Philadelphia Bible Institute - Milestone Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Brass Ensemble Wind Ensemble PCB's two instrumental groups, the Brass Ensemble and the Wind Ensemble, provided opportunities for students to use their talents and instruments for the Lord, and to become acquainted with a variety of music styles written for band. The smaller Brass Ensemble performed with the Chamber Singers in churches both locally and on tour. The Wind Ensemble gave several campus concerts, including the April 3rd College for a Day. lVlr. Benjamin directed both groups. 'W-ner'-lf S3iiiF' ' 'f-H'-' -'U-mn' -vouff 1' X lrgm . , . 7 V . t t Hu, rvdiiprt-, 1132:-:,, ..l,jn4.5 UK . g. A -. ,i .Y .- Y-, 1 .- in :J --1 -- '-I , 1 , ., ,,-5 ff. 'ff-.F - :sf M,-s-. 1-1-ff Brass and Wind Ensembles 187

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Chamber Singers The Chamber Singers added a new dimension to their concerts this year by performing with the Brass Ensemble. An eight-day tour the first week in January took them to churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. They also sang in a number of local and campus concerts. Under the direction of Mrs. Sweet, the Chamber Singers presented a varied program which included solos and a cappella numbers, as well as selections accompanied by piano and brass. As the vocal and instrumental groups combined their talents in order to magnify the Lord Jesus by the musical ministry of God's Word, they received enthusiastic acceptance from their audiences. Page 186 - Above: The Chamber Singers give a mini-concert during the Christmas Banquet. Pictured are Barbara Farrell, Dan Doody, Gail Hossler, and Kile Smith. Center: Chamber Singers. BACK ROW - Dan Doody, Merle Reitz, Les Kelly, Dean Christman, Gerald Just, Doug Baker, Kile Smith, Dave Kinkaid, FRONT ROW - Carolyn Weller, Renee Boone, Claudia McCreary, Beverly Field, Gail Hossler, Patricia Rowe, Beth Barshinger, Barbara Farrell. Below: Mark Shaw prepares his drums for a concert. Page 187 - Above: The trumpet section of the Brass Ensemble, Dan Young, Bevin Greiner, and Bill Mitten, show their talents during a performance. Center: Brass Ensemble. STANDING - Mr. Benjamin, director: Mark Shaw. SEATED - Dan Young, Bevin Greiner, Bill Mitten, Beth Barshinger, Diane Kelchner, Bruce Davison, Harold Morrison, Keith Fuller, Ken Hamady, Kile Smith. Below: As the Chamber Singers wait to sing, the Wind Ensemble plays at the program following the Christmas Banquet. Members of the Wind Ensemble are: Brenda Hanes, Mary Read, Guy Glass, Robert Berkstresser, Barbara Diffenderfer, Dana Fienninger, Ruth Davie, Bill Fl. Davis, Chris Albertus, Sharon Stansberry, Barbara Farrell, Kathy Barnes, Bruce Davison, Diane Kelchner, Beth Barshinger, Mark Shaw, John Van Epp, Dan Young, John Bloomer, Bevan Greiner, Bill Mitten, Ken Ward, Ken Hamady, Keith Fuller, Harold Morrison, Kile Smith. 186 Chamber Singers

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Small Gro ups Shepherd's Seven was a new group directed by Dan Young. It consisted of Bible music majors with various talents as accomplished soloists. They performed in local churches using both classical and gospel style music. With the help of Dr. Childs and Dr. Hsu, another new group was formed this year called the Collegium Musicum. This group not only performed a variety of music, but also researched it, taking into consideration background, style and form. They placed special emphasis on early and contemporary pieces. Living Waters had the purpose of sharing the message of Jesus Christ through song. With the help of Mrs. Young, their coordinator, they continued their ministry twice a month in local churches. Joy, directed by Merle Reitz, specialized in contemporary Christian music using taped backgrounds. The largest Christian Service group, Joy planned a two-week tour in May. Another Christian Service group, His was directed by Diane Kelchner and Merle Reitz. The purpose of this group was to glorify the Lord using contemporary gospel music. .,,r. .i ' verify 4' r r Ffa. 4 x 4 ' - I' an l. ca Q fit 443' ' F' ' r' ri 188 Joy Collegium Musicum