NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY PRESENTS A Light in the Darkness A Virtual Festival of Lessons and Carols ADVENT 2020 NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY PRESENTS A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS A Virtual Festival of Lessons and Carols Advent 2020 North Park University Organist Dr. John W. W. Sherer North Park University Women’s Chorale Dr. Thomas Tropp, Director North Park University Choir Dr. Julia Davids, Director North Park University Orchestra Dr. Tom Zelle, Director North Park University Gospel Choir Stephen Kelly, Director; Dr. Helen Hawkins, Assistant Director North Park University Concert Band Dr. Joe Lill, Director North Park University Jazz Ensemble Dr. Joe Lill, Director North Park University Chamber Singers Dr. Julia Davids, Director Released Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 4 p.m. PRELUDE Noël José Jesús Estrada (1898–1980) Dr. John W.W. Sherer, University Organist OPENING HYMN Once in Royal David’s City arr. David Willcocks (1919–2015) Choirs sing verses 1 through 3. Please join in singing verses 4 and 5 from home. Verse 4 For he is our childhood’s pattern, day by day like us he grew; He was little, weak, and helpless, tears and smiles like us he knew; And he feels for all our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness. Verse 5 And our eyes at last shall see Him, through his own redeeming love, For that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads his children on to the place where he has gone. North Park Women’s Chorale, University Choir and Organ WELCOME AND PRAYER Mary K. Surridge, North Park University President THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah IX: The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior. Reader: Eric McQuaid, Head Athletic Trainer (Following each reading, the reader shall say, “The Word of the Lord,” and you are encouraged to respond,“Thanks be to God.”) “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” Johann Sebastian Bach Anna Jacobson, Horn (1685–1750) North Park University Orchestra THE SECOND LESSON St. Luke I: The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary. Reader: Armida Belmonte Stephens, Theology Teaching Fellow, Theological Seminary Mary’s Song Stephen Kelly North Park University Gospel Choir (b. 1979) The Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol Percy Grainger North Park University Concert Band (1882–1961) Arr. Richard Franko Goldman THE THIRD LESSON St. Luke II: St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus Reader: Dr. Al Bjorkman, Professor of Biology God Rest Ye Mambo, Gentlemen Traditional, arr. Greg Moody North Park University Jazz Ensemble (b. 1963) THE FOURTH LESSON St. Luke II: The shepherds go to the manger. Reader: Sidney Smith IV, Bachelor of Music in Worship, Senior Ogo Ni Fun Oluwa Rosephanye Powell (b. 1962) Glory to God in the highest. Rejoice, Dance, Clap. Jesus Christ is born! CONGREGATIONAL HYMN You are encouraged to sing along from home. Silent Night Franz Gruber (1786–1863) Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Noche de paz, noche de amor, Todo duerme en derredor. Entre sus astros que esparcen su luz Bella anunciando al niñito Jesús Brilla la estrella de paz. Justize Gottman, conductor Bachelor of Music Education, Senior Members of North Park University Chamber Singers North Park University Orchestra THE FIFTH LESSON St. Matthew II: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. Reader: Olivia Price, Student Government Association President, B.A. Politics and Government/Mathematics, Junior The Little Baby Lena J. McLin North Park University Choir (b. 1928) Sharon Rich Peterson, accompanist Joy Cappel, Catherine Larson, and Harlem West-Hammond, soloists THE SIXTH LESSON St. John 1:1-14: St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation Reader: Terence Gadsden, Campus Co-Pastor and Athletic Chaplain The Savior’s Birth Traditional and North Park University Chamber Singers Marques L.A. Garrett (b. 1984) Today Christ is born; Today the Savior has appeared. Come, O come to Bethlehem. See the new-born King of Angels. A boy is born to us, A boy is born in Bethlehem, Here lies in a manger, And his name shall be called: The Angel of great council. BENEDICTION NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CHOIR Reader: Laura Kraybill, Campus Co-Pastor and Outreach Chaplain Dr. Julia Davids, Director Sharon Rich Peterson, Accompanist Reader: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Reader: Let us pray. May he who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with the sweetness of inward peace and good will; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you always. People: Amen. POSTLUDE Joy to the World! arr. Wilbur Held Dr. John W. W. Sherer, North Park University Organist (1914–2015) NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CHORALE Dr. Thomas Tropp, Director Emma Gingold, Accompanist Soprano I Soprano II Alto I Alto II Katrina Giannoni Emerson Cobbley Megan Hunt Jazlyn Alvarado Maggie Norland Debora Crisan Mia Molina Savannah Bennett Heejin Seo Emma Hernandez Mayah Rotter Melinda Nano Paighton Thomas Virginia Smith Josie Strathman Ania Williams Amara West Kathleen Tkoletz NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CHOIR Dr. Julia Davids, Director Sharon Rich Peterson, Accompanist Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Emma Busz Mallory Coakley Corey Anderson Justize Gottman Joy Cappel Amelia Harlovic Jesse Bettis Timothy Johnson Veronika Chaplii Emily Hunt Luis Ángel Cantu Elisha Joy MacKal Sarah Fitzmaurice Erika Martinez Peña Mark Magno Catherine Larson Sofie Meyer Brian Chindblom Darius Matache Cara McElroy Evelyn Ramgren Caleb Hacker Nguyen Nguyen Diana Monacelli Elayna Swickard Derek Johnson Ikenna Nkuku Linnea Olfelt Jaison Kirk Quinn Snow Madison Isaias Montero Robinson Petrusevski Aidan Nyquist Caleb Rude Lauren Rodda Sidney Smith IV Jeremy Ursache Harlem West- Gabe Stiglich Hammond NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Dr. Tom Zelle, Director Violin I Viola Bass Melody Fevrier* Elaina Huang Jazlyn Alvarado Jasmine Unroe Azary Celis Cassandra Payne Michelle Meza William Tiessen Scott Bakshis †** John Eckhardt** Melissa Pavlik** Diane Yang** Horn Cello Anna Jacobson Violin II Coman Fevrier Rebecca Vazquez* Mi Ran Choi Jenelle Himatay Nancy Gorman Frida Guzman Stephanie Sorisho Paul Vanderwerf** Hanna Miller Valentina Guillen- Chizolum Nwankwo Menesello** *Co-concertmasters/principals ** Guest Musicians North Park University Faculty/Staff † North Park University Alumni NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR Stephen Kelly, Director; Dr. Helen Hawkins, Assistant Director Jazlyn Alvarado Caleb Hacker Sidney Smith IV Georgi Balourdos Annika Magnusson Kayla Sutton Loribeth Godinez Emily Ostercamp Paighton Thomas Jonathan Gweshe Jill Rozeveld Harlem West-Hammond NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND Dr. Joe Lill, Director Piccolo Alto Sax Trombone Eric Castrejon Abigail Moore Kaya Hougen Thomas Schmidt Magdalen Norland Emily Ostercamp Flute Isabelle Boettcher Tenor Sax Euphonium Eric Castrejon Nallely Flores-Garcia Manisha Singh Megha Hans Jaquelyn Mendro Baritone Sax Tuba Oboe Jesus Baca Martin Luna Brayan Cortez Trumpet Percussion Emily Eix Nolan Baumgartner James Cross Bb Clarinet Kathryn Creager Stephanie Guataquira Lucas Haarstad Jonathan Robison Macayla Downing Jesse Ilc Roman Hernandez Konrad Proce Ian McClellan Age Ritsema van Eck NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE Dr. Joe Lill, Director Saxophones Trombones Rhythm Thomas Schmidt, alto Martin Luna Aidan Nyquist, piano Kelvin Selva, alto Kaya Hougen Thomas Jennings, guitar Jesus Baca, tenor Julian Villagrana Matthew Magno, guitar Nallely Flores-Garcia, Brian Schmidt, guitar tenor Trumpets Garret Flowers, bass America Rodriguez, bass Emmanuel Carrillo, Nolan Baumgartner Jonathan Gweshe, drums baritone Lucas Haarstad Noah Bauer, drums Jesse Ilc Sidney Smith IV, drums Konrad Proce Age Ritsema van Eck NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS Dr. Julia Davids, Director Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Joy Cappel Mallory Coakley Jesse Bettis Justize Gottman Catherine Larson Amelia Harlovic Luis Ángel Cantu Timothy Johnson Harlem West- Erika Martinez Peña Darius Matache Hammond Gabe Stiglich Jeremy Ursache BIOGRAPHIES DR. JULIA DAVIDS is the Stephen J. Hendrickson Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at North Park University. Now in her eleventh year, she directs the University Choir and the Chamber Singers, and teaches music education and conducting. Julia co-authored with Stephen LaTour the award-winning book, Vocal Technique – A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers, published by Waveland Press. The second edition was published in the spring of 2020. She is a frequent workshop and master class leader and has presented at numerous conferences for organizations including Choral Canada, the American Choral Director’s Association, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Dr. Davids is Music Director of the North Shore Choral Society, a 130-voice community choir based in Evanston, Illinois; Director of Music Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church, Wilmette; and Artistic Director of the Canadian Chamber Choir, Canada’s national professional choir dedicated to building communities through choral singing. The Canadian Chamber Choir recently released their third recording, Seasons of Life and Landscape, after being nominated for a 2016 Juno for Classical Album of the Year, Choral or Vocal Performance for Sacred Reflections of Canada – A Canadian Mass. Julia has earned degrees in education, vocal performance, and conducting from Western University (Canada), the University of Michigan, and a D.M. from Northwestern University. She lives