About Us
The OrphanSporks are the second of six a cappella groups at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Founded in 1999 by Tom Mullaney, the group features approximately fifteen male and female Rutgers students who arrange and sing pop, rock, and soul melodies to audiences around campus and the greater Tri-State Area. The “Sporks” are known for their energetic performance style, powerful vocals, signature multi-colored shirts, and frequent participation in charity events.
In 2007/2008 The OrphanSporks recorded a studio album, A Little Bite of Everything. The album features covers of tracks from famous pop, rock, and hip-hop artists. According to the 2009 review of the album by RARB (link to RARB here), “This group offers itself as a comedy group that sings well, or at the very least a singing group that recognizes the inherent ridiculous side of the a cappella art form.” Here you can find the complete review of the CD.
The OrphanSporks competed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella for the first time in 2010, taking first place in the Northeast Quarterfinals, and second place in the Northeast Semifinals, receiving recognition in the school paper known as The Daily Targum. Here are a few other sites who’ve acknowledged the OrphanSporks:
ICCA & ICHSA 2010 Results
Targum on Rutgers groups in Competition
Student voices explore cultural diversity through art
Students demonstrate against hate
Hey there OrphanSporks,
My name is Marina Bluvshteyn, I am the Business Manager for the Drexel University TrebleMakers in Philadelphia. This year we will be hosting our ninth annual A Capella FEST on Saturday, March 12th at 7pm and we would love to have your group perform with us!
We promise to put on a great show, and with your help it will be even better! As usual, dinner will be provided before that show. Unfortunately, we are not able to house the group for the night. In recent years, we have been able to host 4-5 groups without a problem, however this is a very strange year for us with majority of our members living in dorms or small apartments. We would love to have the OrphanSporks at our show, but we don’t know whether your group is looking for housing/an after party or would be alright with heading back to NYC afterwards? If you are available, we encourage your group to come to Philly early in the day and enjoy what the city has to offer. Being a New Yorker myself, I know Philly doesn’t exactly compare but it does have some great cheese steaks!
If you guys already know that you aren’t available that weekend, please let me know as soon as possible. I hope to hear from you soon! You can email me back at TrebleMakersBusiness@gmail.com
Also, feel free to check us out at http://www.dutreblemakers.com.
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All the best,
Marina Bluvshteyn
TrebleMakers Business Manage
Hi,
My name is Eric Griffith and I am the Director of Vocal Music at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School in Waynesboro, PA. In March of 2012 we will be hosting the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 5 State Chorus Festival. This three day event on March 8-10, 2012 includes days full of rehearsal, auditions, and a grand finale concert. Obviously, the students that will be here for the festival will be some of the best high school vocalists in the state. On the evening of Friday, March 9, 2012, I am looking to provide an exciting activity for the students. I am trying to put together a concert of some talented collegiate ensembles for the students (and our local community) to enjoy.
I would like to invite you to perform that evening!! I look forward to hearing from you soon….
Sincerely,
Eric M. Griffith
Director of Vocal Music
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Music Education Advocacy Committee Chair
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District VII
Choral Director — Gold Tour
American Music Abroad
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Hi Eric, thank you so much for the information! We’re going to look over everything and send you an email as soon as possible (it’s easier than communicating over the site). You’ll be hearing from us very soon!
- The OrphanSporks
The Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA) members enjoyed your performance at their 2010 Holiday Party. The contact person at that time was Ela Joshi.
I invite you to apply for a gift or grant from the RAA by visiting the website, completing an application and submitting it before the due date of March 01, 2012. Let me know.
Thanks,
H. Parsa
January 31, 2012
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Grants and Gifts Information
Student organizations may request support from RAA
To apply for a grant from the RAA, please download this form, and mail to
Rutgers Alumni Association
Grants and Gifts Committee
P.O. Box 11320
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
Or, e-mail it back to athena@rutgersalumni.org
Thanks for the posting! We’ll email you soon! – The Sporks
Hey there, do you guys have an email that we can contact you at?
~Liam Fitzpatrick
Manager, Orange Appeal
Yup! theorphansporks@gmail.com
Hello Sporks!
Congratulations on a triple “S” concert on the 21st – great Songs, great Skit and great Spirit!
Mrs. Joshi
I received a message from Ella requesting for your group to perform at WWMS in Clifton on May 15th or 16th. We would love to make arrangements for you to do that, but we would need more notice. Would it be possible to have you come at some point next fall? Thanks,
Ms. BB
Dear Orphan Sporks,
The RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center in downtown New Brunswick will be having a communty day health fair as part of the grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 16, 2013 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. We are interested in having The Orphan Sporks perform on Saturday, February 16, 2013. The hours of the event are for Saturday, February 16, 9am-1pm. Your group would perform at 11:30am If you have any questions you may contact me via email or phone. Looking forward to having your group perform.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Dear Yesenia,
Thank you for your interest in us! Unfortunately we are not available this Saturday
We would have loved to perform at the event, but maybe you can let us know of any other events in the near future! We appreciate it.
Sporkies