Counterparts put on'jazzy' show

The a cappella group Counterparts is having an April Fool's Day gala blowout tomorrow night that promises to bring jazz to its audiences' ears. Counterparts will be preforming from their extensive jazz and pop repertoire including both modern songs and jazz classics. And the songs will range from the comical to the more serious. The group's variety is evident from the numbers it will perform. Members will sing all kinds of songs from the more traditional Howard Jones' "No one is to blame" to the more humorous tunes like "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego." The show will include some visiting guest groups, childhood superheros and appearances by holiday celebrities. Creative choreography will also be a big part of the show. The group is performing 10 new songs and 15 songs they have performed in the past. "This is the most new stuff we've ever done," Counterparts Music Director Sangho Byun said. "It's the tightest we've ever sounded in three years." Members of the group said they are very excited about the upcoming show, especially about the special guests. "It will be an awesome show," said College junior Shari Bart. "We are really psyched for the show. We will have a superspecial guest." "No one else resembles 'Jazz Monsters of Doom'," added College sophomore Les Grant. Veteran members of the a cappella group said they are very pleased by their musical achievement. "I've been in the group for four years," said College senior Seth Goren. "And it's the best show I've ever been a part of." "We look good, smell good and sing good," added Viseltear. The group has been preparing for this show since the beginning of the spring semester. They said their style cannot be compared to any other a cappella group on campus. Counterparts will be performing tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium. Tickets are available on the Walk or at the door for $5.