Welcome to our web page.

The Waukegan Swedish Glee Club has a long history. We  celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2005. The purpose has always been to maintain a male chorus, to promote Swedish song, to nurture and disseminate Scandinavian culture, and to sponsor social activities.

It is not necessary to be of Swedish or even Scandinavian descent or to speak the language. Although about half the songs we sing are in Swedish, almost none of the singers can speak Swedish. Just a love of choral singing and maybe a little knowledge of music is all that is required. The Swedish Glee Club has always been a male chorus, but we now sponsor and support a separate chorus for women. The Waukegan Swedish Women's Chorus is now a member of the American Union of Swedish Singers and they are growing and getting better each month and We invite all who love to sing to consider being a part of either the Men's or Ladies chorus. 

We rehearse every week at the American Legion Post 264 in Lake Forest, IL. 801 McKinley Rd. at 8:00 p.m. Our director is Mr. Jeff DeLay. Jeff received a Bachelor of Sacred Music degree at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He also directs the Chicago Swedish Male Chorus and leads the youth program and directs choirs at First Presbyterian Church in Waukegan. Our accompanist is Ms. Ruth Porikos. Ruth earned her masters degree in organ performance and church music at Northwestern University. She is much in demand as an accompanist around the north shore of Chicago.

We have two major concerts each year. Our Christmas Julmiddag includes the concert and a grand buffet and is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday. Then in the spring we present our Spring Concert, which is performed at one of several Lutheran churches in our area. We also sing smaller concerts for retirement homes, hospitals and local celebrations during each year.

Waukegan Swedish Glee Club is a member of a national organization called the American Union of Swedish Singers. The AUSS consists of 34 choruses located around the country. It sponsors conventions every two years.

We have for sale a 41 page  history of the Waukegan Swedish Glee Club compiled and written by our own Fred Fortney.  If you are interested please contact one of the officers.

If you would like additional information about becoming a member or about any of our activities please contact:

Gene Sanderlin, President

847-623-7387 or