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Harvard Opportunes

A cappella

All-gender contemporary a cappella group that performs on campus and abroad, records albums and videos, and can be booked for events.

Joining
Audition
No experience needed
Time commitment
7 h/week
Check how to apply at harvardopportunes.com

About

In 1980, two Harvard-Radcliffe students, Simin Yazdgerdi and Suzanne Goldsmith, transformed a loosely organized singing group known as the Harvard Squares into Harvard’s first full-fledged mixed a cappella ensemble, The Harvard Opportunes.

How to join

  • Audition — You perform for the group, often with a callback round.

Details

Status
Recognized
Dues
No dues required

What they do

  • Live performances on campus and around the world
  • Tours during Winter and Spring breaks
  • Recording professionally produced albums and music videos
  • International tours
  • Competing at the 2025 ICCA finals
  • Rehearsals
  • Bookable performances
  • Recording studio albums

Mission, in their words

To produce consistently high-quality live and recorded music, engage a dedicated network of supporters, and build a sustainable organization.

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