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The Thiel Choir was founded in 1953 by Dr. Marlowe W. Johnson. The
choir developed international stature under his direction and gained a reputation as one of the finest college choirs in the United States. The Choir won the enthusiasm and loyalty of thousands of listeners from the United States and Europe after touring
extensively in North America, Finland, Holland, East and West Germany, Switerzerland, and Italy.
Six
CDs of the choirs from the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's are now available
for purchase. The fine vocal music tradition that was begun under Dr. Johnson continues
at Thiel under the direction
of Dr. Michael Bray.
Thielio |
written by Monroe Munson, Class of 1900 |
listen (.mp3, 1MB) |
lyrics & music* |
| Hail Alma Mater |
written by Dr. Grace Hunton, Class of 1900 |
listen (.mp3, 1MB) |
lyrics & music* |
| These songs are from a 1956 recording done by the Thiel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Marlowe Johnson |
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