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Wheaton College Gospel Choir

The Wheaton College Gospel Choir was formed in 1986 by students who shared a desire to worship God through black Gospel music. The small group started by Fred Dade '90, Adonya (Seldon) Little '90, Sheila (Davis) McTillman '91, and Vanessa Wilson '90 soon flourished; presently the choir is filled with approximately 45 voices. Ranging from various backgrounds and cultures, these students have expanded their campus ministry to include churches, homeless shelters, schools, and prisons in the Chicagoland area. From its inception, the Gospel Choir has always been an intentionally diverse choir of women and men praising God.

The choir's purpose has been to worship and serve God and to spread His good news in song to "the nations." Through their diversity, the students have been blessed to see God bring people to Himself and to bridge cultural and spiritual gaps for His glory. Over the years, the choir has also had the opportunity to minister through television and has been able to tour various locations throughout the United States. God has opened doors that have allowed the choir to minister at Chicago's Annual Gospel Festival, and alongside national recording artists: The Soul Children of Chicago, Commissioned, Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Chicago Mass Choir, Damaris Carbough, and Kirk Franklin.

Under the direction of Mrs. Tanya Egler, the ministry continues to be energetic and Spirit-filled. The purpose and vision of Wheaton College Gospel Choir is to

• evangelize to the unsaved through singing, personal testimonies, and a clear gospel message through scripture
  
  
• partner with local churches that support the choir financially as they work together with the church body to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the community.

2001 marked a milestone for the Gospel Choir as they released a CD of primarily original music titled "Grateful!" Their newest release "God's Faithfulness" (produced by Dick Tunney- 2007) was unveleid during their recent 20th anniversary celebration. Both CD's are available at the Wheaton College Bookstore.

The 2007-2008 cabinet is Kelsey Tunney - President, Diahna Davis - Vice President, Tamara van der Does - Co-Business Manager, Michael Van Putten - Co-Business Manager, Amy Keating - Secretary, Aaron Fischer - Chaplain, Jess Medrano - Tour Coordinator, George Jackson - Assistant Director. Feel free to check the Gospel Choir website - http://www.wheatongospelchoir.org/ for updates regarding events.