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Williams Octet
The Williams Octet is an all-male a cappella group at Williams College, Williamstown, MA . Founded in 1941 by Warren Hunke (BA, Williams College 1942; MA in Music Education, Colombia University ), it is the oldest a cappella group at the College.
In recent years, the Octet has expanded its membership beyond eight in order to perform more complex, modern arrangements. The current group (typically 10-15 undergraduate men) performs in Williamstown several times a year, and also frequently tours the East coast and the rest of the nation.
Since 1974, Octet alumni gather in the autumn on Homecoming Weekend (see Little Three) to perform a concert featuring Williamsiana (traditional Williams College songs) and the songs of Octets from many eras, including the current undergraduate group.
Notable Alumni
- Warren Hunke (1941) - Singer/Pianist; Founder, Metropolitan Schools Choral Festival
- Kevin Weist (1981) - Vocalist and lyricist
- Michael Winther (1985) - Actor/Vocalist; "Harry Bright" in Broadway's Mamma Mia!
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