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Remembering Larry Rothenberger, class of 1969
1947 - 2024 Obituary 

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PVGCDB is a searchable database of curated audio and video recordings of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, maintained by alumni, family and friends. Currently offering:

2165 categorized recordings; 80 hours of music. Subscribe for monthly email digest.


Reel-to-reel categorization progress

In process: 3 collections. collections need a volunteer. Approximately 1229 songs remain to be split and categorized . More information about collections.
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Recent Posts All

Bob Ford inducted into Purdue Basketball Hall of Fame

Glee Club hall of famer Bob Ford discusses his journey from Evansville, Indiana, to becoming an integral part of Purdue’s basketball team and his recent induction into the Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame. Continue reading

on: 10/30/2024, by: Paul L., 0 comments

Bill: McGaughey, Let There Be Music

Bill McGaughey provided many recordings to PVGCDB a few years ago. Back in 2003, he found a bunch of vintage PVGC tapes and reels when he was housecleaning , surprised at the treasures he found. I had a similar experience after the PVGC 125th, with all the gems I found on the Scott Hines reel to reel transfers. Continue reading

on: 9/19/2024, by: Paul L., 3 comments


Recent Videos

Joey Martin

Joey Martin describes how the Glee Club fostered unique friendships and provided memorable experiences that enriched his college life.

by: Paul L.  |  10/30/2024  |  0 comments  |  Category: Interviews

Faith Presbyterian, Cape Coral, FL

2004 concert footage from Faith Presbyterian, Cape Coral, FL

by: Paul L.  |  6/3/2024  |  0 comments  |  Category: Performance Footage

What Can I Give You This Christmas?

Our annual Christmas gathering with our families and a few glasses of scotch. Sent it to Al as a musical Christmas card.

by: Paul L.  |  12/1/2023  |  1 comment  |  Category: Performance Footage


Latest Comments

From the entry 'Bill: McGaughey, Let There Be Music'.

Hey Bill… reading this letter and the tears are rolling down my face… just reading my dad’s name… I wonder if anyone ever found the tapes from the 1969 Christmas Show when I played Scrooge in STINGIEST MAN IN TOWN…  thanks for sharing this story…
Kevin (McGuire) Casey

By McGuire69 on 09/20/2024;

From the entry 'Bill: McGaughey, Let There Be Music'.

I get excited each time I see one of these emails in my INBOX.

Keep it up.

Kenny Birk

By Kenny Birk on 09/20/2024;

From the entry 'Bill: McGaughey, Let There Be Music'.

Wonderful!  Thanks, Bill, and thanks, Paul!

By cjeffboice on 09/20/2024;

From the entry 'Remembering Larry Rothenberger'.

I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. His was one of the smiling faces that always made a trip to campus for a Glee Club function enjoyable. I shared the risers with Larry for only one year,  but he has an indelible place in my memories. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.

By Jim Griffiths on 08/23/2024;

From the entry 'Remembering Larry Rothenberger'.

Condolences to Larry’s wife, Olivia, and his family and friends. I’m saddened to hear of his passing. As a Purdue Glee Club contemporary of Larry’s, I remember him as a solid and loyal member and performer. He continued after college, to be a strong Glee Club supporter. As a fellow Presbyterian Elder in Elkhart, Indiana, I offer my prayers for peace for Olivia and his family.

By Thomas LeFevre on 08/09/2024;


Latest Uploads All

title rec date era
Warsaw (collection) (1964)
Torch of Freedom 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Outro) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Theres A Rainbow Around My Shoulder (Pelty) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Home Sweet Home 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Sylvia (Gary Jackson) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Marching to Pretoria 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Al Recalls 1953 Rome Performance, Bob Hope, introduces Pretoria 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Will You Remember (Home Demonstration Choir) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Alphabet (Mozart. With Home Demonstration Choir) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
The Moon Behind the Cottonwood (with Home Demonstration Choir) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
The Blind Plowman 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Star Spangled Banner (with Home Demonstration Choir) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
PVGC with Home Demonstration Choir (collection) (1964) 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
1964 bueckeburg12 Al Remarks From Al Stewart 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Auld Lang Syne 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Battle Hymn of the Republic 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Old Man River 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Colonel Bogey March 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Happy Birthday 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Dixie 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Happy Wanderer 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
La donna è mobile 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Dry Bones 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Rock a My Soul 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Barbershop Tune 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Home Sweet Home 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Funiculi Funicula 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart
Stardust 1964
(Added Apr 2024)
Al Stewart