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Counterclockwise COME TRAVEL WITH PENN COUNTERPARTS

LIVE AT THE IRON GATE THEATER

April 5th at 8:30pm April 6th at 6:00pm

Counterclockwise COME TRAVEL WITH PENN COUNTERPARTS

April 5th at 8:30pm April 6th at 6:00pm

Penn Counterparts @PennCounterparts www.penncounterparts.com

@PennCounterparts

www.youtube.com/penncounterparts

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to the Counterparts' 2024 Spring Show! We have had a great year and just returned from our Spring Tour in Amsterdam. Our album Birdland has met with great success, and certain tracks have received more than 30,000+ streams. Additionally, Counterparts is gaining more than 3,000+ listeners a month on Spotify. If you haven't streamed it, please listen to it on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube! We also had our inaugural retreat and are looking forward to continuing this tradition in the future. The spring show is a beautiful culmination of Counterparts' hard work, commitment, and talent. Thank you to our wonderful Music Director, Shreya Balasubramanian, and the incredible board - Viktoria Ohlsson, Grace Gramins, Brandon Tsai, Olivia Goldfinger, and Zachary Kirchhoff. This show would not have been possible without your efforts. Thank you to our family, friends, alumni, and Counterparts fans for your continued support. We are also celebrating our amazing seniors - Megan Higgins, Brandon Kanell, and Kai Kelly, who will take the stage one last time with Counterparts. It has been an honor to serve as President of this incredible team. Please enjoy the show!

- Shreya Krishnan

LETTER FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR Welcome to the Spring 2024 Counterparts show “Counterclockwise”! Thank you to everyone who came out to hear us perform tonight. It has been a great honor to lead this group of kind and talented musicians. For my whole college experience, Counterparts has been a consistent home to return to. There’s something so familial and powerful about bringing songs to life together, and I hope that you feel even a small part of that while listening to our performance.

Thank you to all my Counterparts for making my role so incredibly fulfilling. Not only do I get to enjoy the product of our hard work at rehearsals, I get to make lifelong memories with some of my best friends. I want to extend a special thank you to Shreya K. and Board for being amazing friends and leaders, and for all the past Music Directors who have imposed all their wisdom on me. I am so proud of the work that we have done this semester and excited to share it with you all. Enjoy the show!

- Shreya Balasubramanian

Counterparts 2023-2024 2024

Megan Higgins Brandon Kanell Kai Kelly

2026

Grace Gramins Shreya Krishnan Isaac Tang Brandon Tsai Alain Welliver

Soprano* Baritone Mezzo Mezzo Soprano Baritone Bass* Tenor

2025

Shreya Balasubramanian Mezzo* Julian Ha Bass Sarah Kim Alto* Viktoria Olsson Soprano* Lee Reid Mezzo* Aidan O’Connell Tenor

2027

Olivia Goldfinger Zachary Kirchhoff

*denotes vocal percussion

Counterparts board Shreya Krishnan Shreya Balasubramanian Viktoria Olsson Grace Gramins Brandon Tsai Olivia Goldfinger Zachary Kirchhoff

President Music Director Business Manager Asst. Music Director Social Chair Publicity Manager Alumni Relations

Alto Baritone*

Setlist Lights (OPB Ellie Goulding) Solo: Grace Gramins Arranged by: Grace Gramins Misery (OPB Maroon 5) Solo: Aidan O’Connell and Isaac Tang Arranged by: Shreya Balasubramanian Summertime Sadness (OPB Lana Del Rey) Solo: Sarah Kim Arranged by: Sarah Kim Lonely (OPB Noah Cyrus) Solo: Olivia Goldfinger Arranged by: Grace Gramins Make Me Like You (OPB Gwen Stefani) Solo: Shreya Krishnan Arranged by: Shreya Krishnan Copacabana (OPB Barry Manilow) Solo: Brandon Kanell Arranged by: Megan Higgins No Time To Die (OPB Billie Eilish) Solo: Viktoria Olsson Arranged by: Shreya Balasubramanian

Setlist Agua De Beber (OPB Frank Sinatra) Solo: Carlee Reid and Julian Ha Arranged by: Shreya Balasubramanian Cry Me A River (OPB Ella Fitzgerald) Solo: Brandon Tsai Arranged by: Shreya Balasubramanian Denim Jacket (OPB Sammy Rae & The Friends) Solo: Megan Higgins Arranged by: Megan Higgins A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (OPB Frank Sinatra) Solo: Alain Welliver and Zachary Kirchhoff Arranged by: Zachary Kirchhoff and Megan Higgins Misty (OPB Ella Fitzgerald) Solo: Shreya Balasubramanian Arranged by: Shreya Balasubramanian Fever (OPB Peggy Lee) Solo: Olivia Goldfinger, Shreya Krishnan, Sarah Kim, Shreya Balasubramanian Arranged by: Dan Coleman (CP ‘93) Route 66 (OPB Chuck Berry) Arranged by: Dan Coleman (CP ‘93) Something’s Got a Hold on Me (OPB Etta James) Solo: Kai Kelly Arranged by: Kwaku Owusu (CP ‘20) 1.

Member Bios Megan “She’s a runner she’s a trackstar” Higgins is everyone’s favorite musical genius. Megan possesses the lore for a variety of subjects - including but not limited to collegiate a cappella, the American presidency, and reality TV (fun fact she got a callback for Survivor). She can be found at Counterpartment, making her hyperfixation breakfast and gabbing with her roommates or hanging out with her lin and friends in Friars. You must be wondering how Megan has such flawless skin and luscious hair, or even what her ethnicity is (she’s Italian). Megan is the most compassionate friend you will meet. You can count on her to be there for you at the drop of a hat and most importantly, to commit to the bit no matter what. Whether she’s tearing it up on a run, in the lab cooking up the most incredible arrangement you’ve ever heard, or singing with Penn Jazz, rest assured she is slaying. We will miss her very much, but as long as she has her stellar personality and bulletproof Denim Jacket, we know she will excel in all her future ambitions. Please enjoy Megan’s final performance in Counterparts!

Do you hear that voice spontaneously harmonizing? It’s Brandon “Let’s Go To the Porch!” Kanell! Brandon is one of the silliest Counterparts. At any rehearsal, you may witness him taking off his pants (to reveal a pair of shorts) or waxing poetic about how crazy the concept of the moon is. Outside of rehearsal, he can be found crushing a morning workout, vigorously composing his epic IR thesis, or demolishing anyone in a game of Super Smash Bros. It’s heartbreaking to face that this is Brandon’s final show after years of gracing audiences’ ears with his silky baritone and unmatched stage presence. His radiant smile, relentless humor, and perfect curls have all of us in Counterparts wrapped around his finger, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We love you forever Brandon, take us to the Copacabana!

Member Bios If you ever happen upon Counterpart’s most beautiful, talented, and intelligent doctor (to-be) Kai “Oh, that’s not…”

Kelly, DO NOT ASK her what book she’s reading. If you dare take a peak inside whatever page she’s giggling at, her chorus of cackles will echo as you leave thinking, “Oh, that’s not…” (a “normal” book). Kai “Oh, that’s not…” Kelly is just as *spicy* as the books she reads. Her runs and riffs are scalding hot, while her passion for medicine burns bright. We swear we’ve seen her burn holes into her MCAT prepbook just by looking at it. However, her fire has a warmth and softness to it as well, as Kai is the most compassionate and kind person in the world. Ever-so-wise, she always knows the right thing to say to cheer you up, motivate you, or just make you laugh. Her drive and ambition as a leader and singer are truly admirable and we’re so lucky to have her.When she’s singing, you’ll be thinking, “Hey I feel like Something’s Got a Hold On Me”. And the answer is yes. Cause the one and only Kai Kelly has got a hold on your heart. PS: speaking of hearts… if you’re single and hot, DM @Kaikell01 (serious inquiries only)

When you smell a delicious homemade carbonara or pot of chili wafting out from the Counterpartment kitchen, you already know that Vicky “That’s in 3 minutes pookie” Olsson isn’t too far away. If her piercing blue Scandinavian eyes and 100% natural blonde hair haven’t caught your eye on Locust, look for the girl taking lightning speed steps at a 45° angle and that’s our Vicky! Our easy breezy business baddie is the darling of Sweden and, as we’ve recently learned, queen of the American School of The Hague. She unapologetically will make a baked potato at literally any hour of the day and never fails to end her silly goofs with a cheeky “hehe.” As our former president and current rizzness – sorry, business – manager, Vicky has time and again put her all into making this group operate, and we couldn’t love her more. Come on, let’s waste no more time and let Vicky sing!

Member Bios If you’re looking for a buddy with whom to crack open a frosty glass of milk at 10 PM, look no further than Shreya “haghaghaga ” Balasubramanian. Our newly-minted MD can arrange like a champ and is certifiably #cracked at anything CIS-related (okay woman in STEM!!!). Other special skills include randomly finding the tastiest restaurants in Amsterdam at a moment’s notice, yapping with her CP roommates at all hours of the day, teaching high schoolers how to beatbox, and SABSing at the vibiest coffee shops in Philly. We are so grateful to have such a talented and capable leader in Shreya, and this show could not have happened without her hard work.

Make sure you grab a tissue, because your eyes are sure to get a little Misty after hearing her sing!

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Lee “En qué medida estamos?” Reid can do it all. From backflips and the splits to incredible vocal runs to being the best RA. Lee’s artistic talents span from designing our latest album’s (Birdland-stream now!) cover to recording our promo videos. Her goofy and fun personality brightens up our rehearsals. Lee’s fabulous style and outfits will take your breath away. You can always count on Lee to be there for you and give you great advice. A wonderful mentor to us, we are very lucky to have Lee in our group. You will need some Agua de Beber after you hear Lee’s amazing voice tonight!

Member Bios Sarahbelle “Where do you get your clothes from?” Kim is our resident fashionista. Her groundbreaking style and keen eye mean you’ll be hard pressed to find Sarahbelle off her game.

Her usual activities include, but are certainly not by any means in any way limited to, writing music reminiscent of Marceline from Adventure Time, gathering intelligence for her new magazine (@Swimming_mag), running shoots for the WALK, journaling and doodling (beautifully, might we add), and talking about rowing with Alain. Sarahbelle is also a transfer from Brandeis– meaning that she has impressively made such a profound campus impact in a year shorter than most. She’s far more than just her involvements and talents, though. She’s thoughtful, inquisitive, loving, and a true friend to all. Our Sarahbelle is beyond impressive, and her voice will have you leaving our Spring show feeling all the Summertime Sadness!

From making a bomb coffee, or slapping his bro’s legs in rehearsal, King Julian Ha is always seems to have a smile on his face. His kind and caring nature make him a fixture in the CP family, not to mention his INSANE bass vocals. We cannot talk about Julian, without mentioning his fantastic parenting skills. As father, to the one and only Nala the cat, Julian has raised his cat to be a strong independent woman. One thing is undeniable about Julian, whenever ANYONE is in need of a hug, someone to talk to, or someone to have their back he is one of the first people to stand by their side. We are beyond honored to have the pleasure of sharing the stage with Julian, and are sure that “Agua” will be coming out of your eyes when he serenades you with his voice.

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Grace “Corepower” Gramins is the it girl on campus. Walking down Locust with her sunglasses, iced coffee in hand, and a bright smile, she Lights up every room that she is in. While she isn’t hanging out with her friends in her sorority or lounging on the high rise fields with her Counterparts, she is writing songs and jamming out to them on her guitar (stream Falling available on all streaming platforms!). But despite her busy schedule of being a finance girlie, she will ALWAYS wake up for 8 am yoga no matter what. Grace’s bubbly energy is infectious and she has been crushing it as our AMD. She was definitely born to be on stage, so sit back and enjoy her stellar opening performance!

With a heart of gold and long locs that dance in the wind, the verdict is still out on whether Shreya “Gold Star” Krishnan was made by Disney itself. Our guess is yes, but that’s probably because she gives us candy and lovely notes regularly at rehearsal like the fairy godmother that she is. We are so grateful for our dear Shreya because she is as good of a leader as she is a singer (ie. realllllly amazing). When our fearless leader isn’t busy masterminding our show, you’ll catch her in meetings with Wharton Council, excelling in her classes, and arranging songs for cp (she arranged her song this semester!).

There is nothing she could possibly do to make us like her more and you’ll soon find that out soon too!

Member Bios Picture the most charming, thoughtful, well-dressed guy you’ve ever met. Now kick him up 100 notches and you’ve got the one and only Alain “HEY!” Welliver! Alain’s likes are philosophical conversation, Chipotle, trains, crunchy chords, a well-timed knee slap, and a hearty chuckle. His dislikes are when Counterparts is microtones off-pitch, when his meticulouslycurated Notion workspace isn’t updated, suboptimal code, and inefficient public transit networks. When he’s not sleeping or making the world a better place as a community builder, he can be found singing the purest tenor melodies, playing the sweetest piano pieces, or simply wearing the sickest turtleneck you’ve ever seen. To be blessed by a warm hug from Alain is as sweet as when A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, and you are sure to feel that warmth tonight.

Brandon “Guys I’m almost done wearing a suit” Tsai will ensure that every single person knows what NETS stands for.

He always looks out for us and cares for each member. His witty and sarcastic humor keeps our rehearsals engaging and fun. Brandon is such a dedicated and valuable member of Counterparts and we love him so much. You will be enthralled when you hear his deep bass voice. Although, don’t be fooled as he is a true soprano ;). Now sit back, relax, and get ready to hear our wonderful Junior! You will be crying a river after you hear his amazing voice!

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Woah. Who’s that heartthrob? Oh, that’s Isaac “Money Gang ” Tang. Our beautiful CARA Nominated artist never has an off day with his fits and is Counterpart’s #1 suave little pookie bear. Catch Isaac busting out his moves on the dancefloor or dabbing in rehearsal. Outside of Counterparts, you can find him snuggled up with his roommates watching cozy movies. Our newest Wharton finance bro will rizz you up in a full suit. Sit down and buckle up because you’ll be in Misery if you miss any second of Isaac’s beautiful voice tonight.

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Aidan “Well Yes!” O’Connell and his beautiful tenor voice flying above the ensemble. Bruno Mars even sent Aidan a cease and desist after last semester’s Skate performance. Aidan has been on a journey– from two other a cappella groups in undergrad, to singing in the stairwell, to being onstage with Penn Counterparts today. Aidan means BIG business in rehearsal, keeping us laser-focused by cracking jokes and slapping knees nonstop. If you see Aidan at the gym, just know he’s been getting ready for his upcoming WWE debut—Aidan versus the physical manifestation of MATH 3600: Real Analysis; he’s already got a sponsor deal from… you guessed it! Vineyard Vines.

Some more fun facts about Aidan: he likes long walks on the beach and working at the Penn Wharton Budget Model on gender equity.

That’s hot. If that wasn’t enough for you, you should know that Aidan is one of the most caring, sincere, and humble people we know. He will always be there for you when you need a shoulder to lean on, a study buddy, or someone to talk about the intricacies of this human life. We're in Misery waiting to hear him sing– and get ready to know why!

Member Bios Despite hailing from one of the coldest metropolitan areas in the country, this newb is one of the warmest, kindest individuals we know. Olivia “Down Bad” Goldfinger is our favorite Aritzia brand ambassador, Tri-Delt pledge, and Whar– oh wait sorry– CAS baddie. She is also our newest publicity manager, leveraging deep learning, big data analysis, and cutting-edge SEO to bring Counterparts to the top of the Penn A Cappella social hierarchy. Pret-in-hand, she can charm even the coldest locust-walking, Penn-face clad student. Jokes aside though, we really can’t imagine a Counterparts without her. Her bubbly, kind demeanor is capable of sweeping us–and our siblings–off our feet. She’ll cheer you up when you’re having a bad day, always make sure you feel encouraged and confident, and is always there to debrief when things get crazy. And on top of it all, she’s got a stunning, smooth voice, so that’s pretty cool. We know you won’t be feeling Lonely after seeing her on-stage tonight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

IThere are some people who believe that time travel doesn’t exist. Unfortunately for them, that just means they haven’t met Zach “Lord Farquaad” Kirchoff, and that is very unfortunate indeed. How, you ask? Zach’s angelic voice rivals that of classics like Sinatra and Nat King Cole if they were from Oklahoma and lived in Gregory College House. His silky moviestar hair and massive smile light up every room he is in. When we were blessed with our little (over 6’) blond newborn Zach this fall, our world was turned technicolor. Which is fitting because his glee and care feel like a pal you’d find on your path to see the Wizard in the magical world of Oz. When he’s not on our stage singing his heart out, you can probably find him absolutely EATING in a Mask and Wig skit. His charisma, charm, and dedication shine through, and we cannot wait to watch our Nightingale soar tonight!

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Megan, Congratulations on your final CP show! We are so proud of everything that you have accomplished over the last four years. We continue to be amazed by your passion, leadership, and musicianship. Break a leg one last time, but don’t fall down any stairs!

Love, Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Jake, Nick, Ryan, and Squash

We Counterparts!!

So proud of you Brandon Tsai!! Love, Mom, Dad, and Katelyn

Counterparts Alumni Thank you to our incredible alumni for contributing to the CP legacy and making it what it is today!

Colleen Dempsey 1984 S. David Eisenberg 1984 Andy Bender 1985 Alice Merjan 1985 James Thomas 1985 Patricia Dowell Bright 1986 Angel Asselin D’Antonio 1986 Pamela Gerfeild Hoskins 1986 Roland Kratzer 1986 Andrew Martin 1986 Ed Schultheiss 1986 Ann-Marie Yost 1986 Christine Albertsson 1987 Susan Baer 1987 Donal Bux 1987 Madelyn Levine Danoff 1987 Julie Holland 1987 Kenny Matz 1987 Stephanie Tuck 1987 Sheryl Huggins 1988 Doug Jabara 1988 Alexandra McKay 1988 Andrew Cohen 1989 Weir Harmon 1989 Lolita Jackson 1989 Steven McAlister 1989 April DeMuth Rognone 1989 Joey Sayson 1989 Lenora-Helene Ausbon 1990

David Borgenicht 1990 Angela [Cooley] Bulhof 1990 David Lee 1990 Louise Pennington 1990 John Ruocco 1990 Miriam [Baguio] Salerno 1990 Greg Sirota 1990 Angela Ai 1991 Jon Coopersmith 1991 Rico Kanthatham 1991 Jeff Morrison 1991 Erik Smith 1991 Christina Tempelaar-Lietz 1991 Rick Aronstein 1991 Jen [Silverman] Kitchin 1992 Winsome Lee 1992 Brad Richards 1992 Douglas Rodenberger 1992 Marissa Sifontes 1992 Lisa Wachtell 1992 Kate Grant 1992 Dan Coleman 1993 Sarah Hamilton 1993 Seema [Desai] Iyer 1993 Ashley Paine 1993 Sean Aherne 1994 Seth William Goren 1994 John B. Hedges 1994 Erik Sandorff 1994

Bennett Viseltear 1994 Karyn Wachtell 1994 Sangho Byun 1995 Shari [Bart] Gottlieb 1995 Geetanjali Datta 1995 Lester Grant 1996 Graham Robinson 1996 Amy Walter 1996 Tracy Greenberger 1997 Jessica Kahn 1997 Monica Mehta 1997 Thais Stiklorius 1997 Alyssa [Deaven] Pera 1998 Dennis La 1998 Nate Chinen 1998 Gabriel Aherne 1999 Sloan Alexander 1999 Jonathan Kaufman 1999 Denise Sandole 1999 John Stephens 1999 Yodit Telkemariam 1999 Debbi Bauml 2000 Matt Lintner 2000 Kristin Meyer 2000 Erin [Murphy] Barzilay 2000 Jordan Rockwell 2000 David Caldwell 2001 Maria De Maio 2001 Josh Duncan 2001

Counterparts Alumni continued Leigh Esposito 2001 Jenny Hurwitz 2001 Soneela Nankani 2001 Ariel Horn 2002 Wade Johannessen 2002 Noraan Sadik 2002 Kathryn Whitfeild 2002 Russ Dickhart 2003 Rebecca Fishman 2003 Matt O’Dowd 2003 Crystal Chukwuma 2004 Rose Muravchik 2004 Sara Pourkay 2004 Jackie Schafer 2004 Eugene Lee 2005 Leah Lowthorp 2005 Ed Bush 2006 Katie Foster 2006 Jose Louro 2006 Lindsay Spadoni 2006 Bruce Wells 2006 Dominique DeArmond 2007 Jhanelle Graham 2007 Meghan McHugh 2007 Evan Shapiro 2007 Mark Griffin 2008 Geoff Taylor 2008 Kat Urban 2008 Ruth Ying-Sen Wang 2008 Chris Wong 2008

Tiffany Tran 2009 Tivan Amour 2009 Kevin McAleer 2010 Anastasia Piliouras 2011 Eileen Cella 2011 Johnny Lloyd 2011 Jonathan de Jong 2011 Maya Tepler 2011 Rebecca Cook 2011 Keren Avnery 2012 Laura Bowes 2012 Sheetal Rajagopal 2012 Rebecca Scholl 2012 John Harding 2013 Joey Wallerstein 2013 Jackson Foster 2014 Maggie Grabmier 2014 Chris Whitney 2014 Phil Davis 2015 Sam Hernan 2015 Swaroop Rao 2015 Scott Cesta 2016 Lilly Claar 2016 Carolyn Grace 2016 David Lai 2016 Erica Ligenza 2016 Kelsey Plona 2016 Andrew Block 2017 Emily True 2017 Michael Wagmeister 2017

Jane Choi 2017 Philippe Becker 2018 Karis Stephen 2018 Anthony Anchelowitz 2018 Helen Nie 2018 Shiv Nadkarni 2019 Callie Holtermann 2019 Matthew Peters 2019 Mateo Fortes 2019 Rachel Baum 2020 Kwaku Owusu 2020 Caroline Terens 2020 Hugh Reynolds 2020 Liza Babin 2020 Henry Platt 2021 Siobhan Calhoun 2021 Jaewoo Kang 2021 Jadel Contreras 2022 Jacob Denenberg. 2022 Christopher Kwok. 2022 Srinidhi Ramakrishna 2022 Simran Sawhney 2022 Sara Kate Silva 2022 Madison Woods 2022 Jack Franklin 2023 Mia Ginzburg 2023 Vikram Dugar 2023

special thanks SAC PAC ACK Laurie McCall Megan Edelman Sara Outing Amanda Labonte Michael Lentskevich Megan Higgins Jessica Lin Chris Lee Bill Tsai IGT Staff PAC Shop Visual Sound noteflight.com And, with love, to our families, friends, and alumni!

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