Voice Area of Study

Introduction to Voice Study

Dr. John Trotter Directing Wheaton College Concert Choir 2023

The vocal studies area of the Conservatory of Music is comprised of expert voice faculty artists.

The Conservatory of Music provides comprehensive, personal instruction leading to degrees in performance, pedagogy, music with elective studies emphases, music education, music composition, composition, and the liberal arts. Our highly credentialed faculty are outstanding performers committed to teaching and mentorship and contribute to Wheaton’s distinctively Christian scholarly community. Our goal is to nurture young musicians with a broad understanding of their art who in turn can use their gifts creatively and effectively in tomorrow’s world.

Voice Faculty

Olivia Doig Skaff, D.M.A. Headshot

Olivia Doig Skaff, D.M.A.

Guest Instructor (Voice and Opera Director)
Denise Gamez, M.M. Headshot

Denise Gamez, M.M.

Guest Lecturer (Voice)
Sarah Holman, D.M.A. Headshot

Sarah Holman, D.M.A.

Professor of Music (Voice)
Christopher Lorimer, M.M. Headshot

Christopher Lorimer, M.M.

Guest Lecturer (Voice)
Robin Sterling, M.M. Headshot

Robin Sterling, M.M.

Guest Lecturer, Voice
John Swedberg Headshot

John Swedberg

Guest Instructor, Men's Glee Club Conductor
John William Trotter, D.M.A. Headshot

John William Trotter, D.M.A.

Professor of Music (Concert Choir, Conducting)
Lydia Vermeesch, M.M. Headshot

Lydia Vermeesch, M.M.

Guest Instructor, Women’s Chorale Conductor
Tiffany Egler Singing with Gospel Choir

Other Singing Opportunities

You can explore the Worship Arts through the Worship Arts Certificate or by joing a Chapel Band. Or join a club ensemble like the Gospel Choir or the Thundertones, a sub-group of the Men's Glee Club. 

Take a Lesson With a Wheaton Professor

Are you interested in exploring the Conservatory of Music further and getting to know a professor one-on-one? Prospective high school students are invited to request a trial lesson to try out the Wheaton studio experience.