Trumpets, basses, drums, trombones, guitars and piano tangle together to form a flowing, electric rhythm, playing with voices who sing different songs from a different time.

The Acapella and jazz band musical groups are teaming up for “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” the spring Acapella revue that will run from April 1 to April 3. The event will be held in the Alan Harvey Theater, where attendees will gather to hear jazz classics from the 1930’s and 1940’s by artists like Fats Waller and Duke Ellington.

“It’s a chance to show the school and everyone what we have been working on during this part of the year,” junior Amelia Eldridge said.

Eldridge said that while the winter revue is filled with beautiful music, this spring revue will have more familiar songs and lively dancing.

“I think it’s going to be a good opportunity for people to come see their friends up on stage performing and acting goofy in a good, fun way,” Eldridge said.

The student performances will be accompanied by the new lighting system in the theater as well as new stage costumes. The song, “You Make Me Feel So Young,” is one of the show’s best, Eldridge said. It is easiest to see musical choral  director Joe Piazza’s passion and enthusiasm for the show in all the choreography and effort he gives it.

Eldridge said that it will be both exciting and interesting to see how band and acapella perform together.

“It’s going to take some extra practice to get used to playing with singers, but I think it will be really great for the audience to see the two groups performing together,” said jazz band member junior Taylor Scofield.

Scofield, who plays electric bass and auxiliary percussion, said she will be excited to perform a funky rendition of “Summertime” by George Gershwin.

While the jazz band will not be getting up to dance or perform any choreography, they will play on risers above the stage where the Acapella choir will sing.

“We found out a couple months ago that we would be performing with Acapella and we were pretty excited,” Scofield said.

The jazz band has been practicing songs such as “Blue Moon” and “Night and Day” over the course of the last month.

“It’s exciting because jazz band doesn’t usually play for large crowds like for this show and I think it will be great for everyone,” Scofield said.

The revue, which is considered one of the largest and is the longest running shows held, will feature 180 performers.

“People are going to hear voices that they have never heard before,” Piazza said.

Songs with large group numbers and intricate solos will be sprinkled throughout the show, with the variety of talent ranging from middle schoolers to high school seniors.

“For many of the seniors it will be their last show, their final moments up on stage in front of an audience and this will be the time to shine,” Piazza said.

Piazza also said that he hopes the lively swing music and jazz along with the fitting choreography will excite audience members.

“It is going to have things that people don’t necessarily expect,” Piazza said.

Ticket sales have already begun for the show, with $18 for general admission, $12 for students and seniors, and $35 for a reserved seat. Concert goers can buy tickets online or at the door.

“It’s going to be a different show this year and I think audiences will really enjoy it,” Piazza said.