Spring 2025
Rutgers–Camden Jazz Collective
Join the Rutgers-Camden Jazz Collective for an exciting performance on April 28th in the Gordon Theater! This student ensemble, under the direction of Steven Beskrone, will showcase a vibrant mix of traditional jazz standards, contemporary jazz, and original compositions, delivering a night of unforgettable music and creativity.
April 28, 7:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Live Performance
Directed by Steve Beskrone
A Golden Encore
Highlighting the 50th “golden” anniversary and the enduring legacy of A Chorus Line, Chicago and The Wiz.
April 30, 11:20 am and 6:30 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Rutgers Concert Choir
Directed by Prof. Soyeon Bin
Spring Awakening
Come with love songs from America’s hit musicals and popular music.
May 5, 7:00 pm
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Singing for the Stage
Directed by Dr. Julianne Baird
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
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!
“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
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Spring 2020
Black Box Studio
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Walter K. Gordon Theater
Mallery Room
Fall 2019
Women ROCK
November 9, 7:30 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 21, 7:30 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 10, 12:30 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 28, 7:30 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 30, 12:30 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 5, 2:00 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: