Binghamton Crosbys

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The Binghamton Crosbys are an all-male a cappella group at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York. They are a four time national championship finalist and also 2003 winner of the ICCA, International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella Championships.^[1] They are more commonly referred to as simply, The Crosbys.

1 A history and overview of the Crosbys
2 Albums
3 References
4 External links

[edit] A history and overview of the Crosbys

The second independent music club recognized by the University, the Crosbys are the only all male a cappella singing group at Binghamton University. Like many collegiate a cappella groups, the Crosbys, founded in 1982-83, are deeply rooted in traditions tied to certain social events, attire, or means of address. The Crosbys usually perform in jeans and blazers; their alumni song -- a collegiate a cappella tradition in which alumni present at the concert may join current members to sing -- is "Strike Up the Band" (aka Jack). A two week tour occurs each winter, succeeded by The Jam, a large performance at the end of each semester. This year marks their 25th anniversary as a formal a cappella group at Binghamton University.

The Crosbys typically compete in the ICCA competition every other year, as do many prestigious collegiate a cappella groups. They are unique in progressing to the championship round four times in the eleven years of ICCA existence, performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and finally winning the trophy during the finals held at the Beacon Theater on Broadway. They have also won many other awards at this competition, such as Best Album, Best Soloist, Best Arrangement and Best Choreography.

In 1985, under the pseudonym Cliffs Notes (in honor of then school president Clifford Clark), the group was chosen as the winner of the campus-held Maxwell House Talent Competition for their performance of "Only You" which was to become a signature song of the group.