the Illinois Rip Chords
University of Illinois Premiere Competitive Treble A Cappella Group
Just Wrapped: Spring Show 2025
who are we?
The Illinois Rip Chords are the only treble a cappella group that competes at the University of Illinois. The Rips were established in 1992 as a small group of five, and as the years passed, we grew in size to about fifteen members.
The Rips love entertaining audiences with their powerhouse sound and are well-remembered by audiences for creative choreography and consistent blend. We perform at various fall and spring concerts and compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) annually. In 2016, the Rip Chords placed First in the Great Lakes Quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinal round of the competition, and in 2021, the Rips placed 3rd in the Quarterfinals with our music video, 'Shut Up and Drive.' Additionally, the Rip Chords have released 3 studio albums and several singles on streaming platforms, amassing over 100,000 streams on Spotify.
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