School of Music
TTU University Choir 100-Year
Alumni Reunion
ABOUT THE REUNION
TTU University Choir 100-Year Alumni Reunion
January 15-17, 2027
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
REGISTRATION
$75
Early-Bird Registration: $75 + $9 platform fee
October 1–15
*Early-bird pricing will be applied automatically after you select Registration and add it to your cart.
Regular Registration: $150 + $9 platform fee
October 16–December 1
100 YEARS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE REUNION
For a century, choral music has brought generations of Texas Tech students together through a shared love of music, performance and community. From the university's earliest choral groups to today's University Choir, the tradition has been shaped by thousands of voices, lasting friendships and the directors who have guided singers throughout the decades.
January 15–17, 2027, University Choir alumni are invited back to Texas Tech to celebrate that legacy together. Across three days, alumni will reconnect with fellow singers, rehearse alongside the current University Choir, share memories and return to the stage for a special 100-Year Reunion Concert in Hemmle Recital Hall.
100 YEARS OF VOICES
Generations of Red Raiders have found their place through choral music at Texas Tech. Explore moments from across the decades and the voices that have carried this tradition forward.
THE DIRECTORS WHO SHAPED UNIVERSITY CHOIR
While Texas Tech's choral tradition reaches back to 1926, University Choir as generations of alumni know it today took shape under Gene Hemmle beginning in 1949. Since then, seven directors have guided the ensemble, each shaping its musical tradition and the experiences of the singers who were part of it.
Gene Hemmle
1949–1957
Gene Kenney
1957–1983
Donald L. Bailey
1983–1989
Kenneth Davis
1989–2000
John H. Dickson
2000–2008
John Hollins
2008–2009
Rick Bjella
2009–2017
Alan Zabriskie
2017–Present
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
Alumni arrival & check-in
First reunion rehearsal begins at 12:00 p.m. with the current University Choir
Evening social gathering
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
Morning and afternoon rehearsals
Free time for lunch and reconnecting
University Choir Alumni Banquet
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
Morning Free
100-Year Reunion Concert
Hemmle Recital Hall
Reunion concludes at 5:00 p.m.
Detailed rehearsal times, locations, parking and other weekend logistics will be shared with registered participants as the reunion approaches.
REGISTRATION
$75
*Early-Bird Registration: $75 + $9 platform fee
October 1–15
*Early-bird pricing will be applied automatically after you select Registration and add it to your cart.
YOUR REUNION REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Reunion weekend participation
- Reunion Choir music
- Saturday Alumni Banquet
- Commemorative 100-Year Reunion T-shirt
- Reunion lanyard/name badge
- Participation in the 100-Year Reunion Concert
Bringing a spouse or guest?
Additional banquet tickets are available for $40 per person and may be added during registration.
Additional Accommodations
Lubbock offers a variety of additional hotel options near Texas Tech University. Alumni are welcome to make accommodations that best fit their travel needs.
YOUR STORY IS PART OF OUR STORY
Your memories are part of the history we're celebrating. Share a favorite University Choir memory, historical photo or short video and help us tell the story of 100 years of choral tradition at Texas Tech.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is invited to participate in the reunion?
Anyone who sang in University Choir during their time at Texas Tech is invited to participate. You do not need to have graduated from Texas Tech or have been a music major. If you were part of University Choir, this reunion is for you.
Who will be conducting the 100-Year Reunion Choir?
Can I participate if I haven't sung in years?
Do I need to attend the entire weekend?
Do I need to participate in the concert?
When should I arrive in Lubbock on Friday?
Please plan to arrive in Lubbock by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, to allow time for check-in before the first reunion rehearsal begins at noon. We recognize that travel schedules may make this difficult for some alumni. If needed, later arrivals can be accommodated through 3:00 p.m.; however, we encourage everyone who is able to arrive by 11:00 a.m. so you can participate in the reunion from the beginning.
Can my spouse/guest attend the banquet?
Can guests attend the reunion concert?
Will music be provided?
What should I wear for the concert?
Concert attire information will be provided to registered alumni before the reunion.
Where should I stay?
Where do I park?
What if I need accessibility accommodations?
The music brought us together. The memories bring us home.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow the Texas Tech Choral Department for reunion updates, photos and news as we count down to the 100-Year Reunion.
School of Music
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Address
2624 18th Street | Box 42033 | Lubbock, TX 79409-2033 -
Phone
806.742.2274 -
Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu