The Sophomore Serenade an event sponsored by the UNC General Alumni Association and the class of 2015, was held on Sunday, Sept. 23rd.

This serenade served as a make up event for the cancellation of the Sunset Serenade. The Sunset Serenade, a Carolina tradition, was cancelled due to rain. Coordinators of the Sophomore Serenade wanted to make up for the Sunset Serenade and unite the class of 2015.

“I went last year,” said Kara Marker, a sophomore biology major. “I am glad that they are trying to make up for it because it was such a good experience.”

“Part of our mission is to unite our class,” said Austin Root, one of the coordinators of the event. “We wanted to host our own event for the class of 2015”

The event, although hosted by the class of 2015, was not limited to sophomores.

Root said when he attended the Sunset Serenade last year, he had the chance to bond and interact with other students. His wish was to recreate this atmosphere for his fellow classmates.

The performers, all a capella groups, were The Loreleis, the Clef Hangers, the Achordants, and Cadence. The genre of the songs performed were various, they ranged from R&B with “Survivor” and “Independent Women” by the Destiny’s Child to country songs such “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor or “Day That I Die” by Zac Brown Band .

Katherine McIlwain, president of the UNC Loreleis, said they were really disappointed when they heard that the Sunset Serenade was cancelled. She believes that the Sophomore Serenade would give a really great taste of what Carolina a capella has to offer.

“It is also a way to show our support to the class of 2015,” added McIlwain.

Students started to arrive a little before 6 with blankets, or homework. Students, who attended the make up Sunset Serenade in the pit, believed it was really crowded.

Sophomore Sarah Cooper said the accessibility of the event made it better than the Sunset Serenade.

“I thought it was really crowded, said sophomore Daira Melendez. “I didn’t like how some groups tried to rap. This one was better and more relaxed.”