A typical fall semester kicks off with the First-Year Showcase in Johnson
Chapel, where Amherst’s six a cappella groups —DQ, Bluestockings, Route 9,
Zumbyes, the Sabrinas and Terras Irradient — dazzle the new first-years with a
medley of captivating songs, establishing their presence with a variety of
performances sprinkled throughout the semester. But ever since the pandemic
disrupted the way of life on campus, in-person gatherings have been severely
restricted, forcing many performance-based