Pitt Men's Glee Club

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The Pitt Men's Glee Club is the oldest extra-curricular organization at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the first collegiate musical ensemble at this University. The Club was founded in 1890 by Mr. John L. High. He was a graduate of Amherst College, MA. The group began as a mere octet, consisting of 2 first tenors, 2 second tenors, 2 baritones, and 2 basses. At the time, the school was known as the Western University of Pennsylvania. In 1891, the University's name was changed to the present one, and the Glee Club Association was merged with the Banjo and Mandolin Clubs. Records show that in 1901, the Club was listed as "purely a student organization, consisting of members of the Glee Club and Mandolin Clubs-It's objective was to stimulate the musical interest among the undergraduates, to promote sociability, to develop the college spirit, and to promote the fair name of 'Old Uni.' In 1922, the organization was still operating under the combined titles of musical clubs, but in 1923, the group's name was changed to the Glee Club and Ensemble. And in 1926, after performing for a short time with the Dental Chorus (comprised of students from Pitt Dental School), the Glee Club evolved into the organization it is today. Past music directors have included Earl Yearsley, Dr. W. H. Wright, Theodore M. Finney, David Weiss, Emanuel Rubin, Thomas Caruso, Phillip Cavanaugh, David Mitchell, Nina Tober, John Yankee, Kim Rauch, Greg Scheer, Kristin Dell Rust, Andrew Greiner, and St

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University Of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club Spring Concert 2011

A Gleeful Christmas

Winter Concert 2010

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Lux: A Collection of Sacred Songs and Sprituals

A Musical Tradition

Josef Rheinberger: Mass in F

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PMGC Christmas Concert 2006

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2010 Christmas Concert - First Baptist Church

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Spring Concert 2011

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Spring 2012

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PMGC Christmas Concert 2007

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Spring Concert 2012

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