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Remembering Bill Allen: Assistant Director: 1970-1982. Director: 1982-1989. Funeral Service for Bill Allen | Bill directing The Lord's Prayer | Bill's songs and albums | Obituary |
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1990 VHS documentary explores the history and cultural significance of Purdue Musical Organizations, from the founding of the Varsity Glee Club in 1893 to the creation of “Hail Purdue,” global performances, and the enduring traditions that shape the university’s identity. Continue reading
on: 10/6/2025, by: Paul L., 0 comments
Al Stewart's poignant 4 minute introduction of Kenny Knowles during his final End of Season performance. Al praises Kenny as an outstanding collegiate entertainer, sharing his achievements of standing ovations across the nation. Kenny is described as a model of American youth with aspirations to teach English. Kenny’s farewell performance marks his transition to Walton, Indiana. Continue reading
on: 5/10/2025, by: Paul L., 0 comments
In the fall of 2018, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club celebrated its 125th anniversary. This video is a portion of that performance at the Elliott Hall of Music.
by: Paul L. | 10/18/2018 | 0 comments | Category: Performance Footage
1990 documentary covers the history and cultural impact of Purdue Musical Organizations, from the origins of “Hail Purdue” to global tours and enduring campus traditions.
by: Paul L. | 10/6/2025 | 0 comments | Category: Interviews Performance Footage|
From the entry 'Funeral Service for Bill Allen'. Outstanding tribute by the men who were able to attend. Very touching and appropriate. Thank you so much for sharing this here for those of us that were unable to attend. By CarlWhite1977 on 08/19/2025; |
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From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'. How long was I associated with PMO and never knew the Freshman initiation hazing perpetrated by Bill Luhman (and probably by APS before him)!!! what great stories… |
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From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'. Jeff: Freshman year Fall 1981. Bill Luhman calls “Them There Eyes” - the entire ensemble runs off stage NOT as rehearsed…. Welcome to PVG!! By Kenny Birk on 08/19/2025; |
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From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'. I was 100% on stage with Paul Larson when Brian 100% called “Rhythm of Life” on Slater Hill, and I knew 0% of the words. The song is incredible, but know that I’m laughing in my living room, by myself, remembering how lost I was from the get-go, only to figuratively hear “FINISH HIM” (Mortal Kombat style) as we got to the “You will make a new sensation” section. Brutal and glorious, all in the same take. What a memory. What a song. By Mike Allen on 08/18/2025; |
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From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'. Paul, your comment made me laugh! Bill Luhman enjoyed doing the same thing to freshmen on their first specialty show, only he used Them There Eyes which required everyone to run into the audience, pick a lady, and sing to her on bended knee, none of which any of the freshmen had any clue about. Afterwards Bill just laughed and said to the audience, “Could you tell who the freshmen were?” By cjeffboice on 08/18/2025; |
