Susquehanna University - 1895 to 1939

Frederick Stevens started the a capella Motet Choir with eight singers in 1933. By 1936, the Choir had 40 singers with a few adults supplementing the student membership. The Choir brought excellent publicity to the University for the high quality of its singing. The Motet Choir had an ambitious tour schedule, but the tour's cost exceeded its revenues. Partially due to high cost, the Motet Choir was discontinued in 1940. Pictured is a photo of the Motet Choir leaving for a tour. Also, pictured from left to right are Fred Stevens, Motet Choir Conductor, his wife Sara, and the Motet Choir Manger Paul Overbo.

Pictured is a photo of the 1935 Motet Choir. The original group of 8 members in 1933 grew to 40 during the peak period of the Club's existence. This photo features 27 members.

Pictured is a photo of the Motet Choir taken for the 1934-1935 concert season brochure. As noted in an earlier entry, the Motet Choir was formed in 1933 and became quite famous across the country for the high quality of the singing.

Pictured is a photo of the Motet Choir 1935-1936 concert season brochure.