Rusty Pipes a cappella group performs at Worcester Prep

The Rusty Pipes, a coed a cappella group from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, based in Troy, N.Y., performed for Worcester Prep's Middle and Upper Schools Jan. 12. One of the lead singers, Ariella Anthony of Seaford, is a 2014 Worcester Prep alum who sang in front of her younger siblings, senior Sambina and 10th-grader Dominic. The a cappella group then joined Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby's chorus and ensemble groups for a question-and-answer session on musicality and how to balance the rigors of a cappella practice and travel with a demanding college schedule.

While at Worcester, Ariella excelled in the classroom and on stage. She is now a junior at Rensselaer, majoring in pre-med biology with hopes to become a doctor like her parents. Her sister Sambina, who is a standout senior, will attend the college of her choice in the fall as a pre-med student. Younger brother Dominic is following in his sisters' footsteps while maintaining excellent grades and shining in the performing arts.

Founded in 1997, The Rusty Pipes are RPI's second-oldest a cappella group; they perform original arrangements of songs from a variety of music genres. They perform at campus and local events and competitions, and record their music. For more information, go to www.rustypipes.com.