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Remembering Larry Rothenberger, class of 1969 1947 - 2024 Obituary |
Misc. topics about recordings, how to help and volunteer, etc
Larry was a 1965 graduate of Frankfort High School, a 1969 graduate of Purdue University and in 1973 graduated from Loyola Dental School in Chicago. While at Purdue, he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Purdue Glee Club and Purdue SIR. Continue reading
on: 8/9/2024, by: Paul L., 2 comments
A connection from 60 years ago when the Glee Club performed with the Obernkirchen Children’s Choir. Continue reading
on: 7/19/2024, by: Paul L., 0 comments
Details about the Glee Club's 1964 European Tour during the summer of 1964 and the third European tour by the Glee Club at that point. At least nine performances were held in Ireland, England, Wales, France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Germany. Continue reading
on: 4/26/2024, by: Paul L., 0 comments
On Jan. 15, 1949, legendary filmmaker Walt Disney visited #Purdue to premiere “So Dear to My Heart,” a live-action and animated #Disney movie that depicts a young boy’s life growing up on an Indiana farm in the early 1900s. Continue reading
Al Stewart's music series sent out to Indiana home economics clubs for several decades. Continue reading
on: 11/16/2023, by: Paul L., 2 comments
Today is Al Stewart’s birthday. Why not take a listen to the 1973 Swan Song concert, (particularly Purdue President Hansen’s remarks about Al Stewart), watch Those Were The Days, or review his obituary below. Continue reading
on: 9/15/2023, by: Paul L., 0 comments
The 1961 Gala Week was a fine performance featuring a collaboration with the Purduettes (and the Purduette Trio!) Al recognizes graduates from prior decades, including those that graduated before 1911. Continue reading
on: 7/21/2023, by: Paul L., 0 comments
"Those Were The Days" was a 23 minute video production that was the climax of Al Stewart’s final year at Purdue. Continue reading
on: 5/11/2023, by: Paul L., 0 comments
Thirty years ago this month (Saturday, April 3rd to be exact), the Glee Club celebrated its centennial with a special performance at Elliott Hall of music, featuring performers from prior eras, combined voices of PMO, and special remarks by President Beering. Continue reading
on: 4/18/2023, by: Paul L., 0 comments
We have three Broadway Methodist recordings from the 60's through the 90's. Each performance has very clear audio, and the selections and performances themselves are top-notch, studio quality. As I… Continue reading
on: 3/17/2023, by: Paul L., 0 comments