Who are the Gents?
And what is with those silly uniforms?
The Gentlemen of the College was founded in the spring of 1990 at the College of William & Mary by several students who held a common passion for barbershop music. While the original group was focused on barbershop quartet singing, its current repertoire includes everything from motown to alternative rock to pop.
The Gentlemen of the College alongside W&M President, Katherine Rowe.
William & Mary Royal Ball, Spring 2023
Singing on Savannah's River Street
Spring Break 2024 Tour in Savannah, Georgia
Over the last three decades, the Gentlemen have performed at many notable venues, including the White House, the United States Capitol, the National Constitution Center, the Waldorf Astoria and the Greenbrier Hotel. The group has entertained dignitaries and politicians from the Governor of Virginia to the Queen of England and appeared on television shows like "The Price is Right" and ABC News "Good Morning Charleston". Every year, the Gentlemen look forward to performing for both on and off-campus venues as well as maintaining a regular performance for Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas Festivities in December.
During the school year, the Gentlemen sing for a variety of philanthropic events and celebrations. In addition to their concerts and gigs, the Gentlemen an annual tour each Spring. Tours have taken the group overseas to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, as well as all over the continental United States.