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A Legacy of Women in Song
A Legacy of Women in Song
The Rutgers University Voorhees Choir is an ensemble of sopranos and altos that champions music and text composed by women and historically excluded poets and composers. Since its founding in 1924 as the choir for the New Jersey College for Women, Voorhees Choir has maintained a long-standing tradition of representing Rutgers University with pride and excellence.
As the official choir of Douglass Residential College, Voorhees has become a powerful voice for women’s music and empowerment. The choir’s repertoire reflects a deep commitment to elevating the works of female composers and highlighting the stories of historically marginalized voices.
Learn more about the rich history of Voorhees Choir and its roots in the New Jersey College for Women:
Meet Our Directors
Meet Our Directors
Conductor: Dr. Stephanie Tubiolo
She recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Rutgers University, where she won the Irene Alm Memorial Prize for Excellence in Performance and Scholarly Research. She directs the Rutgers University Choir, the Rutgers Voorhees Choir, and teaches courses to undergraduates studying music education and performance. From 2011-2023, she worked with the Yale School of Music’s Music in Schools Initiative, where she was the founding director of Morse Chorale, a free choir for New Haven Public School students in grades 2-12. In recognition of her work with the Music in Schools Initiative, she received the Yale Distinguished Teaching Artist Award in 2023.
Dr. Tubiolo holds a B.A. degree in Music from Yale College and an M.M. degree in Choral Conducting from the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music. She is especially passionate about building nonselective choral communities at all levels and currently serves as the Inclusivity Chair on the board of NJ-ACDA.
Pianist: Justine Langman
A sought-after collaborative pianist, chamber musician, and teacher in the central New Jersey area. After graduating with high honors from Rutgers University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, she was hired as a staff accompanist at the Mason Gross School of the Arts.
She is proud to be the pianist of choice in the studios of esteemed musicians from the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Justine is currently the music director at United Reformed Church in Somerville, New Jersey.
Notable Performances
Notable Performances
🎵 Carnegie Hall Debut: In April 2019, Voorhees Choir made its debut at Carnegie Hall as part of the inaugural National Concerts performance series, presenting a moving set titled "In Her Words."
🌍 ACDA Eastern Division Performances: The choir was honored to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Eastern Division Conference in 2020 (Rochester, NY) and again in 2024 (Providence, RI) with their acclaimed set "Female Firsts."
Our Mission
At Voorhees Choir, we believe in the power of music to build community, tell stories, and inspire change. Our mission is to provide a space for musical growth, performance, and empowerment — honoring the legacy of women in song while shaping a more inclusive future through music.
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