A cappella groups as told by their setlists: The Greenleafs

| Contributing Writer

The Greenleafs, Wash. U.’s all-women a cappella group, perform at their “Green Eggs and Jam” concert. The concert featured the Vanderbilt Melodores, Mosaic Whispers and The Pikers.[/caption]The Greenleafs, Washington University’s premier all-women a cappella group, hosted their 30th annual “Green Eggs and Jam” concert Nov. 9 and 10. They performed alongside openers Vanderbilt Melodores, Mosaic Whispers and The Pikers for two nights of a cappella celebration.

The Greenleafs, Wash. U.’s all-women a cappella group, perform at their “Green Eggs and Jam” concert. The concert featured the Vanderbilt Melodores, Mosaic Whispers and The Pikers.

‘Hide and Seek’

Imogen Heap
The Greenleafs’ performance of this song was a bit eerie, but in a good way. The arrangement was simple; strong harmonies guided the piece. “Hide and Seek” started off the night showcasing The Greenleafs’ strong group blend.

‘What You Don’t Do’

Lianne La Havas
Arrangers senior Ally Cooper and junior Sienna Sewell crafted a captivating arrangement. “What You Don’t Do” was a great selection for an all-women group.

‘Somethin’ Bad’

Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert
Once again, Cooper’s arranging skills impressed with this country pop tune. The block vocals were extremely fun, and junior Semhar Mekonnen did a wonderful job beatboxing. This piece brimmed with sass and stage presence, and was a great example of the Greenleafs’ performance ability.

‘Rapture’

Tom Walker
“Rapture” showcased freshman soloist Grace Duggan’s beautiful voice. Typical of the Greenleafs, the block’s vocals were amazing,and the song had a very strong and powerful vibe.

‘bellyache’

Billie Eilish
Junior Michelle Eisenberg both arranged and performed the solo on “Bellyache,” and she excelled in both areas. Here, the Greenleafs did an incredible job embodying Billie Eilish’s eerily pretty style.

‘Lucky’

Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
The Greenleafs and the Pikers came together to perform this song, arranged by senior Piker RJ Doro. Soloists senior Jeremy Shapiro and sophomore Carmen Levine sounded incredible both by themselves and together. This piece highlighted the groups’ vocal talents and their camaraderie.

‘The Weekend’

SZA
Arranged by junior Michelle Eisenberg and sophomore Ally Lorico, the Greenleafs’ performance of “The Weekend” was a stand-out of the evening. Mekonnen’s soothing voice was perfect on this song, which showcased the group’s flair for femme fatale.

‘Boondocks’

Little Big Town
Arranged by class of 2017 alum Diana Wexler, this song was the perfect choice for a closing number—a real showstopper. Ally Cooper’s vocal prowess and the group’s overall stage presence were amazing. Everything about the performance was stunning, and it made for a remarkable end to the evening.

If you missed their concert, give one of The Greenleafs’ many studio albums a listen on Spotify or iTunes.

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