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Purdue Varsity Glee Club
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club is one of the principal vocal groups of Purdue University. It sings a wide variety of music comprising novelty, patriotic, classical, inspirational, jazz, pop, and barbershop genres. The group currently consists of roughly 60-70 tenors and basses, includes a live accompanying band, and is one of six ensembles associated with Purdue Musical Organizations. In the fall of 2018, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club celebrated its 125th anniversary. History The Purdue Varsity Glee Club was founded in 1893 with 11 members, under the direction of Lafayette organist Cyrus Dadswell. At the time, Purdue University was an agricultural and engineering school without a strong musical tradition.Bennett, Joseph L. ''Boilermaker Music Makers (Al Stewart and the Purdue Musical Organizations)''. West Lafayette: Purdue Research Foundation, 1986. (pg 57, 47-49) In 1910, under the direction of Edward J. Wotawa, the Glee Club composed the fight song “ Hail Purdue”, originally tit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Purdue Varsity Glee Club is one of the principal vocal groups of Purdue University. It sings a wide variety of music comprising novelty, patriotic, classical, inspirational, jazz, pop, and barbershop genres. The group currently consists of roughly 60-70 tenors and basses, includes a live accompanying band, and is one of six ensembles associated with Purdue Musical Organizations. In the fall of 2018, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club celebrated its 125th anniversary. History The Purdue Varsity Glee Club was founded in 1893 with 11 members, under the direction of Lafayette organist Cyrus Dadswell. At the time, Purdue University was an agricultural and engineering school without a strong musical tradition.Bennett, Joseph L. ''Boilermaker Music Makers (Al Stewart and the Purdue Musical Organizations)''. West Lafayette: Purdue Research Foundation, 1986. (pg 57, 47-49) In 1910, under the direction of Edward J. Wotawa, the Glee Club composed the fight song “Hail Purdue”, originally titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |