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.
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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.
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Queens Chorale, 1993