Hoos In Treble

Hoos In Treble, also known as HIT, is a nationally acclaimed a cappella group from the University of Virginia, most lovingly known for their pink pumps and little black dresses. The musical sisterhood was formed in the fall of 1999 when founding lady Jennie Donovan created the group based on the principles of excellent musicianship, enthusiastic and diverse talent, and a commitment to distinguished and tasteful performances. Since the founding fall, the group has established it’s Four Pillars: “Professionalism, Organization, Creativity, and Sustainability". The HITtas, as they are called, perform songs from a variety of genres which, in the past, have ranged from sweet ballads to up-beat, sassy music. Their variety of musical performances have earned them national acclaim and nominations for awards: Contemporary A Cappella Society nominations and being featured on the Best of College A Cappella (BOCA) CDs. Their most recent album, Chinese and Champaign, received stellar reactions from the entire a cappella community including a nomination for Best Overall Female Collegiate Album, and CARA nominations for songs such as “Settle Down” for best female collegiate soloist.
HIT History
Founded in 1999, Hoos In Treble is UVA’s youngest all-female a cappella group. Music was thriving at Virginia, but founder Jennie Donovan sought to build a more inclusive a cappella community for talented women at the university. Continuing the tradition that was started in 1999, the current HITtas strive to uphold a community of sisterhood and musicality by presenting first-rate musical arrangements across the country. The beautiful HIT logo is a based on the group name with a treble clef serving as the foundation of the logo and a cursive line draw throughout to create the letter H.
HIT Currently
The a cappella community at the University of Virginia thrives today more than ever before. Groups like Hoos In Treble, The Sil'hooettes, and The Virginia Belles form the three all-female a cappella groups that are part of the University of Virginia A Cappella Presidents Council (which also includes all-male groups The Academical Village People, Hullabahoos, and The Virginia Gentlemen & co-ed groups CHooSE, New Dominions, and ReMix). Today, Hoos In Treble partakes in traditional, annual events like Singing Valentine’s, Rotunda Sing, Dorm Sings, and Lighting of the Lawn.
HIT Members
Hoos In Treble/HIT members, more fondly known as HITtas, are composed of a variety of amazing women from future businesswomen, economists, musicians, politicians, teachers, mathematicians, engineers, and the list continues.
Current HITtas
Mollie Clement (2017) *Alumni Relations
Katie Gigante (2015) *Business Manager
Caroline Hockenbury (2018)
Nan MacMillan (2017) *Assistant Musical Director
Rhody Mastin (2015) *Musical Director
Josephine Miller (2018)
Rachel Mink (2016)
Sasheenie Moodley (2016) *Vice President
Alisa Price (2017) *Co-Social Chair
Melina Rapazzini (2016) *President
Cat Reynolds (2017)
Catherine Schreiber (2017) *Publicity and Outreach Manager
Willa Sweeney (2016)
Chantal Urwin (2016) *Co-Social Chair
NewNews
Most Spring and Fall semesters, Hoos In Treble holds a rigorous audition and call-back process spanning over the course of a week. In the fall of 2013, HIT received a record of six NewNews (nickname for new members) including several crossovers who, after being accepted to a variety of other a cappella groups on grounds, decided their heart felt most at home with the HIT girls. In 2014 fall, HIT received two Newnews, one of whom was also a crossover. A celebrated occasion within the group is Fall Roll during which the HITtas take a trip to other Universities and spend time bonding and performing.
Discography
Current Album
CD’s are recorded and released every two years. HIT's next CD will be released in November 2014.
Past Albums
Chinese and Champagne (2012)
Decadence (2010)
Pink is the New Black (2008)
Amped (2006)
Something Sweeter (2004)
Can't Get Enough (2003)
Apostrophe (2001)

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