The Villanova Singers is one of the most cherished organizations in the Villanova University family.  Founded in 1953, this all-men's ensemble has provided decades of enjoyment and enrichment to listeners all over the world.  And for each member fortunate enough to have joined the "brotherhood of song," the Singers have generated timeless memories. This brotherhood of song now spans 56 years, and includes over 1000 Villanova Singers alumni who share a bond driven by music. 

In 2006, several current Villlanova Singers met several Singers from the 1970's, and the idea for The Villanova Singers Legacy was born. The spark for Legacy occurred at Bill Ippolito's July Fool's Party (JFP). 

Bill Ippolito

Since he graduated from Villanova in 1972, each summer "Ippi" has held a party at his home for family and friends, and as Ippi was a Villanova Singer, the party guests over the years have included a batch of his Singer friends.  At the party, there is plentiful food and libation, and after several libations, the Singers in attendance would often burst into song.

July Fools 1978

Tom Bucaria, a Singer from the Class of 1980, suggested inviting current Singers Steve Guerrini (Alumni director) and Brendan Reilly (President) to the JFP in 2006. 

Remo Caputo (71), Steve Guerrini (07), Ippi (72), and Brendan Reilly (07) Chat at the July Fools Party in 2006

The connection between the current and past generations of Singers led to the Singers Legacy concept, designed to build bridges between six decades of Villanova Singers. Bob Crowley (79) took the lead in organizing a "grand reunion."  In March 2007, the first Singers Legacy event took place, with more than 150 Singers and 100 guests, including alumni from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and 2000's, plus the current Singers. 

Based on the remarkably positive feedback from all who participated, a second Legacy event was scheduled for April 2008.  More than 200 Singers and 80 guests enjoyed a wonderful "Festival of Song." Past Directors Mike Luisi and Denis Wilde joined current Director Briam Meneely to lead us in making beautiful music.  The Perfect Union reunited, and Spires past and present performed.  Hearing 200 Singers perform "Brothers Sing On!" was an incredibly moving experience, and connecting with Brothers in Song from six decades was incredible.

Father Peter Donohue, VU President, chats with Singers at Legacy 2007

Late-Night Partying at Legacy 2007

It is the music that ties the binds across the generations.  And it is in recognition of the importance that this music survive and thrive, that the Villanova Singers have created a very special event to assure that the music and the brotherhood of song live on.  The next Legacy Event is scheduled to take place on the Villanova campus on March 19-21, 2010. You won't want to miss it!

This is The Villanova Singers Legacy.

Click here to see the planned schedule of events for Legacy 2010.

Click here to see and contact Singers Legacy Leadership Committee