University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Fall trip to Nashville brings ' UE Christmas ' It had been a long drive, but nobody felt like sleeping. Instead, they played cards, watched TV and talked. Around 2 a.m., they heard a splash from the pool. Two people had decided it was time for a swim, clothes and all. This was not just another bunch of Nashville tourists. These were UE music students scheduled to record a Christmas album the next day — September 27, 1982. The day began at 8 a.m., when they started setting up the studio equipment and tuning the instruments for a full day of recording. The musicians were in place by 9 a.m., and recording proceeded practically non-stop until 5:15 p.m. The album, A University of Evansville Christmas, was finished. Twenty-nine student musicians and three faculty members played on the album. The 16 members of the UE Choral-Ayres provided vocals. Dr. David Wright, engineer Jerry Steckling and four students resumed work a scant two 24 Student Life

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bestowing the degree. Founder ' s Day is a UE tradition observing five important events in tlie school ' s history: John C. Moore, founder of Moores Hill College was born Feb. 8, 1810; Moores Hill Institute was incorporated Feb. 10, 1854; the school was moved to its present location and renamed Evansville College Feb. 17, 1919; on Feb. 17, 1967, the University of Evansville was established; and Wallace Graves was inaugerated as president Feb. 20, 1968. Hamburg is a native of Evansville and a graduate of Bosse High School. After joining the Carnegie Corp. in 1979, he accepted the presidency in 1982. Carnegie is an organization created to promote individual and group knowledge and understanding. Students, faculty, administration and local residents all attended the Wednesday morning ceremonies. Student Life 23

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hours later, mixing tine album. Watching the mixing was worth all the other stuff we had to do that day, Jena Fox, the album ' s flautist, said laughingly. We heard each tune at least 20 times, added Brenda White, an alto with the Choral-Ayres. But they never sounded the same any of the 20 times, said Maura Carlson, one of the album ' s cellists. The day finally ended at 2 a.m., with the folks from UE helping the studio personnel put the equipment away. Everybody at the studio was very relaxed and laid-back. They put you at ease and were open to questions. They made sure we didn ' t feel out of place. So we were pleased to help them ' break down, ' Brenda remembered. Jena, Brenda and Maura were three of the 22 music management majors who guided the album from its inception. They were responsible for the business side of making the plans, as well as promoting and selling it. By January, the album had sold 1 ,365 copies, and orders were still trickling in. The album bhms with yuletide joy, featuring skillful interpretations of popular standards like Sleigh Ride, Frosty the Snowman, and Christmas Song. The other side offers reverent, inspiring versions of time-honored hymns, such as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Silent Night, and Deck the Halls. Student Life 25