A student choir
The Leuven University Choir (LUK) is the student choir of KU Leuven
The choir brings together over 100 singers for rehearsals, concerts, and much more.
The year of the choir
Each semester, the LUK prepares a concert. Additionally, the choir can be heard regularly during events organised by the university, such as the festive Opening of the Academic Year.
The LUK is not just a choir, but also a student association. Besides rehearsals, lots of other activities take place, such as an evening when the new and older members get to know each other, a “cantus”, rehearsal weekends, a choir trip in the summer, activities with the other university ensembles or a free podium.
Our conductor
Since September 2025 the LUK is conducted by Sander Le Roy.
Fifty years of history
The choir was founded by two students more than fifty years ago. Since then, over a thousand students have sung in the LUK and more than twenty directors have led the choir, first students, later professionals. This all contributes to the “forever young” image of the choir.
The LUK keeps former members informed with a newsletter. Are you a former member and do you not receive our newsletter yet? Send an email to pr@leuvensuniversitairkoor.be.
Team
President
Ans Grootaers leads the working of the choir with great enthusiasm and a touch of humour.
Secretary
June Dekoninck provides scores, a rehearsal room and a fully equipped concert venue.
Treasurer
Ry Van Laer manages the choir’s coffers.
Trip leaders
Aidin Matinfar and Liselot Roelandt are already preparing the summer choir trip together.
Activities organiser
Katrijn Minten is known to choir members for her original activities and eternal enthusiasm.
Board
Every year, the choir elects a new board. This year’s board consists of a president, a secretary, a treasurer, an activities organiser and two trip leaders.
The board also chooses a name each time. The current board chose the name Ridente.
They live together in the koorkot at the Great Beguinage.
Coordinators
Besides the nine board members, there are also nine coordinators. They support the board in their ambitious plans for this year.
Publicity: Matthias Cruypelinck
Tech support: Juliette Boom
Social media: Juliette Boom
LUKraak: Hanne Lernout
Sponsoring: Nanette Vannerom
Merchandising: Marith Debels
Website: Lander Bikkembergs
KU Leuven
What once began as a crazy idea of two students, had grown in to the choir of the KU Leuven. Today, the LUK provides music for the most important official events of the university, such as the Opening of the Academic Year and the Patron Saint’s Day.
The LUK is one of the university ensembles of the KU Leuven. The choir is structurally funded by the Culture Committee and the Culture Office at KU Leuven. Holders of a Culture Card receive a discount on our ticket prices.