History of the Singing Hoosiers

As Indiana University's ambassadors of song, the Singing Hoosiers continue more than half a century of tradition. In the early 1950s, the Men's Concert Choir was one of only three choral ensembles in the fledgling IU Jacobs School of Music, and had 50 members. After a performance at a football rally, an announcer said: "With a basketball team like the Hurryin' Hoosiers, a football team like the Fighting Hoosiers, we oughta call these guys the Singing Hoosiers!"

The name stuck. Soon, female voices called the Hoosier Queens were added and the ensemble has steadily grown. The Singing Hoosiers have entertained millions in 18 states and more than 26 countries, including Europe, Australia, the Far East, and the Caribbean.