Zabriskie, Alan 2025-05-15

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This interview features Alan Zabriskie as he discusses the Texas Tech University Choirs and The Lubbock Chorale. Dr. Zabriskie talks about community involvement in the arts and collaborative efforts between TTU, The Lubbock Chorale, and Lubbock Christian University Choirs.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Alan Zabriskie

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: May 15, 2025

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Weston Marshall

Length: 00:51:07 (51 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and working at Texas Tech; Size and significance of the Lubbock Chorale; impact of COVID-19; Some of his favorite pieces that he’s conducted; student directors and soloists; Hemmle Hall and Buddy Holly Hall; the future of the TTU music building; planning for performances; History of the Lubbock Chorale; the future of the Chorale; The Chorale’s fiftieth anniversary

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace



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