About Us
WHO ARE THE NERDS?
Nerds In Harmony is a co-ed a cappella ensemble made up of fellows, contractors, and employees from the National Institutes of Health.
The origin of the Nerds dates back to 2004 when a group of Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) fellows at the NIH started “IRTApella.” Later, the group changed its name to "The Cytochromatics," (a play on the cytochrome enzyme group and the chromatic scale). Finally, in 2010 we became the "Nerds In Harmony,” a name representative of our passion for science and music.
We are diverse in scientific area of expertise, but consistent in our dedication to building community through music. In a typical season, we practice weekly, and perform on the NIH campus and around Bethesda and DC. During this socially-distanced season, you can keep up with us through our virtual performances on social media.