Boulder Bandshell Flashcards
What is the alternate name for the Boulder Bandshell?
Glen Huntington Bandshell
Who was Glenn Miller?
A famous swing and jazz bandleader and CU alum
In what year did Glenn Miller begin his studies at CU?
1923
What song did Glenn Miller compose in 1939?
Moonlight Serenade
What military service did Glenn Miller join during WWII?
Army Air Force Band
When did Glenn Miller die?
December 15, 1944
What is said to haunt the Glenn Miller Ballroom?
Glenn Miller’s ghost and his orchestra
What event does the Air Force ROTC hold in the Glenn Miller Ballroom?
Dining Out celebrations
What phenomenon did Liza experience in the ballroom?
Hearing swing music with no visible band
What other haunted location is mentioned alongside the Glenn Miller Ballroom?
Macky Auditorium
Who is Macky Auditorium named after?
Andrew J. Macky
What tragic event occurred in Macky Auditorium in 1966?
The rape and murder of Elaura Jeanne Jacquette
What was the name of the janitor accused of Lauri’s murder?
Joseph Dyer Morse
What did Lauri reportedly do before she was attacked?
Practiced on the grand organ
What gruesome detail is noted about Lauri’s murder?
Blood splatters on the wall seven feet high
What was Joseph Dyer Morse convicted of?
First-degree murder
What did students report hearing in Macky Auditorium?
Eerie organ music
What did Audra experience while cleaning Macky Auditorium?
Seeing Lauri’s ghost and hearing organ music
What color dress did Lauri wear during Audra’s experience?
Blue dress
What did Audra feel was her obligation towards Lauri’s spirit?
To ensure Lauri found some happiness
Fill in the blank: Glenn Miller was known for being a great _______ bandleader.
swing and jazz
True or False: Glenn Miller’s remains were recovered after his plane crash.
False
What happened to Lauri’s body after her murder?
Found by fellow students
What was the fate of Joseph Dyer Morse after his conviction?
Died in prison in 2005
