Closeknit choirs tour CU nity was the key to the pursuit of excellence undertaken by the A Cappella Chorus. Beginning the fall semester with more new members than returning upperclassmen, the chorus strove to develop the sense of oneness necessary for any successful performing group. The traditional Greers Ferry concert, only two weeks after the beginning of school, gave the entire group a common goal to work toward, strengthening bonds and helping new members know they were needed and they had a place. Special ensemble rehearsals which met twice a week at nights also made each member realize his individual importance to the group as they prepared to sing for the Harding Lectureship in October. In January, the chorus toured extensively in Texas, on their way to the Christian College Choral Festival held at Lubbock Christian College. During spring break, they turned to the northern part of the country, encouraging churches whose members were significantly smaller than those on the preceding trip. Campus and local performances continued throughout the semester, ending with a spring concert on April 6th. Two select groups from the A Capella Chorus, Men's and Women's Ensembles, gave a smaller number of students the chance to further expand their musical horizons. Directed by the A Cappella president and vice"::President, these groups were more independent and concentrated. Although not as old or perhaps as well-known as the A Cappella Chorus, the Chorale once more proved its excellence in a year of its performances. Under the direction of Dr. Cliff Ganus III, Chorale b rought the efforts of a diversified group of students together for a rich musical and spiritual experience. Hailing from 23 different states, most of the students in the group were not music majors, yet their common interest in singing the glory of God gave them a foundation to build on throughout the year. In addition to local church and high school performances, Chorale made two out-of-state trips. Texas seemed the favorite state of the year; Chorale's November tour was a weekend trip to Texas and their winter tour included the chorale festival at Lubbock . The Troubadours, in their fifth year of existence, contributed a unique facet to the music department. Directed by Arthur Shearin, the group performed traditional male glee club literature, including barbershop songs, spirituals, hymns, and patriotic music, in addition to classical arrangements. Meeting only twice a week, the group was the ideal for those men who wanted to sing but couldn't afford the time for daily rehearsals required in A Cappella or Chorale . President and fouryear member Daniel Stovall said of his experience with the group, "The Troubadours are macho, musical, and fun. I'm proud to have been a Troubadour since the group 's start four years ago. " In spite of their limited rehearsal time, the Troubadours were active performers . They sang for the university and academy chapels, entertained locally during "Downtown Searcy Days," joined A Capella and Chorale for the dedication of Cloverdale Church of Christ 's new auditorium. They also traveled to Lubbock for the Christian College Festival. Jlt Troubadours. Front row: Stanley , Ransom, Shill, Shearin - sponsor, Sheppard , Toms , Stovall; second row: Spencer, ]ones , Robnett, Bolls , Reeves , Stine , Crawford, Smith; back row: Collins, Hall, Griffith, Clark, Ta lley, Andersen , Billadeau , Scott , Clark. - photo by John Radcliffe . A Cappella A Cappella. Front row : Roberts , Kell *, Anderson*, Hodges , Pine , Buford *, Anthony, Hladky , Burns , Turner*, Price , McEntire* , Bell , Humble , Gillett*, Gill , Bills*; second row : Davidson , Reynolds*, Trevathan , Petrich* , Messick, Jernigan , Underwood*, Seiderer, Bassett , Dean, Blaine*, Bendickson , Bailey , Smith , Robbins , Dallas*; third row : White , McDonough , Castro , Shill* , Jernigan , Pearce, Thompson , Spann , Yates*, Adams*, Keeth , Montgomery , Music*, Brown*, McClure* , Powers *, Bostick, Combs*, Bounds , Combs , Anderson*, Partlow , Walls*; back row : McGee, Olive , Fields* , Griffith*, Small* , Ritter*, Combs, Beck*, Andersen, Hall* , Sheldon* , Clark , Talley . - photo by John Radcliffe. (*denotes member of Men 's or Women 's Ensemble. ) Chorale Chorale. Front row: Helm , Proctor, Williams, Payne , Miller, Stinson , Tomlinson , Spivey, Manley , Rhoads , Taylor, Kinser, Blake; second row: Rhinehart , Stancliff, Falkner, Huschen , Jackson , Beeson , Smith , Burke, Roby , Whistle , Sitler, Gray; third row: Gaither, Bolls , Townsdin Brown , Maxwell, Staggs , Chandler, Whitelaw , Hinds , Mortensen , Owens , Lucas , Taylor; fourth row : Wilson , Allen , Brooks , Willey , ]ones , Lockhart , Thompson , Houk, LaFerney, Klein, Doederlein , Davis , Guffey, Taylor; back row: Olree , Gentry, Stine, Robnett, Smith, Garrett , Robinson, Piersall , Carter, Whittington, Shumard , Gilreath , Rowland. - photo by John Radcliffe. Troubadours A Cappella, Chorale, Troubadours 141
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