Singing Cadets To Perform For Former U.S. President, British Prime Minister, And On Fox And Friends

The Texas A&M University Singing Cadets will spread the spirit of Aggieland to the Northeastern United States during a four-day tour, with performances for a former U.S. president and British prime minister, and a televised appearance on “Fox and Friends.”

The Singing Cadets, 62 in all, kicked off their tour with a performance on the set of “Fox and Friends” in New York City Friday morning.

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Saturday, they will be a part of a special concert in Kennebunkport, Maine, for former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara, and former British Prime Minister John Major.

The group will complete its tour in Boston May 21-22 with performances in the Old North Church and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library—part of a commemorative event to honor the 100^th anniversary of Kennedy’s birth.

“It is a privilege to represent our prestigious university with such an exceptional group of young men,” said David Kipp, longtime director of the Singing Cadets. “Having the opportunity to showcase Texas A&M and its strong choral program on a national stage is a great honor.”

Part of the Department of Music Activities within the Division of Student Affairs, the Singing Cadets is Texas A&M’s premier student chorus for men. Through choral performances and activities, it aims to develop disciplined leaders of character and enhance the public understanding of Texas A&M. During the past 20 years, the group has performed on six continents, with more than 100 appearances during the 2016-2017 academic year.

Visit singingcadets.tamu.edu to hear recordings of the Singing Cadets, order CDs, or learn more about the group. Donate online at give.am/SupportSingingCadets, or contact Torii Kapavik, director of development for the Division of Student Affairs, at tkapavik@txamfoundation.com.

Department of Music Activities

Part of the TAMU Division of Student Affairs, the Department of Music Activities serves more than 1,300 students each year, offering them opportunities to participate in a wide variety of musical activities, such as formal concerts, travel overseas and intricate marching drills.

Texas A&M University Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs supports Texas A&M University by providing exceptional services, facilities, and programs that promote student success, embody the Aggie spirit, and foster a diverse and inclusive campus community to deepen the understanding and individual application of the Aggie Core Values – excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service.

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