About Us

C# is an organization that develops programs that contribute to the growth of a supportive musical community where members are encouraged to unwind from academics by challenging themselves as singers, performers, and leaders. The community is the home of C#'s co-ed performance a cappella, C# Singers, which is comprised of students dedicated to growing as musicians and fostering the musical community at CMU.

Founding

C# began in Fall 2012, when 5 SCS freshmen ended stressful late nights in Gates with music and video games. As the year went on and their love for music grew, the party decided to continue singing under the name C# as a tribute to... well, you get the idea. In Fall 2013, Emily Yeh and Ivan Wang decided to open up C#, inspired by the quirky community at CMU and encouraged by the efforts against stress in SCS.

Music

C#'s music selection ranges from classics and pop artist mixes to video game compositions and modern mashups. Recent songs include Never Let Me Go, Gold, and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.

Mission

C# is a guild of competitive and performance groups that develop collaborative learning, support, and vocal performance opportunities and programs that contribute to the growth of a supportive learning community. The community is built as a platform for pursuing the cooperative growth of casual and experienced vocal performers and groups.

Directors & Cabinet

David Gao - President

Tenor - Senior - Joined Spring 2014

David is a senior who likes singing, writing, and long walks on the beach. Hobbies include singing in the shower and waking up his housemates, which are not mutually exclusive.

Nathan King - Vice President

Baritone - Sophomore - Joined Fall 2015

MSE major from Medina, Ohio. I spend the majority of my free time singing, riding my bike, and generally staying active!

Lissa Biltz - Db Singers Musical Director

Soprano - Sophomore - Joined Fall 2016

I'm a MechE with a physical computing minor who like cats. My cat hates me though cause I sing a lot. I really admire Megan Rapinoe even though I retired from my soccer career at age 7.

Bobbie Chen - Concert Group Musical Director

Baritone - Junior - Joined Fall 2015

Director? I hardly know her!

Kayu Choy - C# Singers Conductor

Soprano - Sophomore - Joined Spring 2015

Stats Machine Learning major obsessed with food, dogs, traveling, and Just Dance. Goals include exploring Amsterdam and playing hide and seek in Ikea (hmu) in the future.

Christian Bernard - Db Singers Conductor

Tenor - Junior - Joined Fall 2015

Christian is a Music Major in oboe performance, studying conducting. Basically, you can say he's dedicated to making music any opportunity he gets.

Arisha Kulshrestha - Secretary

Alto - Junior - Joined Fall 2015

I'm a junior in CS from Singapore. I love playing the piano and classical guitar. Also Terry Pratchett because he writes amazing books!

Hanna Jang - Recruitment Chair

Soprano - Sophomore - Joined Fall 2016

Hanna Jang is a sophomore majoring in Decision Science who hails from the Bay Area of California. In her pastime, she loves to watch reality T.V. shows, go cafe hopping, or discover new places to eat in Pittsburgh.

Jacky Lao - Technical Director

Bass - Sophomore - Joined Fall 2015

I'm just a CIT Freshman who just likes to jam! I plays cajon and drums in addition to singing. When I'm not studying or in SnS for rehearsal, you'll find me with either a drumpad and sticks or reading a book.

Daniel Wen - Webmaster