Radcliffe Pitches
Harvard's oldest gender-inclusive (historically all-female) treble a cappella ensemble, founded in 1975, singing jazz a cappella.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory — The Radcliffe PitchesObserved Sep 30, 2026
“We are Harvard’s oldest gender-inclusive (historically all-female) treble a cappella ensemble, founded in 1975 at the historic Hasty Pudding Club.”
Other versions
- Public webRadcliffe Pitches - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Radcliffe Pitches are the premier treble-voiced[1] a cappella singing ensemble at Harvard University, founded in 1975 at the Hasty Pudding Club.”
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“all-female a cappella group founded in 1975.”
How to join
Audition, Open membershipReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory — The Radcliffe PitchesObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Annual auditions are open to all Harvard University students.”
- Public webRadcliffe Pitches - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Pitches choose new group members through an audition process, held in the fall and spring of each academic year and open to all Harvard undergraduates.”
No recruiting cycle on record. Deadlines appear here once we find a source for them.
Selectivity
Unknown. This club has a selective process, but we haven't found published applicant or admit numbers. We don't estimate acceptance rates without them.
About
The Radcliffe Pitches’ first “Jam” in Fall of 1976, Lowell House. For more historical Pitch records, explore our archives!
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory — The Radcliffe PitchesObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Radcliffe Pitches’ first “Jam” in Fall of 1976, Lowell House. For more historical Pitch records, explore our archives!”
Other versions
- Public webConcert Calendar — The Radcliffe PitchesObserved Sep 30, 2026
“We hold a number of yearly big concerts (including the CS50 Welcome, Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit Concert; Fall Jam; Spring Jam; Harvard-Yale Jam; Freshman Jam), as well as many other on-campus and New England area pe…”
- Public webRadcliffe Pitches - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Radcliffe Pitches are the premier treble-voiced[1] a cappella singing ensemble at Harvard University, founded in 1975 at the Hasty Pudding Club. The group is made up of 12 to 14 Harvard undergraduates who perform at …”
Mission
Sharing unforgettable musical experiences with audiences.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory — The Radcliffe PitchesObserved Sep 30, 2026
“we come together in our passion for sharing unforgettable musical experiences with audiences”
Activities
Jazz a cappella performances for public and private audiences, International touring, Annual performance for the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year, Spring trips to Bermuda for performances and benefit concerts, Performances at events such as galas, weddings, charity fundraisers, and corporate conferences, Yearly concerts in Cambridge including Fall Jam, Spring Jam, Harvard-Yale Jam, and others, Touring within the U.S. and internationally, Concerts in Sanders Theatre, Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Jam in Cabot Café, Original arrangements for the group by current and previous members and friends of the groupReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory — The Radcliffe PitchesObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Pitches perform for public and private audiences at Harvard and beyond”
Links
- Websitepitches.orgLikely official
- Websitepitches.org/concert-calendarLikely official
7 unconfirmed links (not verified as the club's own)
- Emailcontact@pitches.orgUnconfirmed
- Facebook@the-radcliffe-pitches-39413461312Unconfirmed
- Instagram@radcliffepitchesUnconfirmed
- Wikipedia articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radcliffe_PitchesUnconfirmed
- TikTok@radcliffepitchesUnconfirmed
- YouTubeyoutube.com/radcliffepitchesUnconfirmed
- YouTube@UCKGcyJrGj78Cqh_C6DcOdKwUnconfirmed
Membership history
- 12–15as of Sep 30, 2026Shown
- 12–14as of Sep 30, 2026
Sources & freshness
Profile rebuilt| Source | Type | Facts | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donate — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 1 | |
| Tours — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 1 | |
| Contact — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 1 | |
| The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 6 | |
| Featured Events — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 1 | |
| Concert Calendar — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 2 | |
| History — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 11 | |
| Concert Calendar — The Radcliffe Pitches | Public web | 9 | |
| Radcliffe Pitches - Wikipedia | Public web | 11 | |
| Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizations | Public web | 6 |
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