From Staff Reports 

The oldest and most familiar university a cappella singing group, Yale’s century-old “Whiffenpoofs,” will perform a single concert in Western North Carolina at 7:30 p.m. April 2 at the St. Lawrence Basilica, 97 Haywood Road, in downtown Asheville. 

Composed of 14 Yale College seniors each year, one of the current “Whiffenpoof” members, soloist and the program’s emcee, is from Charlotte, where the famed group will appear later in the week. 

“Founded in 1909 by soloist members of the renowned Yale Glee Club, prominent former members of ‘The Whiffs’ include famed composer Cole Porter (Yale College, class of 1913) and former U.S. Senator Prescott Bush, father and grandfather of past U.S. presidents (all Yale alums),” an event promotion stated. 

“Their program consists of traditional Yale tunes, classic jazz standards, and other hit music from across the decades. 

“Their physical hijinks and vocal gymnastics have become legendary. And now they come to Asheville, where they will enjoy the splendid acoustics of the Basilica, thanks to architect Raphael Guastavino’s unsupported elliptical dome!” 

Tickets may be purchased at the door — or online at www.whiffenpoofs.com/concerts.