Nordic Choir Allen Hightower, Conductor

Nordic Choir Allen Hightower, conductor

WINTER TOUR 2015 1 TOUR PROGRAM

WINTER 2015 APPEARANCES OF THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT

Saturday, January 24 / 7 p.m. Spirit, Moving Over Chaos Our Savior’s Lutheran Church David Ashley White (1944–) Montevideo, Minnesota Text: Patricia B. Clark Sunday, January 25 / 3 p.m. Selah Publishing Co. First Lutheran Church Sioux Falls, South Dakota Spirit, moving over chaos, bringing light where there was none, Saturday, January 31 / 7 p.m. be to us a light, First Baptist Church Columbia, Missouri revealing where the work is to be done. Praise to God, among us dwelling, Sunday, February 1 / 2 p.m. praise the Spirit giving light. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Hiawatha, Iowa Breath, instilling animation, Monday, February 2 / 7:30 p.m. giving life, informing soul, Grace Lutheran Church breathe into all our beings River Forest, Illinois life that makes the Body whole. Tuesday, February 3 / 7 p.m. Praise to God, among us dwelling, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church praise the Spirit giving light. Davenport, Iowa Power, Life-force, Inspiration, Wednesday, February 4 / 7 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church blowing, breathing, brooding here, Madison, Wisconsin call, enliven, and empower for your work, both far and near. Thursday, February 5 / 7 p.m. Praise to God, among us dwelling, First Lutheran Church praise the Spirit giving light. Duluth, Minnesota Friday, February 6 / 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church Ave Verum Corpus Moorhead, Minnesota William Byrd (1543–1623) Text: Sequence Hymn for Corpus Christi by Pope Innocent VI Saturday, February 7 / 7 p.m. Westwood Lutheran Church Oxford University Press St. Louis Park, Minnesota (Sung in Latin)

Sunday, February 8 / 8:45 and 11 a.m. Hail, true Body, born Church Services of the Virgin Mary, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church who having truly suffered, was sacrificed Rochester, Minnesota on the cross for mankind, Sunday, February 8 / 7 p.m. whose pierced side Zumbro Lutheran Church flowed with water and blood: Rochester, Minnesota May it be for us a foretaste Tuesday, February 10 / 7:30 p.m. in the trial of death. Tour Homecoming Concert O sweet Jesus, O pious Jesus, Luther College, Center for Faith and Life O Jesus, son of Mary, Decorah, Iowa have mercy on me. Amen.

Watch the tour homecoming concert live online or on demand: stream.luther.edu

2 *Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied ALLEN J. S. Bach (1685–1750) HIGHTOWER, Text: Psalm 149:1–3 CONDUCTOR C.F. Peters Corp. Recently appointed the first (Sung in German) Weston Noble Endowed Chair in Music, Allen Hightower is Sing to the Lord a new song! professor of music at Luther The congregation of the saints shall praise Him, College, where he conducts Israel rejoices in Him, who has created it. the renowned Nordic Choir Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. and is artistic director of Let them praise His name in dances, Christmas at Luther. As with drums and harps let them play to Him. director of choral activities, he leads a program that includes four conductors, six choirs, and more than 500 singers. Prior to joining the Luther faculty, Hightower served TO LOVE AND TO PRAISE as professor of music and director of choral activities at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Trois Chansons Texas. During his tenure, the SHSU Chorale performed for the 2007 National Convention of the American I: Dieu! qu’il la fait bon regarder Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the 2010 Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Southwestern Division of the ACDA, and the 2003, Text: Charles D’Orleans 2006, and 2010 conventions of the Texas Music CPDL Educators Association. (Sung in French) Before joining the faculty at Sam Houston, Hightower conducted the Chamber Choir at California State God, what a vision she is; University, Long Beach. His high school teaching one imbued with grace, true and beautiful! experience includes positions at Klein High School in For all the virtues that are hers Houston, Texas, and at Odessa (Texas) Permian High everyone is quick to praise her. School. Who could tire of her? From 2005 to 2010, Hightower was music director of Her beauty constantly renews itself; the Houston Masterworks Chorus. He served as the On neither side of the ocean Duesenberg Concert Choir Chair for the Lutheran do I know any girl or woman Summer Music Academy and Festival during the who is in all virtues so perfect; summers of 2007, 2011, and 2013. Hightower it’s a dream even to think of her; presently serves as a worship pastor at the Autumn God, what a vision she is. Ridge Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Hightower holds degrees from Sam Houston State University, Baylor University, and the Eastman School Messe of Music, and earned a D.M.A. from UCLA. He was IV: Sanctus* the first-prize winner in the graduate division of the Frank Martin (1890–1974) ACDA Conducting Competition in 1997. He has been mentored by choral conductors such as B. R. Henson, Text from the Mass Ordinary Donald Neuen, Paul Salamunovich, and Weston Bärenreiter Noble. (Sung in Latin) Since he joined the Luther faculty in 2010, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; performance, guest conducting, and teaching opportunities have taken Hightower to 24 states and heaven and earth are full of thy glory. three European countries. He recently completed Hosanna in the highest. residencies at the University of Alabama, Colorado Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. State University, Vandercook College of Music, and Hosanna in the highest. Pepperdine University. In March of 2014, Hightower conducted the Nordic Choir in performance at the North Central Division of ACDA. Hightower is married to soprano Kristin Hightower. They reside in Decorah, Iowa, with their daughters, Caroline and Julianne.

3 TOUR PROGRAM

CHELANGA I was glad when they said unto me LANGASON ‘16 C. Hubert H. Parry (1848–1918) Minneapolis, Minn. Text: Psalm 72:1–3,6,7 Music major, Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. mathematics minor I was glad when they said unto me, Plans after Luther: We will go into the house of the Lord. Any job where I can Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. work with kids! Jerusalem is builded as a city, that is at unity in itself. What do you love about Nordic Choir? O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, It’s pretty rare in life they shall prosper that love thee. that you are lucky Peace be within thy walls, enough to be a part of and plenteousness within thy palaces. a team in which everyone is committed 100 percent to creating the absolute best of anything. The fact that the Nordic Choir is full of 74 people working their hardest to make beautiful music is incredible. It’s INTERMISSION an experience I will value forever.

What do you do when you are not singing? I am in Top Banana, Luther College’s improv comedy troupe. LET US GIVE THANKS I am also involved with the Luther College Black Student Union and am a resident advisor in Olson Sigalagala* Hall. Traditional Spiritual arr. S.A. Otieno Earthsongs JAMES (Sung in Luo) ODEGAARD ‘15 Hiawatha, Iowa He is calling: Music major, Come, we all go to heaven. management minor Jesus has brought salvation. Let there be ululation. Plans after Luther: Applying for jobs in non-profit world or college residence life

What do you appreciate most about the liberal arts experience? I appreciate the opportunity to explore different subjects. Often when you enter college you do not know what you plan to major in, and the liberal arts experience allows you to truly find your niche.

What’s the best thing about Jenson-Noble Hall of Music? I like that Jenson-Noble is a place not only for practicing, but for studying and socializing. You’re able to go to a quiet area and write a paper or hang out in the lounge to talk about your day.

4 *Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

Otche Nash* CHRISTINE Alexander Gretchaninov (1864–1956) O’BRIEN ‘15 Text: Liturgy No. 2 from Russian Orthodox Liturgy Western Springs, Ill. (Sung in Church Slavonic) English and music major, education minor Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; Plans after Luther: thy kingdom come; Student teaching and thy will be done, applying for positions in earth as it is in heaven. teaching high school Give us this day our daily bread. English. And forgive us our trespasses, What would surprise as we forgive them that trespass against us. people about Nordic And lead us not into temptation; Choir? I think people but deliver us from evil. would be surprised to find out how silly and fun For thine is the kingdom, Nordic Choir can be. Nordic demands a high level the power, and the glory, of commitment, but we truly enjoy ourselves in for ever and ever. rehearsal and in performance. We balance focus Amen. and dedication with friendship and relaxation. From In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. potluck dinners to scavenger hunts, we always make Amen. time for fun!

Psalm 50* What’s the best thing about Jenson-Noble Hall of Music? I love the sheer amount of music that is F. Melius Christiansen (1871–1955) made in Jenson-Noble every day. Walking through Augsburg Publishing House the halls, you can hear lessons on every instrument; choir, band, and orchestra rehearsals; and all kinds of II. Andante practicing! Jenson-Noble is hardly ever a quiet place, Offer unto God the sacrifice of thanksgiving and I love hearing the beautiful work of my peers and and pay the vows unto the Lord. professors every day. And call upon me in the day of thy trouble. I will deliver thee and thou shall glorify me. ANNIE III. Allegro WANIGER ‘16 Who-so offereth praise glorifieth God, La Crosse, Wis. Who showed to all the salvation of our God. Biology major, Praise God from whom all blessings flow! psychology minor Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Plans after Luther: Applying to and attending medical school

How did you choose Luther College? I chose Luther predominantly because I knew I would be able to have a great musical experience regardless of the major I chose.

What do you do when you are not singing? I’m usually in Valders studying my biology homework, playing Ultimate Frisbee, or running the trails in Decorah when the weather allows.

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MY SONG IN THE NIGHT Grace Before Sleep Susan LaBarr (1981–) Text: Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc.

How can our minds and bodies be grateful enough that we have spent, here in this generous room, this evening of content? Each one of us has walked through storm and fled the wolves along the road. But here the hearth is wide and warm. DORIAN FESTIVALS And for this shelter and this light, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS accept, O Lord, our thanks tonight. Luther College hosts hundreds of middle and high school student musicians at seven annual Dorian Nocturnes Festivals and Summer Programs. Participants Morton Lauridsen (1943–) receive private instruction, ensemble coaching, and Songs of Peer, Ltd. performance opportunities in Luther’s own Noble III: Sure On This Shining Night Recital Hall and Center for Faith and Life. Text: James Agee (1909–1955)

Dorian Orchestra Festival • Feb. 8–9, 2015 Sure on this shining night More than 150 participants Of starmade shadows round, 3 ensembles, including select Chamber Orchestra Kindness must watch for me Dorian Band Festival • Feb. 22–23 This side the ground. More than 700 participants The late year lies down the north. 3 ensembles, including select Symphonic Band All is healed, all is health. High summer holds the earth. Dorian Choral Invitational Festival • April 8 Hearts all whole. More than 450 participants Sure on this shining night Dorian Middle School Summer Camp • June 7–13 I weep for wonder wand’ring far alone More than 300 participants Of shadows on the stars.

Dorian High School Summer Camp • June 14–20 More than 400 participants Dorian Keyboard Festival • Nov. 13–15 More than 150 participants Piano, organ, and harpsichord Dorian Vocal Festival • Jan. 9–11, 2016 More than 1,100 participants Choral and solo opportunities, including select Chamber Choir

For information, contact Jim Buzza, coordinator Dorian Music Festivals and Camps, Luther College 563-387-1389 [email protected] http://music.luther.edu/dorian

66 *Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

TUNE MY HEART TO SING THY PRAISE O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be! My Lord has Come* Let thy goodness, like a fetter, Will Todd (1970–) bind my wandering heart to thee. Oxford University Press Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; Shepherds, called by angels, here’s my heart, O take and seal it, called by love and angels: seal it for thy courts above. No place for them but a stable. My Lord has come. THE DEAREST THINGS I KNOW Sages, searching for stars, searching for love in heaven; All the Things You Are No place for them but a stable. Jerome Kern (1885–1945) My Lord has come. Text: Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) From the musical Very Warm For May His love will hold me, arr. Clay Warnick His love will cherish me, love will cradle me. You are the promised kiss of springtime, Lead me, lead me to see Him, That makes the lonely winter seem long. sages and shepherds and angels; You are the breathless hush of evening, No place for me but a stable. That trembles on the brink of a lovely song. My Lord has come. You are the angel glow that lights the star, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing The dearest things I know are what you are. Someday my happy arms will hold you, Lynne K. Pickett (1943–) And someday I’ll know that moment divine, Text: Robert Robinson (1735–1790) When all the things you are, are mine! Tune: “Nettleton” by J. Wyeth MorningStar Music Publishers Ride in the Chariot Come, thou Fount of every blessing, Traditional Spiritual tune my heart to sing thy grace; arr. Brandon Waddles (1988–) streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Ride up in the chariot Teach me some melodious sonnet, soon-a in the mornin’, sung by flaming tongues above. and I hope I’ll join the band. Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love. Walk and talk with Jesus soon-a in the mornin’, Here I raise mine Ebenezer; and I hope I’ll join the band. hither by thy help I’m come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, Oh Lord have mercy on me, safely to arrive at home. and I hope I’ll join the band. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; Gonna chatter with the angels he, to rescue me from danger, soon-a in the mornin’, interposed his precious blood. and I hope I’ll join the band.

(Optional) *O Lord God, Pavel Chesnokov

7 NORDIC CHOIR

Nordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national and perform at the 50th anniversary national convention of the international acclaim as a premier collegiate choral ACDA in Oklahoma City, March 2009, and were featured at Nensemble in the United States. Nordic Choir is the 2014 North Central ACDA convention in Des Moines, directed by Allen Hightower, director of choral activities at Iowa. Luther College since 2010. Nordic Choir has made numerous concert tours of Europe, Nordic Choir is Luther’s flagship choir in a choral program the Caribbean, Mexico, Russia, and Eastern Europe. In 2000 that comprises three upper-class mixed touring choirs, two and 2003, the choir revisited the college’s founding roots first-year choirs, and a women’s choir. More than 500 singers with tours to Norway and Scandinavia. Nordic Choir was from these ensembles combine with Symphony Orchestra, featured in concert throughout France, Spain, and Italy in Luther Ringers, and pipe organ for fiveChristmas at Luther May 2009. Most recently, Nordic Choir completed a tour of performances each year. Christmas at Luther 2008, Night of Ireland and England in May 2012. Trips in 2015 will include Glory, Dawn of Peace, and Christmas at Luther 2012, Tidings the current Midwest tour and the Italy tour in May. Other of Comfort and Joy, were nationally broadcast as PBS holiday notable appearances for Nordic Choir include a performance specials. The 2008 broadcast won a regional Emmy® for of the Mozart Requiem with the Minnesota Orchestra in Best Special Event Coverage. 2001, Chichester Psalms with the Des Moines Symphony in 2003, and St. John Passion with Orchestra Iowa in 2012. Nordic Choir has toured extensively throughout the United States, performing in churches of all denominations, schools, Nordic Choir has also recorded extensively. Recent titles and concert halls, including Lincoln Center, New York; include Prayer (2014), Go, Lovely Rose (2013), Holy, Radiant Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.; Orchestra Hall, Chicago; Light (2012), and Here I Am, Lord (2012). Nordic Choir Orchestra Hall and the Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis; performances are also included on the CD and DVD of the Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, Minn.; Walt Disney Christmas at Luther 2012 and the CDs of Christmas at Concert Hall and the Crystal Cathedral, Los Angeles; and Luther 2011, 2013, and 2014. the Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City. Nordic Choir has also appeared at national American Choral Directors Nordic Choir will perform Handel’s Messiah with the Luther College Association (ACDA) conventions in Los Angeles, Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra, Cathedral Choir, and Collegiate Chorale at City, and Kansas City, and at the Music Educators National Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m. Conference in Kansas City, Mo. The choir was selected to For more information visit www.tickets.luther.edu/online/messiah

8 NORDIC CHOIR PERSONNEL Soprano I Alto II Bass I Betsy Austin, Overland Park, Kan. Christy Emanuelson, Rosemount, Minn. ° Kalle Akkerman, Austin, Minn. music, education minor music, women and gender studies minors music Sarah Bowman, Fergus Falls, Minn. Sarah Floden, Mason City, Iowa *^ Jimmy Deignan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa music, education minor biology, philosophy minor music, education minor Emily Clay, Westfield, Wis. Tatyana German, Rochester, Minn. Eric Jaques, Princeton, Minn. music, linguistics minor psychology and music communication studies Aly Danielson, Excelsior, Minn. *† Allison Kephart, Decorah, Iowa Jonathan Kobs, Chilton, Wis. political science and Spanish, music minor music, education minor music, education minor Emily Garst, Fort Dodge, Iowa Melissa Newhouse, Conroe, Texas § Patrick Pauloski, Indianapolis, Ind. music, education minor music theatre, music minor Lianna Stewart, De Forest, Wis. Fred Scaife, Rushford Village, Minn. Nicole Gaunitz, Lansing, Iowa Nordic studies and music music, education minor undecided * Alison Vuolo, Eden Prairie, Minn. Kirby Stalley, Vernon, Conn. * Christine O’Brien, Western Springs, Ill. music, education minor music, education minor English and music, education minor Annie Waniger, La Crosse, Wis. Zachary Stottler, Glenwood, Minn. * Allison Vollinger, Hickory Hills, Ill. biology, psychology minor mathematics and physics music Kaitlyn York, Lee’s Summit, Mo. music, education minor Bass II Soprano II Ben Beaupre, Maple Grove, Minn. Hannah Butler, Independence, Iowa Tenor I music, education minor psychology and communication studies Andrew Botz, Rochester, Minn. * Colin Berry, Iowa City, Iowa Taylor Dengler, Iowa City, Iowa management music, education minor music, education minor Lucas Jackson, Des Plaines, Ill. Aaron Budihas, Kasson, Minn. Danielle Johnson, Lakeville, Minn. psychology, music minor women and gender studies and philosophy elementary education Logan Larson, Waukee, Iowa Ryan Ehrhardt, Cedar Falls, Iowa * Mary Lieberman, Katy, Texas music music, education minor music, education and German minors † James Odegaard, Hiawatha, Iowa Dan Gibson, Urbandale, Iowa Genevieve Myran, Eagan, Minn. music, management minor history and biology management, music minor Scott Raftshol, Plymouth, Minn. * Lukas Hampton, Montevideo, Minn. political science and economics, Asian music, education minor Lexie Polk, Buffalo Grove, Ill. studies minor religion, music minor ° Dietrich Jessen, Lake Charles, La. Ryan Readinger, St. Paul, Minn. management Julia Reimann, Cottage Grove, Minn. accounting religion and music Matt Knutson, Janesville, Wis. *£ Scott Senko, Champlin, Minn. music, education minor * Brianna Shelly, Scottsdale, Ariz. music Tim Komatsu, Northfield, Minn. political science and music Seamus St. Clair, Council Bluffs, Iowa political science and theatre Jaime Webb, Spirit Lake, Iowa music Chelanga Langason, Minneapolis, Minn. music, philosophy and psychology minors * Nathan Wiley, Bondurant, Iowa music, mathematics minor music, philosophy minor Zachary Souhrada-Rogers, Cedar Falls, Alto I Iowa * Samantha Eilers, Geneseo, Ill. Tenor II music, education minor music, education minor Tyler DesRochers, Appleton, Wis. Kristy Housholder, West Des Moines, Iowa music psychology and music, management minor ° Wesley Frye, Tinley Park, Ill. Jessi Kauffmann, Ankeny, Iowa music * section leader anthropology, Spanish, and international Will Heller, Cedar Rapids, Iowa † choir officer studies music, management minor ^ student assistant conductor Megan Kundel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cole Melby, Cedar Rapids, Iowa ° piano/organ music and biology, classical studies minor anthropology and religion ◊ vocal soloist Hannah Leeper, Decorah, Iowa Sam Olson, Hopkins, Minn. § cello management, French minor music £ choir librarian Sarah Rickertsen, Eagan, Minn. Brandon Peck, Stillwater, Minn. music, education minor English, music minor Max Rooney, St. Michael, Minn. Isabela Rosales, Decorah, Iowa classics and anthropology religion, English minor Casey Tecklenburg, Dysart, Iowa Hannah Sackett, Becker, Minn. music, education minor music, education and religion minors Kenneth Wicklund, Crystal, Minn. Cecilia Shutt, Grimes, Iowa music, education minor music, education minor * Bryan Waznik, Menomonie, Wis. * Alison Smith, Hastings, Minn. music, education minor political science and economics

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; 100-voice women’s choir sophomore mixed touring choir

Norsemen, Andrew Last ’97, conductor; 75-voice first-year Collegiate Chorale, Andrew Last ’97, conductor; 105-voice men’s choir upper-class mixed touring choir

Cantorei, Linda Martin, conductor; 60-voice women’s choir Nordic Choir, Allen Hightower, conductor; 74-voice flagship touring choir of Luther College

10 RECENT RELEASES Available in the lobby

Prayer is the most recent recording of Allen High- tower conducting the Nordic Choir of Luther College. This disc features music from the 2014 Win- ter Tour of the Midwest and Texas.

Christmas at Luther 2014: And on Earth, Peace contains performances from many ensembles at Luther College including “Our Opera scenes are performed every November and January. Father” and “My Lord Has Pictured here is a scene from Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann. Come” by Nordic Choir.

The Emmy®-nominated Vocal Program Christmas at Luther 2012: • Generous renewable scholarships Tidings of Comfort and • Weekly applied voice lessons Joy CD and DVD both • 12 applied-voice faculty feature Nordic Choir and • Vocal coachings available other ensembles of Luther • Courses in lyric diction, vocal literature, and pedagogy College recorded at the • Opera scenes in fall semester and January Term annual Christmas at Luther • Fully staged opera productions in spring semester concerts. Each year over 8,000 people experience Choral Program the concerts live, as well as • Six choirs, pictured opposite thousands more watching the concert broadcasts on Other Ensemble Opportunities PBS. • Faculty-sponsored chamber ensembles including Jubilus, a chamber ensemble specializing in classical music Go, Lovely Rose and Holy, Radiant Light are two other • Vocal Jazz, an auditioned mixed ensemble, performs alone albums on which Allen and with Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band Hightower conducts the • Collegium Musicum, early music ensemble Nordic Choir of Luther Col- lege, featuring great choral favorites such as “A Spot- less Rose” by Paul Mealor; “The Lord is the Everlasting God” by Kenneth Jennings; “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” arr. Edwin Fiss- inger; “Beati Quorum Via” by Charles Villiers Stanford; “The Three Kings” by Healy Willan; “Love is the Key” by Zebulon Highben; and

“Hold On!” arr. Moses Luther College Nordic Choir Allen Hightower, conductor Hogan.

You may also order these and other Luther recordings online at www.lutherbookshop.com or by calling the Luther Book Shop at (888) 521-5039. A fully staged spring opera is performed every May. Pictured here is the 2014 production of Gianni Schicchi by Puccini.

11 MUSIC FACULTY

GREGORY PETERSON ’83. D.M.A., CARLA HANSON. M.M., Northern JESSICA PAUL. D.M.A., University of University of Iowa. Department Head, Arizona University Flagstaff. Voice. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Vocal coach, College Organist, organ, Luther Ringers. LYNNE HART. M.F.A., University of Iowa. collaborative arts, vocal and instrumental JON AILABOUNI ’10. M.M., Western Saxophone. accompanying. Michigan University. Jazz Band, CAROL HESTER. D.M., Florida State JILL PHILLIPS ’10. M.M., University of improvisation. University. Flute. Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Voice. EDWIN ANDERECK. D.M.A., University ALLEN HIGHTOWER. D.M.A., University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of of California, Los Angeles. Weston H. BETH RAY WESTLUND ’89. D.M.A., Music. Head of Voice and Opera, voice, Noble Endowed Chair in Music. Director of University of Texas at Austin. Associate vocal literature. Choral Activities, Nordic Choir, conducting, Department Head, voice, diction. HEATHER ARMSTRONG. D.M.A., choral methods. KATHRYN REED. M.A., University Eastman School of Music. Oboe, theory, XIAO HU. D.M.A., State University of of Michigan. Ear training, harpsichord, double reeds methods. New York-Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. Collegium Musicum. ERIC ASHCRAFT. M.M., University of DU HUANG. D.M.A., State University of JENNAYA ROBISON ’96. D.M.A., Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. New York-Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. University of Arizona. Aurora, Cathedral Voice. Choir, conducting, vocal pedagogy. HELEN JAMES. D.M.A., University of DANIEL BALDWIN. D.M.A., University Oregon. Bassoon. BRAD SCHULTZ ’07. M.M., Emory of Texas at Austin. Symphony Orchestra, University. Organ, church music, ear Chamber Orchestra, conducting. BROOKE JOYCE. Ph.D., Princeton training, music history. University. Ear training, composition, music REBECCA BOEHM SHAFFER. D.M.A., history. LORIE SCOTT ’98. D.M.A., University of University of Northern Colorado. Horn, North Texas. Flute methods. brass methods, ear training. DAVID JUDISCH. D.M.A., University of Iowa. Professor Emeritus. MICHAEL SMITH. D.M.A., University RACHEL BRANDWEIN. D.M.A., State of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass, University of New York-Stony Brook. Harp. KAREN KANAKIS. D.M.A., University of brass ensembles, brass methods. North Texas. Voice, opera. JASON BRITTON. Ph.D., University of STEVE SMITH ’95. M.M., University Oregon. Theory, ear training. VALERIA KISHKUNAS. M.M., University of North Texas. Composition, electronic of Northern Iowa. Voice. MARGARET BRITTON ’10. M.M., music. University of Texas at Austin. Theory, ear MIKO KOMINAMI. M.M., The Juilliard JOHN STRAUSS. D.M.A., University of training. School. Piano, theory. Texas at Austin. Piano. MICHAEL CHESHER. D.M., Indiana WILLIAM KUHLMAN. M.M., Syracuse VIRGINIA STRAUSS. D.M.A., University University. Clarinet, woodwind methods. University. Professor Emeritus. of Texas at Austin. Violin, advanced ear JOHN CORD. D.M.A., University of North ERIC KUTZ. D.M.A., The Juilliard School. training. Texas. Trumpet, brass methods. Cello, string methods. JONATHON STRUVE ’02. M.M., JACOB LASSETTER. D.M.A., University Northwestern University; A.B.D., University JOAN deALBUQUERQUE. D.M.A., of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of of Iowa. Voice, vocal literature. University of North Texas. Concert Band, Music. Voice, opera. Wind and Percussion Ensemble, Varsity KYLIE TOOMER ’08. M.M., University of Band. ANDREW LAST ’97. D.M.A., University North Texas. Voice, opera, class voice. of Nebraska-Lincoln. Collegiate Chorale, ANDREW ELLINGSEN ’03. M.M.E., TARN TRAVERS. M.M., Cleveland Norsemen, conducting, Dorian Music University of St. Thomas. Music education. Institute of Music. Violin, string methods. Camp Director. MICHAEL VAN RYN. M.M., Northwestern AMY ENGELSDORFER. Ph.D., Indiana PETER LINGEN. Guitar, lute, class guitar. University. Theory, ear training. University; Graduate Certificate, University LINDA MARTIN. M.M.E., University of St. of Southern California. Double bass, string RONALD FOX. D.M., Indiana University. Thomas. Theory, ear training, Cantorei. methods. Professor Emeritus. SPENCER MARTIN. D.M.A., University of MARJORIE WHARTON ’66. M.A., MICHAEL GEARY. M.A., University of Minnesota. Viola, Philharmonia. (French) Tulane University; D.M.A., Iowa. Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, University of Iowa. Piano, class piano. percussion methods. MAURICE MONHARDT. Ph.D., University of Iowa. Professor Emeritus. ANDREW WHITFIELD. D.M.A., JAMES GRIESHEIMER. Ph.D., Indiana Louisiana State University. Voice, opera. University. Music history, symphonic music. GARY MOSS. D.M.A., University of Michigan. Voice. JILL WILSON. D.M.A., Boston University. JUAN TONY GUZMÁN ’90. Ph.D., Music education. Florida State University. Music education, WESTON NOBLE ’43. M.M., University ethnomusicology, Jazz Orchestra. of Michigan. Professor Emeritus. BENJAMIN YATES ’08. M.M., University FREDERICK NYLINE. M.A., University of of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass. Minnesota. Professor Emeritus.

12 MUSIC AT LUTHER

artin Luther—our namesake—believed music to be “one of the most magnificent and delightful presents MGod has given us.” For more than 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 More than 50 dedicated and distinguished faculty and the numerous opportunities for study and performance teach 12 areas of music study (no teaching assistants). 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 2,400 students with a classic liberal arts education. Music/arts performance venues include the Center for Faith and Life, with a 1,600-seat main hall (above) and Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and a 200-seat recital hall; Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, with a 325-seat recital hall (below); Center for the .certifcate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree Arts, with a 225-seat black-box theatre. The college’s strong academic program includes internships, professional semesters, and extensive study-abroad opportunities. Dedicated and talented faculty help Luther students develop solid research, writing, and critical-thinking skills, 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 tradition, and enriched by its strong athletic program.

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Scholarships from special international touring funds made it possible for some students to attend Nordic Choir’s most recent international tour to Ireland and England in 2012. The choir is pictured here outside Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. Nordic Choir will travel to Italy this coming May to sing in Rome, Florence, and Venice.

Luther College education at Luther College. With the current Orchestra engages in a three-week connects students with vital Sustaining the Mission fundraising residency in Vienna, Austria, every four A global issues and ideas in many effort, the college seeks to secure more years. ways. As a liberal arts college, Luther than $5,500,000 in overall endowed is committed to a way of learning that scholarship support by December 31, The college has established the Friends moves us beyond immediate interests 2015. Endowment for study abroad of International Touring Scholarship and present knowledge into a larger scholarships is included within this to provide support for students world—an education that disciplines goal. who desire to travel internationally minds and develops whole persons on a scheduled ensemble tour and equipped to understand and confront a Similar to Luther’s traditional need- who, without assistance in covering changing society. based scholarship funding, a minimum associated travel costs, would be unable of $25,000 is required to establish an to participate. This endowed fund also A primary way to expand one’s lens endowed study abroad scholarship. receives gifts and pledges from donors of learning is to study internationally. Donors may fund such a scholarship who may not be in a position to fully Approximately two thirds of our through outright support or through a fund an endowed scholarship at the students choose a Luther-sponsored planned gift. $25,000 level. yearlong, semester, or January Term experience during their four years. Luther student musicians connect with Performing on the world stage is an the larger world through ensemble integral aspect of studying music However, the opportunity to study touring with the Nordic Choir, Concert at Luther College. For further abroad is out of reach for many Band, and Jazz Orchestra in such information about giving in support students. Aiming to make the diverse places as Hong Kong, Norway, of scholarships for study abroad or experience possible for more students, Poland, the Dominican Republic, international touring, please contact endowed scholarship support for England, Russia, and Spain, among the Development Office at (800) 225- study abroad remains a central focus others. And Luther’s Symphony 8664 or visit the website http://giving. luther.edu.

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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 two-thirds 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 baccalaureate colleges nationally in the graduates have a sense of a larger number of students studying abroad purpose—a sense that the “good life” each year. Many students travel with is one where they use their talents and 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 recent years, the college ready to make their mark in the world. campus, they make a life here, along 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: stream.luther.edu Watch the Nordic Choir Homecoming Concert, Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.