Jabberwocks History
In 1949, four Brown University students broke away from the traditional Men's Glee Club to form their own independent singing group, The Jabberwocks. The name Jabberwocks comes from the Lewis Carroll poem, "Jabberwocky." One night back in '49, one of the founding members began reciting the poem, because, well, that's what you did for fun in 1949. They decided to use the name, and it stuck. The quartet quickly rose to on-campus fame, offering a new and exciting form of music to the students. Now, more than 55 years later, the Jabberwocks remain a fixture of student life at Brown and the oldest a cappella group at the school.
Aside from regular appearances at Brown and other various college campuses across the country, the Jabberwocks have sung to a wide variety of audiences. The group's past gigs include serenading Miss America '98, singing the National Anthem for opening weekend games at Shea Stadium and Veterans Stadium, performing at Carnegie Hall, appearing on the national TV airwaves of South Korea, and hosting the annual Jabberwocks Invitational every year, which features the finest a cappella groups in the country. With powerful music performances augmented by choreography and humorous skits, the Jabberwocks remain committed to pushing the envelope of a cappella excellence.
The Jabberwocks have received numerous awards, have had numerous tracks on the Best of Collegiate A Cappella albums (BOCA), and have been honored in the CARA awards. The Jabberwocks release a new CD every two years and are constantly recording. Their latest album, "Listening Session", can be purchased in the Merchandise section on this website. The Jabberwocks' long-standing tradition of excellence and cutting-edge a cappella remains strong after more than 59 years.
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