224:). All members of the professional group have been members of the student group prior to joining. The professional group currently consists of founding members, Jerome Collins (tenor), Walter Chase (tenor), and Steve Morgan (tenor), joined by Mike Luginbill (tenor, joined 2008), Seggie Isho (baritone, joined 2009), Tyler Trepp (tenor, joined 2009), Jasper Smith (baritone, joined 2020), Freedom Young (vocal percussion and baritone, joined 2022) and Luke Bob Robinson (bass, joined 2024). Prior professional members include Mike Itkoff (tenor, 2008–2009),
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Straight No Chaser - The 12 Days of Christmas (original from 1998)
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Pitch Perfect: The Quest For Collegiate A Cappella Glory
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree / Winter Wonderland
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331:Christmas in Washington
299:I Have a Little Dreidel
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