LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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96 DOUG OLDHAM CONCERT Emphatic gestures were a part of his dynamic singing style. Doug Oldh am with his background singers, the Family Reunion, drew a crowd of over 800 people to his concert. The Family Reunion is a relatively new group which has its own concert tour when scheduling permits. The style of the concert was unique because of its informality. Odlham shared testimonies and joked with the audience between songs. He broke down the barrier between performer and audience with his unaffected manner. This warm, open, and expressive man was well received by the large crowd. His magnetic personality appealed to people of every age. Praise and worship were present in his songs.

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ol lla? The brother and sister team: Debbie, Greg, and Darrell, make this group unique. RENAISSANCE The Renaissance presented their concert on March 11 as part of the Campus Preview activities. This was their third appearance on this campus. The group is from Michigan and consists of David Douglas, Debbie, Greg, and Darrell Toney. They blended their musical talents into a contemporary gospel sound which was well received by the students. Greg's base voice flowed effortlessly Debbie will be marrying Duane Egle, a through his solo. 1974 LeTourneau graduate.

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FREE SPIRIT PERFORMED CONCERT Free Spirit is a group of ten college-age Christian musicians. They sang a variety of hymns and contemporary sacred music here. Their music has become internationally known and well liked by many during their six year existence as a group. This concert was one of 350 that they performed on their ten month tour. ‘Besides singing, they staged a delightful puppet show. Many of their songs featured solos or duets. 97