Founded in 1981, Counterparts is the University of Pennsylvania's oldest all-gender a cappella group. Today, we sing pop and jazz, create albums and music videos, and tour across the world.
Learn more about the group's history, repertoire, and feature shows.
Each member of Counterparts brings a unique voice and personality.
Check out our albums, show videos, social media, and more!
FALL SHOW 2023
Counterparts returned to the Iron Gate Theater on November 17th and November 18th for our fall show, The Final Countdown! A special thanks to everyone who helped make this show possible; we had a great time singing for everyone and cannot wait to release our show videos soon!
SPRING SHOW VIDEOS
Counterparts had a successful return to Iron Gate Theater on March 31st and April 1st in Iron Gate Theatre for our latest fall production: Counterintelligence. Special thanks to everyone who helped to make this show possible. Spring show videos are now LIVE on our YouTube Channel.
New Orleans Tour 2023
This past spring, Counterparts travelled to New Orleans for our tour, where we had the privilege to perform across the city and experience the incredible music scene and culture of the city! We are so grateful for the opportunity to perform and rehearse together in New Orleans leading up to our spring show, and we loved experiencing New Orleans together!
Fall SHOW VIDEOS
Counterparts had a successful return to Iron Gate Theater on November 18th and 19th in Iron Gate Theatre for our latest fall production: Partbreakers. Special thanks to everyone who helped to make this show possible. Fall show videos are now LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Simply click the poster to access them!
London Tour 2022
Tour is back! Counterparts traveled across the pond to London over spring break during March 2022, bringing back a favorite tradition we’ve missed since 2020. We had the amazing fortune to perform and rehearse abroad leading up to our spring show back on campus, as well as spend lots of time exploring together. Check our social media for a recap!
New album
After many months of recording, mixing, and mastering, it’s finally here! Counterparts’ 16th studio album, With You, is now available on all major streaming platforms. We’re so proud and excited for you to hear the latest and greatest from Counterparts in its 40th year. Featuring hits from Dua Lipa, John Legend, Lake Street Dive, Leslie Odom Jr, Etta James and others, this album is truly something special.
latest videos
We were hard at work throughout the 2020-2021 academic year producing virtual content in lieu of our usual live performances. To date, we’ve produced 11 feature videos and recorded our latest album, With You, since the pandemic began. Despite missing your faces in the audience, we’re incredibly proud of what we were able to accomplish as a group through this tough period. Click the playlist to hear some of our latest releases recorded from around the world!
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