Founded in 1914, The University of Pittsburgh Treble Choral Ensemble, formerly Women's Choral Ensemble, brings together treble voices from all disciplines of the University community. The ensemble performs repertoire ranging from renaissance to contemporary styles of music and prepares two principal concert programs each year. In addition to these principal concerts, TCE hosts an annual Women’s/Treble Choir Festival comprising of university, high school, and community women’s choirs at Heinz Chapel. TCE also sings the national anthem at various Pitt sporting events, performs at Pitt Lantern Night, hosts an annual Mother’s Day Tribute concert at Heinz Chapel, and performs at the Nutcracker Ballet at the Benedum Theater. More recently, TCE has been involved in caroling at nursing homes and hospitals. Lastly, TCE has served as the model choir for the American Choral Directors Association’s Sweet Harmony Festival for girls, grades 6-9.

This year, TCE is planning their first tour to Toronto since their tour to Spain was canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to display the talent that is cultivated at the University of Pittsburgh. Any money raised from Pitt Day of Giving will go towards covering the expenses for the trip. This tour will be a very important chance for the members of the choir to bond and practice performing for different kinds of audiences. This will help them to prepare for their campus commitments. Any gift that someone makes towards the group will go directly towards ensuring that every member will be able to attend this special opportunity. Thank you for your generosity!