QCaSS is a student-run society with several performances and social events throughout the academic year. We are an inclusive, safe and fun society that welcomes singers of all ages (18+) and abilities, even if you don’t study at QUB!

QCaSS is made up of 5 ensembles, all rehearsing in the QUB Music Building!

• Queen's Quarter Choir: Rehearsing on Monday evenings from 7-9pm, QQC is a welcoming SATB ensemble open to singers of all levels - no audition is required! Throughout the year, we build a diverse repertoire for our recitals and collabs.
• Queen's Chamber Choir: Our audition-only choir with 16 members, focusing on intricate and demanding pieces to elevate our experienced choristers' skills. Auditions are held in October. QCC regularly attends music festivals and is highly successful - winning first place and best overall choir prizes! Rehearsals take place on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm.
• Queen's Folk Choir: A beginner friendly and relaxed ensemble that anyone can join. All music is taught by ear - no prior choral experience is needed!
• Queen's Micro Choir: A close harmony group made up of 8 singers. QMC focuses on intricate harmonies learnt in a fast-paced environment.
• Queen's Consort: A close harmony ensemble made up of 6 voice parts and 7 choristers, focusing on challenging pieces to excite the audience. The ensemble is highly successful, winning the Open Choral Competition and Best Overall Festival Performance at Bangor International Choral Festival. Rehearsals take place on Sunday evenings from 6-7pm.

If you have your own idea for an ensemble, we can help you make that happen! We'll provide you with a rehearsal space, advertise your group and give you the opportunity to perform in our recitals. For more information, send us an email or chat in one of our rehearsals!

We have many performance opportunities throughout the academic year. Our annual Spring Recital showcases the incredible talent from our ensembles, as well as giving you opportunities for solos and duets! We also celebrate the festive season with our Christmas concert and go carolling in Belfast City Centre to help raise funds for charities. Some of our past performances include:

• From Day To Night, featuring songs from Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, The Beatles and more
• Story and Song: 180 Years of Queen's, performing alongside Dani Larkin, Jackie Rainey and the Ulster Orchestra on BBC NI
• A Merry Little Concert
• The Sound of Seasons

Our social calendar is filled with a variety of fun events. Come along to our karaoke nights in the SU’s Wee Bar, dress up for our Halloween pub crawl and join us for a pint after our Monday night rehearsals! Some of our past events include ABBA Night, Shrek Themed Pub Crawl and our Halloween and Valentine’s Day karaoke nights.

Membership is £5 - you can sign up anytime! This entitles you to discounted event tickets, performing in recitals and voting in committee elections. Sign up today: https://linktr.ee/qubqcass

Follow our Instagram and join our Mailing List to keep up to date with rehearsals, events and performances! You can also find us on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. For more information about our society, email us at choralandsinging@qub.ac.uk or message our Instagram! We can't wait to see you at our next rehearsal!

Photos of our 2025-26 choirs!

Queen's Quarter Choir at our spring recital From Day To NightQQC performing in Story and Song: 180 Years of Queen'sQueen's Chamber Choir at Larne Music Festival 2026Queen's Consort at Bangor International Choral Festival 2026