Xavier Singers hopes to spook and entertain

By: Aiyana Moore ~Staff Writer~ This Halloween Xavier students have not only candy and costumes to look forward to, but also the Xavier Singers premiere of “Fear of the Dark,” a music and dance show featuring a live rock n’ roll band. Xavier Singers is “comprised of 12 of Xavier’s most talented singers and dancers and is backed by a band of professional musicians from around the Cincinnati area,” Aaron Moore, president of the Xavier Singers said. Every year, Xavier Singers puts on a show in which all of the singing and dancing revolves around a theme. This year, the … Continue reading Xavier Singers hopes to spook and entertain

Xavier Singers delivers boisterous performance

By: Alex Spindler ~Arts & Entertainment Editor~ If anything could be said for the Xavier Singers, it’s that the en­ergy never ceases to amaze. The wholly student-produced group of 14 singers and dancers flipped, kicked and belted their way through a new rock concert entitled “Welcome to the New Age: A Live Music Experience from 2000 to Today.” Popular for mixing an eclectic bevy of songs with show-choir style choreography, the Xavier Singers, under the direction of Danny Manning, featured songs by the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Sara Bareilles and Destiny’s Child. Traditionally, the group pres­ents a collection of 20 … Continue reading Xavier Singers delivers boisterous performance