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Welcome to PVGCDB.com

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:

2203 categorized recordings; 83 hours of music. Subscribe for monthly email digest.


Reel-to-reel categorization progress

In process: 3 collections. collections need a volunteer. Approximately 1270 songs remain to be split and categorized . More information about collections.
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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., 4 comments


Recent Videos

125th Anniversary Performance

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

O Come, Emmanuel

Chris Myers sings “O Come, Emmanuel” at the 2002 PMO Christmas Show.

by: Paul L.  |  12/10/2024  |  0 comments  |  Category: Performance Footage

Stand By Me

Chris Myers singing ‘Stand By Me,’ impromptu, at the PVGC 125th anniversary.

by: Paul L.  |  12/10/2024  |  0 comments  |  Category: Performance Footage


Latest Comments

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

Bill - Love the story.  Thank you for your wonderful contribution!

By Chris Pozezanac on 11/17/2024;

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;


Latest Uploads All

title rec date era
Hail Purdue 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Battle Hymn of the Republic 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Mississippi Squirrel Revival (Brian Holstine) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
If You Believe (Todd Miller) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
No Other Name but Jesus (Bob Kolouch) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
American Made (Poison Oaks) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Love Is Everywhere 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Seeing Nellie Home 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Applause 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Tears On My Pillow (Ba Na Na) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Bill introduces Ba Na na 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
The Book of Love (Ba Na Na) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Oh You Beautiful Doll 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Yesterday/Yesterday I Heard The Rain 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Them There Eyes 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Graf (Dvorak) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Shangri-La (Soft Trio) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
You Will Be My Music (Wes Tharpe) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Rock a My Soul (Ernie Avellana) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Prayer from Lohengrin 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Sweet Sweet Spirit 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Let There Be Music 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen

Stockholm, 1987 (collection) (Scandinavia Tour 1987)
1987
(Added Jan 2025)
Bill Allen
Home For The Holidays / I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Miller) 1989
(Added Dec 2024)
Brian Breed
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