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You will not want to miss this event!
Marking the 50th anniversary of the A Cappella Chorus, all former directors and members of the college’s oldest student organization have been invited to participate in a chorus reunion and concert on April 24-25, 2009. Former directors Fred Alexander (1959-1964), Paul Downey (1964-1968), Ed Ritchie (1968-1973), Fritz Petrich (1973-1976), Randy Gill (1976-1984), and current director Joe Bentley (1986-present) are all scheduled to participate in this special weekend event.
The weekend will begin with a reception and devotional on Friday evening. On Saturday, participants will rehearse favorite choral music from each decade. A dramatic performance by the reunion chorus and the current A Cappella Chorus will round out the activities on Saturday. The weekend will be filled with nostalgia, rekindling of friendships, and wonderful singing.
The North Central Christian College A Cappella Chorus presented its debut performance at the college lectureship on October 13, 1959. During the opening year, 31 individuals from a student body of 54 sang in the chorus! Since the opening year, over 1,100 students have established a tradition of excellence that has been noted throughout the nation.
Planners anticipate the A Cappella Chorus Reunion and Concert to be the largest alumni event during the current anniversary celebration. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!