redhot rush
meet the rush managers.
Our Rush Managers are here to introduce you to Redhot & Blue, plan your rush meals, and make your rush experience easy and fun. Feel free to contact us at any time with questions about the rush process, a cappella - or even what to eat for lunch, which libraries are best for napping, or how to make a perfect waffle in the dining hall.
evelyn wu
Alto '23, Head Rush Manager
(617) 909-4891
You'll quickly find that it is impossible to remember everyone's name during rush. If you can only remember one, remember Evelyn!
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Bass '23, Rush Manager
Bass '21+1, Rush Manager
Tenor '22, Rush Manager
Soprano '22, Rush Manager
Avery brown
(732) 687-3945
ross parish
(510) 388-9952
Elliot britton
(415) 310-3400
chelsea
uddenberg
(609) 874-4204
Redhot & Blue is a member of the Yale Singing Group Council (SGC), an umbrella organization that represents 16 undergraduate a cappella groups. The SGC organizes rush, along with other events throughout the year. More information about rush and a cappella at Yale can be found at www.yalesgc.org.
rush events
SSS Jam
Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall
Sunday 9/5 - 7:00 PM
SSS Jam is your chance to hear selections from every a cappella group’s repertoire. This is your introduction to us, so sit back, relax, and get a sample of each group’s sound! Audition sign-ups happen after the last note of the last song, so be sure to book it to the Redhot table to secure your preferred audition time.
Auditions
The Mendell Room - Branford College
Thursday, 9/9 - Sunday, 9/12
Time for our favorite part of rush—it’s our first chance to hear you sing and to start imagining what music we’ll make together. We can’t wait to meet you!
You'll join us for some fun warm-ups, then do a few ear-training exercises. After that we'll check your blending, that is, we'll see how good you sound singing with us. Last, but absolutely not least, comes our favorite part of the audition: you get to sing us your solo! Feel free to sing whatever song you'd like, even if it's in another language.
We’ve heard everything from the Brahms Requiem to Disney movie themes, and we’ve loved it all! Sing something that makes you feel happy or just your go-to jam. For more information, check out our audition cheat sheet.
Singing Dessert
Await an Email for Location!
Friday, 9/17 - 9:30PM
You’ve gotten a glimpse of Redhot at Woolsey and SSS, and now’s the time to hear a full set list at Redhot’s Singing Dessert! Enjoy dishes and desserts inspired by our past tour destinations while hearing the songs you could solo on later this year. Singing Dessert is a great time to hear the full diversity of Redhot’s repertoire while getting a glimpse into our group’s vibe.
Rush Meals + Rush Walks
During the week following auditions.
We’ll set you up with 1-2 members of our group, who will meet you for a meal or a walk in the week following your audition. This is your chance to ask us about anything: our favorite concerts, our funniest memories, or our recipe for those chocolate truffles that you ate at Singing Dessert.
Callbacks
The Mendell Room - Branford College
Saturday 9/18 - Sunday 9/19
By this point, you’ll know the drill: we’ll start with warm-ups and blending. Next, you’ll have the opportunity to sing a Redhot solo with the group backup. Finally, we’ll ask you to sing another solo of your choice. Our pitch might have asked you to think about a different genre or a different facet of your voice, but, of course, sing whatever lets you show off your presence, passion, and musicianship. For more information, check out our callbacks cheat sheet.
Tap Night!
Wednesday, 9/22
You’ll know... when it's time ;)
In the meantime, here's what you can expect.
rush faq
I've only ever sung in the car and in the shower - should I really audition?
Absolutely! We hear a completely diverse group of singers - from those who have never sung in public before, to those who were involved in every high school singing group, and even expert musicians trying out singing for the first time. We welcome a wide range of experiences!
Will joining Redhot & Blue prevent me from experiencing other extracurriculars?
Nope. We share our Redhotties with the Yale Drama Coalition, the Yale Glee Club, the Student Environmental Coalition, the Yale Record, Jook Songs, Rhythmic Blue, the Undergraduate Jazz Collective, Girl Up Yale, you name it.
I'm a sophomore or junior. Is it too late for me to sign up for an audition?
Not at all! We are looking for auditionees from all different class years! If you want to sign up for an audition, please contact our Head Rush Manager, Evelyn (evelyn.wu@yale.edu). She will help you find an audition slot and send you info about how to prepare!
What can I expect during auditions and callbacks? What do I need to prepare?
Links to instructions on prepping for auditions will be found at the top of the page! (Note: as of right now, some details of rush have not yet been settled: the links previously mentioned will be made available as soon as possible.)