Concert Season

Fall 2024

RU in Love?
Students will be serving up a live mix of love and breakup songs from across genres and eras.

November 20 & 21, 7:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

RU Project Band
Directed by Joey Lebron and Prof. Jojo Streater.

Celebration of Sound: A Holiday Concert Across
An inspiring evening of music as we journey through time and genres, featuring compositions by Tchaikovsky from the 1800s, contemporary works by John Rutter, and uplifting Gospels and Carols to celebrate the holiday.

December 10, 12:45 pm and 6:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Rutgers Concert Choir
Directed by Prof. Soyeon Bin

Spring 2024

Love Notes: A Springtime Festival of Song 

April 24, 7:00 pm
Black Box Studio

Directed by Dr. Julianne Baird

Groovy Hits and Broadway Beats

April 30, 12:45 pm and 6:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Soyeon Bin

Soundtrack to the 60s Counterculture

May 1, 6:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Miles Smith

 

Fall 2023

RU Project

 November 27 and 28,  7:00 pm
 Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Jojo Streater           

 

Rutgers-Camden Choir

 December 11,  11:30 am and 6:30 pm 
 Black Box Studio

Directed by Prof. Soyeon Bin

 

Spring 2023

RU Concert Choir #VIRAL

February 1, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Jojo Streater
The RU Project Band will be singing viral songs from social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram along with songs by popular artists such as Lizzo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Billie Eilish and Beyonce.

This concert is free and open to the public. 

RU Concert Choir

April 25, 12:45 PM (free period) and 6:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Soyeon Bin

This concert is free and open to the public. 

RU Project Big Band 

April 28, 5:00 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Jojo Streater

RU Gospel Choir

May 1, 7:00 PM
Black Box Studio

Directed by Prof. Dionne Fields

This concert is free and open to the public. 

 

Fall 2022

RU Gospel Choir
November 15, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Dionne Fields

This concert is free and open to the public. 

RU Concert Choir
November 29, 12:45 PM (free period) and 6:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Soyeon Bin

This concert is free and open to the public. 

Symphony in C: Totally Mozart
December 3, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Joshua Hong, Guest Conductor

RU Project Band
December 12, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Directed by Prof. Jojo Streater
The RU Project Band will be singing viral songs from social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram along with songs by popular artists such as Lizzo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Billie Eilish and Beyonce.

This concert is free and open to the public. 

Spring 2022

Black Atlantic
February 28, 7:00 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Under Direction of Prof. Chelsea Fields
Black Atlantic: Music of The African Diaspora” is a celebration of the musical renderings of the world’s African diasporic peoples. 

“Singing for the Stage Gala” and Rutgers University–Camden Gospel Choir
April 6, 7:00 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Under the Direction of Prof. Julianne Baird and Prof. Dionne Fields

Solo and ensemble music will be featured from American Hit Musicals, including “Songs for a New World” and “Spring Awakening.”

The Rutgers University Camden Gospel Choir invites you to join us for an evening of “Joy!”, in celebration of our first complete year of “in-person” performances. Our hearts are full, and we look forward to sharing that joy with you!

“Gershwin Portrait”
April 26, 12:45 PM and at 6 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the Direction of Prof. Soyeon Bin

“Life is a lot like jazz… it’s best when you improvise.” — George Gershwin. Let the drums roll out as we bring to you Gershwin, jazz, and the life!

The RU Project Band
April 29, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Under the Direction of Prof. Jojo Streater

The Music of Art Blakey and the Jass Messengers 

Fall 2021 
Choral Concerts – Rutgers Choir and Gospel Choir
November 21, 2 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the Direction of Dr. Julianne Baird and Dionne Fields
Rutgers Big Band Concert
December 5, 6 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the direction of Jojo Streater
Spring 2020 
Gospel Concert
April 16, 7:30 PM
Black Box Studio
Under the direction of Dionne Fields
90’s Live 
April 25, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the direction of Jojo Streater
Singing For the Stage Gala
April 27, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the Direction of Dr. Julianne Baird
RU Singers
April 28, 12:45 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the Direction of Julia Zavadsky
RU Songwriters Showcase
April 30, 12:45 PM
Mallery Room
Under the Direction of Dr. Mark Zaki
Spring Concert 
May 3, 2:00 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Jazz Ensemble – RU Messengers
May 5th, 7:30 PM
Black Box Studio
Under the direction of Jojo Streater
BeatleManiacs
May 9th, 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Under the Direction of Stefán Örn Arnarson

 

Fall 2019 

Women ROCK
November 97:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater


Student Run
Faculty Advisor: Stefan Örn Arnarson

RU Gospel Choir
November 14


Under the direction of Dionne Fields

The RU Project
November 217:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Under the direction of Jojo Streater

Madrigal Concert
December 4, 11:20 AM
Mallery Room

Under the direction of Dr. Julianne Baird

Holiday Concert
December 8, 2:00 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Choir EXTRAVAGANZA
December 1012:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Under the direction of Dr. Julia Zavadsky

The RU Messenger – Jazz Ensemble
December 10, 7:30 PM
Black Box Theater

Under the direction of Jojo Streater

 

Spring 2019 

Black American Music (BAM)
In conjunction with Black History Month, celebrating some of the greatest music of the last 50 years.

Under direction of Professor Jojo Streater

Thursday, February 287:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Singing for the Stage
Singing for the Stage presents a Gala performance.

Under direction of Professor Julianne Baird

Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 PM
Black Box Theatre

Choir Meeting
A sing-off featuring the Rutgers University Singers & guest choirs from other community schools.

Tuesday, April 3012:30 PM (Free Period)
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Spring Concert
The annual Rutgers–Camden music program’s spring concert showcasing all the student ensembles as well as featured soloists.

Sunday, May 52:00 PM

Walter K. Gordon Theater

RU Project, Big Band
New fusion influence combines jazz, rock, and funk together with the classical sound of the Big Band ensemble.

Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 PM
Walter K. Gordon Theater

 


PAST PERFORMANCES

Fall 2018

The RU Project
MJ vs. Prince. The fall performance of Rutgers University–Camden’s Performance Ensemble.
Under direction of Professor Jojo Streater

Saturday, November 10th at 7:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Choir Concert
A choral extravaganza featuring the Rutgers University Singers and guest choirs from local communities.
Under direction of Dr. Julia Zavadsky

Tuesday, November 27th at 12:45 pm (Free Period)
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Annual Holiday Concert
A string, wind, and choral concert featuring music selections from the holiday season.

Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Madrigals Concert
The delights of the high baroque.
Under direction of Distinguished Professor of Music,
Dr. Julianne Baird

Wednesday, December 5th at 11:20 am (Free Period)
The Mallery Room, Fine Arts 224

Jazz Ensemble Concert
The Seasonal Jazz Ensemble performance.
Under direction of Prof. Eric Polack

Wednesday, December 12th at 11:20am (Free Period)
The Mallery Room, Fine Arts 224

RU Messengers
An evening of small and large ensembles with BIG sound.
Under direction of Prof. JoJo Streater and Prof. Stefán Örn Arnarson.

Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Spring 2018

Rutgers–Camden Performance Ensemble performing The Beatles – Abbey Road

This popular student ensemble, sometimes called “The Beatlemaniacs” tackles one of the great rock albums of all time, The Beatles’ Abbey Road.

Saturday, April 21st at 7:30 pm
Under the direction of Prof. Stefán Örn Arnarson
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Spring Choir Performance

This annual concert is a sing-off featuring the Rutgers University Singers & guest choirs from other community schools.

Tuesday, April 24th at 12:45 (Free Period)
Under direction of Dr. Julia Zavadksy
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Jazz Ensemble

The ensemble features soloists and students from many different majors performing jazzy favorites and other recognizable classic tunes.

Thursday, April 26th at 12:45 pm (Free Period)
Under the direction of Prof. Eric Polack

Mallery Room

Spring Concert Celebration

The annual Rutgers–Camden music program’s Spring Concert showcases all the student ensembles as well as featured soloists performing

Sunday, April 29th at 2:00 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater


Big Band Concert

An afternoon of BIG, layered music — backed by the power of a full band.

Tuesday, May 1st at 7:30 pm
Under the direction of Prof. JoJo Streater

Walter K. Gordon Theater


Cabaret Night – A Collection of Favorite Broadway Tunes!

Enjoy an evening of broadway hits performed by a collection of Rutgers–Camden singers, accompanied by piano.

Friday, May 4th at 7:30 pm
Under the direction of Prof. Dionne Fields

Black Box Studio



Additional free concerts:

Mallery Concert Series