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'''Previous/other names:''' Co-ed Choral Club (1944 - 1948); [[Glee Club|Men's Glee Club]] (1941 - 1948); Varsity Singers (1948); Male Chorus (1953); University Choral Society (1958) | '''Previous/other names:''' Co-ed Choral Club (1944 - 1948); [[Glee Club|Men's Glee Club]] (1941 - 1948); Varsity Singers (1948); Male Chorus (1953); University Choral Society (1958) | ||
'''Prominent date(s) of activity:''' 1958 - 1983 | '''Prominent date(s) of activity:''' 1958 - 1983 | ||
'''History:''' While an all-male [[Glee Club]] was present at UNB from as early as 1941, 1944 saw the establishment of UNB's first Co-ed Choral Club, under the direction of Dr. Marcel | '''History:''' While an all-male [[Glee Club]] was present at UNB from as early as 1941, 1944 saw the establishment of UNB's first Co-ed Choral Club, under the direction of Dr. Marcel deMerten. The Co-Ed Choral Club was open to all female students on campus with an interest in music. | ||
In 1947 the Co-Ed Choral Club and Glee Club practiced and performed together under the direction of [[Toole Hall|Dr. Frank J. Toole]]. In January 1948, the two clubs merged to form the Varsity Singers, directed by Dr. | In 1947 the Co-Ed Choral Club and Glee Club practiced and performed together under the direction of [[Toole Hall|Dr. Frank J. Toole]]. In January 1948, the two clubs merged to form the Varsity Singers, directed by Dr. deMerten | ||
The club was renamed once again in 1959, to the University Choral Society, falling under the direction of Professor Arthur F. Tryhall. | The club was renamed once again in 1959, to the University Choral Society, falling under the direction of Professor Arthur F. Tryhall. | ||
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'''Activities:''' The Varsity Singers gathered weekly to practice, and performed at a variety of university events, such as the annual [[Founders' Day|Founder's Day]] celebration and the [[Red 'n' Black Revue|Red 'n' Black Revue]]. | '''Activities:''' The Varsity Singers gathered weekly to practice, and performed at a variety of university events, such as the annual [[Founders' Day|Founder's Day]] celebration and the [[Red 'n' Black Revue|Red 'n' Black Revue]]. | ||
'''Note(s):''' In 1948, to increase the number of female voices present, the Varsity Singers invited the [[Students' Wives]] to sing with them. That same year the group began performing | '''Note(s):''' In 1948, to increase the number of female voices present, the Varsity Singers invited the [[Students' Wives]] to sing with them. That same year the group began performing radio programs broadcast over the local radio station CFNB. | ||
At the 1960 [[Winter Carnival]], the entire Choral Society, under the direction of Mr. Arther | At the 1960 [[Winter Carnival]], the entire Choral Society, under the direction of Mr. Arther Trythall, performed the play ''Rose Marie'', by Rudolf Friml. This was the most expensive single production produced at UNB to date. | ||
'''Source(s):''' | '''Source(s):''' | ||
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*''Up the Hill,'' 1949, p.168. | *''Up the Hill,'' 1949, p.168. | ||
*''Up the Hill,'' 1953, p.79. | *''Up the Hill,'' 1953, p.79. | ||
*''Up the Hill,'' 1960, p. | *''Up the Hill,'' 1960, p.102. | ||
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[[Category:Student Activities and Clubs|University Choral]][[Category:Creative and Artistic Clubs|University Choral]][[Category:Music at UNB|University Choral]][[Category:Francis J. Toole|University Choral]][[Category:Fine Arts at UNB|University Choral]] | [[Category:Student Activities and Clubs|University Choral]]<br/>[[Category:Creative and Artistic Clubs|University Choral]]<br/>[[Category:Music at UNB|University Choral]]<br/>[[Category:Francis J. Toole|University Choral]]<br/>[[Category:Fine Arts at UNB|University Choral]] | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 11 July 2014
Name: University Choral Society
Previous/other names: Co-ed Choral Club (1944 - 1948); Men's Glee Club (1941 - 1948); Varsity Singers (1948); Male Chorus (1953); University Choral Society (1958)
Prominent date(s) of activity: 1958 - 1983
History: While an all-male Glee Club was present at UNB from as early as 1941, 1944 saw the establishment of UNB's first Co-ed Choral Club, under the direction of Dr. Marcel deMerten. The Co-Ed Choral Club was open to all female students on campus with an interest in music.
In 1947 the Co-Ed Choral Club and Glee Club practiced and performed together under the direction of Dr. Frank J. Toole. In January 1948, the two clubs merged to form the Varsity Singers, directed by Dr. deMerten
The club was renamed once again in 1959, to the University Choral Society, falling under the direction of Professor Arthur F. Tryhall.
Activities: The Varsity Singers gathered weekly to practice, and performed at a variety of university events, such as the annual Founder's Day celebration and the Red 'n' Black Revue.
Note(s): In 1948, to increase the number of female voices present, the Varsity Singers invited the Students' Wives to sing with them. That same year the group began performing radio programs broadcast over the local radio station CFNB.
At the 1960 Winter Carnival, the entire Choral Society, under the direction of Mr. Arther Trythall, performed the play Rose Marie, by Rudolf Friml. This was the most expensive single production produced at UNB to date.
Source(s):
- UA Case 173.
- Up the Hill, 1944, Organizations.
- Up the Hill, 1948, p.145.
- Up the Hill, 1949, p.168.
- Up the Hill, 1953, p.79.
- Up the Hill, 1960, p.102.
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