The Online Reflector

On Valentine’s Day, Mu Phi Epsilon delivered Singing Valentines throughout the University of Indianapolis campus. For $3, a group of music students sang a love song to any individual on campus.

The group’s advisor, Rebecca Sorley, selected the Mu Phi Epsilon fraternity members that would participate and perform in the Valentine’s Day event.

According to Mu Phi Epsilon historian and junior Susan Lutterbach, selection for the group of Mu Phi Epsilon members and choir members was based on merit and being a good music student, but anyone was welcome to join in the singing.

Singing Valentines were delivered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., so that plenty of time was available for students to ambush significant others, friends, faculty and staff with one of Mu Phi Epsilon’s love-themed musical renditions.

“Most of the time they’re funny, but sometimes they’re just to have us embarrass the hell out of these people,” said Susan Rae, sophomore music performance and vocal major. “It’s really fun.”

According to Lutterbach, after sending out the song list and a lyric sheet, the singers prepare for the songs that were requested.

The Mu Phi Epsilon impromptu singing groups consisted of three to five individuals.

“I would not want to do it by myself. That would be kind of weird,” Lutterbach said.

Many of the singers seemed to look forward to the big day.

Rae said she was excited to get the opportunity to sing with her friends. She hoped to brighten someone’s day.

Lutterbach said that she would play along if she were to receive a singing valentine.

“I’d totally get all dramatic and really into it,” Lutterbach said.

These romantic musical numbers took the performances out of the recital hall and into the campus. With songs such as “A Whole New World” from Disney’s Aladdin or The Temptation’s “My Girl,” there was bound to be a song that captured the essence of almost any relationship.

Mu Phi Epsilon sold a total of 24 valentines, according to Lutterbach.

Reactions from the recipients covered a myriad of emotions.

“They ranged from complete embarrassment and excitement to people throwing things at the deliverers,” Lutterbach said. “I think the whole day brought a lot of smiles and was worth our while.”

Lutterbach said Mu Phi Epsilon is looking forward to doing this event again.

“It was successful and fun, so I don’t see why not,” she said.

Lutterbach said the event created a lot of laughs on Valentine’s Day and raised a total of $72 for Mu Phi Epsilon.