How it all began...

After Dark has been singing at Washington University since September of 2001. The group was founded by former members Laura Butler, Cara Shugoll, Greg Hitt, Erin Hickey. In just six years, After Dark has evolved into an award-winning ensemble, and an integral part of the a cappella community.

After Dark has performed at various venues, including St. Louis University, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin at Madison, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, on the nationally syndicated Steve & DC Morning Show, at the St. Louis Club, and on MSNBC’s “Hardball” during coverage of the Presidential Debates. In the spring of 2005, After Dark was awarded Midwest divisional runner-up at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella at the University of Illinois competition, where they also received the Outstanding Soloist award for Julie Kling's performance of “Gotta Be.” After Dark’s runner-up position allowed the group to advance to the Midwest Semi-Finals of the competition.

In August 2005, After Dark released its first studio album, entitled Whoa Bundy. The opening track, "I Want You Back," was chosen for the CAMO compilation Top Shelf A Cappella Volume II. After Dark began recording its second album in the spring of 2006. The second album, named Eclipse, was released in August 2007. One of the tracks on Eclipse, "Mama's Room," was selected for the Voices Only 2007 a cappella compilation.