All-gender a cappella group singing contemporary and soul-influenced music, with campus concerts, tours, and performances for hire.
- Joining
- Audition
About
Since that day, the Callbacks have grown in musicality, reputation, and friendship. We have received national recognition for our unique and challenging arrangements (6 Best Arrangement awards from the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella), impressive soloists (2 Best Soloist awards & 1 Outstanding Choreo award from the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella & 3 Best Solo nominations from the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America), and high quality of recording (consistent selection for Voices Only and Best of College A Cappella compilation CDs). The Callbacks now tour internationally, annually to New York City, perform at functions in and around the Boston area, and hold a concert in Harvard’s historic Sanders Theater each semester.
How to join
- Audition — You perform for the group, often with a callback round.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
What they do
- Annual international winter tour each January
- Paid performances at events in and around Boston
- Competing in the ICCAs
- Recording albums
- Spring New York City tour
- One main concert on campus in Sanders Theater each semester
Mission, in their words
Develop a broad repertoire while maintaining a passion for music, friendship, and fun.
In the news
- Callbacks Place Third in National CompetitionThe Harvard CrimsonMay 1, 2000
Sources
- Harvard CallbacksClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Instagram: @harvardcallbacksClub's social account · seen Oct 3, 2026
- Callbacks Place Third in National Competition | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
- 2026 Auditions — Harvard CallbacksClub website · seen Sep 30, 2026
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