AURORA - REPERTOIRE LIST - 1992-present , Decorah, Iowa Dr. Sandra Peter, conductor (updated August, 2010)

Aurora is one of six auditioned choral ensembles at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Established in 1981, the group is comprised of 100 first-year women, selected each fall by audition. They perform on and off-campus for worship services, participate in the annual Christmas at Luther concert and Dorian Vocal Festival, and present a spring concert with the Norsemen, Luther‟s choral ensemble for first-year men. The choir has also participated in Luther performances of major choral/orchestral works, such as Beethoven‟s Mass in C major and Bach‟s The Passion according to St. John. Conducted by Dr. Sandra Peter since 1992, Aurora has performed at several regional conventions of the American Choral Directors Association. They released their first compact disc, Finding a voice, in 2006 and a second disc, Using our voice, in 2010. The word Aurora, Latin for dawn, represents the first light of day, or for these women, the beginning of their college experience and journey as independent scholars.

Pike Kor was the name of this ensemble from the mid-1980s until the spring of 2008.

AURORA – 2009-2010

In the time of Noah (from Three Alleluias) Amy Kucera Now I become myself Gwyneth Walker Steal away arr. James McKelvy O magnum mysterium Guy Forbes O come, o come, Emmanuel (premiere) arr. Sandra Peter Alleluia Paul Basler Kyrie Agneta Skøld Mir lächelt kein Frühling Johannes Brahms Friends Bob Chilcott The Gartan Mother‟s Lullaby (premiere) arr. Kathryn Lillich, S. Peter Ezekiel saw de wheel arr. J. David Moore

With Norsemen: Make me an instrument of thy peace Mary McDonald When in our music God is glorified arr. Harriet Ziegenhals Accentuate the positive (premiere) Johnny Mercer, arr. Melba Williamson Special events: Release of second compact disc, Using our voice, summer 2010

AURORA – 2008-09

Tota pulchra es Maurice Duruflé Out of the morning Daniel Hall Let all the world in every corner sing Daniel Kallman A Ceremony of Carols As dew in Aprille This little babe Candlelight Carol John Rutter (with Cantorei) DayBreak Stephen Paulus Prayer for the gifts Kinley Lange Hoj, hura, hoj Otmar Machá Ubi caritas Ola Gjeilo Jack‟s Valentine Libby Larsen America the beautiful Samuel Ward, arr. Nancy Grundahl Music down in my soul arr. Moses Hogan

With Norsemen: One faith, one hope, one Lord Craig Courtney Ye shall have a song Randall Thompson (The Peaceable Kingdom) True Light Keith Hampton

Special events: Christmas at Luther was taped by Twin Cities Public Television and broadcast nationwide. TPT won a Regional Emmy award for their coverage of this event.

Aurora and Norsemen participated in a workshop with the Harlem Gospel Choir in February.

Aurora completed recording tracks for their second CD, Using our voice.

PIKE KOR - 2007-08

Magnificat RV610 Antonio Vivaldi Will there really be a “morning?” Esto les digo Kinley Lange Hail! Christmas day Abbie Betinis Patapan (premiere) arr. Sandra Peter O frondens virga (premiere) Kevin Isaacs Text by Hildegard von Bingen The womanly song of God Libby Larsen

With Norsemen: Come, Thou fount of every blessing arr. Paul Satre Blue skies Irving Berlin, arr. Melba Williamson

Special events: Commissioned and premiered “O frondens virga” by Kevin Isaacs

Premiered the SSAA version of Abbie Betinis‟ “Hail, Christmas Day!”

Performance at the North Central American Choral Directors Association convention in Fargo, North Dakota; March, 2008

Changed name of ensemble to Aurora; spring, 2008

PIKE KOR - 2006-07

Things that never die Lee Dengler Mouth Music arr. Dolores Keane/John Faulkner A Psalm of praise Eleanor Daley Love came down at Christmas Edwin Fissinger, arr. Mary Kay Geston Tomorrow shall be my dancing day John Rutter Sarah (from Women of valor) Andrea Clearfield To joy Daniel Kallman There will be rest Daniel Kallman Prayer of the Norwegian child Richard Kountz

With Norsemen: Let Thy holy presence Pavel Tschnesokoff Lord, listen to your children praying Ken Medema Finale from The Gondoliers Gilbert & Sullivan

With Norsemen, Nordic, Symphony Orchestra: Mass in C major Ludwig van Beethoven

With the Pike Kor/Norsemen 25th anniversary alumni choir: I thank you God Gwyneth Walker I dream a world Andre Thomas

Special events: November---Performed with Ken Medema for Church Youth Sunday

February---Residency of Andrea Clearfield; sang “Sarah” when Andrea spoke for chapel

March---Performed Beethoven‟s Mass in C major on campus and in the Twin Cities

April---Celebrated the 25th anniversary of Pike Kor/Norsemen at our spring concert

PIKE KOR - 2005-06

O come, let us sing Egil Hovland Überlebensgross Stephen Hatfield View me, Lord, a work of thine Jackson Berkey Kyrie/Gloria Agneta Sköld A Christmas alleluia arr. Undine Smith Moore Maria Magdalena et altera Maria Sulpitia Cesis Canticle to the spirit Eleanor Daley Fruits of the selfless heart Elizabeth Atkinson Alleluia Randall Thompson The bike let loose Edie Hill Now I become myself Gwyneth Walker Jack‟s Valentine Libby Larsen My funny valentine arr. Kirby Shaw

With Norsemen: O filii et filiae Volckmar Leisring Clap your hands George Gershwin

Special events: Christmas at Luther was recorded by Iowa Public Television.

Performed for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, hosted by Luther in March, 2006

Sunday services at Our Savior‟s Lutheran Church in Faribault, MN and a joint concert with choirs from Northfield Middle and High School (in their new school auditorium), Northfield, MN; March, 2006

Fall, 2006 release of Pike Kor‟s first compact disc, Finding a voice

PIKE KOR - 2004-05

Ubi caritas Eleanor Daley My God is a rock arr. Daniel Kallman Natus est Emmanuel Libby Larsen Commissioned for Pike Kor, Christmas at Luther 2004

The Moon of Wintertime George Mabry The Day of Hope Carol Barnett Commissioned by Augsburg College for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Dona nobis pacem Giulio Caccini, arr. James A. Moore Laetamini et exultate Adriano Banchieri Were you there? arr. Melba Williamson & Sandra Peter Mary Speaks Daniel Gawthrop A young nun, singing (premiere) Libby Larsen Are You Sleeping, Brother John? arr. Jorma Panula

With Norsemen: Rejoice in God Heinrich Schütz, arr. Nancy Grundahl Prayer for peace David Cherwien Gloria (from The Masque of Angels) Dominick Argento Finale from the Gondoliers Gilbert & Sullivan

Special events; Commissioned and premiered “Natus est Emmanuel” by Libby Larsen for Christmas at Luther 2004; Libby worked with us during her October 28-29, 2004 residency at Luther

WomanVoice concert on February 13, 2005; several area women‟s choirs will premiere “The Day of Hope” by Carol Barnett; Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN

Worship service at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis

PIKE KOR - 2003-04

In the time of Noah (from Three Alleluias) Amy Kucera Love is a rain of diamonds Gwyneth Walker Lord, listen to your children Ken Medema, arr. Jack Schrader Canticle to the spirit Eleanor Daley Angelus ad pastores Sulpitia Cesis What sweeter music Eleanor Daley Wondrous Love arr. Paul J. Christiansen Jack‟s Valentine Libby Larsen Les Sirènes Lili Boulanger In the Mood Joe Garland, arr. Harry Simeone Were you there (premiere) arr. Melba Williamson & Sandra Peter Laetamini et exultate Adriano Bancheiri La Lluvia Stephen Hatfield Music down in my soul Moses Hogan

With Norsemen: Then we shall sing for joy Bradley Ellingboe The water is wide arr. Rene Clausen Bile them cabbage down arr. Mack Wilberg

Special events: Performance at the North Central American Choral Directors convention, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD; March 4, 2004

PIKE KOR - 2002-03

Lux aeterna Z. Randall Stroope i thank you God Gwyneth Walker Set me as a seal René Clausen Lord, listen to your children Ken Medema, arr. Jack Schrader Angelus ad pastores ait Daniel Pinkham Come and Behold arr. Sandra Peter Magnificat, RV 610 Antonio Vivaldi Pueri Hebraeorum Randall Thompson Day Song Libby Larsen My Funny Valentine arr. Kirby Shaw Love is a rain of diamonds Gwyneth Walker

With Norsemen: Let Thy holy presence Pavel Tschesnokoff Make me an instrument of Thy peace Mary McDonald

Special events:

Black dresses were purchased from Southeastern Apparel and worn for the first time at the Christmas concerts. Pike Kor wore them throughout the year and will continue with that style in the future. The cream robes are now retired.

Christmas at Luther was taped for Iowa Public Television and broadcast nationwide.

Tour (with Norsemen) to St. Andrew‟s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN. We sang for three worship services on Sunday, March 9, 2003.

The Magnificat, RV 610 by Vivaldi marks our first collaboration with an instrumental ensemble for an extended work (15 minutes). At the spring concert, the String Orchestra, Spencer Martin, conductor, joined us, with Kathryn Reed-Maxfield on harpsichord.

PIKE KOR - 2001-02

Cantate Domino Ruth Watson Henderson In the Time of Noah (from Three Alleluias) Amy Kucera There is no rose Z. Randall Stroope Gloria in altissimis Dei Chiara Margarita Cozzolani Canticle to the Spirit Eleanor Daley Ave verum Katherine Dienes Paremus nos, fideles Isabella Leonarda Shenandoah arr. William Lycan Hoj, hura hoj Otmar Macha Lord, keep us steadfast in thy word arr. Kenneth Jennings Ride On, King Jesus arr. Moses Hogan Les Sirènes Lili Boulanger

With Norsemen: One Faith, One Hope, One Lord Craig Courtney O filii et filiae Volckmar Leisring The Sound of Music medley/sing-along (for DVF) Rodgers & Hammerstein

Special events:

Pike Kor/Norsemen sang for the second semester Opening Convocation.

Tour (with Norsemen) to St. Andrew‟s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN. They sang for about 4000 people that morning at three worship services.

Pike Kor and Cantorei (upperclass women‟s choir) presented a chapel service together on April 16.

PIKE KOR - 2000-01

Kirstina Rasmussen, conductor (Sandra Peter was on leave for the year)

Alleluia Emma Lou Diemer Zion‟s Walls Aaron Copland, arr. Glen Koponen Ave verum corpus Imant Raminsh As dew in Aprille, This little babe Benjamin Britten (from Ceremony of Carols) Hosanna David Conte Fragments from the Mass Emma Lou Diemer Adoramus te Josef Rheinberger To be sung on the water Samuel Barber Evening Song Zoltan Kodaly Túrót ëszik a cigány (See the gipsies) Zoltan Kodaly Ezekiel saw de wheel arr. J. David Moore

With Norsemen: It‟s a grand night for singing Rodgers & Hammerstein Jubilate Deo Dale Wood Keep your lamps! Andre Thomas

Norsemen was conducted by Michael Culloton during the spring semester, while Tim Peter was on a sabbatical.

PIKE KOR - 1999-2000

Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Daniel Kallman Sanctus André Caplet O come, let us sing (Psalm 95) Egil Hovland I Thank You God Gwyneth Walker Missa Brevis in D Benjamin Britten Gloria - for Juletide Sanctus - for NC-ACDA convention complete - for spring concert

There is no rose Eleanor Daley Today, This Spring Libby Larsen 3. If I can stop one heart from breaking Steal Away arr. James McKelvy Michael (world premiere) Matthew Erpelding (Luther „00)

With Norsemen:

O filii et filiae Volckmar Leisring Sanctus (from Mass) Leonard Bernstein Sanctus (from Requiem) Maurice Duruflé Sanctus (world premiere) György Orbán Sanctus (from Gospel Mass) Robert Ray Chorales from The Passion according to St. John J. S. Bach

Special events:

Juletide was recorded and broadcast on Iowa Public Television and across the nation.

Performance at NC-ACDA regional convention, Madison, Wisconsin Saturday, March 4, 2000 - with Norsemen and two choirs from Minneapolis

Inauguration of President Richard Torgerson - April 15, 2000

The Passion according to Saint John by J. S. Bach - with Norsemen, Nordic Choir

PIKE KOR - 1998-99

Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Sven Lekberg Friends Bob Chilcott Psalm 121 Charles Callahan Ave verum corpus Francis Poulenc Virgines prudentes Jacob Handl Gladsome Light (in Russian) Pavel Chesnokov Tota pulchra es Maurice Durufle Mary Speaks Daniel Gawthrop Mary Magdalena at the Tomb Hugh Thomas Are You Sleeping, Brother John? arr. Jorma Panula Punching the Dough arr. Alice Parker Inscription of Hope Z. Randall Stroope

With Norsemen:

Carol to Beauty James Mulholland Let Thy Holy Presence Pavel Tschesnokoff Route 66 Bobby Troup Let the People Praise Thee, O God William Mathias The Promise of Living (Tender Land) Aaron Copland

Special Event:

Tour (with Norsemen) to Faith Lutheran Church, Clive, Iowa (concert and services)

The Pike Kor/Norsemen spring concert served as Sandra Peter‟s qualifying recital for her D.M.A. in choral conducting from the University of Iowa.

PIKE KOR - 1997-98

Sing a New Song Michael Mendoza Poor Wayfaring Stranger arr. Lee Bratton Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal Alice Parker/Jim Rodde O Regem coeli Tomas de Luis Victoria Oh, the Savior's Comin', Hallelu! arr. Uzee Brown Jr. O Come, Let Us Sing Egil Hovland Gloria (from Missa Brevis) Ron Jeffers Adoramus te Johannes Brahms We Sing to Spring Claude Debussy Life Has Loveliness to Sell James Mulholland

With Norsemen:

Praise Ye the Lord Emma Lou Diemer Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service arr. Dan Kallman Rejoice in the Lamb Benjamin Britten

Special Events:

NC-ACDA Regional convention, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis (church event)

A Noble Celebration (mass choirs with Sir David Willcocks) Rejoice Today with One Accord/O Praise God in His Holiness arr. Willcocks

PIKE KOR REPERTOIRE - 1996-97

Confitemini Domino Alessandro Constantini O viriditas digiti Dei Hildegard von Bingen Columba aspexit " Set Me as a Seal Rene Clausen Refuge Libby Larsen Quiet Solitude arr. Carl-Bertil Agnestig Ezekiel saw de Wheel arr. J. David Moore Are You Sleeping, Brother John? arr. Jorma Panula Rise Up, My Love Eleanor Daley Alleluia Randall Thompson Lift Up Your Heads Hugo Distler Wondrous Love Paul J. Christiansen This is My Father's World Mike Paslay Instruments of Praise Allen Koepke

With Norsemen:

This is the Day Charles Callahan Come, I Pray Thee Charles Callahan Every Time I Feel the Spirit arr. Dawson

Special Events:

Inauguration of President Jeffrey Baker - fall, 1996

Perform with Cecilia‟s Circle (early music group); workshop with Janet Youngdahl

Tour (with Norsemen) to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN

PIKE KOR REPERTOIRE - 1995-96

Psalm 100 Rene Clausen Danny Boy arr. Dede Duson O Holy Lord Peter Tschaikovsky The Holly and the Ivy John Gardner Prayer of St. Francis Imant Raminsh Kyrie Agneta Sköld King of Glory, King of Peace William Harris This Little Light of Mine arr. Marvin Curtis Hold On arr. Clifton J. Noble Jr. Hotaru Koi Ro Ogura Os Justi Eleanor Daley

With Norsemen:

One Faith, One Hope, One Lord Craig Courtney Finale to The Gondoliers Gilbert & Sullivan

Special Events:

Juletide was recorded and broadcast on Iowa Public Television for the first time

Tour (with Norsemen) to St. Andrew‟s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN

The Passion according to St. John J. S. Bach --performed the chorales with Norsemen --Weston Noble, conductor; Nordic Choir, professional orchestra and soloists

PIKE KOR REPERTOIRE - 1994-95

Let All the World In Every Corner Sing Sven Lekberg The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee Robert Edward Smith Life Has Loveliness to Sell James Mulholland Coventry Carol arr. Howard Cable Go Down, Moses Mark Hayes See the Gypsies Zoltan Kodaly The Angels and the Shepherds Zoltan Kodaly Laudate Dominum Wolfgang Mozart Seek Ye the Lord Knut Nystedt Prayer of St. Francis Imant Raminsh How Excellent is Thy Name Audrey Snyder Wondrous Love Paul J. Christiansen Steal Away arr. James McKelvy

With Norsemen:

Give Me Jesus arr. L.L. Fleming Ride on, King Jesus arr. L.L. Fleming

Special Events: The Creation of the World (premiere) Daniel Pinkham ---with the Philadelphia Brass; D. Pinkham present

Village Dances (with LC Chamber Orchestra) Bela Bartok

PIKE KOR REPERTOIRE - 1993-94

The Second Song of Isaiah Charles Callahan Father, We Praise Thee arr. Carolyn Jennings Glory to God Rachmaninoff, arr. Oscar Overby Ballad of Befana Kirke Mecham Nigra Sum Pablo Casals Honor, Honor arr. James Laster Confitemini Domino A. Constantini Tota pulchra es M. Durufle Bow Down Thine Ear Egil Hovland Ave Maria Gustav Holst This is My Father‟s World Mike Paslay

With Norsemen:

Not For Tongues of Heaven‟s Angels Roy Hopp Irving Berlin Medley - Got The Sun In the Morning arr. Melba Williamson - Top Hat - Blue Skies A Choral Fanfare Leland Sateren O Creator, God of Glory arr. Dan Kallman

PIKE KOR REPERTOIRE - 1992-93

Sanctus Noel Goemanne Lift Thine Eyes Felix Mendelssohn Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day John Rutter Suscepit Israel J.S. Bach Psalm 98 Halsey Stevens A Short Alleluia Irving Fine Mary Speaks Daniel Gawthrop Bought Locks Peter Mennin Two Love Songs Robert H. Young 1. For Thy Sweet Love 2. Sequel My True Love Has My Heart Eugene Butler Ain‟t-a That Good News arr. William Dawson Wondrous Love arr. Paul J. Christiansen O Bone Jesu J. Brahms Adoramus Te J. Brahms

With Norsemen:

One Faith, One Hope, One Lord Craig Courtney Witness arr. Jack Halloran