Since our founding in 1923, the William & Mary Choir has been proud to represent the College. Here’s a look at our early years and more recent memories.
The Beginnings
Music department 20th century records
1930s Easter Service program, including the College Choir
1940 Open House hosted by the College Choir, Women’s Glee Club, and Men’s Glee Club
1947 William and Mary Choir group photo and advertisement for spring concerts
Officers
Lists and photos of our past “Kwahfficers”
1977-1978 President and Social Chairs at a social event
1984-1985 List of choir officers
2006-2007 Choir officers
Welcoming New Members
Introductions, Clue Week, Revelation: Traditions that evolve and endure
1984-1985 Introductions with name three times
1984-1985 Clue Week
2006-2007 Clue Week Revelation
Homecoming
A busy weekend for the Choir
1977-1978 Thank-you letter from the Society of the Alumni for Homecoming performance
1984-1985 Alumni Reception
1994-1995 Homecoming float
2006-2007 Homecoming float and concert
Winter Festivities
Yule Log, Choir’s current favorite tradition, along with the Winter Concert and caroling
1977-1978 Christmas Concert rehearsals
1977-1978 Christmas Concert newspaper clippings
1977-1978 Yule Log Ceremony
1994-1995 Yule Log Ceremony and caroling in Colonial Williamsburg
2006-2007 Yule Log Ceremony and caroling
Charter Day
1977-1978 Charter Day
2006-2007 Charter Day
Domestic Tour
An annual Choir event to visit stops throughout Virginia and along the East Coast
1977-1978 Preparation for tour departure
1977-1978 Tour schedule
1984-1985 Tour expectations and logistics
1994-1995 Tour bus and performance
2006-2007 Tour performance highlights
Domestic Tour Awards
An enduring tradition with awards for all
1984-1985 Tour awards
1994-1995 Choir members receiving awards
2016-2017 Planning of traditional awards
And many, many more fun memories…
1977-1978 Football game on the Sunken Garden
1977-1978 Choir Banquet
1994-1995 Birthday celebration in Ewell 151
1994-1995 Laser tag and bounce house fun
2006-2007 Queen Elizabeth II visit to William & Mary
Many thanks to Special Collections for access to these records and scrapbooks
Do you have a memory or photo you would like to add to W&M Choir records and/or feature on this page? Please send it to agwarnke@wm.edu!