rounds, group and Inter-generational rehearsing, panel discussion on career aspirations & opportunities, Remembrance Service, Luncheon – at Mory’s (optional, for those registered), or choice of local venues, Intergenerational Alumni Jamboree at Battell Chapel.
Saturday Evening, November 9th: Reception at the Omni, Festive Banquet, Silver Dollar Quartet Competition Championship Round, Sets by Whim ‘n Rhythm ’25 and the ’24 & ’25 Whiffs, favorite songs for all, Induction of the 2025 Whiffs, distribution of Whiff Ties & Certificates.
Sunday Morning, November 10th: Farewell continental breakfast.
Schedule
View the detailed plan for 115th Reunion by clicking on Schedule in the panel at the left. Or download a pdf of the Full Schedule here.
Points to Aid Your Planning
115th Reunion Headquarters will be located in the Jonathan Edwards (JE) Junior Common Room. Reunion HQ will open for registration at 3 PM on Thursday, October 10, and will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Use Reunion HQ as a central meeting point for connecting with others, picking up materials, checking for notices about schedule changes, etc.
The Inter-Generational Songfests will provide a great opportunity to expand your mastery of classic Whiff repertoire. Downloading sheet music and mp3 files in advance will help you prepare ahead of time, so you can tune up rather than learn at rehearsal.
* Go to Media Library – access 700-plus Whiff recordings and song sheets.
* Click Learning Tracks (left panel) – 15 Whiff classics.
Overnight Accommodations
New Haven’s teeming hostelry community is holding room blocs in The Whiffenpoof Reunion Weekend name. Choose from among Omni, Courtyard by Marriott, Blake, New Haven Hotel, Graduate, & Study.
It’ll be a busy weekend in New Haven. Don’t wait. Contact the hotel of your choice and reserve now. Please note: cutoff date for hotel room blocks varies by hotel. Book now to make sure, avoid regrets later.
For further details, download 115th Reunion Hotel List
Hotel Space and Mory’s Seating Capacity Are Limited! Reserve Now!
There are two ways to make your reservation:
Online
Click on Register in the left panel. When that page opens, click the TicketBud Registration Link and complete the steps requested.
By Mail
Download, print and complete the 115th Reunion Registration Form and send it with your check (payable to Yale Whiffenpoof Alumni, Inc.), to:
115th Whiff Reunion, P. O. Box 201712, New Haven CT 06520-1712.
Questions? Contact Barry Mc Murtrey (barry.mcmurtrey@yale.edu)
115th Reunion Celebration Committee
John Burke ’72, Ed Greenberg ’59, Barry Mc Murtrey ’88 (Chair), Stefan Weijola ’11, Stephen Yigit-Elliott ’03