The Spartan Dischords of Michigan State University

It’s that time of year again. As any Dischord fan can tell you, come the end of Spring semester, we can only think about one thing: Big Show. Dating way back to April of 1993, we are beyond excited to be celebrating 20 years of this ridiculous tradition.

This season, Dischords have reached a breaking point and we are unleashing our inner-beasts. Some of the guys are definitely more domesticated than others; so be forewarned. Come expecting the unexpected as we present to you this year’s Big Show: “Dischords Bought a Zoo.”

On Friday, April 26th at Hannah Community Center, we will be bringing you a diverse mix of classic hits and current jams. From Hunter Hayes to Imagine Dragons, and of course a medley of animalistic anthems. Dischords are preparing to satisfy everyone’s appetite.

For tickets, just click the page on the right side of this page that says “TICKETS: Dischords Bought a ZOO.”
From there you can choose either “Students” or “Public” tickets. Click the Paypal button and select the quantity you would like to purchase. That’s it! So simple, your dog could do it. But really, if that happens, film it.

Only $5 for students and $7 for public. (Plus a small online fee)
**We will have your tickets waiting for you at the door!**

If the show isn’t wild enough, remember your ticket gets you into our after party FOR FREE. Location TBD.

Additional disclaimers: Petting is not advisable (due to a poor track record of unpredictable biting). Also, you are welcome to feed the Dischords, but we must abide by our strict diet of Pokee Stix and leftover Easter candy (that’s for the elf). And no, we will not sit on command.

Can’t wait to see you there!

-SD

Just when you thought you knew every trick in the Dischord book, your favorite all-male a Cappella group has done it again. This elusive group of dudes has somehow managed to concoct a solution that will have you feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy.

Exclusive samples of our sweetness will be available one night, and one night only. On Friday, February 15th, you’ll want to secure a seat to see The Spartan Dischords present: Fourteen Shades of Dischords.

This Valentine’s Day, we have seasoned our love potion with some throwback classics from The Backstreet Boys and Sugar Ray, as well as hot hits from The Script and Taylor Swift.

To all those hard-core Dischord fans, don’t fret, you can expect your hand-written Valentine, an unforgettable show and a FREE after party with your ticket.

We should mention that the lovely Harmonettes from the University of Michigan have graciously offered to open for us. Despite their wolverine affiliation, we are really stoked to share the evening with some talented ladies.

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. They are available NOW at the Wharton Center box-office and ONLINE here:

http://whartoncenter.com/boxoffice/performance.aspx?pid=1380

It’s going to be an evening that promises to tug at your heart strings and wrap you up in a blanket of affection.

This love season, let us show you all the ways we can make you melt.

Hope to see you there.

With love, from Cupid’s closest ally,

-The Spartan Dischords

Good News! If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended yet.

Even better news! There’s this group of Spartan dudes who sing like angels and rock like the Flintstone’s. And they are looking for new members.

Do you like to sing? Do you enjoy making people laugh? Do you love music and are looking for ways to get involved on campus?

Then, you should probably come audition!

ALL IT TAKES is a VERSE and a CHORUS from the song of your choice. As well as the most outrageous JOKE you can prepare.

This Spring, we are looking for ALL VOICE PARTS. In particular, Tenor and Baritone, but we always welcome any dude to audition.

It is not required for your audition, but please let us know if you are gifted with any Vocal Percussion abilities (Beatboxing).

If you make it, you will be in a group with a bunch of guys who have been singing to Spartan ladies and selling out four concerts a year for the last 30 years. You’ll gain experience in the fine art of blending Humor with Harmony. Plus, every semester you will get the opportunity to travel across the Mid-West, sing all over campus and perform tons of hired gigs. But most of all, you will make the closest, life-long friends you may ever meet at MSU.

Check out more of what we do here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpartanDischords

Look like fun? Well, it is. Head on over to the Music Practice Building, starting around 5:30 PM, and look for the sign-in sheet. We will probably be there pretty late, so if you can’t make it right at 5:30, don’t worry. Come as soon as you can.

Remember, it’s just a VERSE and a CHORUS from any song you want, and the worst JOKE you can muster. Pretty simple, right?

If you are interested and have any questions, send us a message ASAP so we have ample time to respond.

We are pumped to see you all there, and make 2013 the best year yet.

Real talk.

-SD

We know these times are scary and unpredictable. You’ve heard the rumors of the end of the world, and you’re preparing. Your basements are stocked with jugs of water and non-perishables. You’ve devised plans to make your homes zombie-proof. You’ve even quit working out and dieting, in hopes of enjoying every last moment to it’s fullest.

What you need now, more than ever, is to sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite Spartans singing and telling less than mediocre jokes.

We aren’t letting anything stomp on our festive spirit. So join us, as The Spartan Dischords Present: The Last Noel – A Yuletide Farewell.

In keeping with tradition, we are gearing up for our annual Christmas concert. But we’ve injected our line-up of holiday classics with some current hits and even some Christmas songs you haven’t heard from us before. This is going to be a show you won’t want to miss. Better yet, you can even see it twice!

The concert will be held on Saturday, December 1st at 7:30 PM and AGAIN on Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 PM in the Kellogg Center Auditorium.

Tickets are only $5 for students and $7 for adults. (plus $.50 online processing fee)
Just click the link for the performance you would like to attend on the right.

We decided to spread our Christmas cheer and collect donations for “Toys for Tots” again this year. This program distributes toys to under-privileged children who may not otherwise receive gifts for Christmas. So bring a toy. They aren’t for us, we promise!

And of course, in case this show doesn’t get all the festivity out of your system, the merriment will continue with an afterparty after the Saturday performance. As always, it’s free with your ticket.

We have one more surprise. We were going to make you wait to open it until Christmas, but couldn’t resist. Just in case the world ends before we get the chance, The Dischords are releasing a new EP of some Christmas favorites. We have recorded six awesome tracks to add to your holiday collection.

Set aside your apocalyptic anxiety, and come enjoy the show.

With Love and Seasons Greetings,

-Your Spartan Dischords

This year the SD has chosen the most epic of days to hold their coveted Fall Auditions…

August 30th.

As you all know, on this day in history the city of Melbourne, Australia was founded in 1835.

Also, we will be celebrating 103 years since palaeontologist, Charles Doolittle Walcott, discovered the Burgess Shale fossils in 1909.

And in 1972, a little girl was born in San Diego, California. A girl who’s fate would land her playing the role of “Tina Carlyle” in the 1994 blockbuster “The Mask.”
It is none other than the lovely Ms. Cameron Diaz, of course.

As if this day weren’t epic enough, The Spartan Dischords at Michigan State University are taking their August 30th festivites to new heights as they embark on their 31st year of lady-swooning and extreme A cappella. If YOU are a dude (or know of a dude) that likes to sing and want to be a part of it, listen up.

ALL IT TAKES is a VERSE and a CHORUS from the song of your choice. As well as the most outrageous JOKE you can prepare.

This Fall, we are looking for ALL VOICE PARTS. In case you are wondering we mean: Tenor, Baritone and Bass. Although, who doesn’t love a good yodeler?

It is not required for your audition, but please let us know if you are gifted with any Vocal Percussion abilities (Beatboxing). Rapping is also a bonus.

If you make it, you will be in a group with a bunch of guys who have been singing to Spartan ladies and selling out four concerts a year for the last 30 years. You’ll gain experience in the fine art of blending Humor with Harmony. Plus, every semester you will get the opportunity to travel across the Mid-West, sing all over campus and perform tons of hired gigs. But most of all, you will make the closest, life-long friends you may ever meet at MSU.

(You can check out more of what we do on our YouTube page.)

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpartanDischords

Any of this sound intriguing? Well, head on over to the Music Practice Building, starting around 5:30 PM, and look for the sign-in sheet. We will probably be there pretty late, so if you can’t make it right at 5:30, don’t worry. Come as soon as you can.

Remember, it’s just a VERSE and a CHORUS from any song you want, and the worst JOKE you can muster. Pretty simple, right?

If you are interested and have any questions, send us a message ASAP so we have ample time to respond.

The Spartan Dischords are preparing for an audition that will put August 30th, 2012 in the history books.

Hope to see you all there!

Keep it classy,

-SD

Note: the end time on this event page (10:30PM) is APPROXIMATE. Auditions could end earlier or last longer. That’s what she said.

The Spartan Dischords are 30. They don’t know how it happened, but somewhere between picking up a gallon of milk and taking Jimmy to soccer practice, the Dischords hit the big 3-0.

These guys may not look like it, but it turns out they’ve been doing outrageous things for their fans (like singing) ever since they formed in ’82. Since then, the Dischords have released cassettes (yes, cassettes), recorded CDs, sung in dorms, spurned advances, and generally entertained the masses wherever they’ve been.

Our 30th Anniversary Show, titled “Too Much of a Good Thing”, will be chock full of the typical shenanigans that have become synonymous with the Dischord name throughout their illustrious (ridiculous) history.

This time around, prepare yourself for new renditions of old stuff, new renditions of new stuff, and a monkey riding a dog.

But seriously, come to hear the musical stylings of T-Swift, John Mayer (awkward), Billy Joel, and J. Biebs (we’re serious this time).

Still hankering for more? The lovely Ladies First from MSU will be opening the show, as we renew our vows after so many years!

And, if all that wasn’t enough to get you to this historic show, prepare yourself for the Spartan Dischords’ brand new GREATEST HITS album. This limited release will encapsulate the group’s history with 16 of your favorite and most memorable Spartan Dischords songs.

In addition to the hits of the past, prepare yourself for the BRAND NEW track, Never Gonna Leave This Bed, recorded in studio and added to the album as the most recent greatest hit!

Come take home a piece of history (and maybe a Dischord, too).

Tickets are only 5 big ones for students (7 little ones for adults) and they’re available at the Wharton Center box office or online at their website:

http://whartoncenter.com/boxoffice/performance.aspx?pid=1281

*Remember, a ticket gets you in to the afterparty (and all that comes with it) FOR FREE. Think of this deal as a party with a free a cappella concert.

Dischordially Yours,

SD

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Spartan Dischords are ready to take this relationship to the next level.

That’s right, get ready for a high five, a smile, and a Transformers valentine because the Dischords are putting on their latest Valentine’s Day show.

The Dischords have one of our most talented groups in years, and all of us are working hard for your affection. Whether it’s Jason Mraz, Boyz II Men, or another classic love song, the Dischords have everything you need for an incredibly entertaining Valentine’s date night.

Dudes, bring your girl.

Girls, bring more girls.

Single? Prepare to mingle because the Dischords are tops when it comes to entertainment of the romantic persuasion.

And, if you think this show is just not enough to meet your high expectations for V-Day, prepare for a FREE afterparty directly following the show. If you want to think of it another way: you get a party with a FREE a cappella show thrown in!

Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults, and they’re available from the Wharton Center box office – in person or ONLINE here:

http://whartoncenter.com/boxoffice/performance.aspx?pid=1225

Need a Valentine’s gift? Pick up one of our smooth albums or t-shirts for the right price at intermission or after the show!

Finally, if you find it in your heart to send some of this Valentine’s Day love to the heroes in ALL of our hearts, the Dischords will be giving the opportunity to send that support to U.S. troops thanks to Silver Wings, another on-campus organization at MSU!

Once again, we plan to offer you just about everything you’d want in an evening – besides Jeff Goldblum, of course.

With Love,

The Spartan Dischords

Ticket link: http://whartoncenter.com/boxoffice/performance.aspx?pid=1217

Despite numerous pleas from family members and Congressmen alike, the Spartan Dischords refuse to stop believing in Santa Claus.

Because of the Dischords blind faith in the bearded fat man (and our general appreciation of a certain Ashton Kutcher movie), we are holding a one-night-only show in his honor.

With some familiar returning voices as well as some fresh new dudes, the Dischords are ready to rock your holiday brains out. Come check out the Dischords’ first solo show of the year to see all the fresh new stuff, the hilarious old jokes, and the still relatively awkward-looking dudes with green ties.

AND, just because the Dischords love this time of year, anyone interested in purchasing our newest album, “Better than Nothing”, will have a portion of the cost of each album donated to a charity!

SO, make sure to head on over to WhartonCenter.com using the link below, or walk on over to the box office to grab tickets before they’re gone!

Tickets are only $5 for students and $7 for adults. Notice that the show will be at 6 PM this time around – giving you time to watch the potentially BIG game later on!

Not to mention, this ticket gets you free entrance – and all of the benefits – of the after party following the show!

With Unlimited Festivity,

The Spartan Dischords

Have your vocal skills ever made someone laugh, cry, spontaneously combust, or all of the above?

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something ridiculously talented/funny/good looking?

Have you ever felt the urge to further your reputation with the ladies?

Have you found yourself enraging friends by always calling ‘shotgun’ first when getting in a car?

Do you hate your ISS class?

If your answers to these questions are all yes (we also accept absolutely, definitely, or of course not) then you are perfect for the Spartan Dischords, MSU’s oldest all-male a capella group.

ALL IT TAKES is a VERSE and CHORUS from your favorite pop song to sing for us, along with the funniest, horribly offensive JOKE you dare to tell us.

We need ALL VOICE PARTS, ranging from whale call to dog whistle. If you aren’t sure whether we need you – we do.

AND, if you’re a low bass (aka you talk really low, and may or may not be tall and awkward) we’re especially looking for some of you to round out our ranks this time around.

So, if you find yourself unable to sing along with pop artists like Ke$ha (we don’t like her either) or Bruno Mars (he’s just OK), don’t be discouraged from joining, because we perform a wide variety of songs with solo opportunities for all. Plus, we can always use more bass. And cowbell.

Oh, and if you are especially proficient at laying down mad beatz, let us know at the audition. We’re always looking for new people who can beatbox. It’s how we keep the beat, and impress old people.

So who are these Dischords?

They’re just a group of fellows that love to entertain, sing, and impress the fairer sex.

We enjoy selling out concerts, singing for sororities, the governor, and ESPN, taking long walks on the beach, and quite possibly pina coladas.

But seriously, we put on four concerts a year, travel to universities across the Midwest, sing for a whole lot of sororities, and perform at a ton of hired gigs. Plus, you get the opportunity to make some of the closest friends you’ill ever have.

So, if all of this sounds greater than or equal to nothing, than you should seriously consider trying out for the Spartan Dischords with a VERSE and CHORUS from that song you chose, and your most pants-wetting JOKE.

Auditions will be held Thursday, September 1st at 7pm in the Music Practice Building (the taller of the two music buildings) on the MSU campus. Just come on into the lobby, and look for the sign-up sheet sitting on a music stand. We’ll just be chilling in there all night – listening to you and consuming stupid amounts of Ruffles.

If you have ANY questions, Facebook message us ASAP. Oh, and look for us during welcome week – maybe even at Freshman Welcome at the Breslin…

With warmth,

The Spartan Dischords

P.S. We love you.

Oh, and if you’re interested in hearing us, check out this teaser track for our most recent album, “Better than Nothing”:

http://www.spartandischords.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Teaser.mp3

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Listen to the tweet. After releasing our newest studio album, “Better than Nothing”, at our recent BIG Show, we’re offering it online for $15 even.

This CD is 17 tracks of pure hard work, and we absolutely love sharing it with you. Either click here or on the panel to the right, to grab the CD (or two of our previous ones)*.

*NO Paypal account is actually required to purchase. Just add your choices to the cart and proceed using a credit card.

Thanks for your support!

Best,

SD