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Thursday, December 1: In this video shot at the red-carpet event following Mondays live show, the Aires thank their fans in Hanover and beyond and deliver a spontaneous performance of 窪做惇蹋厙s Alma Mater that brought the surrounding crowd of reporters to a standstill. From performing Somewhere as their swan song to Xavier Curry 14s family reunion, from the live finale in Los Angeles.
Wednesday, November 30: The bloggers at 窪做惇蹋厙s Rauner Special Collections Library are big fans of the Aires: As great as it was to see them on national television over these past weeks, weve equally enjoyed seeing them perform on campus and even right here in Rauner (they loved Webster Halls acoustics!). Were proud of the Aires and are pleased to hold their recordsin both senses of the word. about the Aires memorabilia available at Rauner.
Tuesday, November 29: As the Aires time with The Sing-Off winds down and they prepare to return to campus for fall term final exams, they send this message of gratitude to their 窪做惇蹋厙 fans on campus and beyond: The Sing-Off has been an incredible experience of learning and growth that we could never have accomplished alone. We are humbled to have come this far and extend our gratitude to the entire 窪做惇蹋厙 community. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and for sharing this journey with us!
The 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires on the red carpet following last nights Sing-Off finale, in which they placed second. Front row, from left: Ethan Weinberg 12, Clark Moore 13, Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12, and Henry Luehrman 12. (photo by Bonnie Barber)
Monday, November 28: As the Aires performed live from Los Angeles tonight, hundreds of students and others gathered on campus at the watch party for The Sing-Off finale. When the results of the votes were announced, the Aires came in second, ahead of Urban Method and behind winners Pentatonix.
Although it wasnt shown on the broadcast, the Aires sang Somewhere from West Side Story as their swan song to a studio audience that included many of their parents. 窪做惇蹋厙 Nows source in the live audience and on the red carpet also reported that the Aires were genuinely excited for Pentatonix, with whom they had become friends through the show.
Following the live show, the Aires were swept off to the red carpet for media interviews, where the TV stations all asked the Aires to sing their call letters.
Host Nick Lachey and Judge Ben Folds commented that they both stand ready to become official 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires, and Folds said he had a great time singing with the Aires in the finale (they performed Foldss song, Not the Same, together).
Showing their 窪做惇蹋厙 pride, the Aires sang the Alma Mater on the red carpet, to applause from all present.
With the show over, the Aires are staying on in L.A. to film the holiday special that will air next Monday, December 5 (though Danny Freeman 13 is heading straight back to London to complete the fall term government Foreign Study Program). And, of course, they are back to studying for finals, which begin on Saturday!
Monday, November 28: The 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires are in L.A., where they have been rehearsing long hours to prepare for the finale of The Sing-Off tonight. The last two days have been especially busy, with 8 a.m. calls and rehearsals lasting until around 10 p.m. Were performing a lot more songs than we usually do and because of that theres more choreography to learn, says Xavier Curry 14. Theres more to remember in one week than weve had before.
Adds Ethan Weinberg 12, Theres definitely less pressure in terms of avoiding elimination, but logistics are much more complex with a live show, such as working in things like quick costume changes and getting our songs and choreography immaculate.
Another change from filming the show last summer is that the Aires now have to squeeze in study time between rehearsals. Schoolwork has been an extra challenge, admits Curry. The fact that finals are next week has everyone a little bit on edge. I finished a seven-page paper the day before we left. Now I just have to study some Russian and write a sonata for Music 20, which Ive been able to work on a little bit.
It was another early day for the Aires this morning, with a 7:15 a.m. call. After a quick breakfast, theyll do a run-through of the entire show, eat dinner, and then it will be show time. Its going to be great, says Curry. The mood is very positive. Were all really proud of what weve accomplished, regardless of whether we win. Weve gotten so much exposure and support from our fans and families. Were relishing this opportunity to show the world what weve got tonight and just have a good time.
Sunday, November 27: Voting has now concluded, and the Aires are in Los Angeles rehearsing for The Sing-Offs live finale tomorrow night. See what they were thinking as they departed for the west coast in this video (above). The Sing-Off winner will be revealed when the show airs at 8 p.m ET. If you are near campus, come and cheer on the Aires at the Watch Party in Collis Common Ground. The event is open to all and light refreshments will be served.
Monday, November 21: Following some suspenseful moments, the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires came out ahead in tonights episode and have moved ahead into The Sing-Offs finale! The judges work is done, and as Host Nick Lachey said, now its Your turn to cast your votes and choose the champion. Show your support for the Aires and vote for them by phone (call 1-877-6-SING-03) text message (text 3 to short code number 97979), or .
Tonight each group performed a master mix of songs by two artists, followed by a judges choice song.
The Aires opened with an ambitious mash-up of Born this Way by Lady Gaga and Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones. They brought passion and drama, but the judges werent completely won over. For the second performance, the judges chose Shout by the Isley Brothers as a good fit for the Aires theatrical style.
Shout made a stronger impressionThe 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires at its best according to Judge Shawn Stockman. Of Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12s lead vocal, Judge Sara Bareilles said, You perform like youve been doing this for 35 years, you have so much heart.
Judge Ben Folds, who said he grew up listening to the Isley Brothers, Otis Redding and James Brown, told Odokara-Okigbo, Michael youre a classic singer. I havent really heard a singer do what youre doing, really convincingly for me, that moves me in that way, since I was a kid listening to those records. Youre a total star.
The rest of the group, youre all working together toward the same things, Folds said. And he singled out bass Dan Leopold 10, who he said was nailing the swing parts of the song.
When the results were announced, Urban Method and Pentatonix moved ahead to the finale, but the judges were undecided about the one remaining spot in the final three. To determine whether it would be Afro Blue or the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires, each group revisited its strongest performance of the season. After an emotional reprise of Queens Somebody to Love, the verdict was in. For both Bareilles and Ben Folds, the Aires consistent strength throughout the season put them ahead and into the finale.
Viewers may vote up to 10 times per method (phone, text, and email), so vote early and vote often! Then, watch again next Monday, November 28 at 8 p.m. ET when the winner will be revealed in a live finale.
November 17: Before they appeared on NBCs The Sing-Off, the members of the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires all chose to attend 窪做惇蹋厙 for their college experience. In this video, see what Ethan Weinberg 12, Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12, Will Hart 12, and Henry Luehrman 12 have to say about the institution that brought them together.
Monday, November 14: Another week, another Sing-Off, and the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires are still in the running. Their R&B renditions of Ignition (Remix) by R. Kelly and Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips, earned the Aires a place among the four remaining groups. Xavier, you are so fantastic on stage, said Judge Sara Bareilles of his performance on Ignition. Following Midnight Train, Ben Folds praised Dan Leopold 10s nice work on the low end, after having previously asked to see more out of the bass and drums from the Aires.
On campus, a crowd gathered in Berry Library to watch the show and meet the Aires (see photos above). Ethan, Will, Nate, Xavier, Henry, and Michael were on hand to gave out prizes for Aires trivia questions. They were also live-Tweeting and answering questions on Facebook during the broadcast.
窪做惇蹋厙 will host another watch party next week, Monday, November 21 in Collis Common Ground from 8-10 p.m. ET. This critical episode will determine the final three groups from which viewers will vote for the winner. See you there!
Monday, November 14: Youve watched the , youve seen the interview, read their , kept up with the news, followed them on , liked them on Need more Aires? Absolutely! The Aires are among the five remaining groups vying for the grand title on The Sing-Off. Come cheer them on at a watch party in Novack Caf矇 during tonights episode, 8 to 10 p.m. ET. Aires members will attend the party, and the event is open to all. Cant be there in person? Join a live question and answer session with the Aires on 窪做惇蹋厙s page, also from 8 to 10 p.m. on Monday.
Monday, November 7: On an episode of The Sing-Off that was a little bit country and a little bit rock n roll, the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires demonstrated once again that they can do it all and advanced to the final five groups. Judges praised the Aires energy and entertainment value in both of their performancesTwisted Sisters Were Not Gonna Take It and Big & Richs Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy). After doffing their cowboy hats for judge Sara Bareilles tonight, the Aires will perform next on Monday, November 14, at 8 p.m. ET.
Friday, November 4: Wonder how this all started? Check out the Aires audition video for The Sing-Off, in which they perform a medley of Kanye West songs.
Tuesday, November 1: Although they didnt perform Queens signature song, We Will Rock You, the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires definitely rocked The Sing-Offs judges last night with their medley of three Queen hits: Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Somebody to Love. Judge Sara Bareilles said it was her favorite performance to date on the show, and the Aires were one of six groups to advance in the competition. Like what you hear and see in the video? as your favorite on the NBC website.
October 26: The 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires Advance Again on NBCs The Sing-OffThe Sing-Off&眶喧; With a rousing a cappella rendition of the Flo Rida hit, Club Cant Handle Me, the 窪做惇蹋厙 Aires advanced to the next round of NBCs The Sing-Off on Monday, October 24. The Aires were one of seven groups to move on in the all-vocal competition, and will perform again on October 31. ... Read more
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Meet the Aires
You know they can sing and perform with the best. But the Aireswho count engineers, athletes, and a novelist among their ranksdo much, much more. As the competition heated up, 窪做惇蹋厙 Now spoke with the 16 Aires appearing in The Sing-Off to learn more. to see what they are up to off the stage.- Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12
- Nic Chuaqui 12
- Xavier Curry 14
- Nate Davis 14
- Daniel Freeman 13
- Robert Hoffman 13
- Daniel Leopold 10
- Justin Lerman 10
- Henry Luehrman 12
- Brendan Lynch-Salamon 10
- Jack Merrill 11
- Clark Moore 13
- Preston Suan 14
- Will Hart 12
- Alex Taylor 11
- Ethan Weinberg 12
窪做惇蹋厙 Aires in the News
- Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12: (Bangor Daily News, 11/29/11)
- Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12: (The Portland Press Herald, 11/24/11)
- Ethan Weinberg 12: (NorthJersey.com , 11/21/11)
- Jack Merrill 11: (The Frederick News Post, 11/20/11)
- Alex Taylor 11: (The Post-Star, 11/19/11)
- Alex Taylor 11: (WNYT, 11/17/11)
- Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12: (The Portland Press Herald, 11/15/11)
- Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12: (The Portland Press Herald, 11/01/11)
- Michael Odokara-Okigbo 12: (The Portland Press Herald, 10/25/11)
- Alex Taylor 11: (Glens Falls Post Star, 10/16/11)
- Daniel Leopold 10: (Litchfield County Times, 9/29/11)
- Preston Suan 14: (Baltimore Messenger, 09/28/11)
- Ethan Weinberg 12: (NorthJersey.com, 9/28/11)
- Will Hart 12: (The Chicago Tribune Local, 09/13/11)
