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, each with their own distinct style and sound!

• 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, such as Larne Music Festival, 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. Queen's Consort focuses on challenging yet rewarding pieces, aiming to excite the audience, with repertoire ranging from jazz to the Beatles. The ensemble is highly successful, winning the Open Choral Competition and Best Overall Festival Performance at Bangor International Choral Festival. Rehearsals take place on Friday evenings from 7-9pm.

If you have your ideas for a singing ensemble, we can help you make that happen! We can provide you with your own rehearsal space, advertise your ensemble and give you the opportunity to perform in our recitals.

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.

QCaSS membership is £5 and you can sign up as a member anytime throughout the academic year! Our membership entitles you to discounted event tickets, the ability to perform in our recitals and allows you to vote in committee elections.

Visit our Linktree to sign up today: http://linktr.ee/qcass

Keep up to date with our events and performances on our Instagram and Facebook! You can also find us on TikTok and YouTube. You can also join our Mailing List to receive regular emails!

If you have any questions about our society, please don’t hesitate to contact us via our email at choralandsinging@qub.ac.uk or message us on Instagram! We can't wait to see you at our next rehearsal!