On Saturday May 7, 2005, the Campus of Northwest University was a bee hive of activity. Among the events of the day, was a Hymn Sing for Alumni from the 30's, 40's, 50's & 60's. Fifteen singers from the decade of the 60's were on the platform with me to lead this delightful hour of old fashioned Gospel singing. The musicians were Marshall Ellison on piano, Gary Liden on guitar, and Gary Pope on bass guitar. The 15 voice choral group was made up of  Roy & Arlene (Wheeler) Brewer, Anita (Benskin) Buchanan, Lola (Rice) Cain, Ron Drye, Lucy (Hafelfinger) Hartman, Diana (Savage) Kruger, Mary (Philp) McMullen, Rick & Cherie (Miller) Ruchty, Ray & Becki (Selig) Sparre, Ward & Jan (Eldred) Tappero, and Anita (Green) Wheeler. Eunice Wheeler put together and operated a power point presentation which projected all the words of the hymns plus some fun pictures from the past. Featured in the one hour program were numerous old congregational hymns plus specials by Roy & Arlene Brewer, Anita Wheeler, The Witnesses Trio, Ron Drye, and a piano medley by Marshall Ellison. We were honored to have Professor Amos Millard come to the platform and share a brief message of reflection and encouragement. I've created an audio CD album from a recording we made of this event. These CDs are available on a donation basis for anyone who would like one. Just email me at elvin@ehuston.com and I'll be happy to mail a copy to you.

You may listen to audio tracks recorded during this hymnsing in Butterfield Chapel.  Click on the links below:

Track 01 (0:42) The Alma Mater sung by the 60's Alumni Choral Group
Track 02 (2:11) "We're Marching to Zion" - Elvin Huston and 60's Choral group
Track 03 (5:57) Medley of Hymns - "I Stand Amazed, God's Grace, & Amazing Grace - solo: Anita Wheeler
Track 04 (4:17)  The Witnesses Trio sing,  "Three Crosses / Love Like The Love of God"
Track 05 (0:54)  Recognition of some Alumni present.  Special honor to Genevieve Wheeler of the class of 1938
Track 06 (3:00)  "O Glorious Love" sung by Roy & Arlene (Wheeler) Brewer
Track 07 (3:07) "Meeting in the Air" - Piano solo by Marshall Ellison followed by group sing.
Track 08 (5:05) Medley of Worship choruses - "Majesty, The Old Rugged Cross, O The Blood of Jesus, How Great Thou Art"
Track 09 (4:08) Address by Professor Amos Millard
Track 10 (10:21) Solo by Ron Drye, "Thank You",  Closing words and hymns, "Blessed Be The Tie That Binds, & God Be With You 'till We Meet Again"