A Night of A Cappella to Begin 2026

ROCO’s first event of 2026 kicked off the New Year with a joyful evening of a cappella music!
We are deeply grateful to Harvard's Radcliffe Pitches for sharing their talent with our community and for including ROCO on their 2026 winter tour.
A heartfelt thank-you to Catalin Nicolae for his invaluable help with the sound, ensuring each voice shone and contributing to a beautifully harmonious evening.
It was especially meaningful to hear „româncuța noastră”, who has been part of ROCO since its very beginnings, singing on our stage.

Radcliffe Pitches' History

The Radcliffe Pitches were founded over 50 years ago at Radcliffe, Harvard’s women’s college, before women were permitted to graduate from Harvard. They sing a varied repertoire of jazz standards, swing, soul, and contemporary pieces, drawing upon the musical stylings of figures like Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, and Stevie Wonder.

Each year, the Pitches go on three tours, often alongside their sibling groups, the Harvard Din & Tonics and the Harvard Krokodiloes. They love to share and exchange music with audiences around the world and conduct musical workshops with schoolchildren of all ages. Recent tour destinations include Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Norway, England, France, Denmark, and Hong Kong. Other notable performances include appearances in the HBO series Julia, at the 1993 inauguration celebrations for President Bill Clinton, and with Hasty Pudding Man of the Year awardees, most recently Bob Odenkirk, Barry Keoghan, Ryan Reynolds, Ben Platt, Neil Patrick Harris, and Justin Timberlake.

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Listen to more music or follow along on their tour: Instagram. Youtube, Tiktok, Spotify.

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