The Women's Chorale

"Women's Chorale is the best part of my day when I can just relax, take a break from classes and do something that inspires me to work harder. It makes me appreciate the simple things in life that you can only find when singing."

Melissa TouVelle '09
Bettendorf, Iowa
B.A., Theatre Arts

Coe's Women's Chorale has been a veritable institution at the college for over 50 years, specializing in music for treble voices. Open to all sopranos and altos on campus, including students, faculty, and staff, the chorale presents the annual Christmas Convocation and Christmas Vespers. These services of lessons and carols are a highlight of the holiday season at Coe.

Richard P. Hoffman, conductor of Women's Chorale,
is Professor of Music and teaches courses in music
education, conducting and choral studies. Mr. Hoffman is the Director of Coe's New York Term. A graduate of Augsburg College in Minneapolis and The University of Iowa, Mr. Hoffman pursued doctoral work at The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.