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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 |
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:
2229 categorized recordings; 85 hours of music. Subscribe for monthly email digest.
When PVGCDB uploads are submitted, I get an automatic notification so I can process the audio: listen, title, categorize, etc. A while back, I got an empty upload from a new database user. I wrote this individual, Jen Brandt, who indicated they mistakenly clicked the ‘Upload’ button while searching for information about her dad, class of 1963. Continue reading
on: 3/20/2026, by: Paul L., 0 comments
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
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
A short PVGCDB demo at EEConf 2025 in London—an informal, 13-minute presentation introducing the database to an audience of skilled web developers and digital marketers.
by: Paul L. | 11/5/2025 | 0 comments | Category: Misc
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 'Armed Forces Medley'. Phil, |
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From the entry 'Armed Forces Medley'. I remember singing this song I believe in Merriville, IN at a Veterans Day Concert. Seeing all of the Veterans standing up for their branch’s song, and at the end, I don’t think there was a dry eye in the venue. By pscholl on 11/07/2025; |
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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; |
