Yale Daily News

Updated: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:21 p.m.

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Former Glee Club director dies

Staff Reporter
Published Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Fenno Heath ’50 MUS ’52, director of the Yale Glee Club from 1953-1992, passed away Friday evening at the age of 81. His family did not wish to release the cause of death.

One of only seven Glee Club conductors ever, he devoted 39 years to the chorus and played a vital role in the a cappella community on campus.

“Fenno made so much music, with so many people, for so many years, and anyone who ever sang with Fenno became a much richer person for it,” said Jeffrey Brenzel ’75, the dean of undergraduate admissions.

Heath was a leader to singers all over the world, and...

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