Villanova Voices

History

     The Villanova Voices is the oldest women’s organization within Villanova University.  Originally called the Villanova Women’s Glee Club, the group was founded shortly after Villanova became coeducational in 1960 by twenty ambitious women from the University’s College of Nursing.  These talented young women now have a new name and a new image.  Over fifty Voices now join together from diverse fields of study, and share their common love: music.

     Becoming increasingly visible on and off campus, the Voices perform at several functions each year.  They continue to sing at various Wildcat games, Special Olympics ceremonies, and at local charity events.  They also warmly spread holiday cheer with senior citizens at several nursing homes and with the people of Philadelphia at the King of Prussia mall.  The annual Winter and Spring concerts with the Villanova Singers, however, remain the highlight of each semester.  Working together, the two groups have enjoyed the challenge of preparing many difficult pieces like Handel’s Messiah, Rutter’s Gloria, and Faure's Requiem.

     The Voices have always enjoyed tours, excited at the opportunity to travel and bond as a group.  A few years ago, the Voices had a wonderful experience in Italy on a joint tour with the Villanova Singers, Vocal and Gospel Ensembles, where they performed at St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Ignatius in Rome.   They have also traveled with the Singers to Washington DC and spread their joy of singing with some of the older residents of our nation’s capital.  The Voices just returned from a week long tour in Rio de Janeiro where they sang with the Singers and Gospel Ensemble.