Cathedral Choir Mark Potvin, conductor

2019 Wisconsin Tour From the Conductor

CATHEDRAL CHOIR Cathedral Choir is one of five auditioned choirs at Luther Welcome, one and all! We are delighted you have chosen College. The ensemble is composed of select singers drawn to join us for this performance. mostly from the rich talent of the college’s sophomore class. Cathedral Choir participates actively in campus worship, Cathedral Choir’s program evokes faith experiences in Christmas at Luther, and at special events and concerts that stem from disparate emotional states and cultural throughout the academic year. backgrounds. In Praise and Petition, the choir explores Cathedral Choir has collaborated with Collegiate Chorale, prayers representative of deep despair and certain hope. Nordic Choir, and the Luther College Symphony Orchestra to perform major choral/orchestral works, such as Brahms’ Two of the selections in this selection—“Hear My Prayer” A German Requiem, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Handel’s and “Timor et Tremor”—are vastly different settings of Messiah, ​and the premiere of Luther Mass by Stephen similar texts. The first is a chromatic, angst-ridden prayer Paulus. In October 2017, Cathedral joined Collegiate Chorale of penitence. The second hearkens to divine mysteries and Concert Band to premiere a collage cantata composed by Luther alumni and students to commemorate the 500th through peaceful, crystalline tone clusters. The final piece anniversary of​ the Protestant Reformation. in the set offers the assurance of salvation in the midst Active in the creation of new music, Cathedral Choir has of trials and tribulation, a theme expanded upon in the premiered choral works by Ola Gjeilo, Mack Wilberg, Daniel remainder of the program. Kallman, Sir David Willcocks, Gwyneth Walker, Ben Allaway, Daniel Pinkham, Eric Whitacre, Stephen Paulus, Amy Adoration and Exaltation juxtaposes two settings of the Engelsdorfer, Sandra Peter, and​ Jennaya Robison. Gloria from the Mass Ordinary. Poulenc’s masterwork for ​The ensemble also takes great pride in reintroducing landmark, chorus and orchestra is angular, colorful, and exuberant, small-scale masterworks to contemporary audiences​ and evidenced even in the piano reduction accompanying the performing choral music from non-Western traditions. choir. Hyo Won Woo, a contemporary Korean composer, Cathedral Choir is proud of its commitment to the larger treats a truncated version of the same text to an a cappella community. In the past year, the ensemble has collaborated rhythmic and tonal firestorm. Each setting jubilantly and with over 500 high school students in workshops and shared performances, engaged in multiple service projects to benefit uniquely proclaims “Glory to God!” residents of Decorah and Winneshiek County, and partnered The third set, Dreams, Memories, and Disorientation, is with Minnesota Public Radio to produce Luther College’s first “Bring the Sing” community singing event. performed without pause to allow the overarching theme to emerge. These selections trace a narrative common to those of advanced age: recollections of childhood, dreams SPRING 2019 APPEARANCES from vibrant lives well-lived, and ruminations on waning bodies and minds. The set includes three folk songs/ Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m. dances from Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions. Informal performance Spencer High School Our final five selections provide reassurance of our richest Spencer, Wisconsin blessing—Faith That Abides—in the way only well-worn Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. hymns and spirituals can. Concert Al. Ringling Theatre Finally, I offer a brief comment regarding the texts set in Baraboo, Wisconsin the music of this concert. Although scripture and texts †Sunday, April 7, 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. of historic, sacred pieces most often use male pronouns Worship services when referring to community and to God, it is helpful to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church remember that God is beyond human gender and that the Madison, Wisconsin promise of peace on earth is given to all people and all Sunday, April 7, 2:30 p.m. creation. Artistic choices are made, whenever possible, to Concert incorporate inclusive language. Baraboo High School Baraboo, Wisconsin —Mark Potvin *Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Concert Center for Faith and Life Luther College Decorah, Iowa

*Live streamed at stream.luther.edu/music †worship services

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I. PRAISE AND PETITION

With a Voice of Singing Kenneth Jennings (1925–2015) Text: Isaiah 48:20, Psalm 66:1–2 With a voice of singing, prepare ye and tell this; Utter it even to the end of the earth. Hallelujah! The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob. Hallelujah! Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands. Sing forth the honor of His Name; make His praise glorious. Glory be to the Father, and to the son, and to the Holy Ghost; MARK POTVIN, CONDUCTOR As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world Mark Potvin is conductor of Cathedral Choir and the without end. Amen. Norsemen Choir at Luther College, where he also teaches conducting, secondary choral methods, and musical theatre. Potvin graduated from Luther College in 2001. He holds Hear My Prayer, O Lord a master of music degree from St. Cloud (Minn.) State Henry Purcell (c. 1659–1695) University. He is ABD in music education through Boston University. His conducting mentors include Weston Noble, ed. Watkins Shaw Timothy Peter, Lee Nelson, and Matthew Ferrell. Potvin is in Text: Psalm 102:1 high demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Upper Midwest. Hear my prayer, O Lord, And let my crying come unto Thee. From 2001 to 2017, Potvin was director of choirs at Princeton (Minn.) High School. He served as the K–12 and high school department chair, taught three curricular choirs, four extracurricular jazz/pop choirs, two chamber ensembles, Timor et Tremor and music theory; and directed the district’s annual musical Terry Schlenker (b. 1957) theatre productions, madrigal dinner, and summer drama camp. Under Potvin’s direction, the Princeton High School Text: Psalm 54:6, 56:2, 30:3–4; 30:18 Concert Choir was invited to perform for three conferences Sung in Latin of the Minnesota Music Educators Association, two conferences of the American Choral Directors Association Fear and trembling have taken hold of me, (ACDA) of Minnesota, and the 2014 conference of North- And darkness has descended upon me. Central ACDA. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, have mercy, Aside from his duties at Princeton High School, Potvin For my soul has trusted in Thee. served as artistic director for the East Central Minnesota Hear, O God, my supplication, Chorale (ECMC) from 2007 to 2014. ECMC is a civic For Thou art my refuge and strength; choir representing more than ten east central Minnesota communities in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and O Lord, I have called upon Thee, Pine counties. He is the founding director of Unum Vox, Let me never be confounded. ECMC’s regional high school honor choir, and led that ensemble through its first three seasons. From 2008 to 2011, Potvin fulfilled various teaching duties at St. Cloud Ndikhokhele Bawo State University (SCSU). His positions included assistant conductor of the SCSU Concert Choir and conductor of both Traditional Xhosa Prayer the SCSU Chamber Singers and Men’s Chorus. arr. Mzwandile Mabuza (b. 1991) An active member of ACDA, Potvin was named Outstanding Text: Traditional Xhosa Young Choral Director by the ACDA of Minnesota in 2008. Sung in Xhosa He edited ACDA–MN’s statewide journal, Star of the North, from 2008 to 2011, and served as repertoire and standards Guide me, O Lord, chair for men’s choirs from 2011 to 2013. He currently serves Guide me, O Great Redeemer the Iowa Choral Directors Association as repertoire and Through the troubles of this world. resources chair for college and university choirs. Lord, I thank you for watching over me thus far. Potvin is happily married to Susan Potvin, adjunct faculty You are forever by my side. in education and a member of the music marketing team at Luther College. They are the proud parents of Noah and Simon.

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II. ADORATION AND EXALTATION

Excerpts from Gloria Francis Poulenc (1889–1963) Text: Mass Ordinary Sung in Latin I. Gloria Glory to God in the highest. And on earth, peace to all those of good will! II. Laudamus Te We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We worship Thee. We glorify Thee. NICHOLAS SHANEYFELT, PIANO We give thanks to Thee according to thy great glory. Nicholas Shaneyfelt is an assistant professor of music in III. Domine Deus collaborative piano at Luther College. He completed his doctoral studies in the collaborative piano studio of Martin Lord God, Heavenly King, Katz at the University of Michigan. Prior to Michigan, he God the Father almighty: Glory to Thee! served as staff accompanist for the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst, with IV. Domine Fili Unigenite regular involvements at the Northampton Community Music Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son! Center. He regularly accompanies Luther College choirs and has accompanied the Chamber Choir and University V. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei Chorale at UMass under the direction of Tony Thornton, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, the UMass Conducting Institute, the South Hadley Chorale, Who takes away the sins of the world: and regional honor choirs and choral societies in Iowa, Have mercy on us. Receive our prayer. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maine. Shaneyfelt is codirector of the International Music Festival of VI. Qui Sedes ad Dexteram Patris the Adriatic, a summer festival for instrumentalists, vocalists, Thou who sittest at the right hand of the Father, and composers in Duino, Italy. Have mercy on us, for Thou alone are holy. Originally from Knightstown, Indiana, Shaneyfelt received Thou alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, bachelor’s degrees in music and computer science from the University of Notre Dame and a master of music degree from With the Holy Spirit in God the Father. UMass with a dual focus in solo and collaborative piano. Amen. At UMass, he was the recipient of the 2011 Eugenie May Piano Award. While at Notre Dame, his piano trio, The Nora Trio, was the first Notre Dame chamber ensemble to be Cum Sancto Spiritu from Gloria selected as a finalist in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Hyo-Won Woo (b. 1974) Text: Mass Ordinary Shaneyfelt was a recent participant in the prestigious NATS (National Association for Teachers of Singing) Sung in Latin Intern Program in Toronto, Ontario, the inaugural year the See text for Poulenc I, II, and VI above. program was expanded to include collaborative pianists. Notable recent performances include performances with violist Spencer Martin in Berlin, Germany, and Pozna´n, Poland, engagements in Los Angeles, New York City, and INTERMISSION the Kennedy Center through the University of Michigan’s Gershwin Initiative, and Winterreise with tenor William Hite. Shaneyfelt tours frequently with mezzo-soprano Katherine Calcamuggio Donner through the Piatigorsky Foundation. III. DREAMS, MEMORIES, AND DISORIENTATION His teachers include John Blacklow, Nadine Shank, Estela Olevsky, and Gilles Vonsattel. Only in Sleep Eriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977) Text: Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) Only in sleep I see their faces, Children I played with when I was a child, Louise comes back with her brown hair braided, Annie with ringlets warm and wild.

22 Only in sleep time is forgotten: O Jul Med Din Glede What may have come to them, who can know? Norwegian Carol Yet we played last night as long ago, arr. Carolyn Jennings (b. 1936) And the dollhouse stood at the turn of the stair. Text: Traditional The years had not sharpened their smooth round faces, Sung in Norwegian I met their eyes and found them mild. O Christmas, you season of childlike delight, Do they, too, dream of me, I wonder, We all give you heartiest welcome; And for them am I, too, a child? Our voices we raise in a song clear and bright, (without pause) To bid you a thousand times welcome. Our hands we will clap, clap, clap, Sleep As merry as can be; so glad are we this day to see, We circle all around, bow and curtsey. Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943) arr. Earl Wild (1815–2010) O wise men who come from the lands of the East, Dr. Nicholas Shaneyfelt, piano We know of the Babe you are seeking; We pray we may join you in your holy quest, (without pause) And follow the star brightly beaming. Now, join hand in hand and together we’ll welcome the Pokpok Alimpako Yule Francisco F. Feliciano (1941–2014) And pledge love and faith to each other! Text: Islamic children’s chant For we all are bound by the love that we share: Sung in Maranao Rejoice, every sister and brother! Pound your hands; Dali will run. We merrily clap and sing, a happy welcome bring! Boro-boro is not around. So glad are we, for joy and love are born now at Open that hand under the other. Christmas! Pound your hands! (without pause) (without pause)

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Mayim, Mayim Emanuel Amiran (1909–1993) arr. Joshua Jacobson (b. 1948) Text: Isaiah 12:3 Sung in Hebrew Therefore with joy shall you draw Water from the wells of salvation. (without pause)

When Memory Fades Jayne Southwick Cool (b. 1947) arr. Eric Nelson (b. 1959) LUTHER DORIAN FESTIVALS Text: Mary Louise Bringle AND SUMMER PROGRAMS When mem’ry fades and recognition falters, Luther College hosts hundreds of middle and high school student musicians at annual Dorian Festivals and Summer When eyes we love grow dim and minds confused, Programs. Participants receive private instruction, ensemble Speak to our souls of love that never alters; coaching, and performance opportunities in Luther’s own Speak to our hearts by pain and fear abused. Noble Recital Hall and Center for Faith and Life. O God of life and healing peace, empow’r us Dorian Middle School Summer Camp With patient courage, by your grace infused. June 9–15, 2019 As frailness grows and youthful strengths diminish Dorian High School Summer Camp In weary arms which worked their earnest fill, June 16–22, 2019 Your aging servants labor now to finish Dorian Choral Retreat (for adults) Their earthly tasks, as fits your mercy’s will. June 28–30, 2019 We grieve their waning, yet rejoice believing Dorian Keyboard Festival Your arms, unwearied, shall uphold us still. Nov. 9, 2019 Within your Spirit, goodness lives unfading. Dorian Vocal Festival The past and future mingle into one. Jan. 11–13, 2020 All joys remain, unshadowed light pervading. Dorian Orchestra Festival No valued deed will ever be undone. Feb. 9–10, 2020 Your mind enfolds all finite acts and off’rings. Held in your heart, our deathless life is won! Dorian Band Festival March 1–2, 2020 When mem’ry fades and recognition falters, Your arms, unwearied, shall uphold us still. For information, contact Kayla Scholl Director of Music Marketing and Dorian Programs IV. FAITH THAT ABIDES Luther College (563) 387-1389 [email protected] Here I Am, Lord dorian.luther.edu Daniel L. Schutte (b. 1947) arr. Ovid Young (1940–2014) I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

44 I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s It Is Well with My Soul pain. Phillip P. Bliss (1838–1876) I have wept for love of them. They turn away. arr. Derric Johnson (b. 1933) I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love Text: Horatio G. Spafford (ed. Johnson) alone, I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, lame, It is well with my soul. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide ‘til their hearts be satisfied. And when I am tempted and trials come my way, I will give my life for them. Whom shall I send? This blessed assurance consoles: That Jesus is mine and He cares for his own, So I say, “It is well with my soul!” Jesus Loves Me And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, William B. Bradbury (1816–1868) The clouds be rolled back as a scroll. arr. Doris Nelson The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, Text: Anna B. Warner Even so, it is well with my soul! Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me, He will stay Close beside me all the way. If I love Him when I die, He will take me home on high.

5 I Can Tell the World Oh Lord, He brought joy that mornin’, Traditional Spiritual When He saved me. arr. Moses Hogan (1957–2003) Joy that mornin’, When He blessed me. I can tell the world, yes, about this, I’ll tell it, how He brought this joy to my soul! I can tell the nations, yes, that I’m blessed. I can tell the world, yes, about this, I can tell the nations, yes, that I’m blessed. Luther College Hymn I can tell the world, yes, about this, J.W. Ylvisaker, Luther College Class of 1921 I can tell the nations, yes, that I’m blessed. Tune: Melita Yes, I can tell the world, yes, about this, Eternal Father, by whose hand I can tell the nations, yes, that I’m blessed. the earth was formed the world redeemed, Tell ‘em what my Lord has done, By Grace by Faith by Word alone Tell ‘em that the conqueror has come, Your Holy Church is made your own, And he brought joy, joy, joy to my soul. Refrain My Lord done just what he said. Our Alma Mater blesses you, Yes He did, Oh Lord, yes He did. sing Soli Deo Gloria. He healed the sick and He raised the dead. Yes He did, Oh Lord, yes He did. O God the Father, God the Son, And God the spirit three in one, He lifted me when I was down. For all your gifts of grace and love, Yes He did, Oh Lord, yes He did. So freely giv’n us from above. He placed my feet on solid ground. Yes He did, Oh Lord, yes He did. Refrain I can tell the nations, yes, that I’m blessed. Ten thousand time, ten thousand join Tell ‘em what my Lord has done, With other thousands ‘round your throne, Tell ‘em that the conqueror has come, Blessing and honor, glory and power And he brought joy, joy, Be unto you in this glad hour, That mornin’, Hallelujah! Refrain That mornin’, Hallelujah! 6 Cathedral Choir Personnel

Soprano I Alto II Bass I Jennifer Anderson, Andover, Minn. Kiersten Baalson, Clear Lake, Iowa *Jacob Barsness, Pine Island, Minn. Breanna Baljo, Neshkoro, Wis. Chloe Cleven, La Crosse, Wis. Maclean Braun, Morristown, Minn. *Elaina Bayse, Dallas Center, Iowa Kalie Debelak, Plymouth, Minn. Harrison Greene, Wausau, Wis. †Emma Buddecke, Eagan, Minn. Brittany Grendler, Shellsburg, Iowa Justin Knautz, Batavia, Ill. Hannah Cole, Sauk City, Wis. Caroline Handley, Rochester, Minn. Thomas Mayerchak, Princeton, Minn. Kelsey Dinndorf, Welch, Minn. Megan Henderson, Edina, Minn. Ryan Ortega, Winona, Minn. Lauren Fredrich, Dodgeville, Wis. Megan Hillesheim, Mankato, Minn. †Will Peterson, Dubuque, Iowa Katherine Kemp, Tripoli, Iowa Tracy Lansing, Marion, Iowa Colton Schlines, Council Bluffs, Iowa †Sophiya Khan, Rochester, Minn. Linnea Lee-Brown, Princeton, Ill. Charlie Treat, Minnetrista, Minn. Lauren Meier, Mound, Minn. Julia Lieb, Galena, Ill. Bass II Rebekah Riedemann, Ankeny, Iowa *Kristin Monson, Bloomington, Minn. Evan Anderson, Rockford, Ill. Aria Tennessen, Cannon Falls, Minn. Grace Olson, Strum, Wis. †Lucas Byl, Forest Lake, Minn. Piper Wood, West Des Moines, Iowa Svea Smith, Monument, Colo. Peter Kochevar, Moville, Iowa Elaina Walter, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Soprano II Michael Shaten, Madison, Wis. Emma Estenson, Nashotah, Wis. Tenor I Erik Smith, Iowa City, Iowa Emma Everitt, Madison, Wis. Jack Desmul, Kalispell, Mont. *Jacob Southerland, Forreston, Ill. *Bergen Gardner, Stoughton, Wis. *Trevor Haren, Parkersburg, Iowa Josh Van Sant, Rosemount, Minn. Elizabeth Hand, Solon, Iowa Camden Heimerman, Blooming Prairie, Minn. Allison Houldson, Morrison, Ill. Sam Nelson, River Falls, Wis. * section leader Maddy Lomprey, Waunakee, Wis. Alex Schlesinger, Princeton, Ill. † officer Frances Marshall, Lombard, Ill. Owen Schupbach, Cedar Falls, Iowa Lauren Miller, Mound, Minn. Hunter Stone, Woodland Park, Colo. Rhianna Picht, Eden Prairie, Minn. Zach Sturgeon, Monmouth, Ill. Natalie Polak, Redwood Falls, Minn. Tenor II Helen Roets, Ellington, Conn. Samantha Douglas, Slater, Iowa Bryanna Sandvik, Wabasha, Minn. Riley Ennocenti, Janesville, Wis. Hannah Schulz, Minnetonka, Minn. Brayten Funke, Greenfield, Iowa Merridee Seidl, Freedom, Wis. Charlie Hoekstra, Johnston, Iowa Alto I Connor Hopkins, Mt. Morris, Ill. Andrea Blocker, Fort Dodge, Iowa Brook Norwood, West Des Moines, Iowa Emma Brooks, Wild Rose, Wis. *Emerson Pagel, Northfield, Minn. Rebecca Bruce, Des Moines, Iowa Nathan Sunde, Esko, Minn. Elise Carlson, Battle Lake, Minn. Anneka Duncan, Benson, Minn. *Hannah Fichtner, Richfield, Wis. Abby Foote, Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Kari Jacobson, Irvine, Calif. Brenna Johnson, Marion, Iowa Emma Kuehl, Urbandale, Iowa Hannah Nelson, Farmington, Mich. Morgan Notch, Des Moines, Iowa Claire Panus, St. Louis, Mo. Madeline Pope, Middleton, Wis. Kari Preus, Maple Grove, Minn. Lilly Reiser, St. Paul, Minn.

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Members of Luther’s five choirs.

Music at Luther Music Scholarships Martin Luther—our namesake—believed music to be “one Luther offers a wide variety of scholarships and awards of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has based on musical talent, regardless of chosen major. given us.” For more than 130 years, Luther students have Music scholarships are added to any merit scholarship, been sharing this marvelous gift with audiences across the and most are renewable up to four years. country and around the globe. Students are welcome to schedule an audition during an Music is much more than a gift, though. It’s an integral individual weekday visit to campus or during selected part of the community of faith and the community of group visit events, for example a Dorian Festival or Luther’s learning on campus. The arts are fundamental to the popular Christmas at Luther visit event. The college also liberal arts experience at Luther; they help to define what it hosts an off-site audition day in the Twin Cities. means to be human. Here, creative scholarship, personal To audition for a music scholarship, prospective students growth, worship, and social relations merge to create an need to arrange an audition through Luther’s Admissions understanding of the wholeness of life. Department prior to an annual March deadline. Visit The vibrancy of Luther’s music program is rooted in a auditiondates.luther.edu for specific information. balance between the academic rigor of our acclaimed Auditions have a range of requirements. For specific music major and the numerous opportunities for study and details and more information about music scholarships, performance by students from all disciplines across campus. see audition.luther.edu or contact Jana Vorvick, The Luther campus is alive with the sounds of five choirs, coordinator of music recruitment, at (563) 387-1426 or three bands, three orchestras, two jazz bands, and nearly [email protected]. 800 student musicians. Our students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons, and master classes. Nearly 275 music majors study music theory/ear training, history, education, jazz, composition, church music, and performance.

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CURRENT RELEASES Available in the lobby

Come Listen in the Silence is the most recent recording of the Nordic Choir Luther College Nordic Choir and Andrew Last, conductor

includes six selections from their 2019 Great Lakes Tour 2019 tour program. Come Listen in the Silence Serenity is a full-length recording of Nordic Choir and features music from the 2016 tours of the Midwest and West Coast. Luther College Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, The Phi Beta Kappa college is Luther College provides its 2,350 students bolstered by its Lutheran foundation, Christmaswith aat classic liberalLuther arts education. 2018:celebrated for its vibrant music and arts tradition, and enriched by its Luther offers more than 60 majors and strong athletics program. Luther College Nordic Choir preprofessional and certificate programs Allen Hightower, conductor Every Voiceleading toin the bachelor Concert of arts degree. The Ring college’s strong academic program includes internships, professional semesters, and celebratesextensive lifting study-abroad opportunities.up our voicesLuther College Dedicated and talented faculty help Luther 700 College Drive Opera scenes are performed every November and January. Pictured students develop outstanding research, Decorah, Iowa 52101 writing, and critical-thinking skills, while the [email protected] in communityclose-knit community to imbueshonor its members the birth800-458-8437 with a service ethic. luther.edu Serenity above is a scene from Bizet’s Carmen. A fully staged opera is performed of Christ. Ensembles featured every May. include five choirs, the Luther Ringers, and the Symphony Orchestra. Includes “O Jul Med Vocal Program Din Glede” sung by Cathedral • Generous renewable scholarships Choir. • Weekly applied voice lessons Christmas at Luther 2017: • 11 applied-voice faculty The Tree of Life My Soul Hath Seen. Ensembles featured • Vocal coachings available include six choirs, the Luther • Courses in lyric diction, vocal literature, and pedagogy Ringers, and the Symphony • Opera scenes in fall semester and January Term Orchestra. • Fully staged opera productions in spring semester You may also order these and other Luther recordings online at lutherbookshop.com or by Choral Program calling the Luther Book Shop at (888) 521-5039. Five choirs: Aurora, Cathedral Choir, Collegiate Chorale, Nordic Choir, and Norsemen The Tree of Life My Soul Hath Seen Christmas at Luther 2017 Other Ensemble Opportunities • Faculty-sponsored chamber ensembles • Vocal Jazz, an auditioned mixed ensemble that performs alone and with Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band • Collegium Musicum, early music ensemble

Morning Sun upon the Wild Prairie Rose Highlights of this Concert Band release include the title track commissioned in memory of Adolph “Bud” Herseth ’43, Luther College alumnus and principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1948– 2001), and Baby Face Nelson and the Femme Fatale featuring faculty pianist Xiao Hu. A Far Green Country Symphony Orchestra recording featuring Death and Transfiguration by Richard Strauss, Cello Concerto in E minor by Edward Elgar, and The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky. Aquarela Jazz Orchestra recording featuring works from Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker to the sounds choro and baião from Brazil. Music/arts performance venues include the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, with a 325-seat recital hall (above); the Center for Faith and Life, with a 1,600-seat main hall and a 200-seat recital hall; and the Center for the Arts, with a 225-seat black-box theatre. 9 Music Faculty

GREGORY PETERSON ’83. DMA, JAMES FRITZ. MM, University of EVAN MITCHELL ’14. MM, McGill University of Iowa. Interim department Northern Iowa. Varsity Band. University, Montreal. Voice. head, spring 2019. College organist, MICHAEL GEARY. MA, University of MAURICE MONHARDT. PhD, University organ, church music, Luther Ringers. Iowa. Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, of Iowa. Professor emeritus. DANIEL BALDWIN. DMA, University percussion methods. GARY MOSS. DMA, University of of Texas at Austin. Department head, DEBORAH GOVER. DMA, University of Michigan. Voice. director of orchestral activities, Symphony Michigan. Voice, opera. Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, FREDERICK NYLINE. MA, University of conducting. JAMES GRIESHEIMER. PhD, Indiana Minnesota. Professor emeritus. University. Associate professor emeritus. JON AILABOUNI ’10. MM, Western CHRISTOPHER OLSON. MM, University Michigan University. Jazz Band and THEA GROTH. DMA, Hartt School, of North Texas. Jazz guitar, bass guitar. combos, improvisation, trumpet. University of Hartford. Bassoon. JESSICA PAUL. DMA, University of EDWIN ANDERECK. DMA, University JUAN TONY GUZMÁN ’90. PhD, Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Professor of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Florida State University. Music education, emerita. Music. Coordinator of voice, voice, vocal ethnomusicology, Jazz Orchestra. MARK POTVIN ’01. ABD, Boston literature, opera. CARLA HANSON. MM, Northern Arizona University. Norsemen, Cathedral Choir, HEATHER ARMSTRONG. DMA, University–Flagstaff. Voice, opera. conducting, choral methods. Eastman School of Music. Oboe, theory, LYNNE HART. MFA, University of Iowa. BETH RAY WESTLUND ’89. DMA, double reed methods. Saxophone, clarinet. University of Texas at Austin. Associate MELANIE BATOFF. PhD, University of department head, voice, diction. PETER HART. MM, Eastman School of Michigan. Music history. Music. Saxophone. KATHRYN REED. MA, University of KATHERINE BEANE-HANSON ’07. Michigan. Ear training, harpsichord, CAROL HESTER. DM, Florida State MM, University of Northern Iowa. Voice, Collegium Musicum. University. Flute, flute methods. music history. JENNAYA ROBISON ’96. DMA, XIAO HU. DMA, State University of New ANDREA BECKENDORF ’93. DMA, University of Arizona. Aurora, Collegiate York–Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. University of Iowa. Music liaison librarian, Chorale, conducting, vocal pedagogy, double bass, string methods, music DU HUANG. DMA, State University of New Gospel Choir. librarianship internships. York–Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. NICHOLAS J. SHANEYFELT. DMA, REBECCA BOEHM SHAFFER. DMA, BROOKE JOYCE. PhD, Princeton University of Michigan. Vocal coach, University of Northern Colorado. Horn, University. Composer-in-residence, theory, collaborative arts, vocal and instrumental ear training, brass methods. ear training, composition, electronic music. accompanying. PHILIP BORTER. DMA, Eastman DAVID JUDISCH. DMA, University of MICHAEL SMITH. DMA, University of School of Music. Cello, string methods, Iowa. Professor emeritus. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass, conducting. brass ensembles, brass methods. IGOR KALNIN. DMA, Michigan State RACHEL BRANDWEIN. DMA, State University. Violin, string methods. RACHEL STORLIE ’10. MM, University University of New York–Stony Brook. Harp. of Northern Iowa. Voice, opera. MIKO KOMINAMI. MM, Juilliard School. JASON BRITTON. PhD, University of Theory, ear training, class piano. JOHN F. STRAUSS. DMA, University of Oregon. Theory, ear training. Texas at Austin. Coordinator of keyboard, CAROL KREUSCHER. DMA, University piano. MARGARET BRITTON ’10. MM, of Texas. Voice, opera. University of Texas at Austin. Theory, ear VIRGINIA STRAUSS. DMA, University WILLIAM KUHLMAN. MM, Syracuse training. of Texas at Austin. Violin, ear training. University. Professor emeritus. MICHAEL CHESHER. DMA, Indiana JONATHON STRUVE ’02. PhD, ANDREW LAST ’97. DMA, University University. Clarinet, woodwind methods. University of Iowa. Voice, opera. of Nebraska–Lincoln. Director of choral JOHN CORD. DMA, University of North activities, Nordic Choir, conducting, MARJORIE WHARTON ’66. DMA, Texas. Trumpet, brass methods, brass Dorian Music Camp director. University of Iowa. Associate professor chamber groups. emerita. PETER LINGEN. Guitar, lute, class guitar. JOAN DEALBUQUERQUE. DMA, ANDREW WHITFIELD. DMA, Louisiana LINDA MARTIN. MME, University of University of North Texas. Director State University. Coordinator of opera, St. Thomas. Theory, ear training, music of bands, Concert Band, Wind and voice, opera. education. Percussion Ensemble, conducting. JILL WILSON. DMA, Boston University. SPENCER MARTIN. DMA, University of AMY ENGELSDORFER. PhD, Indiana Music education. University. Theory, ear training, music Minnesota. Coordinator of strings, viola, history. Philharmonia. TARA MEADE ’08. MM, University of RONALD FOX. DM, Indiana University. Professor emeritus. Northern Iowa. Flute. 10 Thank You to Our Generous Robe Donors

We are pleased to announce that Aurora, Cathedral Choir, and we are grateful for their generous support. These Collegiate Chorale, Nordic Choir, and Norsemen are all choirs will wear these robes and represent Luther singing performing in new robes this year. This was made possible for many years to come. Many, many thanks to all who by gifts totaling more than $115,000 from over 300 donors, donated!

Anonymous Wilfred ’53 and Ruth (Jensen) Bunge ’51 Marjorie (Morem) Ellingson ’55 Evan ’03 and Carolyn (Younes) Almelien ’04 Deloris (Smedstad) Burstrom ’50 Christopher ’93 and Donna Engelhardt Ameriprise Financial Gift Matching Program Janelle Bussert ’81 and Anita Hill Edgar and Joyce Epperly Glenda Anderson Peter ’03 and Amy (Larson) Calhoun ’01 Joann (Halvorson) Evans ’52 Iler ’59 and Loleen (Leland) Anderson ’58 David Carlson ’85 Laura (Dietmeyer) ’10 and Evan Ferree Jeffrey ’84 and MaryEllen (Palmquist) Paula Carlson and Thomas Schattauer Kevin and Jeanne Flaherty Anderson ’84 Jeanne (Rutenbeck) ’73 and Robert Christensen Emily (Larson) ’03 and Steven Forssberg Elizabeth Andress ’81 and Steve Solbrack Anne Clark Arnold Fredriksen ’56 Stephen and Mary Baas Jon ’93 and Barbara (Cole) Clements ’93 Peter ’08 and Mattie Freeberg Donna (Haugen) Bahr ’53 Adrienne (Leseth) ’71 and Paul Coffe Coffeen Luther Friend Joy (Tesmer) ’74 and Robert Baker ’72 Alice (Michelson) Collings ’48 Gene and Karen Fuhrmann Mr. Aaron Barnes ’03 and Emily Lundquist Mr. Ryan Conway ’03 and Erin Gullickson ’02 Chris ’86 and Marne Gade Barnes ’04 Kimberly Crandall ’02 Craig Gahnz-Kuhar ’84 and Raymond Bradley Beale ’14 Steven ’78 and Candace (Carlson) Dahl ’78 Gahnz-Kuhar Benjamin ’16 and Katelynn (Pankratz) Michael Danforth ’95 and Eva Nielsen ’96 Alison Ames Galstad and Wanda J. Schwartz Beaupre ’16 James ’64 and Janet Davis Kris (Ellingson) ’87 and Dan Gasner Marshall ’90 and Tricia Beckman Patty Dornacker Julie (Risdal) ’62 and Davis Gilbertson ’62 Julie Berge Laura Dotseth ’86 and David Larsen Kenneth and Evelyn Gregersen Marvin ’50 and Lois Bertelson David Dueland ’96 Kaley Grosse ’16 Carol Birkland ’67 and Thomas Woxland Julie (Raney) ’79 and Marvin Duff N. David ’57 and Constance (Hill) Guetzke ’60 Mary Bissen ’13 Jamie Edenborg Daniel ’06 and Elizabeth (Langkamp) Gullick ’03 Beth Bjorlo ’98 Eric (Hopkins) ’99 and Andrew Ellingsen ’03 Juan Tony Guzman ’90 Michelle Boursier ’12 Betsy Ellingson ’83 Steve and Melissa Gyure Alan and Maria Brobst David ’69 and La Rae Ellingson C. Carlyle ’55 and Mary (Kittelsland) Haaland ’56

11 Thank You to Our Generous Robe Donors

Michael Hagstrom ’17 Elaine (Forde) Larson ’56 Adam ’03 and Alison (Dougherty) Puls ’02 Barbara (Lande) ’86 and John Hanisch Kevin ’91 and Sharon Larson Jason Rausch ’98 and Nathan Furler Larry ’68 and Jane (Hoplin) Hansen ’68 Dale ’95 and Amanda (Neal) Lawrence ’95 Brandon Reed ’10 Sheri (Osborne) ’98 and William Hansen Jeff ’90 and Elizabeth (Johnston) Leschensky ’91 Paul ’89 and Kristin (Jensen) Reimann ’88 Elizabeth Hansing Moon ’75 and John Moon Richard ’60 and Dorothea (Nybroten) Lind ’62 Curtis Reiso ’54 Suzanne Harley Joe Lonier Benjamin ’58 and Dobbie Roisen Kaia (Knutson) ’92 and Jim Hasnik Kelly (Leichsenring) ’97 and Thomas Loy Janell Rosenberg ’70 Bradley ’77 and Melanie Haugen Brent Mai Tanya Rosenkranz Malloy ’95 and Dan Malloy Julie Heberlein-Reveley ’72 and Robert Reveley Tim and Lisa Manternach Roger and Debra Rustad Kristine (Hahn) ’85 and David Henderson Marie (Peterson) ’65 and Dean Marin Theodore ’08 and Sarah Schacherer Bernard ’68 and Nancy (Buenzow) Caitlin Marschall ’16 Mark Scharff ’77 Hermanson ’68 Erin (Bents) ’96 and Tim Martinson Janet (Anderson) ’90 and Jonathan Schuster Harry and Julie Hoffman Richard ’75 and Kristen (Sterenberg) Timothy ’83 and Lori Schwefel Maxwell Hull ’13 McKlveen ’75 Lance ’14 and Anna (Murray) Schwering ’14 Violet & Harold Jaeke Foundation, Inc. Midwest Group Benefits David and Kirsten Scott Bruce and Kristen Jeide Kay Miller Bonnie (Richardson) Seem ’73 R. Lee and Rebecca Jennings Michael ’93 and Jill Minor Rebecca (Linnevold) ’71 and Robert Shaw Robyn Jensen Evan ’14 and Brittney (Leemon) Mitchell ’14 Aaron Sheehan ’98 James and Wendy Jermier IvaNell (Mundt) Monson ’51 Mary Jo Smith Dan ’03 and Stephanie (Schmidt) Johnson ’05 Robert Morgan ’96 Sarah (Cooley) ’03 and Daniel Solberg Terry ’81 and Jone (McDonald) Johnson ’82 Thomas and Dana Morrison Joyce (Jameson) Spande ’61 Jill Johnson-West ’87 and David West James Munn Randi Spencer-Berg ’87 and Matt Spencer ’95 Kari Knudtson Jones ’79 and Steve Jones Mary (Gaarder) ’63 and Kenneth Nielsen James and Danette Steinmetz Stacy Kabele ’92 Barbara (Orwoll) Nordschow ’49 Cathine (Woolery) ’67 and Douglas Sticht DeeDee Kahring Neal ’59 and Gerry (Mosby) Nottleson ’59 Amy Stockseth ’08 Todd Kallman Monica (Rommelfanger) Oas ’03 Waldemar ’58 and Marie (Streyle) Sundet ’57 Deborah Kellogg Kymberly Oltrogge ’83 and James Dodrill Philip ’67 and Barbara Svanoe John Kendall Oneota Valley Family Eye Care Deborah Svec-Carstens ’92 and Michael Brian ’78 and Jan (Bakker) Knutson ’78 Brittany (Bayness) Pawlikowski ’03 Carstens Kenneth ’62 and Judith (Hestenes) Knutson ’61 David Pearson Christina (Douglas) ’08 and John Torres Benjamin ’12 and Jennifer (Winder) Kost ’12 Bryan Perrott ’08 and Addison Choi ’11 Grant ’67 and Lila Trask James ’03 and Stacy (Malecha) Kowitz ’08 Neal ’10 and Kristin (Porter) Petersen ’10 Kristina Tucker ’12 Eliott ’03 and Kimberly (Huff) Kranz ’03 Debra (Ellingson) ’78 and Tim Peterson S.S. ’54 and Patricia (Haraldson) Urberg ’56 Tanya ’98 and Christopher Kruse Ruck Harold Peterson ’52 John Vaaler ’94 and Angela Strickert Vaaler ’95 Scott and Carla Kuehn Luther ’68 and Bonnie Peterson George ’63 and Joyce (Behrens) Wallman ’65 David ’64 and Camille Kundert Robert ’60 and Marietta (Bauder) Pfister ’58 Kathleen Ward Thomas and Laura Kuntz Alissa (Brown) ’03 and James Plumley Jeffrey ’75 and Cathey (Cushing) Weidmann ’75 Victoria LaCroix ’14 Laura (Dahl) ’78 and Daryl Popkes Craig Whitmore John and Janet Lapinski Paul Pribbenow ’78 and Abigail Crampton Robert Wilson ’75 April Ulring Larson ’72 and Judd Larson ’74 Pribbenow Rolland ’60 and Sharon (Jacobson) Wilson ’60

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Since 1861, Luther College has because nearly all faculty live within the top baccalaureate colleges engaged in a classic residential, five miles of campus, they make a nationally in the number of students liberal arts education. We believe life here, along with students and studying abroad each year. Many that providing a rigorous academic colleagues. This creates a strong students travel with Luther faculty program in the context of a faith sense of community and shared during the college’s January Term, a tradition prepares students for more purpose on the Luther campus. monthlong intensive course of study than successful careers. Luther The sense of community at Luther is with programs on five continents. graduates have a sense of a larger enhanced by the college’s beautiful We believe music is central to a purpose—a sense that the “good life” location. Nestled in the bluff country liberal arts education. As one of is one in which they use their talents of northeast Iowa, Luther is a strong our conductors puts it, “Musical and knowledge in service to others. and vibrant residential community expression—artistic expression— Luther’s liberal arts curriculum purposely set apart. Our 1,000- answers some of our most begins with 180 full-time faculty who acre campus includes frontage on fundamental needs as human beings: come from the strongest graduate the Upper Iowa River, recreation the need to be creative, the need for programs in the United States and trails, outdoor research sites, and self-fulfillment, and the need for self- around the world. They reflect the well-designed facilities dedicated expression, beauty, and meaningful college’s ideals as a Phi Beta Kappa to teaching and learning. In recent existence.” institution—excellence every day years, the college has added a In the end, a Luther education is in the liberal arts. With expertise $20 million science laboratories about transformation. We put our ranging from collaborative filtering center that has expanded faith in a strong liberal arts education, (in computer science) to a fresh opportunities for collaborative rich cocurricular programs, and interpretation of St. Patrick from research and learning and a the beauty found in place and Latin (in classics) to biodegradable state-of-the-art aquatic center. community. Students are transformed polyesters (in chemistry), our faculty Luther has a strong tradition of by their four-year journey at Luther feel called to be at a place where the engaged and experiential learning, and leave here ready to make their attention is on undergraduates. The most notably in our study-abroad mark in the world. college’s 11:1 student-faculty ratio programs. More than two-thirds of makes it possible for professors to To learn more, visit luther.edu or call Luther students will study abroad (8 0 0) 4 58 - 8 4 37. know their students well and become before graduating, placing us among intellectual mentors and guides. And

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