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Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal” 

Members of Manhattones. From left to right: Dean, Layla, Vanessa, Jack, Sophia, Keira, Nick, Joseph, Landen, John and Brooke MAIZY SWIFT /COURTESY   Maizy Swift, Senior Writer  In early April, the Performing Arts Department at Manhattan University (MU) will hold its annual “Performal,” an event created through the collaboration of performing arts groups and clubs on campus, inviting everyone from MU to take a look at polished performances that have … Continue reading Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal” 

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Manhattan Performing Arts Groups Announces New Presidents, and Discusses Plans for 2025-26 Academic Year

Manhattan University Singers at the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols.  @SINGERSSMU / INSTAGRAM Isaiah Rosario, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s performing arts groups ended the year with their annual announcements regarding new leadership for the fall.  New presidents of four performing arts groups on campus have been announced. Jason Matute will lead Scatterbomb, while Singers will have co-presidents for the first time: Vanessa Goncalves and Isabella … Continue reading Manhattan Performing Arts Groups Announces New Presidents, and Discusses Plans for 2025-26 Academic Year

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Manhattan University Manhattones on the Search For New Members

Manhattan University Manhattones. @MUMANHATTONES / INSTAGRAM Flynn Myers, Contributor On Jan. 20 in Thomas Hall, the Manhattan University acapella club, Manhattones, held their spring 2025 auditions. The auditions for the group are traditionally held semesterly, with the spring auditions usually aiming to fill in any leftover spots. As they now prepare for their upcoming performances, such as their spring concert on April 27, the group … Continue reading Manhattan University Manhattones on the Search For New Members

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What’s New This Semester with Manhattan College’s Manhattones

MCQUAD/COURTESY By Catherine Diakou, Staff Writer This past week, Manhattan College’s a capella group the Manhattones held auditions for their upcoming semester.  Preceding this semester’s auditions, the group had a total of 13 members on board. After losing many senior members following graduation in the spring of 2023, Manhattones took on a good number of new members this past fall season.  President of the club … Continue reading What’s New This Semester with Manhattan College’s Manhattones

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MC Orchestra Captivates their Audience at 2023 Spring Concert

Orchestra Grasps Audience’s Attention with 2023 Spring Concert. BROOKEDELLAROCCO/ COURTESY By Brooke DellaRocco, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s performing arts ensembles took the stage in the Chapel De La Salle for an afternoon of music and artistry. With families filling the pews, and sunshine flowing through the stained glass windows, it could not have been a better environment for an event.  The evening started off with … Continue reading MC Orchestra Captivates their Audience at 2023 Spring Concert

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The Manhattones Are Back for the Spring Semester!

By, Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor   The Manhattones are back! The go-ed acapella group has returned to the stage for the spring semester, after a successful fall semester of performances and concerts.  Vice president of Manhattones and junior communication major Sophie Ryan, spoke to The Quad, and explained what Manhattan College’s acapella group is for those who are unfamiliar.  “We’re a co-ed acapella group and … Continue reading The Manhattones Are Back for the Spring Semester!

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Performing Arts Spring Concert

Friends and families poured into the Chapel of De La Salle and his Brothers to attend the Spring Performing Arts Concert on Sunday, April 22. The MC Orchestra, Manhattones and Singers performed an array of musical pieces at the annual concert. The MC Orchestra, directed by Gwendolyn Toth, Ph.D. performed five songs. The orchestra consisted of violins, violas, cellos, one double bass, flutes, oboes, clarinets, … Continue reading Performing Arts Spring Concert

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MC’s Unsung Heroes: The Manhattones

College students everywhere loved “Pitch Perfect” and have possibly binge-watched “Glee” as well. But not many know that Manhattan has their own a cappella group, cleverly called “Manhattones.” The singing group is not your typical choir, since they focus more on contemporary hits. As Vice President Phoebe Torsilieri said, it is more out of the norm of what other choirs on campus are singing. Along … Continue reading MC’s Unsung Heroes: The Manhattones

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