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[[File:Albinder and graham vmhlb.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Glee Club conductor Frank Albinder and Wellesley conductor Lisa Graham, wearing gifted VMHLB hat]] |
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| − | '''VMHLB''' is an unofficial motto of the [[Virginia Glee Club]]. Originating on one of the Club |
+ | '''VMHLB''' is an unofficial motto of the [[Virginia Glee Club]]. Originating on one of the Club's first rolls after the separation from the Music Department in the late 1980s, the motto, which officially stands for ''Virginia's Messengers of Harmony, Love, and Brotherhood'', has become akin to a second identity for Club, with VMHLB merchandise and references to VMHLB abounding in programs from the era. |
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==Vihem Aeschlbie== |
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| − | It has been speculated that VMHLB is a back-formation from ''Vihem Aeschlbie'', a Club member whose name appears in programs beginning in the [[Glee Club 1992-1993 season|1992-1993 season]]. It should be noted that Vihem |
+ | It has been speculated that VMHLB is a back-formation from ''Vihem Aeschlbie'', a Club member whose name appears in programs beginning in the [[Glee Club 1992-1993 season|1992-1993 season]]. It should be noted that Vihem's membership in Club post-dates the adoption of the motto (as evidenced by the Tour of the South (1992) t-shirt). Other evidence, such as his ability to sing every vocal part, suggests that Vihem is a supernatural entity, a sort of über-Glee Clubber, but no proof has yet been found that he was brought into being by the sheer force of will of VMHLB. |
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| + | The term VMHLB traces its origins to a roll from 1989 or 1990 when, during a late night of boredom and, well, typical roll activities, Chris Walker ('91) commandeered the tour guide microphone on the chartered bus and by unanimous vote of the assembled quorum of members changed the name of the group to the "Virginia Men Hung Like Bison". The name change was never made permanent by any official governing body, and the group thus lapsed to its original name. The initialed-moniker (albeit in a more G-rated translation) remains in place until this day. |
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Revision as of 19:45, 31 October 2012
Glee Club conductor Frank Albinder and Wellesley conductor Lisa Graham, wearing gifted VMHLB hat
VMHLB is an unofficial motto of the Virginia Glee Club. Originating on one of the Club's first rolls after the separation from the Music Department in the late 1980s, the motto, which officially stands for Virginia's Messengers of Harmony, Love, and Brotherhood, has become akin to a second identity for Club, with VMHLB merchandise and references to VMHLB abounding in programs from the era.
Merchandise
The first official club VMHLB merchandise (not counting roll t-shirts) was the VMHLB ball cap. The caps, which are white with VMHLB lettering in blue, were first ordered for the Tour of the South (1992). The caps have been given to various Club dignitaries and friends over the years, including Katie Couric at the Thomas Jefferson 250th birthday concerts at Monticello and Lisa Graham, director of the Wellesley College Choir.
Vihem Aeschlbie
It has been speculated that VMHLB is a back-formation from Vihem Aeschlbie, a Club member whose name appears in programs beginning in the 1992-1993 season. It should be noted that Vihem's membership in Club post-dates the adoption of the motto (as evidenced by the Tour of the South (1992) t-shirt). Other evidence, such as his ability to sing every vocal part, suggests that Vihem is a supernatural entity, a sort of über-Glee Clubber, but no proof has yet been found that he was brought into being by the sheer force of will of VMHLB.
Origins
The term VMHLB traces its origins to a roll from 1989 or 1990 when, during a late night of boredom and, well, typical roll activities, Chris Walker ('91) commandeered the tour guide microphone on the chartered bus and by unanimous vote of the assembled quorum of members changed the name of the group to the "Virginia Men Hung Like Bison". The name change was never made permanent by any official governing body, and the group thus lapsed to its original name. The initialed-moniker (albeit in a more G-rated translation) remains in place until this day.