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History of the Stetson University Concert Choir Gregory William Lefils Jr Florida State University Libraries Electronic Theses, Treatises and Dissertations The Graduate School 2014 History of the Stetson University Concert Choir Gregory William Lefils Jr. Follow this and additional works at the FSU Digital Library. For more information, please contact [email protected] FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC HISTORY OF THE STETSON UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR By GREGORY WILLIAM LEFILS, JR. A Dissertation submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Degree Awarded: Summer Semester, 2014 Gregory William LeFils, Jr. defended this dissertation on July 10, 2014. The members of the supervisory committee were: Kevin Fenton Professor Directing Dissertation Christopher Moore University Representative Judy Bowers Committee Member André J. Thomas Committee Member The Graduate School has verified and approved the above-named committee members, and certifies that the dissertation has been approved in accordance with university requirements. ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals who helped me in the creation of this document. First I would to thank Gail Grieb for all of her help. Her tireless dedication as Stetson University Archives Specialist has been evident in my perusal of the many of thousands of documents and in many hours of conversation. I would also like to thank Dr. Suzanne Byrnes whose guidance and editorial prowess was greatly appreciated in putting together the final document. My thanks go to Dr. Timothy Peter, current director of the Concert Choir, and Dr. Andrew Larson, Associate Director of Choral activities, for their continued support and interest throughout this long process. I would like to thank the individuals who contributed interview material to this project: Dr. Gregory Fuller, Dr. Andrew Larson, Tammy Miller, Dr. Jason Paulk, Kayla Paulk, James Pecar, Dr. Alan Raines, Dr. Robert Rich, Mollie Rich, Shane Thomas, and Dr. Bing Vick, Jr. I would like to like to extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Kevin Fenton for his guidance and support throughout my years at Florida State University. As my major professor, his encouragement and direction on this project has been immeasurable. He has truly allowed me to grow as a scholar, a musician, and a person. I would also like to thank the members of my committee: Dr. André Thomas, Dr. Judy Bowers, and Dr. Christopher Moore. These inspirational teachers have been more than educators. They are highly respected mentors who have selflessly shared their knowledge and experience with me throughout my time at Florida State University. Their guidance has also helped to make this process an enjoyable one, and I am grateful to them for their expertise and mentoring during my time at Florida State University. I would like to thank my immediate family: my parents, Greg and Susie LeFils, as well as my siblings and their spouses, Marianne and Adam Blair, and Bernie and Avery LeFils. Their lifelong support and love have urged me through my years as a teacher and student. Finally, I would like to thank my wife, Heather LeFils. She is a constant source of support, encouragement, and love. Moreover, she is a very gifted and dedicated music educator. Her example has inspired me throughout the process of writing this document. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Tables ................................................................................................................................ vii List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. viii Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... xi CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE, PROCEDURES, AND HISTORICAL BACKDROP ....................................................................................................................................1 Research Questions ..............................................................................................................1 Delimitations ........................................................................................................................2 Historical Backdrop .............................................................................................................2 Purpose of the Study ..........................................................................................................27 Procedures .........................................................................................................................27 Organization of the Study ..................................................................................................28 CHAPTER 2: STETSON UNIVERSITY ......................................................................................30 Frontier Beginnings ...........................................................................................................30 Founding of DeLand Academy and College .....................................................................33 Early Struggles between the Florida Baptist Convention and DeLand College ................37 Building the New University .............................................................................................39 John B. Stetson as a Benefactor .........................................................................................41 Building Program ...............................................................................................................44 The University of Chicago Affiliation ...............................................................................46 Stetson-Forbes Controversy ...............................................................................................50 Lincoln Hulley ...................................................................................................................53 Columbia College ..............................................................................................................57 Renewed Relationships ......................................................................................................58 CHAPTER 3: EARLY CHORAL ACTIVITIY AT STETSON UNIVERSITY ..........................61 Placing Stetson’s Choirs in Context ..................................................................................61 The Stetson University Glee Clubs ....................................................................................67 The Great War....................................................................................................................80 CHAPTER 4: THE TENURE OF “PROF" GIFFIN .....................................................................88 The “Prof” ..........................................................................................................................88 Starting Traditions .............................................................................................................90 National Federation of Music Clubs ..................................................................................96 Monotony or Tradition? ....................................................................................................99 A New Look .....................................................................................................................100 Enduring World War II ....................................................................................................105 Glee Club, Band, and Football .........................................................................................116 CHAPTER 5: THE GLEE CLUB REINVENTED .....................................................................126 The Concert Choir............................................................................................................126 iv Touring in the 1960’s .......................................................................................................130 Theodore Presser Hall ......................................................................................................139 Giffin Retires ...................................................................................................................140 CHAPTER 6: THE “RICH” EXPERIENCE ...............................................................................143 The Return of a Star .........................................................................................................143 Early Challenges ..............................................................................................................145 Mollie Rich ......................................................................................................................148 The Messiah and Christmas Candlelight Concert ............................................................150 High School Choral Clinic ...............................................................................................155 Stetson University’s Centennial .......................................................................................158 Featured Events ................................................................................................................161 CHAPTER 7: THE COUCH YEARS .........................................................................................165 The Path to DeLand .........................................................................................................165
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