November 14, 1987 SNU Chorale 50th Anniversary Concert
Title
November 14, 1987 SNU Chorale 50th Anniversary Concert
Subject
Choral Groups
Description
This Chorale concert took place on November 14, 1987 and was intended to celebrate the 50 year history of the Chorale at SNU.
In 1938, Chester Crill began the A Cappella Choir at Bethany-Peniel College. He continued leading the group until 1947, when Lester Dunn took over as the conductor. In 1967, Ray Moore led the group for one year before Harrell Lucky took over. In 1969, the choir's name was changed to Chorale. He was followed by David Miller who led the group from 1979-1988 when this concert took place, except for the 1983-1984 year where Dwight Uphaus took on the role. Aside from the two directors who led the group for 1 year, all of the directors returned for this concert to conduct a few songs. Additionally, Howard Oliver conducted a few songs during this concert.
The concert includes:
Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing- Conducted by Howard Oliver
Praise Him Forever (Continuation of Now Let Us All...)- Conducted by Howard Oliver
(Continuation of Now Let Us All...)- Conducted by Howard Oliver
Alleluia- Conducted by Howard Oliver
Praise to the Lord- Conducted by Chester Crill
Beautiful Savior- Conducted by Chester Crill
A Mighty Fortress is our God- Conducted by Chester Crill
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place- Conducted by Harrell Lucky
Ain't That Good News- Conducted by Harrell Lucky
The Last Words of David- Conducted by Harrell Lucky
Kumbaya- (no conductor identified)
He Brought Me Out- (no conductor identified)
The Crystal Fountain- Conducted by Lester Dunn
He Will Not Fail Me Now- Conducted by Lester Dunn
Until Then- Conducted by Lester Dunn
Every Valley- Conducted by David Miller
And Can it Be?- Conducted by David Miller
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross- Conducted by David Miller
In 1938, Chester Crill began the A Cappella Choir at Bethany-Peniel College. He continued leading the group until 1947, when Lester Dunn took over as the conductor. In 1967, Ray Moore led the group for one year before Harrell Lucky took over. In 1969, the choir's name was changed to Chorale. He was followed by David Miller who led the group from 1979-1988 when this concert took place, except for the 1983-1984 year where Dwight Uphaus took on the role. Aside from the two directors who led the group for 1 year, all of the directors returned for this concert to conduct a few songs. Additionally, Howard Oliver conducted a few songs during this concert.
The concert includes:
Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing- Conducted by Howard Oliver
Praise Him Forever (Continuation of Now Let Us All...)- Conducted by Howard Oliver
(Continuation of Now Let Us All...)- Conducted by Howard Oliver
Alleluia- Conducted by Howard Oliver
Praise to the Lord- Conducted by Chester Crill
Beautiful Savior- Conducted by Chester Crill
A Mighty Fortress is our God- Conducted by Chester Crill
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place- Conducted by Harrell Lucky
Ain't That Good News- Conducted by Harrell Lucky
The Last Words of David- Conducted by Harrell Lucky
Kumbaya- (no conductor identified)
He Brought Me Out- (no conductor identified)
The Crystal Fountain- Conducted by Lester Dunn
He Will Not Fail Me Now- Conducted by Lester Dunn
Until Then- Conducted by Lester Dunn
Every Valley- Conducted by David Miller
And Can it Be?- Conducted by David Miller
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross- Conducted by David Miller
Creator
Southern Nazarene University Chorale
Date
November 14, 1987
Original Format
1/4" Magnetic Reel
Collection
Citation
Southern Nazarene University Chorale, “November 14, 1987 SNU Chorale 50th Anniversary Concert,” Fred Floyd Archives, Southern Nazarene University, accessed October 20, 2025, https://archives.snu.edu/items/show/323.