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A Cappella at Tufts

Over 60 years ago, the Beelzebubs and Jackson Jills set the stage for a cappella excellence at Tufts, expanding into a thriving community of 10 different groups.

All groups have distinct styles and identities. The Tufts Jackson Jills perform at the Riff-Off.

Beelzebubs

The Beelzebubs have had a long and storied history at Tufts since 1963. They voiced the ensemble Dalton Warblers in “Glee” and competed in the first season of the NBC reality competition “The Sing-Off” (2009).

The Beelzebubs are widely regarded as the inspiration to the Treblemakers of the “Pitch Perfect” franchise.

Former Bub Deke Sharon (LA’91, NEC’91) is hailed as the “father of contemporary a cappella” thanks to his novel use of vocal percussion in arranging covers.

Author's summary: Tufts a cappella groups thrive.

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The Tufts Daily The Tufts Daily — 2025-10-23

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