Published February 19. 2014 11:00PM
Drew University's co-ed singing group AOTA, "All of the Above," treated students and staff at James Buchanan ES to a spirited 45-minute a cappella performance Jan. 24. The 11 Drew University students with majors ranging from Chinese to computer science also gave a beatboxing lesson to the youngsters. AOTA has existed for nearly 20 years, with annual auditions filling the ranks of graduating participants. Rehearsals take place three times weekly in roughly two-hour sessions. After the performance, Buchanan students were given an opportunity to ask questions of the group members.
Introducing Rachel: Buchanan principal Jill Moran introduced Drew senior Rachel Schachter, a Liberty High School graduate who had attended Buchanan Elementary School and now performs in AOTA. In addition to Schachter a second member of AOTA, Drew junior and AOTA president Samantha Steele, also hailed from the Bethlehem Area having graduated from Moravian Academy. Schachter also serves as secretary/treasurer.
