RUSH 2025

Rush is the audition process through which new first-years can become a part of the Alley Cats. Taking place in the fall semester at the start of each academic year, rush begins with a performance so that you can hear what each a cappella group sounds like: Woolsey Jam. After that, you’ll have another opportunity to hear even more from each group at Marsh Jam. From there, you can sign up for an audition and start the process!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact our Rush Managers:

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Stellan Min
Stellan Min

Head Rush Manager

Jonathan Edwards ‘27
(206) 669-8718‬
stellan.min@yale.edu

Ryann Schaffer
Ryann Schaffer

Rush Manager

Pauli Murray ‘27
(818) 667-3353
ryann.schaffer@yale.edu

Jehan Fernando
Jehan Fernando

Rush Manager

Pauli Murray ‘28
(626) 771-8724
jehan.fernando@yale.edu

Lyle Mondano
Lyle Mondano

Rush Manager

Davenport ‘28
(262) 365-3115‬
lyle.mondano@yale.edu

The Alley Cats are a member of the Yale Singing Group Council (SGC), an umbrella organization that represents 17 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 https://rushyale.com.

Check out upcoming events below to find your next opportunity to get to know the Alley Cats. We can't wait to hear you sing!

Upcoming Events

PAST EVENTS

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Tap Night
Sep 18
Tap Night

The night we’ve all been waiting for… be in your room, and be ready.

Callbacks
Sep 14
Callbacks

It's like auditions, Part Two. New exercises, a new solo -- you'll even get a chance to sing with the Cats backing you up.

Singing Dessert Afterparty
Sep 11
Singing Dessert Afterparty

Stay after the concert for free food, conversation, and good vibes. It’s our chance to meet you and for you to meet all of us! It’s always a great time! The Afterparty will happen directly after the Singing Dessert in the Hopper Buttery.

Singing Dessert
Sep 11
Singing Dessert

This is your chance to experience a full-length Alley Cat concert. You'll also have the chance to enjoy some great free food while chatting with the Cats!

Auditions
Sep 5
Auditions

This is your first opportunity to sing for the cats! It'll be super chill, you'll get to sing a quartet with the cats, and you'll get to show us your stuff on a solo of your choosing! Remember to relax and have fun, that's what it's all about.

Marsh Jam
Sep 2
Marsh Jam

Marsh Jam is your second chance to hear Yale’s a cappella groups sing before the official start of Rush. At the end of the concert, people interested in rushing can sign up for auditions!

Woolsey Jam
Aug 31
Woolsey Jam

This is the first of two performances in which all the a cappella groups on campus come together to give you a taste of their style of music and performance.