Wheaton College’s Women’s Chorale, est. 1927, is a choir composed of female singers across campus. Originally known as the “Women’s Glee Club,” the Women’s Chorale owes its name change to the renowned Dr. Mary Hopper, who led the group from 1979 to 2021. Now directed by Dr. Lydia Vermeesch, the Women’s Chorale continues to strive for excellence in performance and fellowship among the women in the ensemble. The Chorale is known throughout the United States, Europe, and the British Isles from their national and international tours throughout the decades, and they were also featured at the Regional and National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Though they are their own stand-alone choir, the Women’s Chorale often performs with their brother ensemble, the Men’s Glee Club, while on tour and on campus.
