Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us at Pitches and Hoos on Friday night! We could not have asked for a better night, full of music, family, friends, and some exciting awards! We are so proud of the work everyone has put in over the years that led us to win three Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards on Friday:

Best Female Collegiate Album
Winner: Playing with Lightning by Sil’hooettes (UVA)

Best Female Collegiate Song
Winner: “Around Us” on Playing with Lightning by Sil’hooettes (UVA)

Best Female Collegiate Solo
Winner: “Mama” on Playing with Lightning by Sil’hooettes (UVA)

Check out the full list here!

Thank you to all who came out and shared the experience with us!

S.I.L.

Come out to McLeod Hall at 8pm on April 5th to hear the Sil’hooettes’ 2013 spring concert, Pitches and Hoos. We’ll be singing new songs from artists such as The Dixie Chicks, Ellie Goulding, James Morrison, and Fall Out Boy, as well as a few old favorites. Pitches and Hoos will be the final concert for our 4th years (Ari Moledina, Reva Geier, Stephanie Lee, and Ida Yonas) so give them some extra love as we bid them farewell and listen to their fantastic senior solos.

Tickets will be sold on the lawn starting April 1st, and or click here to get them online, starting now.  We hope to see you there!! 

CONGRATULATIONS, Sara Russomanno and Nicole Coble! We are so excited to welcome you into the Sil family. We love you so much already!

Thank you again to all who auditioned this Spring! We are always so impressed by the talent that’s out there.

Does the idea of singing at the White House, being on TV, and opening for artists such as Ben Folds and B.O.B. intrigue you? Are you a girl? If you answered yes to these questions, then come try out for The Virginia Sil’hooettes! 

Come prepared with a verse and chorus of a song that will show off the best of your vocal abilities (no Disney or Broadway, please). Auditions will be on Thursday, January 24th and Friday, January 25th from 11am-6pm at 27 West Lawn. Simply drop by, or email sils@virginia.edu to reserve a specific time slot.

Email music director Alex Peterson (amp3ba@virginia.edu) if you have any questions, and be sure to explore our website to learn more about the group see and what songs the current members auditioned with here.

We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!

We’ll have ‘em there for you at the door – just give us your last name, and you’re all set!  If you haven’t bought your ticket yet, you can get still get it here. Can’t wait to see you all at McLeod tomorrow at 8 pm!

Time for the Virginia Gentlemen and the Virginia Sil’hooettes’ Holiday Concert!

Come out to McLeod Hall at 8PM on December 4th to see a special holiday a cappella performance from the VGs and the Sils!! We’ll be singing some old group favorites and a few new joint ventures, so we hope you’ll come and get in the holiday spirit with us! Tickets will be available online here and on the Lawn starting Tuesday, November 27th for $7. Half of all proceeds will go to The Haven, a Charlottesville community center for local homeless and low-income families. We can’t wait to see you there!!!

Online ticket sales are now closed. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and we can’t wait for tonight! Still haven’t gotten a ticket? Buy one at the door! McLeod Auditorium, 8 pm. See you soon!

THIS SATURDAY, November 3^rd
8pm | McLeod Hall
Tickets $5 for students, $6 for general admission
Available on the lawn, or click here to buy tickets online!

We’ll be selling our newest CD, “Playing with Lightning,” and singing tons of awesome music including songs by Florence and the Machine, Justin Bieber, and Leona Lewis.

Special guest performance from the Tufts Beelzebubs!

Halloween costumes strongly encouraged!

CONGRATULATIONS New Homers!! We are so excited to welcome Katy Brown, Hannah Montanez, and Anna Rigby into the group. These girls just have it all, and we are so happy to welcome them to the Sil family!

Thanks again to everyone who came out and auditioned this fall. There is so much talent out there!

We are holding auditions on Thursday, August 30th and Friday, August 31st from 11am-7pm in Pavilion 1 West Lawn. Sign up at the Activities Fair on August 27th, or just drop in! Come prepared with a verse and chorus of a song that will show off the best of your vocal abilities (no Disney or Broadway, please). Check out the ‘current group’ page to see what the current Sils sang for their auditions. Don’t hesitate to email us at sils@virginia.edu with any questions! We will also be tabling outside of Ohill on Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th, if you want to stop by to sign up or find out more.

Can’t wait to see what you’ve got!