Why should someone audition for the Yale Glee Club? What does YGC mean to you?
“The Yale Glee Club is a home away from home — a community woven together by a shared love of singing, where people from all walks of life come together to create something greater than themselves.”- Catalina O. ‘27
“To me, Glee Club is so much more than just a choir—it’s a community, a family, a place where we show up for each other through thick and thin. We sing not for the applause, but because it brings us together and makes us better, both on and off the stage. I think people should audition because whether you’ve been singing forever or are brand new to the choral scene, there’s a place for you here if you’re willing to add your voice to our song.”- Kyle R. ‘26
Any student who loves singing choral music (regardless of music background!) should audition for glee! Beyond the diverse, challenging, and fun repertoire we sing, this group is a community unlike any other I’ve ever been a part of. You might come into glee looking for a choir experience, but you will leave with a lifelong family.”- Anya A. ‘25
“I hadn’t planned to audition, but a senior in my residential college encouraged me to give it a shot. I’m grateful to her every day because, thanks to YGC, I’ve had unforgettable experiences — from touring stunning countries around the world to performing beautiful music in extraordinary venues — all with some of my closest friends. That’s part of what makes YGC so special: it’s a community where people inspire you to be brave and bring more beauty and meaning into your life.”- Catharine L. ‘27
“YGC will offer you your best friends and memories of college, and the music we sing is unimaginably special. It is a group you will constantly want to pour more energy into. When I think of YGC, I think of the exhilarating moments (singing on the Metro North train), the warm community (our pep talks and glamily activities), the joyfulness (feeding giraffes in Kenya is the happiest I’ve ever seen the Glee Club), and moments of pure musical beauty (the chorus of Raise Your Voices or that chord progression in the Britten War Requiem). This group has incredible range to fulfill your musical, social, and community needs.”- Eliza K. 24
“Yale Glee Club is a place where music and friendship come together in a truly special way. It’s given me a strong sense of community and countless unforgettable moments both on and off stage.”- Aurelia K. ‘27
“What a beautiful community I had the immense privilege of taking part in. The Yale Glee Club became a second home on campus to me the moment I joined, and continued to shape me throughout my four years here. Everyone is so different and comes from such deeply unique backgrounds, yet are joined by the shared appreciation of the collective; we each joined this group to create beautiful music with one another. And that shared goal manifests itself in our love and care for each other, both in and out of rehearsal. I sincerely can not imagine my college experience without YGC, and hope that it will become a space for you to shape into your own second home.”- Eric L. ‘24
“With YGC, you get to make awesome music with the best people ever… YGC is a beautiful family to me.”- Omeno A. ‘27
“Coming into Yale as a first-year, Glee was a community that not only gave me a rich musical experience but also provided a genuine sense of belonging. For me, memories of laughing and spending time together with Glee friends are just as special as the applause after singing the last note of the Mozart Requiem. For anyone looking for a home on campus that values music, hard work, and friendship, the Glee Club would be a perfect fit!”- Max O. ‘28