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This exhibit showcases the history of the Gonzaga Glee Club, spanning from 1918-1998, with a concentration on the years 1932-1958, during which Lyle Moore was the Glee Club director. The Glee Club performed extensively in the Spokane area and frequently toured the Northwest and parts of California. The Glee Club also participated in various competitions, notably winninng the Fred Waring Sacred Heart competition in 1952. While an accomplished group, the Glee Club was also a goofy bunch, and formed close life-long friendships, continuing to meet for reunions and reunion performances decades after graduating. The bonds created through making quality music together demonstrate their impact in this exhibit. 

-The sections "Lyle Moore", "Jeanne Foster Wardian", "Tom Skeffington", and "Walford Nelson" provide information about Glee Club conductors.

-The "Traveling and Competitions" sections detail the tours and competitions the Glee Club participated in.

-The "Founding and Early Years" section provides information about the creation of the Glee Club.

-The "Women's Glee Club" section highlights the creation and performances of the women's Glee Club.

-The sections "Anthony Pinski", "Chad Mitchell Trio", and "Josephine Rangan" highlight the success of Glee Club alumni as musicians after leaving Gonzaga.

-"Bing Crosby and Glee Club" gives information about Bing Crosby coming back to Gonzaga performing with the Glee Club, or the Glee Club traveling to perform with Crosby.

-"World War II" details the impacts of the second World War on the Glee Club, and how the club continued performing during the period.

-"Reunions and Reunion Performances" details the decades of reunions and reunion performances organized by Glee Club alumni.

-The "Humorous" section includes funny articles and drawings about the Glee Club. 

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