Cadence, the men's a cappella choir at K-State, is celebrating 10 years of existence at its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. today in McCain Auditorium.

A group of students formed Cadence in 1998 as a way to continue performances after high school, said Bryan Meyer, senior in animal sciences and industry. Meyer is a Cadence member and the group's music manager this year.

All 12 of the men in Cadence are also members of the larger group, Men's Glee Club. Cadence has been student-led since its beginning.

"We're just a bunch of guys that have a semi-musical background and enjoy singing," Meyer said.

There are no music majors in the group, which differs from other universities, Meyer said.

"It's an accomplishment for us to sound as good as other universities but not have the raw talent that they have," he said.

Grant Haley, junior in hotel and restaurant management, said the fact that Cadence is made up of all nonmusic majors is one of his favorite parts about the group. This is Haley's third year in Cadence; he is also the group's business manager.

"None of us know how to read music that well," Haley said.

So rather than promoting just the music department, he said "it's advertising for K-State as a whole."

Meyer said the group has performed about 40 or 50 shows this year for events around Manhattan including, moms' weekends, senior days and dinner functions.

Haley said the group advertises for their shows on campus by singing to people on their way to classes and visiting sororities during chapter nights.

Meyer said this year's spring show will consist of many different types of songs. The men have added six or seven new numbers this year, including "Hooked on a Feeling," "Roll to Me" and "Hooch." He said the group's version of "Wabash Cannonball" is always a hit.

"We try to mix it up every time so no person gets the same concert twice," Meyer said.

Kurt Krupp, senior in electronic media and print journalism, said he enjoys the light atmosphere of the group. But, he said, the men are always working hard to learn the songs.

This show will consist of more features and skits than past shows, Krupp said. "It will be more fun because we're being able to celebrate 10 years of existence," Krupp said.