Choruses Satisfy Individual Needs Singing, growing, and glorifying God was the main purpose of the Chorale. Under the direction of Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Ill , the · Chorale grew to heights never before known by the seven year old organization. In the fall the group tOll red in Southern Arkan...... sas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, glorifying God in song. The highlight of the spring semester was being host chorus of the 11 th Christian College Choral Festival. During spring break the organization went on tour to Florida, where they performed at Disneyworld, in Orlando. Although the Chorale was a musical organization its activities and the attitudes of its members projected God's love to anyone who witnessed a performance. "It's a group where the bond of music strengthens the bond of Christianity." explained Rod Smith, "I can be part of a family that gives me a closer look at what close Christian Love really is." In spite ·)f the fact the Chorale repertoire contained selections by any famous composers, the best received part of the program was the scriptures and songs, when passages from the Bible were linked with familiar hymns to present a lesson. This part of the program was the favorite of the chorus, as well as the most beneficial to the audience, because it contained the 112 Arts and Sciences-Music basic Bible truths, as well as praise to God. As Dr 1 Ganus explained, "If we have any message to share, it can be found in that part of the program. We like to sing the other songs, but the hymns, combined with the scriptures relay a message nothing else can. Perhaps what made it so easy for the Chorale to share their message was the feeling they shared among themselves. Terri Taylor, a fifth year member of the Chorale, compared the group to the big happy family. Kerry Carter held the same attitude. "We're a family with the same purpose here on earth, and that is to spread the gospel through our singing, as well as through our lives ." The University Singers, also led by "Uncle Bud," were members of this chorus for different reason than those in other groups. Kip Raines, a freshman member of the singers, said, "I just didn't have time for the audition groups. But I can come to singers three days a week and enjoy singing." The group did spend some time in numerous activities this year. They performed in chapel each semester. The group sang with the Arkansas Symphony and took part in the Christian CoUege Choral Festival held at Harding in January . The chorus also was involved in service projects and fun outings. They divided into small groups and visited nursing homes outside of Searcy. Additionally, the Universi- - Courtesy 0/Publicity O//iu - Courtt:ry 0/Publicity O/flu
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