The Clefhangers were founded in the Spring of 1988 by Daniel ("Papa Clef") Henkin as the "alternative coed a cappella group" at Columbia. Henkin wanted to create a group that would be open to all students, regardless of religious observances, to this end, the Clefhangers do not perform at times that conflict with members' religious practices.
Since 1988, the Clefs have performed hundreds of concerts throughout New York City and the nation. In recent years, the Clefs have traveled through California and up and down the East Coast. They've performed at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, at the NYC Marathon, and have the annual honor of performing at Columbia University's Commencement ceremonies. Each semester they do a handful of concerts on campus, culminating with their big Fall and Spring Shows.
The Clefs have also recorded five albums - their most recent, Going Somewhere, was released in the Spring of 2007.
