Nordic Allen Hightower, conductor

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WINTER 2014 APPEARANCES THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE

Saturday, January 25 / 7:30 p.m. Haec Dies Wartmann Artist Series William Byrd (1543–1623), Edgerton Performing Arts Center ed. G.A.C. Braginetz Edgerton, Wisconsin Choral Public Domain Library Sunday, January 26 / 4 p.m. (Sung in Latin) Lourdes Chapel–Assisi Heights Rochester, Minnesota This is the day the Lord has made: Let us be glad and rejoice in it. Thursday, January 30 / 7:30 p.m. Illinois College Fine Arts Series Alleluia. Rammelkamp Chapel at Illinois College Jacksonville, Illinois Friday, January 31 / 7 p.m. OF THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Concert Series Memphis, Tennessee I. Kyrie eleison from Missa Rigensis Saturday, February 1 / 7:30 p.m. Uğis Prauliņš (b. 1957) Grace Presbyterian Church Novello & Co. Ltd. Houston, Texas (Sung in Latin) Sunday, February 2 / 8:45 a.m. Lord have mercy. Church Service Christ have mercy. Tallowood Baptist Church Houston, Texas Lord have mercy. Sunday, February 2 / 10:50 a.m. Church Service Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf (BWV 226) Christ the King Lutheran Church Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Houston, Texas C.F. Peters Corp. Monday, February 3 / 7:30 p.m. (Sung in German) First Baptist Church San Antonio, Texas The Spirit doth our weakness help, For we do not know what we should be Tuesday, February 4 / 7 p.m. asking or what is proper; First Baptist Church Midland, Texas Rather, the Spirit intercedes for us, ineffably sighing. Wednesday, February 5 / 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church He who seeks the heart’s intention will Fort Worth, Texas know what the Spirit’s will is; Thursday, February 6 / 7 p.m. Because he intercedes for the saints as Preston Meadow Lutheran Church God approves. Plano, Texas O holy flame, comfort sweet, Friday, February 7 / 7:30 p.m. Kemp Concert Series Now help us, joyful and content First Presbyterian Church To bide forever in your service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma That sadness may not cast us out. Saturday, February 8 / 7 p.m. O Lord, through your might us prepare; Liberty United Methodist Church Make strong the weakness of our flesh, Liberty, Missouri That we here gallantly may strive Sunday, February 9 / 7 p.m. Through death and life to reach thy presence. Colonial Church of Edina Alleluia, Alleluia. Edina, Minnesota —adapted from Romans 8:26–27 Tuesday, February 11 / 7:30 p.m. Tour Homecoming Concert , Center for Faith and Life Decorah, Iowa Watch the tour homecoming concert live online. See details on the back cover.

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GOD OF MERCY AND LOVE ALLEN HIGHTOWER, Psalm 67 CONDUCTOR Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977) Recently appointed the first Musica Baltica Endowed Chair God be merciful unto us, and bless us; in Music, Allen Hightower is And show us the light of his countenance, professor of music at Luther That thy way may be known upon earth, College, where he conducts Thy saving health among all nations. the renowned Nordic Choir and is artistic director of O God, let the people praise thee, Christmas at Luther. As O let the nations rejoice and be glad: director of choral activities, he leads a program that For thou shalt judge the folk righteously, includes four conductors, six , and more than And govern the nations upon earth. 500 singers. Prior to joining the Luther faculty, Hightower served Then shall the earth bring forth her increase; as professor of music and director of choral activities And God, even our own God, at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Shall give us his blessing. Texas. During his tenure, the SHSU Chorale Our God shall bless us; performed for the 2007 National Convention of the And all the ends of the world shall fear him. American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the 2010 Southwestern Division of the ACDA, and the I Have Called You by Name 2003, 2006, and 2010 conventions of the Texas Music Educators Association. Stephen Paulus (b. 1949) Paulus Publications Before joining the faculty at Sam Houston, Hightower conducted the Chamber Choir at California State But now says the Lord, University, Long Beach. His high school teaching He who created you, O Jacob, experience includes positions at Klein High School in He who formed you, O Israel: Houston, Texas, and at Odessa (Texas) Permian High Do not fear, School. For I have redeemed you. From 2005 to 2010, Hightower was music director of I have called you by name, the Houston Masterworks Chorus. He served as the You are mine. Duesenberg Concert Choir Chair for the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival during the When you pass through the waters, summers of 2007, 2011, and 2013. I will be with you. And through the rivers, Hightower holds degrees from Sam Houston State University, Baylor University, and the Eastman School They shall not overwhelm you. of Music, and earned a D.M.A. from UCLA. He was When you walk through the fire, the first-prize winner in the graduate division of the You shall not be burned, ACDA Conducting Competition in 1997. He has And the flame shall not consume you. been mentored by choral conductors such as B. R. I am the Lord your God. Henson, Donald Neuen, Paul Salamunovich, and Weston Noble. The Holy one of Israel, your Savior. Because you are precious in my sight, Since he joined the Luther faculty in 2010, And honored, and I love you, says the Lord, performance, guest conducting, and teaching Who created you. opportunities have taken Hightower to 24 states and three European countries. He recently completed —Isaiah 43: 1–4a residencies at the University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Vandercook College of Music, and Pepperdine University. In March of 2014, he will conduct Nordic Choir at the North Central Division of the ACDA. Hightower is married to soprano Kristin Hightower. They reside in Decorah, Iowa, with their daughters, Caroline and Julianne.

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MARY WE REMEMBER LIEBERMAN ‘15 * for Athene Katy, Texas (1944–2013) Music major, Chester Music education minor Alleluia. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Alleluia. Remember me, O Lord, when you come into your Plans after Luther: kingdom. Student-teaching Alleluia. Give rest, O Lord, to your handmaid who has fallen to finish education asleep. minor and attending Alleluia. The Choir of Saints have found the well-spring of graduate school life and door of paradise. to study vocal Alleluia. Life: a shadow and a dream. performance. Alleluia. Weeping at the grave creates the song: Alleluia. How did you Alleluia. Come, enjoy rewards and crowns I have prepared choose Luther for you. College: I attended the Dorian Summer Music camps —adapted from Shakespeare’s and the Orthodox and had an amazing choral experience. During the Funeral Service. camp I made a great connection with the voice teacher with whom I wanted to study. INTERMISSION

SONGS OF THE SAINTS Magnificat from Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis William Walton (1902–1983) Oxford University Press PATRICK FAGAN ‘14 My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God, my Savior. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Music major, For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. education minor For behold, from henceforth All generations shall call me blessed. Plans after Luther: Teaching high For he that is mighty hath magnified me, school choral music. And holy, holy, holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all What do you love generations. about the Jenson- He hath shewed strength with his arm; Noble Hall of He hath scatter’d the proud in the imagination of their Music? It’s a place hearts. where students like He hath put down the mighty from their seat, to gather even if And hath exalted the humble and meek. they don’t have to be there! People can always be He hath filled the hungry with good things, found hanging out: enjoying each other’s company, And the rich he hath sent empty away. studying, practicing, having good conversation, and He rememb’ring his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, having fun. It’s a welcoming place with warm people. As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed forever.

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Glory be to the Father, DIETRICH And to the Son, JESSEN ‘15 And to the Holy , Lake Charles, La. As it was in the beginning, is now, Management major And every shall be, World without end. Amen. Plans after Luther: —adapted from Luke 1:46–55 Becoming a licensed financial adviser/ asset manager for a Nunc Dimittis large corporation Alexander Gretchaninov (1864–1956) Music Russica, Inc. What do you (Sung in Russian) appreciate most Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, about the liberal According to Thy word. arts experience? For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, The liberal arts Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people. experience has given A light, to be a light, to lighten the Gentiles, me the opportunity to study under many different And to be the glory of Thy people, Israel. academic disciplines, as well as getting to know so many different professors in other departments. The —trans. adapted by N. Lindsay Norden from the Russian professors here really do care about each and every Liturgy one of their students, which is so clearly evident in their daily lifestyle, and is unique to the liberal arts experience. OF EVENING Der Abend, Op. 64, No. 2 Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) G. Schirmer, Inc. SOPHIA (Sung in German) HUANG ’14 Sink, beaming God; the meadows thirst for refreshing dew, Fort Dodge, Iowa Man is listless, the horses are pulling more slowly: Music major The chariot descends. Look who beckons from the sea’s crystal waves, smiling Plans after Luther: warmly! Attending Does your heart know her? graduate school The horses fly more quickly. for opera/vocal Thetis, the divine, is beckoning. performance Quickly from the chariot and into her arms springs the Why did you choose driver. Luther College? Cupid grasps the reins. I chose Luther The horses come silently to a halt and drink from the cool College because of waters. its music program. In the sky above, with a soft step, I was impressed with Comes the fragrant night; the quality and size of Luther’s music department. We She is followed by sweet Love. are blessed with excellent faculty, not only in the music Rest and love! department, but throughout the college. Phoebus, the amorous, rests. —Friedrich von Schiller, trans. © by Emily Ezust, from The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive—http://www.lieder.net

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*In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst (1874–1934) arr. Abbie Betinis (b. 1980) Abbie Betinis Music Co. In the bleak midwinter frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter long ago. Christ a homeless stranger, so the gospels say, cradled in a manger DORIAN FESTIVALS and a bed of hay; AND SUMMER PROGRAMS In the bleak midwinter, a stable place sufficed Luther College hosts hundreds of middle and high Mary and her baby, Jesus Christ. school student musicians at seven annual Dorian Festivals and Summer Programs. Participants Angels and archangels receive private instruction, ensemble coaching, and They may have thronged the air, performance opportunities in Luther’s own Noble Shepherds, beasts and wise men, Recital Hall and Center for Faith and Life. They may have gathered there, But only his mother Dorian Band Festival in her tender bliss 600 participants Blessed this new redeemer with a kiss. 3 ensembles, including select Symphonic Band What can I give you, Dorian Choral Invitational Festival poor as I am? More than 450 participants If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; Dorian Keyboard Festival If I were a wise man, I would do my part; More than 150 participants Yet what I can I give you: Piano, organ, and harpsichord give my heart. Dorian Orchestra Festival I give my heart. More than 150 participants —Christina Rossetti (v. 1), John Andrew Storey (v. 2), and 3 ensembles, including select Chamber Orchestra Rossetti/Betinis (v. 3,4) Dorian Middle and High School Summer Camps More than 600 participants PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Dorian Vocal Festival 1,200 participants Prayer Choral and solo opportunities, including select René Clausen (b. 1953) Chamber Choir Roger Dean Publishing Co. For information, contact Help me, help me. Jim Buzza, coordinator Help me spread the fragrance wherever I go. Dorian Music Camps, Luther College Flood my soul with Your spirit and life. 563-387-1389 Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly [email protected] That my life may be only a radiance of Yours. http://music.luther.edu Shine through me and be so in me That ev’ry soul I know will feel Your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me, But only You. Amen. —adapted from Mother Teresa of Calcutta 66 *Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

*O Day Full of Grace LONGING FOR HOME arr. F. Melius Christiansen (1871–1955) Augsburg Publishing House Cool of The Day Traditional Spiritual O day full of grace, which we behold, arr. John Ratledge (b. 1954) Now gently to view ascending; Alliance Music Publications, Inc. Thou over the earth thy reign unfold, Good cheer to all mortals lending, Oh my Lord, He said to me, That children of light in ev’ry clime Do you like my garden so fair? May prove that the night is ending. If you live in my garden, How blest was that gracious midnight hour, you must keep my pastures green, When God in our flesh was given; And I’ll return in the cool of the day. Then flushed the dawn with light and pow’r, If you live in my garden, that spread o’er the darkened heaven; you must feed my lambs, Then rose o’er the world that sun divine, And I’ll return in the cool of the day. Which gloom from our hearts hath driven. Oh the earth is a garden, Yea, were ev’ry tree endowed with speech, The garden of my Lord. And ev’ry leaflet singing, And He walks in His garden in the They never with praise His worth could reach, cool of the day. Though earth with their praise be ringing. Who fully could praise the light of life If you live in my garden, who light to our souls is bringing, you must keep my people free, Who fully could praise the Lord! And I’ll return in the cool of the day. With joy we depart for our fatherland, —Traditional Spiritual And there we shall walk in endless light. —Danish, 14th century Way Over in Beulah Lan’ Traditional Spiritual arr. Stacey V. Gibbs (b. 1964) ALL FOR LOVE Gentry Publications We gonna have a good, good time Entreat me not to leave you Way over in Beulah Lan’. Dan Forrest (b. 1978) Oh, when we get way over in Beulah Lan’, Hinshaw Music, Inc. Yes, way over in Beulah Lan’. Entreat me not to leave you, Oh, we gonna have a good, good time Nor to turn back from following after you. Oh, Lordy, way over in Beulah Lan’. For where you go, I will go; I’m singin’, way over in Beulah Lan’, And where you live, I will live; Yes, way over in Beulah Lan’. Your people shall be my people, Oh, we gonna walk dem golden streets And your God, my God. way over in Beulah Lan’, Where you die, I will die, Oh, we gonna drink of de Holy wine And there I will be buried. way over in Beulah Lan’. The Lord do so to me, and more also, If ought but death parts you and me. When we get to heaven, chillun, We gonna have a good time, —adapted from Ruth 1:16-17 Oh, yes, way over in Beulah Lan’! —Traditional Spiritual

(Optional) The Majesty and Glory of Your Name, Tom Fettke *When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, arr. Gilbert Martin *O Lord God, Pavel Chesnokov

7 NORDIC CHOIR

“The bright, young faces in Nordic Choir embody the community of learning at Luther College in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Their magnificent song gives voice to Luther’s community of faith. May you also be inspired.” —David Tiede, Interim President

ordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national and Kansas City, and at the Music Educators National Conference international acclaim as a premier collegiate cho- in Kansas City, Mo. The choir was selected to perform at Nral ensemble in the United States. Nordic Choir is the 50th anniversary national convention of the ACDA in directed by Allen Hightower, director of choral activities at Oklahoma City, March 2009. They will be featured at the Luther College since 2010. 2014 North Central ACDA convention in Des Moines, Iowa.

Nordic Choir is Luther’s flagship choir in a choral program Nordic Choir has made numerous concert tours of , that comprises three upper-class mixed touring choirs, two the , Mexico, , and . In 2000 first-year choirs, and a women’s choir. More than 500 singers and 2003, the choir revisited the college’s founding roots from these ensembles combine with Symphony Orchestra, with tours to and . Nordic Choir was Luther Ringers, and pipe organ for five Christmas at Luther featured in concert throughout , , and in performances each year. Christmas at Luther 2008, “Night of May 2009. Most recently, Nordic Choir completed a tour of Glory, Dawn of Peace,” and Christmas at Luther 2012, “Tidings Ireland and England in May 2012. Trips in 2015 will include of Comfort and Joy,” were nationally broadcast as PBS holiday a Midwest Tour in January, and another European tour during specials. The 2008 broadcast won a regional Emmy® for Best May. Other notable appearances for Nordic Choir include Special Event Coverage. a performance of the Mozart Requiem with the Minnesota Orchestra in 2001, Chichester Psalms with the Des Moines Nordic Choir has toured extensively throughout the United Symphony in 2003, and St. John Passion with Orchestra Iowa States, performing in churches of all denominations, schools, in 2012. and concert halls, including Lincoln Center, New York; Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.; Orchestra Hall, Chicago; Nordic Choir has also recorded extensively. Recent titles Orchestra Hall and the Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis; include Go, Lovely Rose (2013), Holy, Radiant Light (2012), the Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, Minn.; Walt Disney Here I Am, Lord (2012), We Sing with Joy (2010). Nordic Concert Hall and the Crystal Cathedral, Los Angeles; and the Choir performances are also included on the CD and DVD of Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City. Nordic Choir has also Christmas at Luther 2012 and the CDs of 2009, 2010, 2011, appeared at national American Choral Directors Association and 2013 Christmas at Luther. (ACDA) conventions in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and

8 NORDIC CHOIR PERSONNEL

Soprano I Isabela Rosales, Decorah, Iowa Issac Mertzenich, Decorah, Iowa Betsy Austin, Overland Park, Kan. English and Spanish computer science and mathematics/ music, education minor Alison Smith, Hastings, Minn. statistics Emily Clay, Westfield, Wis. political science and economics Casey Tecklenburg, Dysart, Iowa music music, education minor Alto II Aly Danielson, Excelsior, Minn. Bryan Waznik, Menomonie, Wis. Tatyana German, Rochester, Minn. Spanish, music minor music, education minor music and psychology * Bridget Keenan, Burnsville, Minn. *◊ Hannah Delzer, Janesville, Wis. Bass I English and music, education minor music and elementary education º Kalle Akkerman, Austin, Minn. Victoria LaCroix, Fort Wayne, Ind. Holly Fusco, Indianola, Iowa music music, German and education minors music and theatre/dance, education ◊ Jimmy Deignan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Christine O’Brien, Western Springs, Ill. minor music, education minor English and music, education minor ◊ Kari Jensen, Decorah, Iowa * David Geist, Burnsville, Minn. Rachel Selvig, St. Michael, Minn. psychology music, management minor history and anthropology, music minor Aime Karam, Reno, Nev. Steven Halloin, Eau Claire, Wis. Allison Vollinger, Hickory Hills, Ill. music, education minor music, English writing minor music, education minor Alli Kephart, Decorah, Iowa Eric Jaques, Princeton, Minn. * Jenna Hoge, Wayzata, Minn. music, education minor music independent interdisciplinary: Megan Law, Rochester, Minn. Ben King Quale, Lake Crystal, Minn. persuasion and social change, English music music writing minor Taylor Numedahl, Owatonna, Minn. *º◊ Evan Mitchell, Melcher, Iowa Soprano II social work, Spanish minor music Hannah Butler, Independence, Iowa Annie Waniger, La Crosse, Wis. Patrick Pauloski, Indianapolis, Ind. psychology and communication studies biology music *º Sophia Huang, Fort Dodge, Iowa Alex Sievers, Hiawatha, Iowa Tenor I music accounting, management minor † Patrick Fagan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mary Lieberman, Katy, Texas music, education minor Zachary Stottler, Glenwood, Minn. music, German and education minors mathematics and physics Lucas Jackson, Des Plaines, Ill. Genevieve Myran, Eagan, Minn. music, education minor Bass II music *† Sam Jones, Des Moines, Iowa * David Baxter, Algona, Iowa Alexandra Polk, Buffalo Grove, Ill. music, English writing minor music, education minor music and religion James Odegaard, Hiawatha, Iowa Colin Berry, Iowa City, Iowa Julia Reimann, Cottage Grove, Minn. music, management minor music, education minor music and psychology Sam Raiche, Marion, Iowa Aaron Budihas, Kasson, Minn. Emily Rauch, Manchester, Iowa music, religion and philosophy minors women and gender studies and nursing James Russell, Waconia, Minn. philosophy ◊ Marissa Satern, Hiawatha, Iowa music, theatre and education minors Dan Gibson, Urbandale, Iowa biology, music minor Scott Senko, Champlin, Minn. history and biology, chemistry minor ◊ Brianna Shelly, Scottsdale, Ariz. music, education minor Logan Grado, Cedar Rapids, Iowa political science and music * Ben Wegner, St. Paul, Minn. chemistry and physics, mathematics Alto I music, education minor minor Sami Eilers, Geneseo, Ill. Nathan Wiley, Bondurant, Iowa Lukas Hampton, Montevideo, Minn. music, education minor music, philosophy minor music, education minor Kristy Housholder, West Des Moines, Iowa Dietrich Jessen, Lake Charles, La. Tenor II music and psychology management * Bradley Beale, Warrenville, Ill. *† Andrea Keuper, Brookfield, Wis. Chelanga Langason, Minneapolis, Minn. music, education minor music music, mathematics minor º Wesley Frye, Tinley Park, Ill. Megan Kundel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Anders Nilsen, Gahanna, Ohio music, psychology minor music and biology psychology, music minor Martin Kulstad, Hopkins, Minn. Brittney Leemon, McFarland, Wis. Alex Spragle, Coralville, Iowa music music, management minor economics, music minor Logan Larson, Waukee, Iowa Melissa Newhouse, Conroe, Texas music music, education minor Cole Melby, Cedar Falls, Iowa Katherine Ollman, Mason City, Iowa anthropology and religion * section leader music, education minor † officer Jaimie Rasmussen, Manchester, Iowa º piano/organ art, management minor ◊ vocal soloist

9 VOCAL MUSIC AT LUTHER

For more information about vocal music at Luther College, visit http://luther.edu/music/vocal-performance.

Aurora, Jennaya Robison ’96, conductor; 90-voice first-year Cathedral Choir, Jennaya Robison ’96, conductor; 80-voice women’s choir sophomore mixed touring choir

Norsemen, Andrew Last ’97, conductor; 90-voice first-year Collegiate Chorale, Andrew Last ’97, conductor; 100-voice men’s choir upper-class mixed touring choir

Cantorei, Linda Martin, conductor; 75-voice women’s choir Nordic Choir, Allen Hightower, conductor; 74-voice flagship touring choir of Luther College

10 RECENT RELEASES Available in the lobby

Go, Lovely Rose is the most recent recording of Allen Hightower conduct- ing the Nordic Choir of Luther College. This disc features music from the 2013 Winter Tour of the Midwest and East Coast.

Christmas at Luther 2013: Full of Grace and Truth con- Opera scenes are performed every November and January. tains performances from many ensembles at Luther Col- Pictured here is a scene from Verdi’s La Traviatta. lege including “In the Bleak Midwinter” and “O Day Full of Grace” by Nordic Choir. The Emmy®-nominated Vocal Program Christmas at Luther 2012: t Generous renewable scholarships Tidings of Comfort and Joy t Weekly applied voice lessons CD and DVD both feature t 16 applied-voice faculty Nordic Choir and other t Vocal coachings available ensembles of Luther Col- t Courses in lyric diction and vocal literature 2012 lege recorded at the annual t Opera scenes in fall semester and January Term Christmas at Luther con- t Fully staged opera productions in spring semester certs. Each year over 8,000 people see the concerts Choral Program live, as well as thousands t Six choirs, pictured opposite more watching the concert broadcasts on PBS. Other Ensemble Opportunities t Faculty-sponsored chamber ensembles including Jubilus, Holy, Radiant Light and Here I Am, Lord are two other a chamber ensemble specializing in albums on which Allen Hightower conducts the Nordic Choir of Luther College, featuring great choral favor- t Student-led a cappella groups including Undeclared, an ites such as “Hosanna to the Son of David” by Orlando auditioned, all-male, a cappella ensemble; and Beautiful Gibbons; “Danny Boy,”arr. Roger Wagner; “All Crea- Mess, an auditioned, all-female, a cappella ensemble tures of our God and King,” arr. Mark Hayes; “Beati t Vocal Jazz, an auditioned mixed ensemble, performs alone Quorum Via” by Charles Villiers Stanford; “The Three and with Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band Kings” by Healy Willan; “Love is the Key” by Zebulon t Collegium Musicum, early music ensemble Highben; and “Hold On!” arr. Moses Hogan.

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Here I Am, Lord

Luther College Nordic Choir—Allen Hightower, conductor

Luther College Nordic Choir Allen Hightower, conductor A fully staged spring opera is performed every May. Pictured here is the 2013 production of Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach. 11 MUSIC FACULTY

GREGORY PETERSON ’83. D.M.A., LYNNE HART. M.F.A., University of Iowa. GARY MOSS. D.M.A., University of University of Iowa. Department head, Saxophone. Michigan. Voice. college organist, organ, Luther Ringers. CAROL HESTER. D.M., Florida State WESTON NOBLE ’43. M.M., University JON AILABOUNI ’10. M.M., Western University. Flute, flute methods. (Sabbatical of Michigan. Professor emeritus. Michigan University. Jazz Band, Varsity spring 2014) FREDERICK NYLINE. M.A., University of Band, improvisation, trumpet. ALLEN HIGHTOWER. D.M.A., Minnesota. Professor emeritus. EDWIN ANDERECK. D.M.A., University University of California, Los Angeles. MICHAEL O’BRIEN. Ph.D., University of of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Weston H. Noble Endowed Chair in Music. Texas, Austin. ACM-Mellon Post-Doctoral Music. Head of voice and opera, voice. Director of choral activities, Nordic Choir, Fellowship in Ethnomusicology. HEATHER ARMSTRONG. D.M.A., conducting, choral methods. JESSICA PAUL. D.M.A., University of Eastman School of Music. Oboe, theory, KRISTIN HIGHTOWER. D.M.A., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Vocal coach, double reeds methods. (Sabbatical spring University of California, Los Angeles. Voice. collaborative arts, vocal and instrumental 2014) XIAO HU. D.M.A., State University of accompanying. ERIC ASHCRAFT. M.M., University of New York–Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. BETH RAY WESTLUND ’89. D.M.A., Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. DU HUANG. D.M.A., State University of University of Texas at Austin. Associate Voice. New York–Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. department head, voice, diction. DANIEL BALDWIN. D.M.A., University HELEN JAMES. D.M.A., University of KATHRYN REED. M.A., University of Texas at Austin. Symphony Orchestra, Oregon. Bassoon. of Michigan. Ear training, harpsichord, Chamber Orchestra, conducting. BROOKE JOYCE. Ph.D., Princeton Collegium Musicum. ANN BENJAMIN. M.M., Indiana University. Ear training, composition, music ALIYAH RICHLING ’11. M.M., Wichita University. Harp. history. State University. Voice. REBECCA BOEHM SHAFFER. D.M.A., DAVID JUDISCH. D.M.A., University JENNAYA ROBISON ’96. D.M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Horn, of Iowa. Professor emeritus. Voice, vocal University of Arizona. Aurora, Cathedral brass methods, ear training. methods. Choir, conducting, voice. JASON BRITTON. Ph.D., University of KAREN KANAKIS. D.M.A., University BRAD SCHULTZ ’07. M.M., Emory Oregon. Theory, ear training. of North Texas. Voice, opera. (Sabbatical University. Organ, church music, ear MARGARET BRITTON ’10. M.M., spring 2014) training, class piano. University of Texas at Austin. Theory, ear MIKO KOMINAMI. M.M., The Juilliard MICHAEL SMITH. D.M.A., University training. School. Piano, theory. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass, MICHAEL CHESHER. D.M., Indiana JOSEPH KROMHOLZ. A.B.D, New brass ensembles, brass methods. University. Clarinet, woodwind methods. England Conservatory of Music. Violin, STEVE SMITH ’95. M.M., University JOHN CORD. D.M.A., University of string methods. of North Texas. Composition, electronic North Texas. Trumpet, brass methods. WILLIAM KUHLMAN. M.M., Syracuse music. JOAN DEALBUQUERQUE. D.M.A., University. Professor emeritus. JOHN STRAUSS. D.M.A., University of University of North Texas. Concert Band, ERIC KUTZ. D.M.A., The Juilliard School. Texas at Austin. Piano. Wind and Percussion Ensemble, conducting. Cello, string methods. VIRGINIA STRAUSS. D.M.A., University AMY ENGELSDORFER. Ph.D., Indiana JACOB LASSETTER. D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin. Violin, counterpoint. University. Theory, ear training. of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of JONATHON STRUVE ’02. M.M., ROLF ERDAHL. D.M.A., Peabody Music. Voice, opera. Northwestern University; A.B.D., University Conservatory. Double bass, string methods. ANDREW LAST ’97. D.M.A., University of Iowa. Voice, vocal literature. BILL FORDICE ’82. D.M.A., Boston of Nebraska–Lincoln. Collegiate Chorale, KYLIE TOOMER ’08. M.M., University of University. Music education. Norsemen, conducting, voice, Dorian music North Texas. Voice, opera, class voice. camp director. RONALD FOX. D.M., Indiana University. TARN TRAVERS. M.M., Cleveland Professor emeritus. HANNAH LEFFLER. M.M., University of Institute of Music. Violin, string methods. MICHAEL GEARY. M.A., University of Northern Iowa. Flute. (on leave 2013–14) Iowa. Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, PETER LINGEN. Guitar, lute, class guitar. ANDREW WANNIGMAN ’07. M.M., percussion methods. LINDA MARTIN. M.M.E., University of St. New England Conservatory. Voice. JAMES GRIESHEIMER. Ph.D., Indiana Thomas. Theory, ear training, Cantorei. MARJORIE WHARTON ’66. D.M.A., University. Music history, symphonic music. SPENCER MARTIN. D.M.A., University of University of Iowa. Piano, class piano. JUAN TONY GUZMÁN ’90. Ph.D., Minnesota. Viola, Philharmonia. ANDREW WHITFIELD. D.M.A., Florida State University. Music education, MAURICE MONHARDT. Ph.D., Louisiana State University. Voice, opera. ethnomusicology, Jazz Orchestra. University of Iowa. Professor emeritus. BENJAMIN YATES ’08. M.M., University CARLA HANSON. M.M., Northern of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass. Arizona University Flagstaff. Voice.

12 MUSIC AT LUTHER

artin Luther—our namesake—believed music to be MUSIC/ARTS PERFORMANCE VENUES “one of the most magnificent and delightful presents MGod has given us.” For over 130 years, Luther students have been sharing this marvelous gift with audiences across the country and around the globe.

Music is much more than a gift, though. It’s an integral part of the community of faith and the community of learning on campus. The arts are fundamental to the liberal arts experience at Luther; they help to define what it means to be human. Here creative scholarship, personal growth, worship, and social relations merge to create an understanding of the wholeness of life.

The vibrancy of Luther’s music program is rooted in a balance between the academic rigor of our acclaimed music major Jenson-Noble Hall of Music 325-seat recital hall and the numerous opportunities for study and performance by students from all disciplines across campus.

The Luther campus is alive with the sounds of six choirs, three bands, three orchestras, two jazz bands, and nearly 1,000 student musicians. Our students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons, and master classes. More than 300 music majors study music theory/ear training, history, education, composition, church music, and performance. It all adds up to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the world!

For more information about Luther’s music program, visit the Luther College music website, http://music.luther.edu.

Luther College Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther College provides its 2,500 students with a classic liberal arts education.

Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. The college’s strong academic program includes internships, professional semesters, and extensive study-abroad opportu- nities. Dedicated and talented faculty help Luther students Center for Faith and Life develop solid research, writing, and critical-thinking skills, 1,600-seat main hall, 200-seat recital hall while the close-knit community imbues its members with a service ethic.

The Phi Beta Kappa college is bolstered by its Lutheran foundation, celebrated for its vibrant music and arts tradi- tion, and enriched by its strong athletic program.

Center for the Arts 225-seat black-box theatre

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Scholarships from special international touring funds made it possible for many students to attend Nordic Choir’s most recent international tour to Ireland and England in 2012. !e choir is pictured here outside Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland.

Luther College education effort, the college seeks to secure more The college has established the Friends connects students with vital than $4,000,000 in overall endowed of International Touring Scholarship A global issues and ideas in many scholarship support by December 31, to provide support for students ways. As a liberal arts college, Luther 2014. Endowment for study abroad who desire to travel internationally is committed to a way of learning that scholarships is included within this on a scheduled ensemble tour and moves us beyond immediate interests goal. who, without assistance in covering and present knowledge into a larger associated travel costs, would be unable world—an education that disciplines Similar to Luther’s traditional need- to participate. This endowed fund minds and develops whole persons based scholarship funding, a minimum not only supports students, but also equipped to understand and confront a of $25,000 is required to establish an receives gifts and pledges from donors changing society. endowed study abroad scholarship. who may not be in a position to fully Donors may fund such a scholarship fund an endowed scholarship at the A primary way to expand one’s lens through outright support or through a $25,000 level. of learning is to study internationally. planned gift. Approximately two thirds of our Performing on the world stage is an students choose a Luther-sponsored Luther student musicians connect with integral aspect of studying music yearlong, semester, or January Term the larger world through ensemble at Luther College. For further experience during their four years. touring with the Nordic Choir, Concert information about giving in support Band, and Jazz Orchestra in such of scholarships for study abroad or However, the opportunity to study diverse places as Hong Kong, Norway, international touring, please contact abroad is out of reach for many Poland, the Dominican Republic, the Development Office at (800) 225- students. Aiming to make the England, Russia, and Spain, among 8664 or visit the website http://giving. experience possible for more students, others. And Luther’s Symphony luther.edu. endowed scholarship support for Orchestra engages in a three-week study abroad remains a central focus residency in Vienna, , every four at Luther College. With the current years. Sustaining the Mission fundraising

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ince 1861, Luther College Luther has a strong tradition of has placed its faith in a classic engaged and experiential learning, most Sresidential, liberal arts education. notably in our study-abroad programs. We believe that providing a rigorous More than 70 percent of Luther academic program in the context of students will study abroad before a faith tradition prepares students for graduating, placing us among the top more than successful careers. Luther 10 baccalaureate colleges nationally graduates have a sense of a larger in the number of students studying purpose—a sense that the “good life” abroad each year. Many students travel is one where they use their talents and with Luther faculty during the college’s knowledge in service to others. January Term, a month-long intensive course of study with programs on five Luther’s liberal arts curriculum begins continents. with 180 full-time faculty who come from the strongest graduate programs We believe music is central to a in the United States and around the liberal arts education. As one of world. They reflect the college’s ideals our conductors puts it, “Musical as a Phi Beta Kappa institution— expression—artistic expression— excellence every day in the liberal answers some of our most fundamental arts. With expertise ranging from needs as human beings: the need to be collaborative filtering (in computer creative, the need for self-fulfillment, science) to a fresh interpretation of The sense of community at Luther is and the need for self-expression, St. Patrick from Latin (in classics) enhanced by the college’s picturesque beauty, and meaningful existence.” to biodegradable polyesters (in location. Nestled in the bluff country chemistry), our faculty feel called to of northeast Iowa, Luther is a strong In the end, a Luther education is be at a place where the attention is and vibrant residential community about transformation. We put our on undergraduates. The college’s 12:1 purposely set apart. Our 1,000-acre faith in a strong liberal arts education, student-faculty ratio makes it possible campus includes frontage on the Upper rich cocurricular programs, and the for professors to know their students Iowa River, recreation trails, outdoor beauty found in place and community. well and become intellectual mentors research sites, and well-designed Students are transformed by their four- and guides. And because nearly all facilities dedicated to teaching and year journey at Luther and leave here faculty live within five miles of learning. In the past few years, the ready to make their mark in the world. campus, they make a life here, along college has added a $20 million science with students and colleagues. This laboratories center that has expanded To learn more about us, visit www. creates a strong sense of community opportunities for collaborative research luther.edu or call (800) 4 LUTHER. and shared purpose on the Luther and learning and a state-of-the-art campus. aquatic center.

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Streaming link: http://client.stretchinternet.com/ client/lutheradmin.portal Watch the Nordic Choir Homecoming Concert, 7:30 p.m. Feb 11.