HISTORY
In the fall of 2001, R.J. Panda and Chris Dresko set out to change the face of a cappella at UConn by forming a group which excelled in musicality and performance presence. The original members set a standard of excellence that is still upheld in the group today. Individual vocal development, originality, musicality, and loyalty to the group are just a few of the qualities set in place by the first Conn-Men.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
-Selected to appear on BOCA (Best of College A Cappella) 2010 CD
-Performed at the White House for the Holidays by request of Laura Bush's Chief of Staff and UConn Alumna Anita McBride (Dec. 2008)
-2007 NCHSA New England Collegiate A Cappella Competition: First Place, Best Soloist, Best Vocal Percussion, Best Showmanship
-Winners of the UConn Alma Mater Competition (2002-2005), Homecoming King (2006), and the UConn Husky Pride Award (2004)
-Chosen to open for Rockapella (the Kings of Contemporary A Cappella) in 2006 and 2008 at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
-Representing the State of CT (by request of the Governor's Office) with a performance at the Eastern States Exposition (the Big E) in 2008
-Special Guest Performers at the Music Educators National Conference Headquarters in Reston, Virgina (2008)
-In 2009, the Conn-Men recorded their first ever studio album which is expected to debut in the fall.
GROUP ROSTER
NAME/NICKNAME (YEARS IN THE GROUP)
001 R.J. Panda (2001-2003)
002 Chris Dresko (2001-2002)
003 Brendan McNerney (2001-2002)
004 Nick Wade (2001-2002)
005 Tim Cassell/"Timmer" (2001-2002)
006 Juan Colon (2001-2002)
007 Dan MacDonald/"Danny Mac" (2001-2003)
008 Nick Pinkerton/"Pink" (2001-2004)
009 Keith Sevigny/"K-Rock" (2001-2004)
010 Mat Bryant/"Grundle" (2001-2005)
011 Jonathan Richter/"Monkeyboy" (2001-2006)
012 Ryan Earls (2002-2007)
013 Eddie Silva (2002-2007)
014 Steve Marcello (2002-2006)
015 Joe Powersaq (2002-2004)
016 Jeff Drew/"Bone" (2003-2006)
017 Evan Wilke (2004-2005)
018 John DePalma/"Little John" (2004-2009)U(2009-2010 )
019 Matt Prior/"Swedish" (2004-2008)
020 Dan Carroll (2005-2007)
021 Steven Bourque/"Stevie B" (2005-2009)
022 Craig Lawrence (2006- )
023 Jeff May (2006-2009)
024 Elkin Taveras (2006- )
025 Schuylar Rockey (2006-2009)
026 Andrew Sisley/"Sis" (2007-2008)
027 Sean May (2008- )
028 Tommy Coperine (2008- )
029 Greg Nelson (2008- )
030 Ben Carlson (2008-2010 )
031 Mike Schiraldi / Schneebly (Spring 2009- )
032 Will Leet (Fall 2009- )
033 Sam Smith (Fall 2009- )
034 Cam Haley (Fall 2009- )
035 Matt Palmer (Fall 2009- )