The Buffers, an a cappella singing group shrouded in fraternal mystery, continue their brilliant legacy of astounding harmonic virtuosity, unparalleled intellectual witticism and good fashion sense. As the oldest and wisest a cappella singing group at Hamilton College, they are respected by the college community and neither matched nor surpassed in their melodic capabilities.

The Buffers reached DEFCON 5 in '95-'96 at a supersaturation of 15 men. They attributed their sharp rise in population to the unusually active and fertile years of 1977 and 1978 not only in America, but it Scotland as well.

Under the direction of James Gullick, the Buffers spun off as an octet from the Hamilton College Choir around 1950. This octet, comprised mainly of College Hill Singers, found they could achieve more fame and glory by singing barbershop and popular tunes than by raising up their voices to the baroque repertoire mandated by the choir's conductor.

Our repertoire has now expanded to include the expected barbershop and pop tunes, and diversified to include rock, hip-hop, classical, folk and traditional.