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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

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Megan Higgins

Brandon Kanell

Kai Kelly Soprano* Baritone Mezzo

2026

Grace Gramins

Shreya Krishnan

Isaac Tang

Brandon Tsai

Shreya Balasubramanian

Julian Ha

Sarah Kim

Viktoria Olsson

Lee Reid Aidan O’Connell Mezzo* Bass Alto* Soprano* Mezzo* Tenor

Baritone Bass* Tenor

Alain Welliver Mezzo Soprano

*denotes vocal percussion

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Olivia Goldfinger

Zachary Kirchhoff Alto Baritone*

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

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)

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!

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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!

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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!

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!

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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.

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

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

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And, with love, to our families, friends, and alumni!

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