 The Glee Club pictured in the 1910-1911 Mirage. Director: Miss Helena Egyptiades "The Glee Club began its existence in October, 1910, when, at the call of the Musical Director, those students interested in choral work met in Rodey Hall to organize a University Glee Club. The Glee Club made its first appearance at the December musical, and sang again in March at the Recital at the Presbyterian Church, and was well received. The "grand finale" of the Glee Club was the production of the cantata, "The Lay of the Bell", during Commencement Week. The work of the Club reflected great credit on the Director, and the new organization will undoubtedly appear to still greater advantage next year." (from the 1910-1911 Mirage) |   Mixed Choir pictured in the 1913 Mirage The University of New Mexico was founded in 1889. Although there were choral groups off and on in those early days, we trace our unbroken roots to the founding of the Music Department in the 1910-1911 school year. The Women's Chorus, followed soon by the Men's Glee Club, were the precursors to the six choirs with nearly 400 singers now involved in UNM's choral program. |
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