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sheooord senotorDecember 16,1982Page 13tInternational students and their guests were treated to Christmas music by the Rider High School A Capella Choir Dec. 9 in the officers’ club.After several traditional carols by the choir, led by Don Cowan, children from the audience were invited to join in several more songs. The program concluded with a rendition of “The Little DrummerBoy.”Inge Langebeck, daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs.Wagn Langebeck, senior national representative from Denmark, drew tickets for winners of the choir’s Christmas album.The choir then sang “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and received a standing ovation from the international students and guests.A buffet and get-acquainted session followed the music. Many of the students and choir members gathered around the piano for some impromptu singing.The Rider 85-member choir has an international reputation having performed in Mexico and Canada. They have also performed at St. Patrick s Cathedral, St. John The Divine Cathedral, in New York’s Central Park, in the U.S. Capitol in Washington and many Texas citiesThey have recorded 20 stereo albums which they sell to help support their travels.Mr. Cowan was a four-year member of the Air Force Band stationed at Sheppard several years ago.AlbumwinnerDon Cowan, director of the Rider High School A Cappella Choir, bends low to talk to Per Amund Amundsveen of Norway, winner of the choir's Christmas album at the international get-together.Air Force photos bv Harvey HoffmanRider choiMembers of the Rider High School A Capella Choir serenade international students at Sheppard's officers club last week. The 85-member choirjoined the students for a buffet and some impromptu singing around the piano.
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Wichita Falls Sheppard Senator
Wichita Falls, Texas, US
Thu, Dec 16, 1982
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