Known for its elaborate arrangements, mysterious traditions, and close-knit community, Doox of Yale is one of the oldest and most ambitious a cappella groups on campus. Doox was founded in 1952 when four first-years allegedly stole a Whiffenpoofs arrangement to form their own quartet. Originally dubbed The Duke’s Men, the group has grown into a world-renowned ensemble with over 400 alumni spanning several generations. In 2017, The Duke’s Men became the first all-gender tenor/bass ensemble at Yale, adopting its longstanding nickname “Doox” to better reflect the group’s new makeup.

Throughout our seventy years of history, we’ve performed at Drew Barrymore’s personal birthday party in NYC, The Ruby Sessions and Kylemore Abbey in Ireland, the Steinway Club of Puerto Rico, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and the White House. Our repertoire includes a vast library of over 400 arrangements, including older classics, folk tunes, jazz standards, and modern hits. In the past five years, multiple Doox arrangements have been featured in Voices Only, a compilation album of the world’s best a cappella arrangements. We’ve also won Best Mixed Voice Recording from the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards, and numerous awards from the ICCAs. Doox albums had 200k streams on Spotify in 2023 alone, and current rushees will help us produce our next album this coming year! 

Doox ensures that each and every member feels both supported and that they’re being given once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Each member is guaranteed three DooxPaid—free—tours each year, multiple features on professionally mixed and mastered albums, and a family unlike any other! Since innovation is so important to us, members are constantly arranging new songs for us to learn. Anyone and everyone is welcome to arrange, regardless of prior experience.

One thing you’ll often hear is how Doox is a family. From rehearsals to hangouts and excursions, to spending weeks of winter, spring, and summer breaks together touring the world, Doox is a warm and supportive space to foster meaningful friendships. As we approach our 74th season, we’re incredibly excited to tour in Orlando, Florida, the D.C. area, and Shanghai, China. Most importantly, we cannot wait to welcome new members into the family!