Recent Events
Casey Beidel ’24 wins Pyne Prize
Our very own senior and President Emeritus Casey Beidel was awarded the 2024 Pyne Prize last week! The award is the highest general distinction given to an undergraduate. Casey and fellow senior Brian Li were this year’s two recipients.
According to the University, the Pyne Prize is given to students that have “most clearly manifested excellent scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership.” It was first awarded in 1922 and is named for Moses Taylor Pyne 1877, an influential University trustee in the early 20th century.
The Daily Princetonian reported that “Beidel has served as president of Princeton’s oldest a cappella group, the Nassoons, through which he said he has ‘buil[t] friendships that have lasted through college and will last a lifetime.’ In addition to singing, he also acts in Princeton’s Triangle Club.”
Congrats, Casey! We’re excited to celebrate this award in Japan next week!
Wintersession Tour 2024
We enjoyed some fun in the sun on our Wintersession tour to Miami, with performances for local schools and Princeton alumni!
Nassoons 2024 Album Recording
The Nassoons reunited after winter break to record our latest album, Nassoons 2024. Watch out for updates, and check it out on streaming services later this year.
Holiday Jam 2023
We got all dressed up in our coziest sweaters for Princeton’s annual Holiday Jam in Palmer Square.
The 2023-24 Nassoons Officer Corps
Congratulations to the newest Nassoons Officers!
Music Director: Nicholas Hu ’26
President: William Yang ’25
Business Manager: Zach Williamson ’26
Tour Managers: Gary Sun ’26 and Arturo Cruz Urrutia ’27
Performance Director: Sebastian Castro ’25
Media Manager: Akash Bhowmick ’27
Social Chair: Robert Mohan ’26
Fall Tour 2023
We had the best time touring the New England area, performing around Cape Cod, the Boston area, and Connecticut.
Introducing the 2023-2024 R-Squad!
We welcomed four new members to the Nassoons!
(Left) Gary Sun ’26, T1
Arturo Cruz Urrutia ’27, T2
Akash Bhowmick ’27, TB
Sebastian Castro ’25, Bari (Right)
Warm-Up Week 2023
We had a great Warm-Up Week in Maine thanks to Charlie Ambach ’26 and his family. We explored Acadia National Park, enjoyed the open water, and performed at some exciting venues before departing for Princeton.
Nassoons 2022 is Out!
Nassoons 2022 is finally out on all streaming platforms! CDs are available for purchase here.
Celebration of the Oldest Living Nassoon’s 100th!
We celebrated the 100th birthday of the oldest living Nassoon, Alex Forger ’45, who joined us in the singing of “Perfidia.”
Wintersession Tour 2023
We had an amazing time touring during Wintersession, exploring Norfolk, VA, Atlanta, GA, Charleston, SC, and Washington, DC in addition to our main stay in Miami, FL.
Holiday Concert 2022
We sang at our biennial Carnegie Hall concert on December 10th!
New Nassoons Officers!
Congratulations to the newest Nassoons Officers!
Music Director: Tim Manley ’24
President: Casey Beidel ’24
Business Manager: William Yang ’25
Performance Director: Charlie Ambach ’26
Tour Managers: Yuyu Yasuda ’25 and Zach Williamson ’26
Social Chairs: Karlo Antalan ’25 and Robert Mohan ’26
Yale Jam 2022
We brought back another annual tradition by singing with the Yale Whiffenpoofs in November up in New Haven. Though our touch football game came to a draw, we’re excited about beating them next year when they return to Princeton!
Fall Tour 2022 to the UK
We were thrilled to tour internationally for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, making our way across the pond to England. We had some very exciting performances, including performing at the Presentation Dinner for the Lord Mayor Elect of London, a partnership with the King’s Men of Cambridge, and performances with various Princeton friends and families in the area.
Photo courtesy of Kris Piotrowski.
Introducing the 2022-2023 R-Squad!
We welcomed five new members of the ’26 to the Nassoons!
(Left) Zach Williamson, Bari
Nick Hu, T1
Brandon Cho, TB
Charlie Ambach, Bass
Robert Mohan, Bass (Right)
Warm-Up Week 2022 in Maine
We had a great time warming up for the school-year in Nobleboro, Maine in August!
2021 Holiday Concert
Come for some holiday cheer and join us for reception following the concert! Any tickets purchased at the door must be through cash or check.
Maryland Fall Tour 2021
We started off strong by traveling to Flinchbaugh’s Orchard in Lancaster, PA. There we used our Princeton education to traverse a spooky corn maze while collecting farm-related clues to solve the maze’s crossword. R Squad member, Aaron Hilton ’23 was so dedicated to finding every clue on his own that he stayed in the maze until the rain came (hence why he’s not in the picture with the pumpkins). As a reward for solving the crossword, each member received an apple which Casey Beidel ’24 then baked into a delectable apple crisp later in the week.
After performing in Oakland Maryland, we took on a day trip to West Virginia for hiking and sightseeing. At Blackwater Falls State Park, Ian Accetta ’24 ran over to an alternate landing to take this lovely picture of the group by the falls. This trip also involved teaching R-Squad “Shenandoah” with a backdrop of the mountains.
INTRODUCING R-SQUAD
We are thrilled to announce a massive cohort of 9 new Nassoons!!
(Left) Karlo Andrei Antalan, T1, 2025
Yuyu Yasuda, T2, 2025
Aaron Hilton, Bari, 2023
Casey Beidel, TB, 2024
Ian Accetta, Bass, 2024
Sirfraz Shah, T2, 2024
Proby Gottipati, T2/T1, 2024
William Yang, T2, 2025
Tim Manley, Bass, 2024 (Right)
2021-2022 Warm Up Week!
A huge thank you to recent alumni Zach Levine ’17, Ryan Melosini ’19, Thomas Jankovic ’20, and TJ Li ’21 for hosting us in NYC to remember how to sing together and prepare for a very important recruitment season.
As you can see, a little group nap time is much needed when everyone is hard at work learning music in the heat.
REUNITED!!
After nearly a year apart, most of the undergraduate Nassoons were able to gather again on campus, even if we were not able to sing together in person for the Spring semester.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Nassoons!
Yale Jam with the Whiffenpoofs!
Come join us for a late evening of harmony with a special collaboration with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale. Marking the weekend of the Princeton-Yale Football Game, two of the oldest collegiate a capella groups in the United States join together to give you a performance blending classic and contemporary hits and special new arrangements!
THE NEXT GENERATION OF NASSOONS
We are proud to welcome the newest members of the Nassoons!
From left to right:
Matthew Weatherhead, a Tenor-Baritone from Barbados
Liam Seeley, a Baritone from Greece, NY
Haaris Mian, a Baritone from Princeton, NJ
Fall tour 2019 — Singapore
The Nassoons are excited to announce that we will be traveling to Singapore for Fall Break 2019! It will be an amazing trip full of friends, fun, singing, and food! Want to come with us? Come out and audition on September 16th-18th and there could be a spot just for you! See the auditions page to sign up and receive more information about the audition process.
Star studded Spring 2019
Gustavo Dudamel stepping forward to show us those amazing conducting skills.
Music Director Charlie Hemler cheesin’ with Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus.
Spring tour 2019 to miami
Our biannual trip to Miami was another success! Everyone loves a good road trip and we had just that traveling along the east coast with stops in Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. There was plenty of the sea, good eats, sun, and alumni fun. A special thanks for Randy Bullard and Eduardo for hosting us and other alumni partners for making the trip possible!
gustavo dudamel
The Nassoons gave world-renowned conductor a true Nassoon welcome with an impromptu arch sing in Blair arch! We are glad to have met him during his residency at Princeton. With senior Ryan Melosini soloing on ''Somewhere Over the Rainbow” we showed Dudamel what a home Princeton can be.
Mark hoppus from blink 182
Not only did the Nassoons have the chance to perform live for Mark Hoppus during an interview in McCarter, but we sang one of his songs! That’s right, music director Charlie Hemler arranged Blink 182’s “What’s My Age Again” specifically for Mr. Hoppus and the group learned his arrangement over Spring Tour! Check out the song on our new 2020 album coming to you soon!
Tj, Tim, Kevin, Alan, and Michael taking Calle 8 by storm!
Introducing the 2018-2019 Nassoons Officers
Congratulations to the newest Nassoons Officers!
Music Director: Charlie Hemler ’20
President: Kevin Williams ’21
Business Manager: Sean Crites ’22
Performance Director: Tj Li ’21
Tour Managers: Sean Kim ’21 and Alan Lin ’22
Fall tour 2018 to sunny california
Hanging out at Griffith Observatory on our first day in LA
The sophomores posing for their new La Croix sponsorship
Sous chef TJ Li prepares a feast fit for a king - or a Varsity Water Polo player
The Nassoons enjoyed another successful fall tour to beautiful Los Angeles, California. Filled with sights, sand, surf, and song, this tour was a great time for making memories and music. We kept ourselves busy singing for the high school of our very own Ryan Melosini ’19 and performing around Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County. In our free time we hit the beaches, sampled the local food, and practiced football for our annual game against the Whiffenpoofs. Massive thanks to the Melosini family and their friends for so generously hosting us in the land of fame excess.
Freshmen David and Sean at the Princeton Club of San Diego’s annual dinner
Check out the music video for our arrangement of the classic spiritual “Low Down the Chariot”, featuring soloists Calvin Wentling ’18, Danny Pinto ’20, Thomas Jankovic ’20, Ryan Melosini ’19, Charlie Hemler ’20, and Eric Wu ’17.
tickets now available for the nassoons annual holiday concert 2018
Tickets are now on sale for the Nassoons annual Holiday Concert through the Princeton Club of Philadelphia’s website. Tickets will be available for $15.00 at the door to students with an ID. We look forward to seeing you there!
the newest generation of nassoons
As the leaves begin to change and we leave another September behind us, the Nassoons are proud to welcome four new freshmen to our ranks!
From left to right:
Sean Crites, a Tenor I from Buckhannon, WV
Tim Amarell, a Tenor II from Simsbury, CT
David Timm, a Tenor-Baritone from West Saint Paul, MN
Alan Lin, a Baritone from North Potomac, MD
labor day weekend:
brattleboro and omni mt. washington
The Nassoons had another successful warm-up week at the bucolic Bretton Woods resort in Mt. Washington, NH. On our way up north, we stopped by Brattleboro, VT for a mini-Reunion with some Nassoon alumni of the 1970’s - warmest thanks to Buzz Schmidt ’74 for organizing and hosting! Our time at both locations was filled with Singing, Festivities, and Camaraderie, and we look forward to returning next year.
Reunions and farewell to the class of 2018
United in song and tradition, Nassoons old and young gathered once more this June under the shade of Blair Arch to celebrate the passing of another year and the graduation of the Great Class of 2018 at Reunions. The weekend was filled with plenty of music, beer, and revelry as we sang for grinning class year after class year, back home at the best damn place of all. This year we bid goodbye to four brilliant young men, pictured left to right: Duncan Waldrop, Tenor I; Stefan Lee, Bass; Calvin Wentling, Tenor II; and Colton Hess, Bass. We wish them success on their journeys, wherever life takes them. Should they ever find themselves going back to Nassau Hall, Room 100, 1901 Hall will always be their home.
SFC
Spring tour 2018 - Munich, germany
Cultural enrichment? Or the dining room at Ivy?
A surprise snowfall on the way back to the apartment
Photoshoot before a show at Schloss Neubeuren
A peaceful moment before a performance
This March, the Nassoons flew to southern Germany for a week of Singing, Festbier, and Castles. Between singing at the boarding school Schloss Neubeuern, the Gasteig Concert Hall, Munich International School, and sets for several Princeton alumni, the group enjoyed a lovely Nowruz (Persian New Years) dinner, swimming in the Müller'sches Volksbad, and enjoying the weissbiers in the famed Ratkeller and Hofbrauhaus.
Sampling the local Honigwein - think mead, but with a lot more umlaut
Plus, check out our music video for our arrangement of Got to Get You Into My Life, featuring soloists Duncan Waldrop ’18 and Danny Pinto ’20!
Princeton university art museum - failed Love
Kevin Williams ’21 solos on Linda Ronstadt's "Faithless Love"
This February, the Nassoons returned to sing at the Princeton University Art Museum's annual "Failed Love" show presented by the museum's Student Advisory Board. The event falls on the day after Valentines Day, when campus is filled with both romance and heartbreak. From "Perfidia" to "I Wish You Love", we shared some of our own passion and sorrow with our lovely audience. Catch us at our next show around campus soon, or email us at nassoons@princeton.edu to have us sing at your own event!
Calvin Wentling ’18 solos on Luke James' "I Want You"
ANNUAL FRESHMAN DINNER
The Nassoons Class of ’21 finished their first semester strong with the annual Freshman Dinner this January. As part of this tradition, they met the board members of the Nassoon Alumni Association for food and drinks at the Nassau Club where many a story and song were shared. This event is one of many to welcome the new class of Nassoons into the brotherhood of SFC.
2017 Holiday concert at carnegie hall
The Nassoons were pleased to end a busy semester by traveling to New York, NY for our annual Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall. Under the expertise of Music Director Charles Hemler ’20, we sang a variety of repertoire from jazz standards to modern hits. The freshmen performed their intimate rendition of the Nassoons classic "All the Things You Are", and a contingent of loyal alums joined us onstage for the singing of our founding song, "Perfidia". After an exciting performance for a packed hall, the group headed to a lovely post-concert reception courtesy of senior Nassoon Calvin Wentling and his family. We would like to thank our wonderful audience for attending, and we hope to see you all at our next performance!
INTRODUCING THE 2017-2018 OFFICER CORPS
We are thrilled to announce the election of our new officers:
Music Director: Charlie Hemler '20
President: Tynan Gardner '20
Business Manager: Kevin S. Williams '21
Performance Director: Michael Yeung '21
Tour Managers: Devin Kilpatrick '19, TJ Li '21, and Sean Kim '21
FALL TOUR 2017 - TEXAS
The Nassoons traveled to Texas over fall break for a very successful fall tour! The first half of the journey was spent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, home of senior Nassoon Colton Hess. There the group sang at Christ the King School, the Dallas Arboretum, Fort Worth Country Day, several private shows, and a public event hosted by Princeton alum Jimmy Archie '97. After lots of football and poolside lounging at Colton's house, we drove down to Austin where we sang for lovely crowds at Scholz Biergarten, Guero's Taco Bar, and the State Capitol. While staying at current senior Duncan Waldrop's house, the group enjoyed plenty of Tex-Mex and barbeque while taking in the local sights at Enchanted Rock State Park, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs. We want to thank the Waldrops and the Hesses for their generous hospitality in hosting us for the week, and we applaud our officer corps for crafting such a fun tour to kick off the year!
Nassoons 2018
We are excited to announce that our most recent album is now officially available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music! Click on the links below to check it out.
the newest generation of nassoons
After another successful audition season, the Nassoons are proud to present the four newest members of the group!
From left to right:
TJ Li, a Tenor 2 from New York, NY
Kevin Williams, a Tenor-Baritone from Emmaus, PA
Sean Kim, a Tenor 1 from Ridgefield, NJ
Michael Yeung, a Baritone from Hong Kong
WINTER TRIP 2017 - OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON
Following our show at Philadelphia, the Nassoons drove up to picturesque Bretton Woods, New Hampshire for a weekend of Skiing, Fun, and Cocoa. We'd like to thank the Omni Mount Washington Hotel & Resort for their generosity, hospitality, and the opportunity to make unforgettable music and memories in the beautiful White Mountains winter. Enjoy our video of one of our holiday favorites, Angels We Have Heard on High.
HOLIDAY CONCERT AT THE CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
Following a busy semester, the Nassoons headed down to Philadelphia for their biennial concert at the Curtis Institute of Music to cap off the semester memorably and share our music. See you next time, Philadelphia!
Fall tour 2016 - san francisco, california
The Princeton Nassoons went to San Francisco on fall break in 2016 and had a great tour full of Songs, Fun, and Camaraderie. Check out our music video for Take It Easy, filmed and edited by Danny Pinto '20!
THE NEWEST GENERATION OF NASSOONS!
We are pleased to welcome the newest generation of Nassoons! It's going to be a great year. Introducing (from left to right):
- Danny Pinto, Tenor 1
- Ty Gardner, Bass
- Charlie Hemler, TB
- Thomas Jankovic, Bass
Reunions and farewell to the class of 2016
We had another successful Reunions this year, having performed for a number of reunion classes all around campus. We also had the chance to perform the traditional Alumni Arch Sing at Blair Arch with many of our devoted alumni. If you are interested in hiring the Nassoons for a future Reunions performance, you can email our Business Manager, Stefan, at snl@princeton.edu. Finally, we ended Reunions with a farewell to our beloved seniors of the Class of 2016, James Agolia, Alistair Glidden, Andrew Helber, and Kevin Lee. We wish you all the best on your next step. SFC.
Nassoons 75th Reunion
Founded back in 1941, The Nassoons celebrated their 75th anniversary on the weekend of April 8th-10th. Nassoons alumni from all over the world returned to campus for a memorable weekend of Songs, Fun, and Camaraderie!
Spring Tour 2016 - Seoul, South Korea
The Nassoons journeyed to Korea for our spring tour where we were able to meet up with our former music director John Suh '19 who is currently taking a couple years off of school to serve in the Korean military. We performed for Princeton alums and parents at the Princeton Club of Korea, patients at the Samsung Medical Center, and students as St. Paul Preparatory School. We were also honored to represent the United States in the U.S. - Korea Friendship A Cappella Concert at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, where we sang with a couple Korean a cappella groups. We would like to thank the Lee family for their wonderful hospitality and for our two members who have lived in Korea, John Suh '19 and Jay Lee '19 for showing us around the beautiful city.
Introducing our new officers
We are thrilled to announce the election of our new officers:
Music Director: Duncan Waldrop '18
President: Colton Hess '18
Business Manager: Stefan Lee '18
Performance Director: Zach Levine '17
Tour Managers: Devin Kilpatrick '19, Jay Lee '19,
and Reuben Zeiset '19
Fall tour 2015 - Texas
The Nassoons traveled to Texas during Fall Break, the first time the group had been in the state for over two decades! The group first toured the Austin area, singing for some Princeton alums at a halloween party as well as a private show at Duncan's home! We had plenty of time to explore Austin, from Enchanted Rock State Park to the Capitol building. Then, we drove to the Dallas Fort Worth area, where we sang for some of our most enthusiastic audiences at the Greenhill School, Fort Worth Country Day, and Christ the King Catholic School. We want to thank the Waldrops and the Hesses for their hospitality throughout the week and applaud our tour managers, Colton and Calvin!
the newest generation of nassoons!
We are pleased to welcome the newest generation of Nassoons! It's going to be a great year. Introducing (from left to right):
- Jay Lee, Tenor 1
- Devin Kilpatrick, Baritone
- Reuben Zeiset, Baritone
- Ryan Melosini, Tenor 2
Labor Day weekend 2015: Omni Mount washington
After a three month hiatus, the Nassoons reunited back on Princeton's campus for the start of possibly a new tradition: going to the beautiful Omni Mount Washington Resort for Labor Day weekend. What an unforgettable weekend it was! We were featured throughout the weekend as special "pop-up" performers for the guests, whether it was in the main dining room or on the veranda overlooking Mt. Washington. The most memorable moment of the weekend was closing an outdoor evening set with the National Anthem, followed by a fireworks show as the last chord rang through the mountains. The Nassoons had no shortage of activities throughout the weekend when not performing: tennis, golf, zip-lining, hiking, cornhole, you name it. It was a perfect way to start the year. We are looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2019 back on campus soon!
Reunions and farewell to the class of 2015
We had another great Reunions this year, having some great performances for the 55th, 50th, 45th, and 40th Reunions all around campus. We are so grateful to have such devoted alumni who joined us to sing at the traditional Alumni Arch Sing at Blair Arch. If you are interested in hiring the Nassoons for a future Reunions performance, you can email our Business Manager, Stefan, at snl@princeton.edu. Finally, we ended Reunions with a farewell to our beloved seniors of the Class of 2015, Franklyn Darnis, James Walsh, John Whelchel, and Yacob Yonas. We wish you the best on your future endeavors. SFC.
Spring TOur 2015 - Florida
The Nassoons spent spring break in sunny, warm Florida with stops in Atlanta, Miami, and Jacksonville. Some of the most memorable shows were at The Knight Foundation, Hobe Sound Yacht Club, Gulliver Prep, and Ransom Everglades. We also sang for various Princeton Clubs in Northern and Southern Florida.
Intersession tour 2015 - London, UK
We had a blast in London over intersession break in late January. Our shows took us to various beautiful schools including The Charterhouse School, King's College Wimbledon, The Harrow School, and Godolphin and Latymer. We also visited and sang with the Tiffinians, a high school a cappella group founded by our very own James Walsh '15. The Nassoons did not skimp on sightseeing in London. We walked across Tower Bridge, paid a visit to the British Museum (UK's version of the Nassoon Room), and got some sweet views of Big Ben from the London Eye. Finally, our tour ended with a memorable performance at an early admission party for Princeton's Class of 2019. We'd like to thank all of our hosts throughout the tour! Check out our videos for a music video from this tour!
holiday concert at the curtis institute of music
After finishing up the fall semester, the Nassoons headed to Philadelphia to host a holiday concert at the Curtis Institute of Music. It was an unforgettable performance for us, and was a great way for us to start the winter break. Check out more photos here. Happy Holidays!
Introducing our new officers!
We are thrilled to introduce our new officer corps for the upcoming year!
Music Director: John Suh '17
President: Kevin Lee '16
Business Manager: Stefan Lee '18
Performance Director: Andrew Helber '16
Tour Managers: Colton Hess '18, Duncan Waldrop '18, and Calvin Wentling '18
Fall Tour 2014 - Southern California
The Nassoons took on Southern California once again and arrived back in New Jersey just a little bit tanner from the pleasant Cali sun. All of the freshman came on tour this year, and it was great for all of us to get to know them! Throughout the tour, we sang at several schools including Harvard-Westlake, Flintridge, and Buckley, as well as a Princeton Club show at the residence of Rachel Stern '86. Of course, we spent time on the beach, and practiced a ton of touch football to prepare for the annual TF game against the Whiffenpoofs. Our tour ended with a memorable show with the Nassoons alumni in the area! Check out more photos here.
Welcoming the Newest Nassoons!
After another auditions season, we are so excited to welcome our 5 newest Nassoons! They are (from left to right):
- Eric Wu (Tenor-Baritone)
- Calvin Wentling (Tenor II)
- Stefan Lee (Bass)
- Colton Hess (Bass)
- Duncan Waldrop (Tenor I)
To learn more about the new guys, check out their bios here.
Labor Day Weekend 2014 - The Greenbrier
This year was the 25th anniversary of one of our favorite Nassoon traditions: a Labor Day weekend trip to the Greenbrier, America's Resort in West Sulphur Springs, WV. We spent the weekend performing for guests around the resort, relaxing by the pool, and enjoying the other wonderful amenities of the resort. It is always an amazing way to reunite the group after the summer, and this year was no exception. We can't wait to get back to campus for the start of the year and to welcome the great Class of 2018 to Princeton!
Upcoming Public Events for Spring 2024
Low Show
Date/Time: Saturday, March 23, 8:00 PM
Location: McCosh Hall (Room 50), Princeton University
Arch Sing
Date/Time: Thursday, April 4th, 9:00 PM
Location: Blair Arch, Princeton University
Princeton Nassoons x Cornell Hangovers
Date/Time: Saturday, April 6th, 9:00 PM
Location: Blair Arch, Princeton University
Arch Sing
Date/Time: Thursday, April 18th, 10:00 PM
Location: 1879 Arch, Princeton University