MidAmerica Nazarene University Department of Arts and Humanities Presents:
Bell Cultural Events Center — October 13, 2024 — 3:30 PM
MidAmerica Nazarene University Heritage Choir
MidAmerica Nazarene University Symphonic Choir
Dr. Christopher M. Smith, conductor
MidAmerica Nazarene University Chamber Orchestra
Tina Bilberry, conductor
Sarah Noé, accompanist
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Idyla
Leoš Janáček
(1854–1928)
I. Andante
II. Allegro
Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op. 35
Anton Arensky
(1861–1925)
I. Moderato: Un poco piu mosso
II. Allegro non troppo
III. Andantino tranquillo
IV. Vivace
V. Andante
Fantasy and Variations for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 81
Luis Spohr
(1784–1859)
Jake Haughey, clarinet
SYMPHONIC CHOIR
Prepare
Michael Engelhardt
Andy Cook, cajon; Emanuel Escobar, bass; Jake Haughey, saxophone
Crown Him!
arr. Dan Forrest
(b. 1978)
Give Peace in Our Time
Ethan McGrath
(b. 1990)
Julia Condon, soloist
Cornerstone
Shawn Kirchner
(b. 1970)
Brennan Frye and Brooklynne Hunt, soloists
HERITAGE CHOIR
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Thomas Chilsholm
(1866–1960)
arr. Jay Rouse
How Lovely are the Messengers
Felix Mendelssohn
(1809–1847)
O Love
Elaine Hagenberg
(b. 1979)
Geistliches Lied, Op. 30
Johannes Brahms
(1833–1897)
Amazing Grace
John Newton
arr. Jay Rouse
In Dat Great Gittin’ Up Mornin’
African American Folk Song
arr. Jester Hairston
(1901–2000)
Bryson Kendall, soloist
MNU Combined Choirs
O For a Thousand Tongues
Charles Wesley
(1707–1788)
arr. Christopher M. Smith
MNU Chamber Orchestra
Violin I
Emma Erickson +
Violin II
Brett Jackson +
Allyssa Hacker
Viola
Rebekah Chelikowsky +
Kristen James
Cello
Noah Beal +
Daniel Yung #
Bass
Makenna Andrews +
Krista Kopper #
Principal +
MNU Faculty/Staff or Community Member #
MNU Choirs
Ezekiel Alberston
Chloe Ashley
Ryan Beasley*
Dominic Beving
Simon Boles
Colton Buell*
Mary Burr*
Erin Butler
Lacey Buxton
Shawnda Casner*
Aaliyah Colding
Daniel Coleman*
Julia Condon
Brent Crites*
Claire DeBok*
Harley Duffield
Gracelyn Duncan*
Nicole Elkins
Anna Emch*
Emma Erickson*
Emanuel Escobar
Brennan Frye*
Abigail Funk
Samuel Funk
Aidyn Garrison
Ashton Gleaves
Elena Gonzalez-Bravo
Zoe Harding
William Haughey*
Kendall Hawes*
Jasmine Hendrix
Elissa Hinojos
Luke Hooker*
Brooklynne Hunt*
Adriana James
Kayla Johnson*
Bryson Kendall*
Grant Kennedy*
Grace Kinaman*
Aliza Marinelarena
Stormi Matthews
Mya Meinke*
Zackary Midyett
Regan Miller
Aubree Morgan
Noah Murdock
Chester Oberg
Samuel Olson*
Savannah Paxton
Hannah Peck
Lindsey Peterson*
Caleb Powell*
Jekgouy Rik
Franely Rodriguez
Zachary Rodriguez*
Martina Royer
Amillya Sizemore
Kayli Slayden*
Hadley Speicher*
Olivia Thompson*
Peter Vessey
Gregory Whetstone
Eli Whitacre*
Bailye Whitehead
Franke Wichert*
Audrey Weibke
Alexis Wood
Elizabeth Yeley*
*Heritage Choir Member
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