Norfolk State University Chorale History

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True or false: The Chorale was founded in 1931?

False

True or false: Dr. Roy Belfield, Jr. resigned in 2004?

False

True or false: Ms. Elizabeth Eccles is the current Music Director of the Chorale?

True

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  • The Chorale was founded in 1932 by Mr. I. Sherman Greene and has been led by several distinguished musicians over the years.
  • Under the leadership of Dr. Carl Wheatley Haywood, the Chorale expanded its performance venues, broadened and diversified its repertoire, and added current and former NSU students to its membership.
  • Following Dr. Haywood’s retirement in 2004, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Terry William Butler as Music Director.
  • Mr. Butler, a proficient organist, pianist and conductor, embodied the spirit of his predecessors, but also possessed his own vision for the Chorale.
  • Under his direction, the Chorale expanded its performance venues, broadened and diversified its repertoire, and added current and former NSU students to its membership.
  • Dr. Roy Belfield, Jr. resigned in 2021 due to new career opportunities.
  • Ms. Elizabeth Eccles currently serves as Interim Music Director.

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