RCS Foundation

As those of you attending reunion this year start planning for the festivities, keep in mind a special event!

This coming May, the Harvard Class of 1989 will gather for its 25th Reunion. The capstone of the weekend’s festivities will be the traditional Saturday evening Boston Pops Concert.

This year, the Class of 1989 is inviting all Holden alumni to take the Pops over even more by storm with class member Alan Gilbert at the podium and a number of class members as featured soloists in the concert. The big finale of the evening will be a performance of “Make Our Garden Grow” from Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. Holden Choruses alumni are encouraged to join the chorus for what promises to be a most memorable music-making occasion. Please sign up no later than March 30, 2014 by sending an email to: makeourgardengrow89@gmail.com.

To all NY residents and visitors:

Join other RCS, HGC, and HRCM alums in the annual Messiah sing on December 16th. All events take place within 1-2 blocks of the Lincoln Center.

The schedule is:
Pre-Concert Cocktails and Dinner: 5:30pm-7pm
The Smith Restaurant
Seating is limited, so please register today to get a seat.

Messiah Sing: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
Group discount available if you register by Dec 15th! Bring your score or borrow them at the event.

Afterparty: 10:30pm-end
P.J. Clarke’s
Free hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and holiday spirit!

RSVP here to buy tickets to the Sing and confirm your presence at dinner. Please contact Cathy Josman (HRCM ’84) at cjosman@post.harvard.edu or (617) 851-0557 with questions.

Hi all,

Many apologies for the belated program, but you can find it below in PDF form. I hope you enjoyed the show!

RCS HRCM Fall Concert Nov 2013

We’re thrilled to announce that we will be live streaming the RCS-HRCM fall concert this year. Alums from anywhere in the world are invited to tune in at 8pm ET on Saturday, Nov 9, to experience the concert wherever they are.

You can watch the live-stream here:

Since this is the first time we’re testing this, we’d love feedback! Please email kannan.kavita@gmail.com with comments about the video experience.

Enjoy the show!
Kavita Kannan
VP, Alum Affairs

The academic year has started in Cambridge, and we’re looking forward to a year of wonderful music! We are pleased to share this year’s RCS choral engagement calendar. You can buy tickets online at the Harvard Box Office if you’re in town. All non-tour concerts will be at 8pm in Sanders Theatre. We look forward to seeing you here!

Saturday, November 9, 2013 | Fall Concert
with the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum

Friday, December 6, 2013 | Christmas in Sanders
with the Harvard Glee Club

Friday, February 28, 2014 | Junior Parents Weekend Concert
with the Harvard Glee Club

March 14-23, 2014 | Spring Break Tour
performances in New Orleans and Texas – stay tuned for details!

Saturday, April 26, 2014 | Verdi’s Requiem
with the Harvard Glee Club, the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum, and the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra

A happy winter to you all! I wanted to share with you this piece on Andy Clark & the choral program in the most recent music department newsletter. Andy talks a lot about what he values in the program and what his plans are going forward. There’s also a nice picture of RCS with their grand prize from the 5th International Competition for Chamber Choirs at Petrinja, Croatia.

Harvard music department winter 2013 newsletter

Jenny Wolahan
President RCS Foundation

For many of us, memories of singing and touring with RCS are among the most meaningful of our Radcliffe and Harvard experiences. The Radcliffe Choral Society Foundation (RCSF) is dedicated to supporting the activities of the current Choral Society, strengthening the RCS community, and honoring our shared experiences and proud traditions.

RCS Spring 2026 Season Preview

Massachusetts ACDA Collegiate Big Sing: Beethoven Mass in C Major, Op. 86
(with the Harvard Glee Club and guest collegiate choirs)
Hana Cai conducts a newly commissioned arrangement for chorus, piano four hands, and harmonium by musicologist Michael Ostrzyga.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 8:00 PM EST | Sanders Theatre, Harvard University RESERVE FREE TICKETS

Mahler Symphony No. 3 (with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander, conductor) Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8:00 PM EDT | Symphony Hall, Boston, MA Tickets and more information

Holden Voice Program Senior Showcases Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 8:00 PM EDT | Holden Chapel, Harvard University Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 3:00 PM EDT | Holden Chapel, Harvard University  

Harvard Choruses New Music Initiative Concert (with Ensemble Veritas) Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 7:30PM PM EDT | Location TBD  

Arts Fest Concert: Orff Carmina Burana (with the Harvard Glee Club and Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum) Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT | Sanders Theatre, Harvard University​  

Holden Voice Program Spring Recital Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM EDT | Holden Chapel, Harvard University  

Farewell to Cambridge Concert Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT | Lowell Lecture Hall, Harvard University

We are seeking volunteers to join the RCSF Senior Common Room, a network of interested RCS alumnae who will provide the Radcliffe Choral Society or the Foundation with expert advice, wise counsel and volunteer support.  If you are willing to share your time and talents, click here for more information.