Glee Weeks 2026

130 Donors. Two Legacies.

This Glee Week we're uniting supporters of both ensembles behind a single, meaningful goal: 130 combined donors — one for each year of the Women's Glee Club's remarkable history and the shared history of Glee Clubs at Illinois.

With nearly 200 members when combined, U of I’s Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs represent academic units across the Urbana-Champaign campus, providing meaningful opportunities for students to pursue and achieve excellence, empathy, focus, discipline, and community.

Every gift, no matter how big or small, counts as one of our 130 and will help ensure that future Illinois students have world class experiences in the University of Illinois Glee Clubs. Donate to the club (or both!) that moves you.

Women's Glee Club | Est. 1895

The premier treble choir at U of I, performing a wide variety of repertoire from all periods and styles, and touring nationally.

Varsity Men's Glee Club | Est. 1886

Illinois's oldest Registered Student Organization, celebrating 140 years of vocal excellence, brotherhood, and tradition.

Give for the Year They Were Founded

Honor each club's founding year with a symbolic gift. These suggested amounts are tied directly to the year each ensemble was established — a meaningful way to mark the anniversary.

Any gift of any amount counts as a donor toward the 130 combined goal. The suggested anniversary amounts are meaningful, but your participation is what matters most.