I’m sure I’m not the only one with complicated feelings about the music of “Glee.” Although the show’s actual plot was often melodramatic when it first started, it was worth watching for the music—the creative mashups, the emotional performances of Broadway standards, the pop music sung better than the original singers.

We’re going to take a break from popular music to showcase another genre near to Wash. U. students’ hearts. That’s right—16th century sacred music performed in a cathedral by an all-male a capella ensemble.

Whether it’s the Nice Jewish Boy, the Southern Gentleman, That Guy or any other stereotype, the all-male a cappella group the Stereotypes has been consistently wowing crowds at Washington University since 2001.

Last year, the world (or at least a few million viewers) watched as a group of Puerto Rican men beat out college boys for an amazing prize: first place in NBC’s a cappella competition, “The Sing Off.” Now, we get to watch it happen all again in season two.

For the fifth year in a row, Washington University’s a capella groups are joining forces for a good cause. This year’s Rhythms for Rebuilding charity concert will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Chapel.

Fans of a cappella music, Asian cultures and puns pay heed: A new a cappella group has joined the ranks of Washington University’s music scene. Sensasian, founded last semester by sophomores Lisa Ma and Phoebe Tran, brings an international flair to its musical stylings.

The sounds of India mixed with modern American pop to fill the 560 Music Building on Saturday in a concert featuring Penn Masala, a South Asian a cappella group from the University of Pennsylvania. The concert was orchestrated by Washington University’s chapter of GlobeMed, a network of college students that partners with global health organizations to improve the health of those around the world living in poverty.

Welcome to Wash U, incoming freshman! You are about to be thrown into a pressure cooker of arts and entertainment, surrounded by culture 24/7. And some of that taste is more highly valued than others. Make sure you grab your place in the musical hierarchy early on with these simple playlist suggestions.