CHRISTMAS CONCERT
FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 2017, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 2, 2017, 5 P.M. CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION Welcome! The Valparaiso University Department of Music Presents
“Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the Word CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2017 of God through Music.” — Martin Luther Welcome to Valparaiso University’s 2017 Christmas Concert. A Carol Festival During its nearly 100 years of existence, the Christmas Concert: A Carol Festival This concert is designed to be performed without breaks. has become one of the most recognized and beloved Valpo traditions. This We welcome your applause at the beginning and conclusion of the program. notable event brings together the community — students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and neighbors — to usher in Advent and prepare us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We are thrilled you have joined us this evening to share in the beauty and excitement of the season. Symphony Orchestra Christmas Overture on “From Heaven on High” Otto Nicolai We are greatly blessed at Valparaiso University and cherish the opportunity to (1810-1849) praise and give thanks to God through music. As we rejoice in God’s blessings, let us experience the joy, wonder, and hope that is Christmas through song and reflect on the true meaning and significance of the season. Audience Carol The concert features more than 200 talented student-musicians, along with passionate faculty and staff, from Martin Luther across the University, performing tonight as part of the Valparaiso University Chorale, Chamber Concert Band, From Heaven Above (1483-1546) Symphony Orchestra, and Men’s and Women’s Choirs. These artists have worked tirelessly to create a beautiful Please stand and sing: evening of music, traditional Christmas favorites and spiritual selections that will surely fill your hearts with Choir: Audience: good cheer. From heav’n above to earth I come To you this night is born a child to bear good news to ev’ry home! of Mary, chosen virgin mild; Many of the performers you’ll hear this evening study in Valpo’s music department, while many others study in Glad tidings of great joy I bring this newborn child of lowly birth various disciplines across campus. These remarkable musicians incorporate their love for music into arduous to all the world, and gladly sing: shall be the joy of all the earth. academic schedules and, through performance, allow us to share in the power and magic of their music-making. Glory to God in highest heav’n, Thank you for joining us for this signature Valpo tradition. Take time to marvel at the musical panoply, enjoy who unto us the son has giv’n. fellowship with one another, and commence this holiday season with awe and with hope. With angels sing in pious mirth a glad new year to all the earth! All of us at Valparaiso University wish you a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year. May God’s blessings shine on you and your loved ones during this Spirit-filled season and throughout the year. Chorale Sincerely, Hodie Christus Natus Est Paul Basler (b. 1963) Hodie Christus natus est Today is Christ born; hodie Salvator apparuit: today the Savior has appeared; Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D. hodie in terra canunt Angeli, today the Angels sing, President, Valparaiso University laetantur Archangeli: the Archangels rejoice; hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: today the righteous rejoice, saying: Gloria in excelsis Deo, alleluja. Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia! Ericka Tyner Grodrian, horn Nicole Lee, piano
Chamber Concert Band Christmas Lullaby John Rutter (b. 1945) arr. Jay Dawson Program Program Audience Carol Women’s Choir Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn Sicut Erat (from Magnificat) Niccola Porpora Please stand and sing: (1809-1847) (1686-1767) arr. W. H. Cummings Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper As it was in the beginning, both now and always, 1. 3. et in saecula saeculorum, Amen. and to the ages of ages. Amen. Hark! The herald angels sing, Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! “Glory to the newborn King!” Hail the Son of Righteousness! Peace on earth and mercy mild, Light and life to all He brings, Organ God and sinners reconciled.” Ris’n with healing in His wings. Joyful, all ye nations rise; Mild He lays His glory by, Toccata - Gigue on the Sussex Carol George Baker Join the triumph of the skies; Born that we no more may die, (b. 1951) With the angelic host proclaim: Born to raise each child of earth, Performed on the Fred and Ella Reddel Memorial Organ “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Born to give them second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” “Glory to the newborn King!” Combined Choirs, Chamber Concert Band and Organ
Gloria John Rutter Choir: (b. 1945) Christ by highest heav’n adored, Gloria in excelsis Deo Glory be to God on high. Christ the everlasting Lord! et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. And in earth peace towards all of good will. Late in time behold Him come, Laudamus te, We praise thee. Offspring of a Virgin’s womb. benedicimus te, We bless thee. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, adoramus te, We worship thee. Hail the incarnate Deity! glorificamus te, We glorify thee. Pleased as man with us to dwell, gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, We give thanks to thee for thy great glory. Jesus, our Emmanuel. Domine Deus, Rex cælestis, O Lord God, heavenly King, Hark! The herald angels sing, Deus Pater omnipotens. God the Father almighty. “Glory to the newborn King!” Domine Fili Unigenite, Jesu Christe, O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Men’s Ensemble qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Rise Up Shepherd and Follow arr. Roger Emerson qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. (b. 1950) Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Thou that sittest at the right of the Father, have mercy upon us. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, For thou only art Holy. Thou only art the Lord. There’s a star in the East on Christmas morn, Leave your flocks and leave your lambs, tu solus Altissimus, Thou only art the Most High. Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu: Jesus Christ, with the Holy Ghost, It will lead to the place where the Christ was born, Leave your ewes and leave your rams, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. art Most High in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Refrain: If you take good heed to the angel’s words, Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow. Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Audience Carol Follow the Star of Bethlehem, You’ll forget your flocks, you’ll forget your herds, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Silent Night Franz Gruber (1787-1863) Nicole Lee, piano Choir: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Silent night, holy night! Symphony Orchestra Alles schläft, Shepherds quake at the sight; German Carol Festival/Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. James Christensen einsam wacht nur das traute, glories stream from heaven afar, (1942-2017) hochheilige Paar. heav’nly hosts sing, alleluia! Hugo Distler Holder Knabe im lokkigen Haar, Christ, the Savior, is born! (1908-1942) schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Christ, the Savior, is born! schlaf in himmlischer Ruh. Audience Carol Silent night, holy night! Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Michael Praetorius Audience: Son of God, love’s pure light (1571-1621) Silent night, holy night! radiant beams from your holy face, Lo, how a rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Isaiah had foretold it, the rose I have in mind; All is calm, all is bright with the dawn of redeeming grace, Of Jesse’s lineage coming as seers of old have sung, with Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. round yon virgin mother and child. Jesus, Lord, at your birth, it came, a flow’r so bright, amid the cold of winter, To show God’s love aright, she bore to us a Savior, Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Jesus, Lord, at your birth. when half-spent was the night. when half-spent was the night. sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Program Program
Chorale Combined Choirs, Orchestra and Band “Flower into Kindness” from Into the Light Jake Runestad Christmas Day Gustav Holst (b. 1986) (1874-1934) Good Christian friends, rejoice Good Christian friends, rejoice The soul is made of love and must ever return to love. With heart, and soul, and voice; With heart, and soul, and voice; There is nothing so wise, Give ye heed to what we say: Now ye hear of endless bliss: nor so beautiful, News! News! Joy! Joy! nor so strong as love. Jesus Christ is born today: Jesus Christ was born for this! (Mechthild von Magdeburg) Ox and ass before him bow, He hath opened the heav’nly door, And he is in the manger now. And man is blessed evermore. Above all, love. Christ is born today! Christ was born for this! (Peter the Apostle) God rest you merry gentlemen, In Bethlehem, in Jewry, I shed my words on the earth Let nothing you dismay, This blessed Babe was born, as the tree sheds its leaves. Remember Christ our Savior And laid within a manger, Let my thoughts unspoken Was born on Christmas day, Upon that holy morn; flower into kindness. To save us all from woe and sin, The which His Mother, Mary, (Rabindranath Tagore) When we were gone astray. Did nothing take in scorn. O tidings of comfort and joy. O tidings of comfort and joy.
Chamber Concert Band Sung with verses 5 and 6: The first Noel the angels did say, Luminescence David Biedenbender Was to certain poor shepherds (b. 1984) in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, born is the King of Israel. Audience Carol O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! Philipp Nicolai Come, ye lofty, come, ye lowly, Come, ye poor, no pomp of station (1556-1608) Let your songs of gladness ring; Robes the Child your hearts adore; In a stable lies the holy, He, the Lord of all salvation, O Morning Star, how fair and bright! Oh, let the harps break forth in sound! In a manger rests the King; Shares your want, is weak and poor: You shine with God’s own truth and light, Our joy be all with music crowned, See, in Mary’s arms reposing, Oxen round about behold him; aglow with grace and mercy! our voices gaily blending! Christ by highest heav’n adored; Rafters naked, cold and bare, Of Jacob’s line, King David’s son, For Christ goes with us all the way- Pious hearts that love the Lord. See the shepherds, God has told them our Lord and Savior, you have won today, tomorrow, ev’ry day! That the Prince of Life lies there. our hearts to serve you only! His love is never ending! Sing out! Ring out! Lowly, holy! Jubilation! Exultation! Come, ye children, blithe and merry, High above a star is shining, Great and glorious, all victorious, Tell the story! This one child your model make; And the Wisemen haste from far; rich in blessing! Praise to Christ, who reigns in glory! Christmas holly, leaf and berry, Come, glad hearts, and spirits pining: Rule and might o’er all possessing! All be prized for His dear sake; For you all has ris’n the star. Come, ye gentle hearts, and tender, Let us bring out poor oblations, Come, ye spirit, keen and bold; Thanks and love and faith and praise; All in all your homage render, Come, ye people, come, ye nations, Chorale and Symphony Orchestra Weak and mighty, young and old. All in all draw nigh to gaze. Amen, Lob und Ehre Georg Philipp Telemann Now to the Lord sing praises, Good Christian friends, rejoice (1681-1767) All you within this place, With heart, and soul, and voice; And with true love and brotherhood Now ye need not fear the grave: Amen. Amen. Each other now embrace; Peace! Peace! Lob und Ehre und Weisheit und Dank und Preis und Praise and honor and wisdom and thanks and praise and This holy tide of Christmas Jesus Christ was born to save! Kraft und Stärke sei unserm Gott von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit! power and strength be our God from eternity to eternity! All others doth deface. Calls you one, and calls you all, Amen, Lob und Ehre und Weisheit und Dank und Preis Amen, praise and honor and wisdom and thanks and praise O tidings of comfort and joy. To gain his everlasting hall: und Kraft und Stärke sei unserm Gott. Amen. and power and strength be our God. Amen. Christ was born to save! Program Valparaiso University Women’s Choir Audience Carol About the Conductor O Come, All Ye Faithful arr. John Rutter Please stand and sing: (b. 1945) Maura Janton Cock is a Lecturer in Music at Valparaiso University, where she teaches voice and conducts the Women’s Choir. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! at the University of Arizona (Tucson) and her Master of Arts degree at Minnesota State O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; University-Moorhead. She previously taught on the music faculty at Concordia College Come and behold him, born the king of angels: (Moorhead). She has appeared as soloist with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, the Tucson O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Symphony, the Southwest Michigan Symphony and the Northwest Indiana Symphony. Ms. O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Cock worked extensively with Robert Shaw and the Robert Shaw Festival Singers as both soloist and chorus member, and Helmuth Rilling of the Oregon Bach Festival. The highest, most holy, light of light eternal, Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; A regular performer with the Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra, she has been Son of the Father now in flesh appearing! soprano soloist in such works as Beethoven’s Symphony no. 9, Brahms’ Ein deutsches O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Requiem, Haydn’s Creation, Bach’s St. John Passion, St. Matthew Passion and Mass in B O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Minor (the latter two works under the direction of Maestro Rilling on Valpo’s campus). She was a soloist and chorister with the Chicago ensemble His Majesties’ Clerkes during Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, the 2000 season. Recent engagements include performances with the Michigan Bach Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Collegium, Bach Chamber Choir and Orchestra of Rockford (Ill.), Miami Bach Society, Dayton (Ohio) Bach Society and Glory to God in the highest: the Cuesta Master Chorale and Orchestra (Calif.). O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory giv’n! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Valparaiso University Women’s Choir O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Soprano I Alto I Lesley Barajas, Romeoville, Ill. (social work, sociology) Savannah Jorgensen, Neenah, Wis. (meteorology) Grace Biermann, Valparaiso, Ind. (English) Laura Muther, Glen Carbon, Ill. (marketing) Jessica Burns, Dowagiac, Mich. (meteorology) Courtney Onder, Medaryville, Ind. (psychology) Rayne Deardorff, Highland, Ind. (individualized) Rachel Sims, Brownsburg, Ind. (environmental science) Teshurah Lee, Westchester, Ill. (Chinese & Japanese Dana Winkle, Chicago (chemistry & secondary education) studies) Kyley Pittman, Kouts, Ind. (music education) Alto II Grace Sherman, Grand Haven, Mich. (elementary Jamaica Booker, Lake Station, Ind. (music) education) Bridget King, Crystal Lake, Ill. (electrical engineering) Cindy Smith, Gilberts, Ill. (chemistry) Sophia Sagrestano, New Hartford, N.Y. (meteorology) Hui Zhu, China (music) Michal Scherer-Berry, Bourbon, Ind. (astronomy) Emily Thomason, Lewiston, Idaho (public health) Soprano II Mengyu Wu, China (music) Ceairra Brodrick, Cedar Lake, Ind. (chemistry) Paola Flores, Burbank, Ill. (psychology) Kristine Hayden, North Aurora, Ill. (psychology & theatre) Kaitlyn Matthews, Oswego, Ill. (music education) Jeanette O’Brien, Prospect Heights, Ill. (psychology) Gemma Pizarek, LaPorte, Ind. (music) Alyssa Townsend, Burr Ridge, Ill. (psychology) Cassidy Wright, Round Lake, Ill. (communication) Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band About the Chamber Concert Band About the Conductor The Chamber Concert Band (CCB) is the premier concert band of three at Valparaiso University. Membership is by audition and students of all majors are encouraged to participate. Each person in the band is considered an integral Jeffrey Scott Doebler has served as director of music education and bands at member. Although a principal player is named for each section, band members rotate parts so that everyone plays both Valparaiso University since 1992, following ten years of teaching in the public schools of melody and harmony parts during each performance. Repertoire includes the finest in concert band music, with a special Emmetsburg, Iowa, and Shakopee, Minnesota. He is equally effective when working with focus on original band compositions. younger students, older students and professional musicians. Dr. Doebler earned degrees in music education from Luther College (B.A.), Valparaiso University (M.M.) and the The Chamber Concert Band is one of the university’s touring ensembles. Outreach performances have included schools, University of Minnesota (Ph.D.). He is a native of Palatine, Illinois. churches and community events throughout the USA, Canada and Malta. In 2014, CCB toured Malta for the third time. CCB’s concerts included a private performance for the President of Malta, as well as a Lenten reflection concert in the Dr. Doebler’s 36-year career in music education has achieved a unique balance of historic St. Lawrence Church that was attended by a representative of the Vatican. conducting, teacher preparation, leadership and working with musicians from the beginning through professional levels, but all aspects of his vocation have had an ultimate On September 17 of this year, the Chamber Concert Band served as the anchor ensemble for Friendship Lasts Forever, focus on teaching. He has been recognized for teaching excellence by peers, colleagues a gala concert at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, the premier outdoor concert venue in Chicago. The concert was and students, including awards from the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA), attended by nearly 10,000 people, and was a collaboration with the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University. It featured Valparaiso University, Luther College, Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the 1,000 performers from throughout the USA, Canada and China. Confucius Institute. Dr. Doebler was a quarter-finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award in 2014. In a typical year, Dr. Doebler works with over 3,000 students. He has In 2015, CCB performed the headline concert for the national conference of the Christian Fellowship of Art Music appeared professionally in over 25 states, Canada, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and China. Dr. Doebler is a former Composers. In 2006, CCB performed a feature concert in the Indianapolis Convention Center Sagamore Ballroom for the president and state editor of the IMEA. He designed the All-State Future Music Educators Colloquium, a program that state convention of the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA). CCB appeared again for the IMEA State Convention has been replicated in many other states. Dr. Doebler is a former president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association (IBA). in 2011, performing an unprecedented two concerts (one combined with Windiana Concert Band). In these performances, For the IBA, he regularly conducts the All-Region and All-District Honor Bands. He conducted the All-State Band in they presented all 17 of the commissions of the Indiana Bandmasters Association (IBA) to date. (The commissioning 2011 and the Junior All-State Band in 2014. He is the first person to conduct at all four levels of IBA honor bands. Dr. project started in 1988.) These important concerts were the first time all of the commissions had ever been played on the Doebler is founder of a professional-level concert band, Windiana, which has toured China nine times, and has also toured same program. The recordings of both concerts are now part of the IBA archives. Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Windiana performed for the national convention of the Association of Concert Bands in 2011 and the National Chinese Language Conference in 2009. They also toured Australia and New Zealand in 2007, and Other recent honors have included performances—with the Valpo Chorale and Symphony Orchestra—in historic Hawaii in 2016 to honor the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Dr. Doebler serves as concert band conductor Severance Hall, Cleveland, and six times in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, Chicago. CCB performed a feature concert for Lutheran Summer Music, the national Lutheran high school music camp. He is conductor of the nearly 150-year-old for the 1999 Music Educators National Conference North Central Division Convention in the ballroom of the Cincinnati Michigan City Municipal Band. Dr. Doebler will conduct the 2018 IMEA All-State Handbell Choir, which is believed to be Convention Center. The 2010 CCB tour, a collaboration with the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, went as far the first of its kind in the nation. east as North Carolina and included guest soloists from China, performing on traditional Chinese instruments.
CCB’s debut CD, and they gathered on Mount Carmel, contains the first professional recording of this major work by Jesse Ayers and received rave reviews from leaders in the concert band profession throughout the country. The second and third CDs, One Nation and Yankee Doodling, were produced in 2002. In 2006, CCB’s fourth CD, a live concert in the authentic style of John Philip Sousa and his band, Spirit of the March King, was released. The Chamber Concert Band recording project seeks to create and disseminate artistic recordings of the finest in concert band literature. When possible, major works are recorded under the supervision of the composer so that the interpretation accurately reflects the composer’s intentions. The Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra About the Conductor Flute/Piccolo Tenor Saxophone Tuba Veronica Campbell, Poplar Grove, Zachary Conner, Port St. Lucie, Fla. Jenna Johnston, Westerville, Ohio Ill. (creative writing) (music education) (environmental science) Dennis Friesen-Carper is Reddel Professor of Music at Valparaiso University, Sydney Ezell, South Bend, Ind. *Eric Mueller, Houston, Texas (civil where he conducts the symphony, opera, oratorio and musical theatre and teaches (English) Baritone Saxophone engineering) composition. He is also principal guest conductor of the Wenqin Symphony Orchestra at Alison Norris, Wyoming, Ohio Matthew Vargo, Highland, Ind. Zhejiang University in China. He has served as music director for Indiana Opera North, (mechanical engineering, music) (business, German) Percussion the Pasadena Philharmonic and the Northwest Indiana Youth Symphony. Guest conducting *Sarah Anne Zakowski, South Bend, *Jared Coller, Jasper, Ind. (music appearances include the South Bend Symphony, Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, DuP- Ind. (music education) Cornet/Trumpet industry) age Symphony, the Elkhart Symphony, Jiangsu Symphony and the Zhejiang Symphony. Dr. Moriah Carmel, LaPorte, Ind. Nicholas DeHenes, Chesterton, Ind. Friesen-Carper was named the winner of the 2010 Arlin G. Meyer Prize for Musical Perfor- Oboe/English Horn (chemistry, music) (music education) mance for his oratorio Innocents, to a libretto by Walter Wangerin Jr. In 2014, he was named Colin Coburn, Detroit, Mich. Benjamin Ewert, Brookfield, Wis. Ryan Jobe, Shelbyville, Ind. University Composer-in-Residence, during which time he composed the operatic score to (nursing) (civil engineering) (meteorology) another libretto by Wangerin, I Will Sing Him Down The Years. Timothy Henderson, Valparaiso, Ind. *Madison Kutch, LaPorte, Ind. Kristian Josifoski, Hebron, Ind. (music, electrical engineering) (music education) (music composition, English) *Claire Mammoser, Gaylord, Mich. Taylor Piotrowski, Freeland, Mich. Ryan VanDrunen, Lowell, Ind. (chemistry) (political science) (music) Nathaniel Wells, Villa Park, Ill. Jacob Roth, St. Joseph, Mich. (economics) (mathematics, computer science) Harp About the Symphony Orchestra Alison Norris, Wyoming, Ohio Bassoon Horn (mechanical engineering, music) The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra is a select, all-student, symphonic orchestra dedicated Anna Jones, Valparaiso, Ind. (music Cami Heinisch, Montgomery, Ill. to professional standards of performance of works from both the standard and contemporary repertories. In addition performance) (music education) Manager to music majors, the orchestra regularly has members from all of Valparaiso’s professional colleges and a wide array of Samantha Trier, Fort Wayne, Ind. Madison Kutch disciplines. Selected string players have the opportunity to perform as Apprentices with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Clarinet (music education) Orchestra. Through the Civitas residency program, Valparaiso students have the opportunity to be coached by members of Matt Barthel, Hartland, Wis. *Janelle Wigal, Chattanooga, Tenn. the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in solo and chamber music. (business) (electrical engineering) * Denotes principal Michael Bukata, Valparaiso, Ind. This season, the Symphony is exploring composers’ use of the cantus firmus, melody borrowed from other works (mathematics) Trombone or settings, whether ecclesiastical, folk or original. Our survey begins with a double brass choir version of Gabrieli’s *Juliana Johnson, Durand, Ill. (music *Zach Bennett, Rockford, Mich. Canzon on the ninth, or “wandering” psalm tone, Vaughan Williams sublime Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis and education) (biochemistry) Mendelssohn’s celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Lutheran Church, his Reformation Symphony with its Dresden Brianna Walsh, Plainfield, Ill. Noelle McCord, St. Louis, Mo. Amen and finale on Ein veste Burg (sic). The season will include a concerto with erhu master and Visiting Scholar Zhao (international business) (nursing) Huan, and choral collaborations in December and May. Nicholas Morrissey, Lake Villa, Ill. Bass Clarinet (electrical engineering) Last season explored Czech and Roma music, and featured soloists including alumna Megan Van Gomple with The Lark Phoebe Lersch, Washington, Ill. Ascending, Civitas member Kenneth Olsen, Assistant Principal Cello of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak (exploratory) Euphonium Cello Concerto, and erhu recording artist Zhu Changyao with the film score suite,乔家大院 , Qiao Jia Da Yuan. The *Caitlyn Perry, South Bend, Ind. Marie Dix, Naperville, Ill. (biology, previous season highlighted Spanish influence, alumni conductors and soloist. Argentine conductor Sebastiano De Filippi (music education) chemistry) collaborated with faculty soloists Ericka Grodrian and Maura Janton Cock in the U.S. premiere of Argentinian Roberto *Tanner Gesell, Winnipeg, Man. Pintos’ horn concerto, and first concert performance of Peruvian composer Jimmy Lopez’Man and Man. Schubert’s Eighth Alto Saxophone (mechanical engineering) and Brahms’ Fourth Symphonies balanced Latin-flavored works by Marquez, Copland and Lin-Manuel Miranda. *Kirsten Burden, DeMotte, Ind. Tyler Ingersoll, Rockford, Mich. (music education) (international business, German) Other recent seasons have included collaborations with the Department of Theatre inSweeney Todd, and with the Institute Michael Eppley, Greenville, Pa. Nathaniel Thies, Milton, Fla. of Liturgical Studies in a performance of Ernest Bloch’s Sacred Service. The orchestra performed Piazzola with Chicago (music, meteorology) (electrical engineering) Symphony Assistant Concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu at Orchestra Hall in Chicago’s Symphony Center, and in 2013 took a Tommy Langejans, Alto, Mich. New Year’s Gala Concert Tour of China featuring Chinese and American soloists. (exploratory) Contributing to Valparaiso University’s global leadership focus, the University Symphony Orchestra has established itself as the leading American collegiate ensemble for collaboration with Chinese traditional musicians. Professionals, as well as faculty and students, from the Central Conservatory in Beijing, Shanghai Conservatory, the Beijing China Conservatory, Nanjing Arts University and the Zhejiang Media University have performed with the University Symphony in Valparaiso, Chicago, Milwaukee and several Chinese cities including Beijing, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Jiaxing and Shanghai. Together with the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, the orchestra has hosted over two thousand high school students on campus to play Chinese music and instruments, and to be coached by University faculty. The Symphony has presented Western premieres of the famous Butterfly Lovers Concerto, guzheng version, Wang Jianyuan’s Winds of Tibet, Jiang xue, Snow on the River for chorus and chamber orchestra, and the 2014 world premiere of Confucius Music Millennium by Yu Jianfang. Valparaiso University Chorale The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra Valparaiso University Men’s Ensemble About the Conductor Violin I Cello Bassoon Angela Choi, Hoffman Estates, Ill. Andrew Brokaw, Cincinnati (global service) Anna Jones, Valparaiso, Ind. (nursing) Julie Howe, Crown Point, Ind. (music) (music, psychology) Christopher M. Cock, Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Valparaiso Jayde Plaza, Dallas Thomas Paul, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Ahnnabella Kolacki, Lemont, Ill. University, holds the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Lutheran Music and is (music industry) (biology) (marketing) Director of the Bach Institute. Alyson Kneusel, Lithia, Fla. (chemistry, Nick Evans, Crown Point, Ind. (engineering) (biology) Cassie Niemeyer, Grand Rapids, Mich. Through his activities as a choral music educator and as a distinguished solo artist, Dr. Emily Ehrnstrom,Hudsonville, Mich. (biochemistry) Horn Cock has forged a unique career path combining the roles of conductor and performer. He (biology) Maura Pauline, Naperville, Ill. (biology) Cami Heinisch, Montgomery, Ill. frequently brings his focus on outstanding repertoire, vocal technique and polished Gabrielle Neuman, Unionville, Mich. Hannah Hart, Midland, Mich. (marketing, (music education) musicality to high school ensembles throughout the country. For six years, he served as (Spanish, elementary education) music) Luke Giovanine, Moline, Ill. director of choirs for Lutheran Summer Music, the national Lutheran high school music Anna-Christina Crisman, Joliet, Ill. Craig Behnke, Valparaiso, Ind. (computer (environmental science) camp. In 2006, he led the International Choral Invitational in Hong Kong, and was (biology) engineering) Chris Gutschlag, Peoria, Ill. conductor of the Spivey Hall High School Honor Choir, a festival begun by Robert Shaw. Miranda Dodge, Wheatfield, Ind. (music Katarina Diepholz, East Greenwich, R.I. (engineering) He has also conducted All-State Choirs in Minnesota, Georgia and Ohio and the Collegiate education) (English, French) Honor Choir in Pennsylvania. He has also appeared at Carnegie Hall as guest conductor of Jennifer Perkne, Manhattan, Ill. (music Benjamin Hamilton, Wheaton, Ill. the New England Symphonic Ensemble – he has now made appearances as both conductor education) (psychology) Trumpet and soloist at this legendary venue. Aaron Leo, Lombard, Ill. (engineering) Nate McChesney, Valparaiso, Ind. (music, biology) Violin II Jake Roth, Saint Joseph, Mich. Victoria Pankow, Lisle, Ill. Bass (composition science, math) (elementary education, music) Jackson Roush, Crown Point, Ind. Shea Rogers, Schererville, Ind. Alyssa Perone, Arlington Heights, Ill. (music composition, computer science) (nursing) (music education) Aaron Mehner, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Sierra Swets, Schererville, Ind. (elementary (meteorology, geography) (education) Alex Brewer, Council Bluffs, Iowa Trombone/Tuba The Valparaiso University Men’s Ensemble Carter McCullough, Ottawa, Kan. (computer science) Nicholas Schrombeck, Crown Point, (bioengineering) Ind. (electrical engineering) Hayley Kim, Highland, Ind. (English) Ellis Archuleta, Deerfield, Ill. (computer engineering) Margaret Schlicker, Owatonna, Minn. Flute Joshua Backhus, Edwardsburg, Mich. (mechanical engineering) (health sciences) Alison Norris, Cincinnati, Ohio (mechanical Percussion Matthew Bremer, Milwaukee, Wis. (astronomy, secondary education) Maya Leon, Gary, Ind. (biology) engineering, music) Jared Coller, Jasper, Ind. (music) Justin Buiter, Crete, Ill. (chemistry) Adrienne Weaver, Westville, Ind. Grace Erickson, Wheaton, Ill. (psychology, Courtney Hale, Greenfield, Ind. Keegan Carrasco, North Liberty, Ind. (chemistry) art) (actuarial science) Fritz Depenthal, Orlando, Fla. (mechanical engineering) Lawrence Gaines, Merrilville, Ind. (political science) Viola Ryan Guerrero, Chicago (computer engineering) Jennifer Damron, Chesterton, Ind. (music Oboe Burns Halverson, Delafield, Wis. (actuarial science) education) Tim Henderson, Valparaiso, Ind. (music, Nicholas Kwiecinski, Leonard, Mich. (computer engineering) Tahirah Weems, Chesterton, Ind. computer science) David Mackey, Naperville, Ill. (mechanical engineering) (engineering) Kimberly Orr, Cedar Park, Texas Samuel Macy, Hudsonville, Mich. (music) Will Levi, Valparaiso, Ind. (international (composition science, statistics) *Luke McGinnis, Alsip, Ill. (music education) business, German) Jacob Modjeski, Lowell, Ind. (music) Westin Stufflebean, Indianapolis, (theology) Connor Russell, Granger, Ind. (mechanical engineering) Elise Collis, Carmel, Ind. (nursing) Clarinet James Ryan, Bayonne, N.J. (meterology, theatre) Drew Fleming, Western Springs, Ill. Juliana Johnson, Durand, Ill. (computer science) (music education) Joshua Ferguson, Zeeland, Mich. (economics) Meggan Amour, Dewitt, Mich. *Rehearsal Assistant (psychology) About the Valparaiso University Chorale The Valparaiso University Chorale
The Valparaiso University Chorale continues to earn acclaim as one of the top Lutheran collegiate choirs in Soprano the United States, upholding the highest standard of choral art through performance of the greatest choral literature of all Anna Bratton, Franklin, Ind. (social work) eras and preserving the University’s rich choral tradition, which dates back to the early 20th century. The 48-mixed voice Jenna Cartwright, Wheaton, Ill. (social work) ensemble performs an eclectic repertoire that spans from traditional to significant contemporary works, all in their original Sarah Crowe, Wheaton, Ill. (international economics, German) languages, and to selections that express multicultural perspectives. Under the direction of Dr. Christopher M. Cock, who Claire Ehr, London, Eng. (English) has sustained the University’s choral tradition for over two decades, the ensemble maintains an active annual schedule of Elizabeth Hackbarth, Broomfield, Colo. (music education) touring, performing and recording, including appearances at the American Choral Directors Association Central Division Gwyneth Hoeksema, Grand Rapids, Mich. (English) Conference in 2005, 2008 and 2015. Natalie Janke, Canton, Mich. (church music) Anastasia Karnezis, New Lennox, Ill. (music performance) By invitation from the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, the Chorale was the only international ensemble invited to Akira Kennedy, Naperville, Ill. (social work) perform at the celebrations of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 2017. They were also invited by Alexandria Kirch, Fifield, Wis. (music education) Thomaskantor Gottold Schwarz to join the Thomanerchor, the famous boy’s choir once led by Johann Sebastian Bach, in ◆ *Hannah Koby, Kent, Ohio (church music) performance during the Reformation Day services at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany. *Meghan LaCroix, Fort Wayne, Ind. (music education) Corinne Witt, Chicago (music, creative writing) The Chorale has served six residencies at the St. Thomas Church – the only collegiate American choir to enjoy such a strong relationship with the church of J.S. Bach. In June 2012, the Chorale was invited by the Bach Archive in Leipzig to Alto perform at the Bach Festival that celebrated the 800th anniversary of the St. Thomas Church and the Thomanerchor. Isabel Coffey, Phoenix (creative writing, classics) In addition to the national and international appearances by Chorale, the ensemble boasts in their repertoire a number of *Anneliese Depenthal, Orlando, Fla. (music) recordings which include: Traditions: Hymns, Motets, and Folk Songs (1998); The Lutheran Chorale with Paul Manz (2000); Cassandra Haas, Whitehouse, Ohio (elementary education) Christ Child: Songs of the Nativity (2001); In Paradisum (2003); As it is in Heaven (2006); amazing day (2008); O My Soul Elizabeth Heisler, Osceola, Ind. (nursing) (2010); and Star Still Guiding (2011). Caroline Hyde, Rockford, Mich. (English) *Kelly Langevin, Columbus, Ind. (music education) The Valparaiso University Chorale has received significant critical acclaim. TheThuringer Allegemine reviewed the Kallie Lyon, Burnsville, Minn. (electrical engineering) Chorale’s concert in 2007: “a first class ensemble…such a high degree of tonal unity, such sure intonation in the most Ariana Moore, Duluth, Ga. (German, Spanish) complex and dissonant groups of chords, and such a precise feeling of dynamic shading…” In 2010, the Schwarzwalder Erica Poduch, Lake Zurich, Ill. (communication) Bote exclaimed, “Their heavenly and virtuosic performance enthused the audience, and theSchwabischs Tagblatt hailed Rebecca Richmond, Michigan City, Ind. (music education) their performance as “masterful.” In 2017, the Reutlinger General-Anzeiger praised the Chorale as “masters of exact Eleanor Riordan, Chicago (sociology) intonation and an extremely fine nuanced dynamic.” Hannah Schwab, Sanford, Fla. (nursing) Alyssa Serviss, DeMotte, Ind. (music performance) Sydney Stokes, Richfield, Minn. (psychology, sociology)
Germany Reformation Tour 2017 Tenor Joshua Backhus, Edwardsburg, Mich. (mechanical engineering) October 31, 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of one of the most significant developments in the modern world--one § David Bremer, Milwaukee, Wis. (music education) that resulted in the empowerment of millions to realize social, economic and spiritual reforms. This movement started Matthew Bremer, Milwaukee, Wis. (astronomy, secondary education) in Wittenberg, Germany, at the Castle Church by Martin Luther, a Franciscan monk who desired change. As part of the Landon Henry, Milwaukee, Wis. (psychology) worldwide celebrations of this historic anniversary, the Valparaiso University Chorale was invited by the Castle Church to Zachary Krampien, Normal, Ill. (mathematics, theology) lead their annual Hymn Festival. The Chorale was the only international ensemble to receive such an invitation, and they *Jeffrey Langevin, Columbus, Ind. (music) received high acclaim for their performance at this prestigious event. David Mackey, Naperville, Ill. (mechanical engineering) Luke McGinnis, Alsip, Ill. (music education) In addition to the Hymn Festival, the Chorale was showcased in many other high-profile events during the 500th Charlie Presar, Buckhannon, W. Va. (exploratory) Anniversary Reformation celebrations. They led worship services in Wittenberg and Leipzig, presented concerts in Casey Terry, Munster, Ind. (history, digital media) Reutlingen and Wittenberg, and joined the world famous Thomanerchor for the Reformation festival service at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. They also joined in the dedication of new bell for the village of Seyda, a place where the Bass passionate sharing of Luther’s joy continues. Fritz Depenthal, Orlando, Fla. (mechanical engineering) Eric J. Dubinsky, Canton, Ohio (accounting) To mark this historic event, Valparaiso University commissioned two new musical compositions to share the Reformation † *Andrew Flasch, Valparaiso, Ind. (actuarial science) message of international alliance for the betterment of mankind. Veni Creator Spiritus was composed by retired James Kilcullen, San Mateo, Calif. (finance, economics) Thomaskantor Georg Christoph Biller and connected the bells of the St. Thomas Church to a multi-lingual message of Nicholas Kwiecinski, Leonard, Mich. (computer engineering) joy and praise. Into the Light was composed by Jake Runestad, an acclaimed young American composer, and draws upon *Samuel Macy, Hudsonville, Mich. (music) thoughtful texts from reformers throughout world history to reflect our beautifully diverse cultures. This composition uses Connor Russell, Granger, Ind. (mechanical engineering) the words of many influential reformers to challenge us to think of how we can be part of the modern-day reformation. James Ryan, Bayonne, N.J. (meterology, theatre) Joshua Sievert, Greenfield, Wis. (computer engineering) Cody Wilson, Columbus, Ind. (theology) † President The Chorale performed in significant historic churches, a concert hall and through the streets of a small village. In each of § Student Manager these venues, the audiences enthusiastically embraced the Reformation message of international cooperation to find a path ◆ Librarian of love, compassion and kindness. * Section Leaders About the Organist Music at Valpo Is...
Joseph Bognar is chair of the Department of Music at Valparaiso University, where A community of musicians and mentors. he teaches piano, and serves as Associate University Organist. He has served on the faculties of the Maud Powell Music Festival, Lutheran Summer Music and the Stamford International Music Festival. As a member of the Castillon Piano Trio, he has performed The Department of Music is intentionally collaborative, and students in the United Kingdom, receiving acclaim for “his superb technique … one could only work closely with faculty mentors and fellow students. The weekly lessons, music marvel at this talented performer,” (Evening Telegraph, UK). His performances with colloquia, recitals, ensemble rehearsals and other department activities help create an the trio have aired on BBC radio. He toured China with Windiana, Northwest Indiana’s environment that is supportive of all musicians. professional wind ensemble, where he appeared as piano soloist in works of Gershwin and Xian. His live performances from Symphony Center, Chicago and the Chicago Cultural Center have aired on WFMT-FM. His most recent campus performances have featured some of the most formidable 20th century works, including Rzewski’s The People Targeted Degree Programs Union of Music and Faith United Will Never Be Defeated! and Ives’s Sonata no. 2: Concord, Mass.
Dr. Bognar completed undergraduate studies in piano and organ at Valparaiso University Valpo’s music alumni excel in many career areas, The Department of Music invites students to explore where he graduated summa cum laude. Awarded two university fellowships, he studied including church music, performance, music the biggest questions of creativity, meaning and piano with internationally renowned accompanist John Wustman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, education and arts management. vocation — in the classroom and beyond. Students where he earned the Doctor of Musical Arts. can pursue one of two specializations in church To acknowledge these diverse interests, the music or join the selective and extracurricular Department of Music offers three degree programs, ensembles that perform in the beautiful Chapel of each one leading to a specialized major, as well as a the Resurrection. Valparaiso University also shares music minor. The many tracks within these degree a special connection to the music of Bach and his programs ensure that music students cultivate their church in Germany, which students can pursue own talents and interests. through the Bach Institute and through the Chorale’s triennial residencies in Germany.
For more information about Service to the Whole Community Rich Performance Opportunities concerts, tickets, scholarships and contributing to future The department welcomes students of all majors to be Valparaiso University’s music rings throughout the programming, contact involved in musical life on campus. Non-majors can nation and the world. From Leipzig, Germany’s St. the Department of Music, participate in department ensembles, studio lessons, Thomas Church, to New York’s Carnegie Hall and Valparaiso University introductory music courses, and extracurricular even to Duffy’s Place, Valpo’s music students make Center for the Arts. music groups. their virtuosity known. The Chorale, Kantorei, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Concert Band tour regularly in the United States and abroad, while 1709 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Creative Inspiration the Jazz Ensemble and select chamber ensembles 219.464.5454 | [email protected] perform off-campus locally and around the region. The department’s busy concert calendar is deliberately designed to support learning, whether students listen in the audience or perform on stage. Throughout the year, a diverse group of visiting performers and scholars present recitals, lectures, workshops and seminars.
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American methods; B.A., Columbia College; M.M., Joseph and Jennifer Bognar Conservatory of Music; M.M., Stacy Maugans, saxophone, Roosevelt University Alfred Born and Christelle Menth Valparaiso University musicianship; B.M., B.A., Indiana Daniel and Diane Brandt University; M.M., Arizona State David Machavariani, cello; B.A., Gary and Lorraine Brugh Lorraine S. Brugh, Frederick J. Kruse University; D.M., Indiana University Tbilisi Special Music School; Artist Robert and Ellen DeVries Chair in Church Music; organ, choir; Diploma, Indiana University at South Charles Dickey and Deborah Zudell-Dickey B.M., Northwestern University; M.M., Katharina Uhde, violin, music Bend; M.M., Tbilisi State Conservatory; Northwestern University; M.T.S., Garrett history, chamber music; B.M., University M.M., Indiana University South Bend Lynne Eifert Evangelical Theological Seminary; of Music, Karlsruhe; M.M., D.M.A., David and Marilynda Erickson Ph.D., Northwestern University/Garrett University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Mary Lee Riley, piano; B.M.E., Luther and Katherine Esala Evangelical Theological Seminary Duke University B.Mch., B.S., M.A.L.S., Valparaiso William and Christa Even University Margaret Franson Christopher M. Cock, Phyllis and Alexander Austin, contrabass-jazz; Richard Duesenberg Chair in Lutheran faculty jazz trio; B.M., Northern Illinois Monica Schafer, viola; B.M., Faith Memorial Lutheran Church Music; director of choral/vocal activities, University Valparaiso University; M.M., Peabody Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund voice, director, Bach Institute; B.A.E., Conservatory of Music Dennis and Michelle Friesen-Carper B.M. Pacific Lutheran University; M.M., Anne Marie Bice, voice; B.A., Luther Bennie and Judith Gilmore D.M.A., University of Arizona College; M.M., Northwestern University Carey Scheck, piano; B.A., Valparaiso Lois Mae G. 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University; M.M., M.M., Valparaiso University Robert and Marilyn Schroer B.A., Bethel College; M.M., D.M.A., Rice Indiana University University Richard Watson, tuba, euphonium; Stephen and Marlene Valpatic Claire Happel, harp; B.M., University B.M., University of Michigan; M.M., Hubert and Audrey Velepec Ericka Tyner Grodrian, horn, of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; M.M., Northwestern University Sean J. Watland musicianship; B.A., Converse College; Yale University; D.M.A., University of Thomas Weitzel M.M., University of Alabama; D.M.A., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Emily Yiannias, voice; B.M. DePauw Joshua D. Wolfgram Indiana University University; M.M., Northwestern Roger Harris, jazz piano, faculty jazz University Sunghee Kim, organ, church music, trio; B.S., Roosevelt University choir; B.M., Ewha Women’s University in The Valparaiso University Department of Music extends a sincere Seoul; M.M., University of North Texas; Jennet Ingle, oboe; B.M., Eastman note of thanks for the generous gifts from our donors. These gifts enable D.M., Indiana University School of Music us to enhance the educational experience for our students and underwrite distinctive programming.
These donations, no matter the size, are extremely valued.
For additional information regarding donations, please contact [email protected] or call 219.464.5454. Valparaiso University The commitment to excellence that characterized Valparaiso University at its founding in 1859 remains evident today as the University earns national recognition from publications such as U.S. News & World Report magazine and accolades from accrediting agencies. Central to Valpo’s academic programs is the combination of an exceptional liberal arts education integrated with strong professional preparation. Further strength is provided by dedicated and distinguished faculty members who enjoy teaching and interacting with their students. The University values its Lutheran tradition and seeks to cultivate an environment in which students grow intellectually and spiritually. Valparaiso University’s Chapel of the Resurrection, a Northwest Indiana landmark, is one of the largest collegiate chapels in the world. With enrollment of more than 4,500 students, Valparaiso University ranks as one of the United States’ largest Lutheran universities. Students come from nearly every state and from more than 40 countries. Generous F or e v e r va l p o: Th e C a m pa ig n F or o u r Fu T u r e is a $250 million support from alumni and friends assists the University in providing financial assistance to nearly 90 percent of endowment campaign that will secure permanent support for its full-time students. Valparaiso University offers more than 70 fields of study in the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, student scholarships, faculty development, and programs Engineering, and Nursing and Health Professions; the Law School; and Christ College – The Honors College. that prepare students for lives of leadership and service. The Graduate School, which includes an MBA program, adds breadth to the academic offering. Excellent facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, provide many opportunities for hands-on learning in all colleges. F or e v e r va l p o builds on our strong foundation, it embraces Valparaiso University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and possibility, and with the support of everyone for who this offers a traditional liberal arts music major (B.A.) and two professional degree tracks (B.M.E. and B.M.). University matters, it will shape our future — forever. The department serves approximately 80 majors, and more than 300 Valpo students enroll in music instruction and classes each year. Music graduates regularly find placement in top graduate schools and succeed nationally and internationally as performers, church musicians, business entrepreneurs, teachers, professors, scholars, and composers. Visit v a l p o . e d u / forevervalpo for more information. The University is located in a thriving residential city in Northwest Indiana within an hour drive of Chicago, one of the major cultural centers of the world. For more information about Valparaiso University and its arts programs, call Undergraduate Admission at 1.800.GO.VALPO or the Center for the Arts at 219.464.6950, send an email to [email protected], or visit the Valpo website at valpo.edu.
Valparaiso University Center for the Arts Administrative Staff Jeff Hazewinkel Jessica Moon, Taylor Bundren Director, Center for the Arts Program Designers
Janice Miller Cortney Carey Academic Assistant Cover Designer Departments of Music and Theatre Nina Tadic Angelica Jackson Box Office Manager Administrative Assistant Center for the Arts