Nordic Choir Craig Arnold, conductor

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Music At Luther

artin Luther—our namesake—believed music to be Music/Arts Facilities “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 and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music 325-seat recital hall the numerous opportunities for study and performance by students from all disciplines “Participating across campus. in Nordic Choir At Luther the campus is alive with the sounds of seven helps our students choirs, three bands, three grow not only as orchestras, two jazz bands, and nearly 1,000 student musicians, but also musicians. Our students as people.” perform in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber —Rick Torgerson, President groups, private lessons, and master classes. More than 350 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 music website, http://music.luther.edu.

Luther College Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther College Center for Faith and Life 1,600-seat main hall, 200-seat recital hall provides its 2,500 students with a classic liberal arts education.

Luther offers more than 60 majors and pre-professional and .certifcate 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 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 tradi- tion, and enriched by its strong athletic program. Center for the Arts 225-seat black-box theatre

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Winter 2010 Appearances Part I

Sunday, January 17 Jubilate Deo Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral James Fritschel (b. 1930) Seattle, Washington Alliance Music Publications, Inc., AMP 0705 Sung in Latin Monday, January 18 Pacific Lutheran University Shout with joy to God, all the earth, Tacoma, Washington Sing ye a psalm to his name. Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, Tuesday, January 19 And I will tell you what great things Willamette University the Lord hath done for my soul. Salem, Oregon

Wednesday, January 20 Unicornis Captivatur First Presbyterian Church Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978) Medford, Oregon Walton Music, HL08501679 WW1400 Friday, January 22 Sung in Latin Grace Lutheran Church The text for this piece contains symbolic language representing Palo Alto, California the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Composer Ola Saturday, January 23 Gjeilo notes that he was inspired by its colorful and powerful Ascension Lutheran Church symbolism, and the sheer drama, joy, and sense of triumph over Thousand Oaks, California evil that it exudes. This text was taken from a compliation of Sunday, January 24 medieval chants called the Engelberg Codex, belonging to the First United Methodist Church Engelberg monastery in Switzerland and completed around San Diego, California 1400. Tuesday, January 26 The Unicorn is captured, Red Hill Lutheran Church It’s presented to the royal court Tustin, California In the hunters’ snare; Creeping, it freed itself from the pole; Wednesday, January 27 Because it’s wounded, it heals itself Hope Lutheran Church With the viper’s venom. Palm Desert, California Sing Alleluia Thursday, January 28 To the dying lamb; Catalina Foothills High School Sing Alleluia, Tucson, Arizona Cry Alleluia Friday, January 29 To the victorious Lion. La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church Life returns to the wounded Pelican Scottsdale, Arizona After miserable death Saturday, January 30 In its nest for the sins of the world. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church The Phoenix’s light is burnt out, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota The ancient sins of the world (Twin Cities) Are utterly consumed by flame. Sunday, January 31 The Hydra enters the crocodile, Zumbro Lutheran Church Deprives it of its entrails, kills it, Rochester, Minnesota And comes back alive. Saturday, February 20 Three days long Mount Olive Lutheran Church the Lion slept till the King Weston, Wisconsin Awakened it with a roar. Sunday, February 21 Bethel Lutheran Church Madison, Wisconsin

2 How Great Are Thy Wonders Georg Schumann (1866–1952) Ed. Paul Christiansen (1914–1997) Augsburg Publishing House, 1274 We sing with joy in our hearts to thee, O Lord. We sing praises to thy Name, O Most High. We sing of thy mercy, we sing of thy goodness We sing day and night of thy glorious truth. We sing with joy in our hearts to thee, O Lord, We sing with joy of thy great works. We glorify thy name and wonders of thy hands, Lord. Dr. Craig Arnold How great are thy wonders. Dr. Craig Arnold is director of choral activities, conduc- For the righteous man will flourish as a palm tree. tor of Nordic Choir, and professor of music at Luther He will grow like a cedar of Lebanon, yea, College. Arnold returns to Luther having served on And when he grows old, he will still flourish and blossom, its music faculty in the early 1980s. At that time, he And he will proclaim thy kindness, O Lord. founded the musical celebration which has since We sing with joy in our hearts to thee, O Lord. become Christmas at Luther, along with four of the We sing praises to thy Name, O Most High. college’s current vocal music ensembles. We sing of thy mercy and thy great wonders. We will sing with joy to thee, our Savior. Prior to his return to Luther, Arnold was music director of Manhattan Concert Productions and conductor of the New York City Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. Part II He previously served as director of choral activities at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and Alma Redemptoris Mater at Luther’s sister institution, Capital University in Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594) Columbus, Ohio. He has high school teaching Sung in Latin experience from positions at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Luverne (Minn.) Junior and Loving Mother of the Redeemer, who remains the gate Senior High School, and music ministry experience by which we mortals enter heaven, and star of the sea, from serving on church staffs in Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio, help your fallen people who strive to rise: and Michigan. Arnold continues to serve Manhattan You who gave birth, amazing nature, to your sacred Creator: Concert Productions as artistic director and chair. Virgin prior and following, taking from the mouth of Gabriel; Arnold’s education includes a doctorate in conducting Have mercy on our sins. from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y.; a master’s degree from the University of Illinois Sanctus (from Mass) at Urbana-Champaign; and a bachelor’s degree Frank Martin (1890–1974) from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. He has Bärenreiter-Verlag Karl Vötterle GmbH & Co., BA 5419 served as guest lecturer at the St. Petersburg () Sung in Latin Conservatory and has conducted choirs and orchestras at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Weill Recital Hall. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. He has also frequently appeared as guest conductor, Heaven and earth are filled with your glory. clinician, and presenter in Japan, England, Scotland, Hosanna in the highest. Germany, , , Wales, Hong Kong, China, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. and , as well as in Alaska, Colorado, New York, Hosanna in the highest. Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, California, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He will serve as founding conductor of the United States Inter-Collegiate Chorale in 2010.

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Hymn to St. Cecilia (movement 2) Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) Boosey & Hawkes, 19495 I cannot grow; I have no shadow To run away from, I only play. I cannot err; there is no creature Whom I belong to, whom I could wrong. I am defeat, when it knows it Can now do nothing by suffering. All you lived through, dancing because you No longer need it for any deed. I shall never be different. Love me. Dorian Festivals and Summer Blessed Cecilia, appear in visions Programs To all musicians, appear and inspire: Luther College hosts hundreds of middle and high Translated Daughter, come down and startle school student musicians at seven annual Dorian Composing mortals with immortal fire. Festivals and Summer Programs. Participants receive private instruction, ensemble coaching, and Hymn to the Eternal Flame (from To be Certain of performance opportunities in Luther’s own Noble the Dawn) Recital Hall and Center for Faith and Life. Stephen Paulus (b. 1949) Paulus Publications, SP 456 Dorian Band Festival 625 participants Every face is in you, every voice, every sorrow in you, 3 ensembles, including select Symphonic Band Every pity, every love, every memory, woven into fire. Dorian Choral Invitational Festival Every breath is in you, every cry, every longing in you, More than 450 participants Every singing, every hope, every healing, woven into fire. Dorian Keyboard Festival Every heart is in you, every tongue, every trembling in you, More than 150 participants Every blessing, every soul, every shining, woven into fire. Piano, organ and harpsichord Dorian Orchestra Festival Praise to the Lord More than 200 participants Arr. F. Melius Christiansen (1871–1955) 3 ensembles, including select Chamber Orchestra Augsburg Publishing House, 0-8006-4504-9 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation! Dorian Junior and Senior High Summer Camps O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! More than 600 participants All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near, Dorian Vocal Festival Join me in glad adoration. 1,250 participants Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend Choral and solo opportunities, including select thee; Chamber Choir Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee: For information, contact Ponder anew what the Almighty can do Jim Buzza, coordinator If with His love He befriend thee! Dorian Music Camps, Luther College Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! 563.387.1389 All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before [email protected] Him! http://music.luther.edu Let the Amen sound from His people again; Gladly for aye we adore Him.

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Part III Awake O North Wind, (from Wedding Cantata) Daniel Pinkham (1923–2006) C.F. Peters Corporation, 66039 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; Blow upon my garden, that the spices may flow out, Let my beloved come into his garden, And eat his pleasant fruits. Vocal Program Serenade to Music (from The Merchant of Venice) Luther College offers a wide variety of opportunities Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) for vocal music participation for young, aspiring Text by William Shakespeare (1564–1616) singers. Oxford University Press, 978-0-19-336002-0 Choral Ensembles How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank! Aurora, Dr. Sandra Peter, 100-voice first-year women’s Here will we sit and let the sounds of music choir Creep in our ears: soft stillness and the night Cantorei, Linda Martin, upper-class women’s choir Become the touches of sweet harmony. Cathedral Choir, Dr. Sandra Peter, 90-voice sophomore touring choir Look how the floor of heaven Collegiate Chorale, Dr. Timothy Peter, 90-voice upper- Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold: class touring choir There’s not the smallest orb that thou behold’st Nordic Choir, Dr. Craig Arnold, upper-class touring But in his motion like an angel sings, choir Still quiring to the young-ey’d cherubins; Norsemen, Dr. Timothy Peter, 90-voice first-year men’s Such harmony is in immortal souls; choir But, whilst the muddy vesture of decay Vocal jazz ensemble Doth grossly close it in, we cannot hear it. Numerous student-led a cappella groups Come, ho! And wake Diana with a hymn: Voice Study With sweetest touches pierce your mistress’ ear, And draw her home with music. Generous renewable scholarships Vocal coaching I am never merry when I hear sweet music. Courses in lyric diction and vocal literature The reason is, your spirits are attentive: Fully staged spring opera production The man that hath no music in himself, Opera workshop Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, 13 private voice faculty Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils; The motions of his spirit are as dull as night, For more information about the Luther College vocal And his affections dark as Erebus; program, visit http://music.luther.edu. Let no such man be trusted. Music! Hark! It is the music of the house. Methinks it sounds much sweeter than by day. Silence bestows that virtue on it, How many things by season season’d are To their right praise and true perfection! Peace ho! The moon sleeps with Endymion, And would not be awak’d! Soft stillness and the night Become the touches of sweet harmony.

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Laura Fuller ‘10 Part IV Cedar Rapids, Iowa English major (with secondary education) Immortal Invisible Music minor Craig Courtney (b. 1954) Beckenhorst Press, Inc., BP1827 Finding her own way: The youngest of four, Laura is Choir: the only one of her siblings to attend Luther, the only Unto the King eternal, Unto the King immortal, one not following dad (an endodontist) into the dental Unto the King invisible, The only wise God, field, and the only one still singing. Be praise forever more. On daily rehearsals: “It’s always work, but it’s always Audience stand and join in singing: work that I look forward to. It’s the one thing I do every Immortal invisible, God only wise, day, a fixture of my life here. To just be in a chair and In light in accessible hid from our eyes, be a musician for an hour, doing that one thing as well Most blessed most glorious, The Ancient of Days, as you can, that’s a great thing.” Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

What she learned on Nordic Choir’s 2009 Tour of Choir: the Mediterranean: That music transcends language In all life Thou givest to both great and small, and culture. “It was really interesting to watch people In all life thou livest, The true life of all, understand what we were singing—even through the We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, language barrier, we were still able to connect.” She And wither and perish but not changeth Thee. remembers especially a concert in Barcelona: “The Choir and audience: doors to the hall were open as we sang and it was Thou reignest in glory; Thou dwellest in light; raining outside. People kept coming in to get out of Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; the rain and then stayed. By the end, it was standing All praise, we would render; O help us to see, room only. They just walked into this experience—we ‘tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee. didn’t have to work to make a connection; it was already happening.” Amen!

Not your typical college road trip: As an incoming The Dying Soldier student, Laura applied for and was granted a unique American folk song scholarship that promised to fund an educational Arr. Nigel Short experience of her own design. This summer she used the funds to visit sites in literary America: first in New O Brother Green, O come to me England (Walden Pond, the homes of Emily For I am shot and bleeding. Dickinson and Mark Twain, two Robert Frost Now I must die no more to see farms, and more), then in northern Michigan My wife and my dear children. (Ernest Hemingway’s stomping grounds). The fighting foe has hid me low The Hemingway trip has inspired a On this cold ground to suffer, senior project on travel writing, but Stay brother stay and lay me away Laura maintains the best part about And write my wife a letter. the experience was the fact that it was truly learning for its own sake. “I didn’t O brother I am dying now, have to worry about whether this would O I do die so easy, produce what other people wanted; I Surely death has lost its sting got to learn in the way learning should Because I love my Jesus. happen. I wanted to know, so I went and Go tell my wife she must not grieve asked questions.” Go kiss my little children For they will call for me in vain, When I am gone into heaven.

66 Hermandad Ryan Deignan ‘10 Dorothy J. Papadakos (b. 1960) Cedar Rapids, Iowa Text by Octavio Paz (1914–1998) Music education major, management minor Oxford University Press, 978-0-19-386999-8 Sung in Spanish How he ended up at Luther: After graduating from I look up and I see the stars, Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Ryan began his And I read what is written first year of college at Notre Dame. While his interests Without understanding were many and varied, music was always a central part I know I am written in this moment too, of his life. And by the end of his first year, he realized he Somebody spells me out. needed to be at a school where he could better pursue that passion. “Luther,” he says, “was really everything I I am man. wanted it to be.” And the night is enormous. Little do I last, I look up, What he loves about Jenson-Noble Hall of Music: Up to the stars where I am written “I never really feel drained after a full day, I think in large part because of the community at Jenson-Noble, I look up to the stars where I am written, as well as the space itself. The atmosphere is incredibly Somebody spells me out in this very moment. warm and inviting. The main lobby is built very high, Alleluia! with skylights on the ceiling, creating a sense of openness. From professors to students, I’ve found the O Lord God culture of Jenson-Noble to be sincerely welcoming. Paul Tschesnokoff (1877–1944) Despite the fact that building signifies a lot of hard The Boston Music Company, 7723-7 work for me, I have no need to return to my dorm room during the day to catch a breather because Jenson- O Lord God, Hear thou my prayer, Noble makes me feel so centered and at ease.” Help thou me and give ear to my prayer. Daily do I worship Thy great name and Thy power What surprised him about the Nordic experience: Thou alone canst help me. O send me Thy peace and love. “The culture of musical excellence that’s set up is not O protect me, my God. Let me never stray, O my savior. hard to become a part of. The culture buoys you up— Leave me not, O God of my salvation. you improve so much just by joining the pace.” I will sing to the Lord as long as I live, And praise Thy great name while I have my being. What he does when he’s not singing: A lifelong Hear my prayer, help Thou me and give ear to my prayer. tennis player, Ryan joined the Luther tennis team this Glory to God. fall. He also co-leads the Catholic Student Community, organizing a weekly meeting to plan service events and monthly mass on campus, pray and Optional study scripture, and discuss current events as Lamb of God, Matthew Everett they relate to the Catholic Church. There Is No Rose, Rene Clausen How Can I Keep From Singing, arr. Taylor Davis Why he appreciates Luther’s dedication Ev’ry Time I Feel The Spirit, arr. William Dawson to the liberal arts: “I never have wanted Hungarian Rhapsody No.12, Franz Liszt, Du Huang, piano to put all my eggs in one basket. This whole concept of majoring in something is frustrating in itself for me. That’s why I love the concept of the liberal arts. I enjoyed taking Russian history last year. It was hard, but I’m passionate about the Russian culture now that I know more about it. And I was able to connect that to music by writing a research paper on Russian Orthodox Church music— where O Lord God comes from.”

7 Nordic Choir

ordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national and Ninternational acclaim as a premier collegiate choral ensemble in the United States. Following the 57- year tenure of , Nordic Choir is currently under the direction of Dr. Craig Arnold, named director of choral activities at Luther College in 2005.

Nordic Choir is Luther’s flagship choir in a choral program that comprises three upper-class mixed touring choirs, two first-year choirs, and an upper-class women’s choir. Over 550 performing in countless churches, City, and Oklahoma City, and at the singers from these ensembles combine schools, and concert halls, including Music Educators National Conference with Symphony Orchestra, Brass Lincoln Center, New York; Kennedy in Kansas City, Mo. and Percussion Ensemble, Luther Center, Washington, D.C.; Orchestra Ringers, and pipe organ for five annual Hall, Chicago; Orchestra Hall and the Nordic Choir has made numerous Christmas at Luther performances. Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis; concert tours of , the , Christmas at Luther 2008, “Night of the Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, Mexico, Russia, and . Glory, Dawn of Peace,” was nationally Minn.; Walt Disney Concert Hall and During its 1994 tour of Russia and broadcast as a PBS holiday special and the Crystal Cathedral, Los Angeles; Eastern Europe, Nordic Choir won a regional Emmy for “Best Special and the Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake performed in Tchaikovsky Hall, Event Coverage.” City. Nordic Choir has also appeared , and the Franz Liszt Academy, at national American Choral Directors , and shared a concert in St. Nordic Choir has toured extensively Association (ACDA) conventions in Petersburg’s Philharmonic Hall with throughout the United States, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Kansas the St. Petersburg Conservatory Choir.

Personnel

Soprano 1 Alto 1 Tenor 1 Rachel Barkel, Hull, Iowa Hannah Berlin-Burns, Winona, Minn. Adam Bogh, Coralville, Iowa Laura Davis, Austin, Minn. Maggie Boland, Brainerd, Minn. Alexander Bogh, Coralville, Iowa Emily Moore, Plymouth, Minn. Erin Brown, Newhall, Iowa Ryan Deignan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aliyah Richling, Stoddard, Wis. Mackenzie Carlisle, Janesville, Iowa Samuel Eaton, Crystal, Minn. Madeline Smith, McGregor, Minn. Katie Deaver, Viroqua, Wis. Daniel Hanawalt, Waverly, Iowa Amy Streck, West Des Moines, Iowa Margaret Fons, Milwaukee, Wis. Andrew Hillertz, Bourbonnais, Ill. Maria Vejdani, Burnsville, Minn. Haley Gibbons, Coon Valley, Wis. Zachary Lyon, Muscatine, Iowa Anne Walsh, Plymouth, Minn. Karina Schnieders, Indianola, Iowa Paul Scholtz, Waverly, Iowa Elizabeth Zimmermann, Watertown, Wis. Laura Schultz, Irvine, Calif. Jacob Watson, Waverly, Iowa Soprano 2 Alto 2 Tenor 2 Paige Armstrong, Owatonna, Minn. Laura Fuller, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Alex Anderson, Rothschild, Wis. Laura Dietmeyer, Peachtree City, Ga. Andrea Hatleli, Rushford, Minn. Paul Atkins, Tea, S.D. Jeanine Link, Davenport, Iowa Kirsten Jacobson, Platteville, Wis. Ross Bansen, Monmouth, Ore. Mallory Marlatt, Elgin, Iowa Morgan Ketterling, Rochester, Minn. John Carroll, Harlan, Iowa Katherine Mehlhoff, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Melanie Massnick, Oconomowoc, Wis. Erik Eliason, Northfield, Minn. Katherine Moan, Palos Park, Ill. Janell Magnusson, Springfield, Ill. Brian Gerike, Manchester, Mo. Kelly Jo Roth, Rosemount, Minn. Kara Morrissey, Sioux City, Iowa Alex Gisleson, Osage, Iowa Kelsey Simpkins, Ames, Iowa Allyson Nilsen, Hampshire, Ill. Michael Hart, Clive, Iowa Bethany Wichman, Appleton, Wis. Kristin Porter, Mason City, Iowa Michael Moran, Chippewa Falls, Wis.

8 Nordic Choir returned to Russia and Eastern Europe in 1997 on a tour that included performances with the Moscow Recent Releases Available in the lobby Chamber Orchestra. The Christmas at Luther 2009 CD features choral and In 2000 and 2003, the choir revisited the college’s roots with orchestral pieces performed at the 2009 Christmas at tours to and . In 2006, Nordic Choir Luther concerts December 3–6. toured Europe with concerts in Italy, , Germany, and A New Hosanna, Everlasting God, and In the Begin- the . Nordic Choir returns to Europe in May ning feature the choral music of Nordic Choir, Luther’s 2009 for performances in Spain, France, and Italy. Other flagship choral ensemble. notable appearances for Nordic Choir include a performance You may also order these and other recordings online of the Mozart Requiem with the Minnesota Orchestra in at http://music.luther.edu or by calling the Book Shop 2001 and Chichester Psalms with the Des Moines Symphony at 1-888-521-5039. in 2003.

Nordic Choir has also recorded extensively, releasing at least one CD per year. Recent titles include A New Hosanna (2009), In the Beginning (2008), Everlasting God (2007), The Road Home (2006), and The Culmination of an Extraordinary Career, reflecting Weston Noble’s final tour as conductor. Nordic Choir performances are also included on the CD and DVD of Christmas at Luther 2008 and the 2006, 2007, and 2009 Christmas at Luther CDs.

Nordic Choir Conductors 1946–1948...... Sigvart Steen ’23 1948–2005 ...... Weston Noble ’43 Christmas at Luther 2009 CD 2005–present ...... Craig Arnold

Bass 1 Faculty Accompanist Jesse Bunge, Garrison, Iowa Du Huang Gary Danciu, Tinley Park, Ill. Organ Matthew Drees, Iowa City, Iowa Lindsey Palmer Brett Epperson, Council Bluffs, Iowa Benjamin Jackson, Fort Madison, Iowa Trumpet Andrew Kust, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Jonathan Ailabouni Matthew Olson, Coon Rapids, Minn. A New Hosanna Michael Penick, Iowa City, Iowa Nathaniel Raabe, Montgomery, Minn. Kristopher Ulrich, Oshkosh, Wis. Bass 2 Jordan Balk, Rothschild, Wis. Trevor Ketterling, Rochester, Minn. Jeffrey Knutson, Janesville, Wis. Erik Malmquist, Hampshire, Ill. Josef Olynyk, Seguin, Texas Alex Redding, Norwalk, Iowa David Schmitt, West Allis, Wis. Karl Streufert, Lake City, Iowa Everlasting God In the Beginning Matthew Stump, Goshen, Ind. Ariel Zink, Austin, Minn.

9 Pursuit of Excellence

t’s 4:35 on a Tuesday afternoon, of musical excellence and a whole- we make music it becomes a unified and Nordic Choir has just finished hearted dedication to the students who idea. It turns the musical process into an I sight-reading a new piece. Director sing for him. “It wouldn’t be acceptable expression of life.” Craig Arnold pulls out his stool and to me if it was only a commitment sits down. “Andrew, what do you know to the music,” he says. “It’s definitely Whether it’s fine-tuning a piece of that I don’t know today?” A tenor in commitment to the people. And frankly, music or advising a student, one thing the back row clears his throat and a if there’s commitment to the people, is certain: Arnold is never satisfied with lively conversation ensues that touches you’re going to hear it in musical the status quo. “It’s excellence for the on everything from philosophy to the outcomes—I believe that.” sake of excellence,” explains Inhofer. “If image of God to finding one’s calling. we have this capability, why wouldn’t we make it the best we possibly can?” His singers call them “choirside chats” “When it comes to and they’re a regular part of rehearsals— That’s a lesson Arnold is intentional something students not only look collegiate choral music, about teaching his students. “My hope is forward to, but depend on. “Rehearsal Luther has a leadership that they find this pursuit of excellence becomes a place where you can just go spilling over into other activities in their and release completely from the outside position in the country.” life—details matter, and we don’t accept world,” says senior Kris Ulrich. —Craig Arnold, conductor anything less than what we’re capable of achieving.” For Arnold, whose focus and attention to detail in rehearsal is legendary, these So do his students. Inhofer explains In 2005 Arnold left a position as music conversations are not casual asides, but it this way: “He is, in every sense of director of Manhattan Concert instead crucial steps to attaining his the word, a professional. Yet while he Productions and conductor of the ultimate goal for the ensemble—“good conducts rehearsals professionally, and New York City Chorale and Chamber persons and good performance.” gives you that caliber of musicianship, Orchestra to become conductor of the he’s also so approachable and person- Luther College Nordic Choir. There “It’s not just about the nitty-gritty able, and puts such an emphasis on are only a few such positions he would details of the piece for him,” explains community.” have considered, but the opportunity alumna Mandy Inhofer. “It’s about to return to Luther—where he spent getting to know us as people, too.” “He weaves the musical process into time teaching and conducting in the our lives,” says senior Ryan Deignan. early 1980s—and to “continue building In fact, two things define Arnold’s “He just really wants us to break down on Luther’s legacy of choral excellence” leadership: the uncompromising pursuit barriers with each other so that when was one he could not pass up. “When

The Sesquicentennial Fund 2008–12

In May 2007 the Luther College Board of Regents endorsed the sabbaticals, assessment workshops, professional development op- college’s newest strategic-planning effort—Luther College: Trans- portunities, and further strengthening of distinctive programs like formed by the Journey —a vision that will guide decision-making Paideia. Further investment in students’ lives will be made by cre- beyond Luther’s sesquicentennial in 2011. ating endowed scholarships for study-abroad to ensure all students have an opportunity for international travel. Independent and col- The recommendations in this plan seek to accomplish the overall laborative research between students and faculty mentors through goal of transforming students’ lives. There are three strategic funded research fellowships is also central to this imperative. imperatives in the plan, and there is a correlating fund-raising initiative to help bring the goals of the plan to fruition. The Strategic Imperative II: Connecting People, Place, and the Sesquicentennial Fund is a comprehensive five-year effort to Luther Experience ($27 million) raise $50 million. Those who love Luther know that the college’s strong academic program, faith tradition, sense of community, and picturesque loca- Strategic Imperative I: Connecting Faith, Learning, and the tion create a unique and powerful learning experience. Investing in Larger World ($16 million) a quality education may be daunting; affordability will always be a Luther seeks to significantly undergird support for teaching and factor for many families. Luther responds to this ever-present con- learning. We will invest in our faculty and staff by creating the en- cern by setting forth an impressive new goal—to establish more dowed Fund for Transformational Teaching and Learning. Priorities than 300 new endowed scholarships. With nearly 500 scholarships include teaching and research fellowships, support for pre-tenure already on the books at Luther College, this further investment in 10 it comes to collegiate hand, bopping students on the choral music, Luther has a head if he hears them use the leadership position in the word “like” inappropriately country,” he explains. in conversation. It’s all about making things better—and the As director of choral students are clear about his activities and professor motivation: “He can be tough of music, Arnold’s duties on us, and we know he’s being include serving as artistic tough,” says Deignan, “but I director for Christmas never second-guess his good at Luther (a musical intentions.” celebration he founded during his previous tenure “I have been so impressed here), teaching conducting by the good nature and good courses, and guest conduct- talent of our students,” says ing for festivals and honor choirs across traveling across the country with 70- Arnold. “I often tell prospective students the country. His day planner might some college students, he simply says, that this is a community of students that indicate he’s pulled in many different “There’s nothing I dislike about touring. is very supportive of one another, and I directions, but for Arnold, it’s all about That’s the truth. I love to tour. I love have found them wonderfully supportive the same passion—“If you have an the opportunity to spend this time of me. There is a lovely character of interest in promoting choral music, that with students off campus where we can cooperation on the Luther campus.” interest translates whether it’s in the truly focus on the community of music- classroom or a festival setting. It’s just a makers in Nordic, and then to share And for Arnold, that “character of greater opportunity to affect a broader this labor and this sense of personal cooperation” is at the heart of what horizon of people.” connection with the many communities makes Nordic great. “It’s the strength of we visit. It’s fun to watch students grow shared voices with a purpose of one, the Arnold is also passionate about touring. in their connection with one another presence of God in the process, and the In the last three years, Nordic has sung and their connection with the music.” collective personal and musical talents in over 30 states and four different of this community,” he explains. “In countries. “I get excited with the smell Even on the tour bus, however, Arnold short, beautiful music by talented, caring of bus fumes,” he says (and smiles). isn’t satisfied to just let things ride. In people.” And, given an opportunity to grumble fact, he’s been known to walk up and about the logistical challenges of down the bus aisle, rolled magazine in

endowment growth will significantly assist families in affording a The Sesquicentennial Fund builds upon the success of the Higher Luther education. Also integral to connecting people and place is Calling Campaign, the largest campaign in the college’s history. the all-important Annual Fund. Unrestricted giving, a hallmark of Like the previous funding initiative, the goals of the Sesquicenten- Luther’s institutional health, is a concrete investment in the lives of nial Fund flow directly from the priorities voiced through broad- students. based collaborative thinking and strategic planning. Luther thanks the many people who came together to set the course for this next Strategic Imperative III: Connecting Sustainability, Stewardship, phase through the new strategic plan, Transformed by the Journey. and Global Citizenship ($7 million) Few problems confronting humanity are more pressing than how As with all funding initiatives, the success of the Sesquicentennial we interact with our physical environment. Luther College seeks Fund will depend on the goodwill and philanthropic support of to invest in renewable energy (wind, solar, and biomass) to save the many who love Luther College and believe in our mission. We energy costs and reduce the college’s carbon footprint. We also invite you to join us on this journey. seek to establish a Center for Sustainable Communities to serve as a catalyst for change and be an educational resource for the For more information on giving to Luther College, call the Devel- region. The center will integrate multiple aspects of a sustainable opment Office at 800.225.8664 or visit the http://giving.luther.edu community—food, education, energy, business development, and website. entrepreneurship—while providing students of all ages with practi- cal learning experiences. 11 Music Faculty

EDWIN ANDERECK. D.M.A., University JAMES GRIESHEIMER. Ph.D., WESTON NOBLE. M.M., University of of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Indiana University. Music history, music Michigan. Professor emeritus. Music. Head of voice and opera, vocal appreciation. FREDERICK NYLINE. M.A., University literature. JUAN TONY GUZMÁN. Ph.D., Florida of Minnesota. Concert Band, Varsity Band, HEATHER ARMSTRONG. D.M.A., State University. Music education, Wind and Percussion Ensemble, conducting. Eastman School of Music. Oboe, theory, ethnomusicology, Jazz Orchestra. JESSICA PAUL. D.M.A., University of double reeds methods. GRANT HARVILLE. M.M., University Illinois. Vocal coach, collaborative arts. CRAIG ARNOLD. D.M.A., Eastman of Michigan. Tuba, euphonium, brass SANDRA PETER. D.M.A., University of School of Music. Director of choral ensemble. Iowa. Conducting, Aurora, Cathedral Choir. activities, choral methods, conducting, CAROL HESTER. D.M., Florida State Nordic Choir. TIMOTHY PETER. D.M.A., University University. Flute, flute methods. of Arizona. Department head, Collegiate ERIC ASHCRAFT. M.M., University of HARRY HINDSON. D.M.A., University of Chorale, Norsemen. Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Wisconsin–Madison. Saxophone. Voice. GREGORY PETERSON. D.M.A., XIAO HU. D.M.A., State University of University of Iowa. Organ, church music, DANIEL BALDWIN. D.M.A., University New York–Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. Chapel Choir, Luther Ringers, college of Texas at Austin. Conducting, Symphony organist. Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra. DU HUANG. D.M.A., State University of New York–Stony Brook. Piano, class piano. KATHRYN REED-MAXFIELD. M.A., ANN BENJAMIN. M.M., Indiana University of Michigan. 2009–10 HELEN JAMES. D.M.A., University of University. Harp. Nottingham Program director. Oregon. Bassoon. REBECCA BOEHM SHAFFER. D.M.A., BETH RAY WESTLUND. D.M.A., BROOKE JOYCE. Ph.D., Princeton University of Northern Colorado. Horn, University of Texas at Austin. Voice, diction. brass methods. University. Theory, composition, music history, electronic music. GABRIEL SHUFORD. D.M.A., State TOM BOURCIER. M.M., Western University of New York–Stony Brook. Ear DAVID JUDISCH. D.M.A., University of Michigan University. Jazz Band, training, harpsichord, class piano, Collegium Iowa. Voice, vocal methods, Dorian Music improvisation, theatre/dance composition. Musicum. Camp director. JASON BRITTON. Ph.D., University of MICHAEL SMITH. D.M.A., University KAREN KANAKIS. D.M.A., University of Oregon. Theory, ear training. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass, North Texas. Voice, opera. ROSEMARY BRUMBELOW. B.M., Middle brass ensembles, brass methods. KRISTIN KENNING. M.M., A.B.D., Tennessee State University. Clarinet. JOHN F. STRAUSS. D.M.A., University of University of Minnesota. Voice. BARTLETT BUTLER. Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Piano. MIKO KOMINAMI. M.M., Juilliard Illinois. Professor emeritus. VIRGINIA STRAUSS. D.M.A., University School. Piano, theory. MICHAEL CHESHER. D.M., Indiana of Texas at Austin. Violin, advanced ear University. Clarinet, saxophone, woodwind JUSTIN KRAWITZ. M.M., University of training, counterpoint. Cape Town. Piano. methods. JONATHON STRUVE. M.M., DENNIS L. DARLING. Ed.D., University WILLIAM KUHLMAN. M.M., Syracuse Northwestern University; A.B.D., University of Illinois. Music education. University. Professor emeritus. of Iowa. Voice. AMY ENGELSDORFER. M.M., University ERIC KUTZ. D.M.A., Juilliard School. RICHARD TIRK. D.M.A., Michigan State of Kentucky; A.B.D., Indiana University. Cello, string methods. University. Trumpet. Theory, ear training. JACOB LASSETTER. D.M.A., University LAUREN VARLEY. M.M., San Francisco ROLF ERDAHL. D.M.A., Peabody of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Conservatory of Music. Trumpet. Music. Voice. Conservatory. Double bass, string methods. RACHEL WARE. M.M., University of SUZANNE ERNST. Flute choir, recorder PETER LINGEN. Guitar, lute, class guitar. Minnesota. Voice. consort. LINDA MARTIN. M.A., University of St. MARJORIE WHARTON. M.A. (French), RONALD FOX. D.M., Indiana University. Thomas. Theory, ear training, Cantorei, Tulane University; D.M.A., University of Professor emeritus. general music education. Iowa. Piano, class piano, French. JUBAL FULKS. D.M.A., State University of SPENCER MARTIN. D.M.A., University ANDREW WHITFIELD. D.M.A., New York–Stony Brook. Violin. of Minnesota. Viola, conducting, Louisiana State University. Voice, opera Philharmonia. workshop. MICHAEL GEARY. M.A., A.B.D., University of Iowa. Percussion, Percussion MAURICE MONHARDT. Ph.D., SUSAN WILLIAMS. M.M., Indiana Ensemble, percussion methods. University of Iowa. Professor emeritus. University. Voice, class voice. DAVID GREEDY. M.M., Eastman School GARY MOSS. D.M.A., University of of Music. Professor emeritus. Michigan. Voice, ear training.

12 Luther College

ince 1861, Luther College has gaged and experiential learning, most placed its faith in a classic resi- notably our study-abroad programs. Sdential, liberal arts education. Nearly 70 percent of Luther students We believe that providing a rigorous will study abroad before graduating, academic program in the context of placing us among the top 20 baccalau- a faith tradition prepares students for reate colleges nationally in the number more than successful careers. Luther of students studying abroad each year. graduates have a sense of a larger Many students travel with Luther fac- purpose—a sense that the “good life” ulty during the college’s January Term, is one where they use their talents and a month-long intensive course of study knowledge in service to others. Our with programs on five continents. president, Richard Torgerson, puts it this way: “It’s not just about prestige We believe music is central to a liberal and success. It’s about integrity, fulfill- arts education. As one of our conduc- ment, and knowing that what we do tors puts it, “Musical expression— is going to make the world a better artistic expression—answers some of place.” our most fundamental needs as human beings: the need to be creative, the Luther’s liberal arts curriculum begins campus, they make a life here, along need for self-fulfillment, and the need with 178 full-time faculty who come with students and colleagues. This cre- for self-expression, beauty, and mean- from the strongest graduate programs ates a strong sense of community and ingful existence.” in the United States and around the shared purpose on the Luther campus. world. They reflect the college’s ideals In the end a Luther education is about as a Phi Beta Kappa institution—excel- The sense of community at Luther is transformation. We put our faith in a lence every day in the liberal arts. With enhanced by the college’s picturesque strong liberal arts education, rich cocur- expertise ranging from collaborative fil- location. Nestled in the bluff country ricular programs, and the beauty found tering (in computer science) to a fresh of northeast Iowa, Luther is a strong in place and community. Students are interpretation of St. Patrick from Latin and vibrant residential community transformed by their four-year journey (in classics) to biodegradable polyesters purposely set apart. Our 1,000-acre at Luther and leave here ready to make (in chemistry), our faculty feel called campus includes frontage on the Upper their mark in the world. to be at a place where the attention is Iowa River, recreation trails, outdoor on undergraduates. The college’s 12:1 research sites, and well-designed facili- To learn more about us, visit www. student-faculty ratio makes it possible ties dedicated to teaching and learning. luther.edu or call 1-800-4 LUTHER. for professors to know their students A new $20 million science laboratories well and become intellectual mentors center has expanded opportunities for and guides. And because nearly all collaborative research and learning. faculty live within five miles of Luther has a strong tradition of en- Experience Luther

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