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The 1970's

The 70's saw the beginning of QC and the development of its character. The name changed from the Rutgers Womens Chorale to the Rutgers Queens Chorale.

1972: Women are admitted to Rutgers College.

1974: Rutgers Women's Chorale is founded by women in Kirkpatrick Choir so that they could enjoy singing traditional Rutgers songs. Their director is Dr. David Drinkwater.

November 25, 1975: The chorale had its debut concert at the Rutgers Parents Association Meeting.

1978: Frederick Ford becomes director of QC.

The 1980's

The 80's saw the beginning of one of our favorite traditions, the cows and calves. Every new member of the choir is a calf, and each gets her own cow mama, who is a seasoned member of the group.

1986: Francis Slade directs QC for one year.
1987: Michael Fardink directs QC for one year.
1988: Steven Russell becomes the director for Queens Chorale.



The 1990's

1995: Budget cuts hit QC. With the specialization of Mason Gross School of the Arts, the Rutgers Queens Chorale is de-funded. Other drawbacks for QC from the rising of MGSA include students no longer receiving credit for participating in QC and QC losing its rehearsal space in McKinney Hall.



The 2000's

2002: Sarah Thiffault becomes director of QC for one year. 
2003: Andri Hadjiandreou becomes director of QC.
2006: Victor Shen becomes director of QC.
2010: Brenda Earle becomes director of QC.

2012: Emily Sensenbach-Gopal becomes director of QC

Our Story

We are the oldest all-female student-run choir at Rutgers University and are comprised of both undergraduate and graduate women. Hybridizing a choral group and a mellow sorority, we have achieved what we have today: a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where women of all backgrounds and majors can share a common love of singing. Along with traditional Rutgers songs, we also sing a variety of music at our biannual concerts.

Queens Chorale, 1993

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