A Brief History of the Glee Club at Lehigh University...

            Singing has a long history at Lehigh, and its present form attests to the richness of that tradition.  The Choral Union performs great masterpieces each year, while the University Choir creates a tight-knit group with a more extensive repertoire.  Each of the existing groups has its foundation in the Glee Club of years past.  For nearly a century, the Lehigh University Glee Club was the only choral group at Lehigh.  When Lehigh became coed in the 70s, the mixed University Choir replaced the all-male Glee Club.  In 2005, the men of the University Choir decided that the tradition of male singing should be renewed and carried on at a higher level.  Thus, the Glee Club was reinstated after a thirty year absence.

    The Lehigh University Glee Club maintains an extensive repertoire encompassing 20th century glee club classics, barbershop, and Lehigh fight songs in addition to performing some of the great classical men’s choral works each semester.  They appear at most Lehigh Choral Arts concerts and perform on their own in both formal and informal settings, spreading their love for Lehigh and its tradition of male singing through events on and off campus.

The Glee Club has performed at events as varied as South-Side Bethlehem’s First Friday celebration, Christmas Parties, and board meetings.  They make a great addition to any Lehigh event.  If you would like to inquire about incorporating a Glee Club performance into your event, please contact:

Dino Altomare
LUGC Manager
cja209@lehigh.edu

Glee Club has a new CD!!! Check out the Brown and White Album on the CD Orders page!