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
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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
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Officers
Lists and photos of our past “Kwahfficers”
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1977-1978 President and Social Chairs at a social event
1984-1985 List of choir officers
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2006-2007 Choir officers
Welcoming New Members
Introductions, Clue Week, Revelation: Traditions that evolve and endure
1984-1985 Introductions with name three times
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1984-1985 Clue Week
2006-2007 Clue Week Revelation
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Homecoming
A busy weekend for the Choir
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1977-1978 Thank-you letter from the Society of the Alumni for Homecoming performance
1984-1985 Alumni Reception
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1994-1995 Homecoming float
2006-2007 Homecoming float and concert
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Winter Festivities
Yule Log, Choir’s current favorite tradition, along with the Winter Concert and caroling
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1977-1978 Christmas Concert rehearsals
1977-1978 Christmas Concert newspaper clippings
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1977-1978 Yule Log Ceremony
1994-1995 Yule Log Ceremony and caroling in Colonial Williamsburg
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2006-2007 Yule Log Ceremony and caroling
Charter Day
1977-1978 Charter Day
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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
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1977-1978 Tour schedule
1984-1985 Tour expectations and logistics
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1994-1995 Tour bus and performance
2006-2007 Tour performance highlights
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Domestic Tour Awards
An enduring tradition with awards for all
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1984-1985 Tour awards
1994-1995 Choir members receiving awards
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2016-2017 Planning of traditional awards
And many, many more fun memories…
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1977-1978 Football game on the Sunken Garden
1977-1978 Choir Banquet
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1994-1995 Birthday celebration in Ewell 151
1994-1995 Laser tag and bounce house fun
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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!