Glee Club Kicks off Tour Singing with Morehouse
by Howard W. Hewitt
March 3, 2009
The Wabash College Glee Club will be traveling again over spring break
and kicking off its tour with an Indianapolis concert with Morehouse
College. After the Indianapolis kickoff, the Club will tour Pennsylvania.
For the second time in three years and just the third time since 1977,
voices from the two all-male colleges will unite at 7 p.m. at the United
Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St. The concert is free and open to
the public.
"This Saturday’s program marks our second collaboration with Morehouse: the
first was three years ago, also at North United Methodist Church –
and was a resounding success," Director Richard Bowen said. "The
Morehouse Glee Club has a long and distinguished musical heritage,
dating back to 1911. Their first director, incidentally, was born and
raised in Muncie, Indiana. Saturday’s program will feature each club
performing separately and will conclude with several combined numbers.
We look forward to this opportunity to sing once again with the
Morehouse Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. David Morrow."
After the Indianapolis concert, the Glee Club will head to Pennsylvania
for concerts across the Keystone State. The students
will sing in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and several other cities. (See the
full schedule below.)
"While the primary purpose of our tour is to perform our music, we will
also take advantage of the historical and cultural offerings of
Philadelphia," Bowen said. "So, we will visit the "old city" area,
including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and the National
Constitution Center. We will tour the Kimmel Center for the Performing
Arts, home to eight performing arts organizations, including the famed
Philadelphia Orchestra, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, and the
Pennsylvania Ballet. We will also visit the Philadelphia Art Museum, one
of the largest art Museums in the United States."
The first full day in Philadelphia features a performance with the
Orpheus Club in a Celebration of Song at its downtown clubhouse. The
Club was founded in 1872, making it one of the oldest Male choruses in
the country.
"Our host for this event is Frederick Wampler ‘57, Glee Club alum,"
Bowen said. "Fred is an active member of the Orpheus Club and has just
completed a term as the Club’s President. He has worked tirelessly on
our behalf for this tour, setting up concerts and making arrangements
for our cultural activities. He will also host the Glee Club for a
reception at his home during our stay. We are very appreciative of his
efforts."
Interaction with alums and seeing the great historical sites are just a
couple of the benefits of the tours. Bowen cites the opportunity to
spend a week together, work on music and help spread the fame of Wabash
College.
Saturday, 7 March 7:00 PM joint concert with the Morehouse
College Glee Club North United Methodist Church 3808 N
Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46208 free and open to
the public
Sunday, 8 March 4:00 PM concert St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church 1975 Ferguson Road Allison Park (Pittsburgh) PA
15101 free and open to the public
Monday, 9 March 8:30 PM joint concert with the Orpheus Club 245
S Van Pelt Street Philadelphia PA 19103 by invitation
only
Tuesday, 10 March 7:30 PM concert St. Peter’s
Episcopal Church 121 Church Street Phoenixville PA 19460 free
and open to the public
Wednesday, 11 March 7:15 PM concert Rosemont
Presbyterian Village 404 Cheswick Place Rosemont PA 19010 free
and open to the public (limited seating, with preference to residents)
Thursday, 12 March 7:30 PM concert Freedom
Village 15 Freedom Boulevard West Brandywine PA 19320 free
and open to the public
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