Southern Tour: Spring 2010

The Women's Glee Club toured through four Southern cities this year—Lexington, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Nashville. We sang with the Phoenix Choir in Atlanta and the Birmingham Children's Choir (which was started by our conductor, Dr. Skadsem) in Birmingham. The concert in Lexington was hosted by the UofM Bluegrass Alumni Group, and in Atlanta, by the UofM Alumni Alumni Group. For sight-seeing, we wondered through the Vulcan Museum and the Civil Rights Museum in Birmingham, the Coca Cola Museum and the Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta, and miscellaneous locations. A picture gallery is available here.

Austria: Spring 2009

During the summer of 2009, the Women's Glee Club had a wonderful opportunity to sing in Vienna, Austria by participating in the International Haydn Festival. When not rehearsing, members of the Glee Club got the chance to do some sight-seeing and enjoy local cuisine both in Vienna and on excursions to surrounding areas such as Schönbrunn Castle, Eisenstadt, and Rust. As a part of the Haydn celebration, they visited the town of Eisenstadt, where Haydn first found patronage at the Esterhazy Castle, and also got to sing in his chapel. The trip was highlighted with performances in some of the best music venues in the world. The Women's Glee Club attended performances in the Musikverein, was featured in a chamber performance in the Palais Ferstel, and performed Mozart's Requiem with performers from around the United States in the world-renowned Konzerthaus.

Traverse City: Spring 2009

In May of 2009, the Women's Glee Club went on a weekend tour to Traverse City. They were invited to sing for alumni in the area at the Lars Hockstad Auditorium. After a day of brunch at a local restaurant and sight-seeing in the city, the Glee Club performed selections from their fall and winter repertoire. They then enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and dessert at a reception hosted by the Alumni Association and got the opportunity to experience overnight home-stays with some of the alumni.

Eastern Tour: Spring 2007

In May of 2007 the Women's Glee Club began their spring tour in Cleveland, Ohio. The WGC then traveled to Penn State in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Events in Penn State included a joint concert with the Penn State Men's Glee Club and director and UM alum, Christopher Kiver. After Happy Valley the WGC traveled to Philadelphia where UM alums hosted our third concert and final concert. The WGC then spent a night in New York City. Closing tour events included attending Broadway shows Lion King and Rent as well as breakfast at Tavern on Green.

California Tour: Spring 2006

The Women's Glee Club traveled to the West Coast for its first tour in six years. Conductor Gabriela Hristova and the WGC began the tour in Los Angeles, California. After a successful concert hosted by the UM Alumni Club, the WGC traveled to Orange County for a picnic with the UM Alumni Club and Michigan Spirit songs. The West Coast tour came to a successful close with a concert in San Diego. Outside of performances and rehearsals, the WGC enjoyed talking with UM alums as well as visits to Sunset Blvd. and the San Diego zoo.

International Tour: May 5-18, 2000

The Women's Glee Club experienced their first international tour when they traveled to Europe during the Spring of 2000. The Concert Tour included visits to England, France, and the Netherlands. While in England, they performed in some of London's neighborhood churches and also visited some of England's famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Upon arriving in France, WGC explored Paris and the surrounding areas with visits to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Chatres, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. The final destination of the Women's Glee Club was the Netherlands, where they joined the Michigan State University Men's Glee Club in several evening concerts.

Mini-Tour to Chicago: March 18-21, 1999

The Women's Glee Club was invited to perform in Shelby High School's Brand New Auditorium in Shelby, Michigan on March 18. The next day, the WGC traveled to Chicago where they performed an hour-long workshop with a local high school. After a day of sight-seeing and shoping, the WGC traveled to Wheaton, Illinois to perform with the fabulous Wheaton College Women's Chorale.

Toledo Tour: April 20, 1997

The Women's Glee Club was invited to perform along with the Ohio State Women's Glee Club and the Miami Women's Choir in Toledo in April 1997. The WGC performed selections from their Spring Concert.

Spring Tour: 1996

In 1995, the WGC travelled to Cincinnati, OH and Chicago, IL and performed in various locations in the two cities. The 1996 Spring Tour included stops at the following locations:

• May 7 - Pittsburgh, PA at Chatham College
• May 8-9 - Washington, D.C.
• May 10 - Baltimore, MD at Towson State Univeristy
• May 11 - Philadelphia, PA at Villa Nova
• May 12 - Allentown, PA with the Community Music School choruses