A group of men rehearsing in the choir loft, conductor has back to camera. In the same church as the discussion group in 1998-14.78? See 1998-14.72 for exterior of this church. Part of the annual meeting of the GC Council of Boards in Newton, Kan. where 4 Mennonite weeklies were represented?
Negatives also (2); photo (somewhat blurred) of neg.#11. Either a contestant in the Peace Oratorical Contest or the choir leader. J.B. Martin is visible behind him, as well as members of the UMEI choir which sang. Cf. CM 14-48-11
A formal photograph of the famous Obernkirchen choir that was performing at the Winnipeg Auditorium. The choir is made up of orphan children and is directed by Edith Moeller. Used in CM 18-47-8.
Used in CM 11-31-11. Choir on platform at Kildonan MB Church performing Haydn's "Creation" at opening of 49th triennial cf. of Gen. Cf. MB churches Sat. evening, conducted by Victor Martens.
Note on back: "Guest speaker Rev. John Wall, pastor at Fort Garry MB Church (students in the choir loft)." The students are from MBCI; taken in the '60's. An organ is clearly visible in the foreground.
A service of the North American MB Cf. in MBCI gym? Theme, mounted above the platform,: Walk in Wisdom;" a choir on the platform as well. See CM 11-32-1. Services in 1963 also held in Civic auditorium.
Three photos of sod turning of Bethel Bible Inst., Abbotsford, B.C. One larger photo (12x9) shows H. P. Neufeld directing the choir at the ceremony. Old en. dated April 1, 1958 (or 1956?).
The choir, on tour in Ontario, visited Ailsa Craig. George Wiebe, conductor, is seen on the extreme right, front row. See the CM 4-10-5 for announcement & intinerary of the tour. Waldemar Regier (a student?) is in the back row at the far left?
A cappella choir of MBBC with their director; Henry Voth was the director? Smaller photo (12.5x8.5) is dated March 1958. See the CM 6-15-7 re. choir program of MBBC in B.C.
Choir of the Mennonite Hour, directed by J. Mark Stauffer, head of music at Eastern Mennonite College. See the CM 6-22-7 for a different (formal?) photo of the choir.