PROGRAM Ken Berg, Music Director Susan Berg, Assoc. Music Director/Pianist Music Assistants: David Mandt, Jeff Caulk, Erin Evans, Christopher Josof, Garrett Lenzie, Michael Megginson Tom Kendrick, Board President Nancy Kimberly, Administrative Manager Mandy Peterson-Tice, Executive Director Tricia Simpson, Operations Manager WELCOME KEN BERG NATIONAL ANTHEM ARR. KEN BERG SECTION I – SACRED ANTHEMS This section is sponsored by Kay and Bruce Donnellan in honor of Mary Rooney and by Leann and Jason Cox in honor of Robert Cox INTRODUCTION ELI HOLLINGSWORTH, 20-21 HEAD CHORISTER PSALM 98 JANE MARSHALL This anthem is sponsored by Martha Echols in honor of Tanner Echols JUNIOR CHORISTERS FLUTE: BETH MOONEY O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre and the sound of melody! With trumpets and the sound of the horn. O make a joyful noise before the Lord, before the King. PSALM 67 CHARLES CALLAHAN This anthem is sponsored by Matt Coe, BBC class of ‘96 JUNIOR CHORISTERS God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face; Shine upon us, Savior, shine. Fill your church with light divine; And your saving health extend unto earth’s remotest end. Let the people praise You, Lord; be by all that live adored; Let the nations shout and sing glory to their Savior King; At Your feet their tribute pay and Your holy will obey. Let the people praise You, Lord; earth shall then her fruits afford. God to us His blessing give, all to God devoted live. All below and all above, one in joy and one in love. "I have loved my time in the BBC. It has been full of great memories singing with friends from all around. I’ve learned the importance of music and the significant impact it can have on anyone.” - Joshua Peters, graduating senior A CALL TO PRAISE JIM TAYLOR JUNIOR CHORISTERS FLUTE: BETH MOONEY Praise him with music, praise him with dancing, Praise him with singing all the day long, Praise him with laughing and crying and working together; God is our strength and song. Praise him with trumpet, praise him with cymbals, Praise him with keyboard, French horn and gong, Praise him with strumming and drumming and clapping together; Praise him with joyful song. God is in music, God is in dancing, God is in singing all the day long. God is in laughing and crying and working together; Praise him with joyful song. GREET THE DAWN JOANNE BROWN LEDOUX This anthem is sponsored by Jessica and Micah Kaufhold in honor of Joseph Kaufhold JUNIOR CHORISTERS FLUTE: BETH MOONEY I will greet the dawn with a song, a song of thanks to God. I will sing with joy in my heart as early morning rays Bring forth the light of day and fill me with a song of praise. Higher than the stars in the sky, the glory of God’s light, holy morning star shining bright, The beauty of the dawn rings out creation’s song, a melody of hope and love. O God, exalted above the heavens. O God, whose glory awakens all the earth. Sing alleluia! Sing alleluia! With adoration let every word be heard. I will greet the dawn with a song, a song of thanks to God. I will sing with joy in my heart as early morning rays Bring forth the light of day and fill me with a song of praise. UBI CARITAS OLA GJEILO This anthem is sponsored by Margaret and Thomas Horton in honor of Paine Horton TENOR/BASS CHORISTERS Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Let us revere and love the living God. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. Amen. Amen. "I love singing songs and I love the songs we sing. I learned as much about being a man as I did about how to sing. I had so many great experiences, but none of them top the simple joy of singing with this choir. I will miss Mr. Berg the most...he is the GOAT!" – Samuel Jones, graduating senior O SEÑOR EN TI HE CONFIADO KEN BERG SOPRANO/ALTO SENIOR CHORISTERS OPENING TRIO: ANDREW TURNBULL, THOMAS TURNBULL, JAMISON WILLIAMS O Señor, en ti he confiado O Lord, in Thee have I trusted Nunca me confundan Let me never be confounded. Responde, O Señor, para mantenernos Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us Dia sin peccado. this day without sin. O Señor, Ten piedad de nosotros. O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. Que tu misericordia se aligere sobre nosotros Let Thy mercy lighten upon us Como nuestra confianza esta en Ti. as our trust is in Thee. O Señor, en ti he confiado O Lord, in Thee have I trusted Nunca me confundas Let me never be confounded. "My time in in the BBC can be summarized in one word, priceless! I joined in the third grade and have loved every minute of it." – Alex Francis, graduating senior SECTION II – SPIRITUAL AND HYMN TUNES This section is sponsored by Amy and Doug Strohmeier in honor of Gates Strohmeier and by Diane and Bud Alessio in honor of Tell Alessio INTRODUCTION NICO MORENO, 20-21 HEAD CHORISTER TAKWABA UWABANGA TRADITIONAL ZAMBIAN TUNE This anthem is sponsored by Elizabeth and Matthew Peters in memory of Barbara Peters MIXED CHORISTER ENSEMBLE SOLOIST: JOSHUA PETERS Takwaba uwabanga Yesu! Na shigguluka, konse, konse. There’s no one, there’s no one like Jesus! Takwaba, takwaka be. Takwaba uwabanga Yesu! No hay nadie, no hay nadie como Cristo! There’s no one, there’s no one like Him! There’s no one, there’s no one like Jesus! No hay nadie, no hay nadie como Cristo! No hay nadie, no hay nadie como El! There’s no one, there’s no one like Jesus! Come now, my children, watch your step! No hay nadie, no hay nadie como El! Find the ancient path. Look for the light of grace! I walking, walking here, there. Left foot here! Right foot there! Yo busco, busco aqui allí. We’re walking in the light! “The BBC has given me the opportunity to grow as a person while also being able to connect with others around me through music. My favorite things that I have experienced throughout my time in the BBC are the amazing tours that I was able to take part in and the countless number of lifelong friendships I made along the way.” – Deason Heifner, graduating senior "I loved learning and singing new songs. My favorite experiences were summer camps. My all-time favorite was being a proctor one summer. I will miss Mr. Ken and my fellow choristers." – Brian Sims, graduating senior FINLANDIA: BE STILL MY SOUL JEAN SIBELIUS This anthem is sponsored by Paulette and Michael Molloy in honor of Hayden Molloy TENOR/BASS CHORISTERS SOLOIST: HAYDEN MOLLOY Be still, my soul! The Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul! Thy best, thy heavenly friend Through stormy ways leads to a joyful end. Be still, my soul! Thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul! The waves and winds still know The Christ who ruled them while He dwelt below. Best still, my soul! The hour is hast’ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief and tears are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul! When change and tears are past, All safe and blessed, we shall meet at last. LIVE A-HUMBLE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL This anthem is sponsored by Nancy and Jack Kimberly in honor of the 2020-21 BBC Choristers and their families TENOR/BASS CHORISTERS ALUMNI TRIO: BEN DOW, DAVID MANDT, AND KEN BERG Live a-humble, O! Live a-humble, O! Humble yourself, the bell’s a-done rung. Just watch that sun, see how steady he runs. Don’t let him catch you with your work undone! I’m singin’ glory and honor! Praise King Jesus! Praise the Lord! The Lord has told us what we should do! Love kindness and to do justice, too. Oh, yes! The bell’s a-done rung. What does my Lord require of me? To walk with Him in humility! "BBC’s Life Rules from Mr. Berg will stay with me for the rest of my life. They remind us of the importance of resting and why it is important to do what is right. They all hold a valuable life lesson but life rule Number 3 is the one I keep closest to my heart.” – John Thomas Ellison, graduating senior RESIGNATION: MY SHEPHERD SOUTHERN HARMONY This anthem is sponsored by Jacqueline Morgan in honor of Seth Scoggins SOPRANO/ALTO CHORISTERS FLUTE: BETH MOONEY SOLO: THADDEUS KRATZ My Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is His Name. In pastures fresh Me makes me feed beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit back when I forsake His ways And leads me for His mercy’s sake in paths of truth and grace.