Gospel Choir Spring 2026 Concert
Clock 7:00 PM
Location Armerding Center for music and the Arts Concert Hall
Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Clock 7:00 PM
Location Armerding Center for music and the Arts Concert Hall
Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
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 Ms. Tanya Egler, the ministry continues to be energetic and Spirit-filled. The purpose and vision of Wheaton College Gospel Choir is to:
The year 2001 marked a milestone for the Gospel Choir as they released a CD of primarily original music titled "Grateful!" A following CD, "God's Faithfulness" (produced by Dick Tunney- 2007) was unveiled during their 20th anniversary celebration. Their newest release "Legacy" (2012) was launched on their 25th anniversary. "God's Faithfulness" and "Legacy" are available at the Wheaton College bookstore.
We are open to all students from all backgrounds!
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 thereafter. 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.
Carson Frear | President |
Anna Ritzema | Administrative Assistant |
Vanessa Puentes | Business Manager |
Derrick Anderson | Chaplain |
Silas Ritzema | Stage Mgr./Logistics Intern |
Tiffany Sun | Social Media Coordinator |
Lily Newell | Intern |