From Biola's beginning years, there has always been the presence of some sort of organized singing group, whether officially or unofficially. The school formed its first Men's and Women's Glee Clubs in 1927, which lasted several decades. In 1951, under the direction of Earl Hulin, the Coronation Choir was established. In 1954, choral music direction was taken over by Paul Wohlgemuth and in 1962 by Edwin Heppner. The Coronation Choir was called the Oratorio Chorus in 1960, and several other choral ensembles were added later, such as a chamber choir lead by William R. Lock in 1963.
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