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Nordic ChoirAllen Hightower, conductor

WINTER TOUR 2015

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TOUR PROGRAM

WINTER 2015 APPEARANCES

Saturday, January 24 / 7 p.m.Our Savior’s Lutheran ChurchMontevideo, Minnesota

Sunday, January 25 / 3 p.m.First Lutheran ChurchSioux Falls, South Dakota

Saturday, January 31 / 7 p.m.First Baptist ChurchColumbia, Missouri

Sunday, February 1 / 2 p.m.St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic ChurchHiawatha, Iowa

Monday, February 2 / 7:30 p.m.Grace Lutheran ChurchRiver Forest, Illinois

Tuesday, February 3 / 7 p.m.St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchDavenport, Iowa

Wednesday, February 4 / 7 p.m.Bethel Lutheran ChurchMadison, Wisconsin

Thursday, February 5 / 7 p.m.First Lutheran ChurchDuluth, Minnesota

Friday, February 6 / 7 p.m.Trinity Lutheran ChurchMoorhead, Minnesota

Saturday, February 7 / 7 p.m.Westwood Lutheran ChurchSt. Louis Park, Minnesota

Sunday, February 8 / 8:45 and 11 a.m.Church ServicesGloria Dei Lutheran ChurchRochester, Minnesota

Sunday, February 8 / 7 p.m.Zumbro Lutheran ChurchRochester, Minnesota

Tuesday, February 10 / 7:30 p.m.Tour Homecoming ConcertLuther College, Center for Faith and LifeDecorah, Iowa

Watch the tour homecoming concert live online or on demand:stream.luther.edu

OF THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT

Spirit, Moving Over Chaos David Ashley White (1944–)Text: Patricia B. ClarkSelah Publishing Co.

Spirit, moving over chaos,bringing light where there was none,be to us a light, revealing where the work is to be done.Praise to God, among us dwelling,praise the Spirit giving light.

Breath, instilling animation,giving life, informing soul,breathe into all our beingslife that makes the Body whole.Praise to God, among us dwelling,praise the Spirit giving light.

Power, Life-force, Inspiration,blowing, breathing, brooding here,call, enliven, and empowerfor your work, both far and near.Praise to God, among us dwelling,praise the Spirit giving light.

Ave Verum Corpus William Byrd (1543–1623)Text: Sequence Hymn for Corpus Christi by Pope Innocent VIOxford University Press(Sung in Latin)

Hail, true Body, bornof the Virgin Mary,who having truly suffered, was sacrificedon the cross for mankind,whose pierced sideflowed with water and blood:May it be for us a foretastein the trial of death.O sweet Jesus, O pious Jesus,O Jesus, son of Mary,have mercy on me. Amen.

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Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied J. S. Bach (1685–1750)Text: Psalm 149:1–3C.F. Peters Corp.(Sung in German)

Sing to the Lord a new song!The congregation of the saints shall praise Him,Israel rejoices in Him, who has created it.Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.Let them praise His name in dances,with drums and harps let them play to Him.

TO LOVE AND TO PRAISE

Trois Chansons

I: Dieu! qu’il la fait bon regarder Claude Debussy (1862–1918)Text: Charles D’OrleansCPDL(Sung in French)

God, what a vision she is;one imbued with grace, true and beautiful!For all the virtues that are herseveryone is quick to praise her.Who could tire of her?Her beauty constantly renews itself;On neither side of the oceando I know any girl or womanwho is in all virtues so perfect;it’s a dream even to think of her;God, what a vision she is.

Messe

IV: Sanctus* Frank Martin (1890–1974)Text from the Mass OrdinaryBärenreiter(Sung in Latin) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;heaven and earth are full of thy glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

*Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

ALLEN HIGHTOWER,CONDUCTORRecently appointed the first Weston Noble Endowed Chair in Music, Allen Hightower is professor of music at Luther College, where he conducts the renowned Nordic Choir and is artistic director of Christmas at Luther. As

director of choral activities, he leads a program that includes four conductors, six choirs, and more than 500 singers.

Prior to joining the Luther faculty, Hightower served as professor of music and director of choral activities at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas. During his tenure, the SHSU Chorale performed for the 2007 National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the 2010 Southwestern Division of the ACDA, and the 2003, 2006, and 2010 conventions of the Texas Music Educators Association.

Before joining the faculty at Sam Houston, Hightower conducted the Chamber Choir at California State University, Long Beach. His high school teaching experience includes positions at Klein High School in Houston, Texas, and at Odessa (Texas) Permian High School.

From 2005 to 2010, Hightower was music director of the Houston Masterworks Chorus. He served as the Duesenberg Concert Choir Chair for the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival during the summers of 2007, 2011, and 2013. Hightower presently serves as a worship pastor at the Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, Minnesota.

Hightower holds degrees from Sam Houston State University, Baylor University, and the Eastman School of Music, and earned a D.M.A. from UCLA. He was the first-prize winner in the graduate division of the ACDA Conducting Competition in 1997. He has been mentored by choral conductors such as B. R. Henson, Donald Neuen, Paul Salamunovich, and Weston Noble.

Since he joined the Luther faculty in 2010, performance, guest conducting, and teaching opportunities have taken Hightower to 24 states and three European countries. He recently completed residencies at the University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Vandercook College of Music, and Pepperdine University. In March of 2014, Hightower conducted the Nordic Choir in performance at the North Central Division of ACDA.

Hightower is married to soprano Kristin Hightower. They reside in Decorah, Iowa, with their daughters, Caroline and Julianne.

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I was glad when they said unto me C. Hubert H. Parry (1848–1918)Text: Psalm 72:1–3,6,7Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

I was glad when they said unto me,  We will go into the house of the Lord.  Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem.  Jerusalem is builded as a city, that is at unity in itself. 

O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.  Peace be within thy walls,  and plenteousness within thy palaces. 

INTERMISSION

LET US GIVE THANKS

Sigalagala*Traditional Spiritualarr. S.A. OtienoEarthsongs(Sung in Luo)

He is calling:Come, we all go to heaven.Jesus has brought salvation.Let there be ululation.

TOUR PROGRAM

CHELANGA LANGASON ‘16Minneapolis, Minn.Music major, mathematics minor

Plans after Luther: Any job where I can work with kids!

What do you love about Nordic Choir? It’s pretty rare in life that you are lucky enough to be a part of

a team in which everyone is committed 100 percent to creating the absolute best of anything. The fact that the Nordic Choir is full of 74 people working their hardest to make beautiful music is incredible. It’s an experience I will value forever.

What do you do when you are not singing? I am in Top Banana, Luther College’s improv comedy troupe. I am also involved with the Luther College Black Student Union and am a resident advisor in Olson Hall.

JAMES ODEGAARD ‘15Hiawatha, IowaMusic major, management minor

Plans after Luther: Applying for jobs in non-profit world or college residence life

What do you appreciate most about the liberal arts experience?

I appreciate the opportunity to explore different subjects. Often when you enter college you do not know what you plan to major in, and the liberal arts experience allows you to truly find your niche.

What’s the best thing about Jenson-Noble Hall of Music? I like that Jenson-Noble is a place not only for practicing, but for studying and socializing. You’re able to go to a quiet area and write a paper or hang out in the lounge to talk about your day.

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Otche Nash*Alexander Gretchaninov (1864–1956)Text: Liturgy No. 2 from Russian Orthodox Liturgy(Sung in Church Slavonic)

Our Father, which art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done,in earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive them that trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation;but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,the power, and the glory,for ever and ever.Amen.In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Amen.

Psalm 50* F. Melius Christiansen (1871–1955)Augsburg Publishing House

II. AndanteOffer unto God the sacrifice of thanksgivingand pay the vows unto the Lord.And call upon me in the day of thy trouble. I will deliver thee and thou shall glorify me.

III. AllegroWho-so offereth praise glorifieth God, Who showed to all the salvation of our God. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host!Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

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*Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

ANNIE WANIGER ‘16La Crosse, Wis.Biology major, psychology minor

Plans after Luther: Applying to and attending medical school

How did you choose Luther College? I chose Luther predominantly because

I knew I would be able to have a great musical experience regardless of the major I chose.

What do you do when you are not singing? I’m usually in Valders studying my biology homework, playing Ultimate Frisbee, or running the trails in Decorah when the weather allows.

CHRISTINE O’BRIEN ‘15Western Springs, Ill. English and music major, education minor

Plans after Luther: Student teaching and applying for positions teaching high school English.

What would surprise people about Nordic Choir? I think people

would be surprised to find out how silly and fun Nordic Choir can be. Nordic demands a high level of commitment, but we truly enjoy ourselves in rehearsal and in performance. We balance focus and dedication with friendship and relaxation. From potluck dinners to scavenger hunts, we always make time for fun!

What’s the best thing about Jenson-Noble Hall of Music? I love the sheer amount of music that is made in Jenson-Noble every day. Walking through the halls, you can hear lessons on every instrument; choir, band, and orchestra rehearsals; and all kinds of practicing! Jenson-Noble is hardly ever a quiet place, and I love hearing the beautiful work of my peers and professors every day.

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MY SONG IN THE NIGHT

Grace Before Sleep Susan LaBarr (1981–)Text: Sara Teasdale (1884–1933)Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc.

How can our minds and bodies be grateful enough that we have spent, here in this generous room, this evening of content? Each one of us has walked through storm and fled the wolves along the road.But here the hearth is wide and warm.And for this shelter and this light, accept, O Lord, our thanks tonight.

NocturnesMorton Lauridsen (1943–)Songs of Peer, Ltd.

III: Sure On This Shining NightText: James Agee (1909–1955)

Sure on this shining nightOf starmade shadows round,Kindness must watch for meThis side the ground. The late year lies down the north.All is healed, all is health.High summer holds the earth. Hearts all whole.Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand’ring far aloneOf shadows on the stars.

DORIAN FESTIVALS AND SUMMER PROGRAMSLuther College hosts hundreds of middle and high school student musicians at seven annual Dorian Festivals and Summer Programs. Participants receive private instruction, ensemble coaching, and performance opportunities in Luther’s own Noble Recital Hall and Center for Faith and Life.

Dorian Orchestra Festival • Feb. 8–9, 2015More than 150 participants3 ensembles, including select Chamber Orchestra

Dorian Band Festival • Feb. 22–23More than 700 participants3 ensembles, including select Symphonic Band

Dorian Choral Invitational Festival • April 8More than 450 participants

Dorian Middle School Summer Camp • June 7–13More than 300 participants

Dorian High School Summer Camp • June 14–20More than 400 participants

Dorian Keyboard Festival • Nov. 13–15More than 150 participantsPiano, organ, and harpsichord

Dorian Vocal Festival • Jan. 9–11, 2016More than 1,100 participantsChoral and solo opportunities, including select

Chamber Choir

For information, contactJim Buzza, coordinatorDorian Music Festivals and Camps, Luther College563-387-1389dorian@luther.eduhttp://music.luther.edu/dorian

TOUR PROGRAM

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TUNE MY HEART TO SING THY PRAISE

My Lord has Come* Will Todd (1970–)Oxford University Press

Shepherds, called by angels,called by love and angels:No place for them but a stable.My Lord has come.

Sages, searching for stars,searching for love in heaven;No place for them but a stable.My Lord has come.

His love will hold me,His love will cherish me,love will cradle me.Lead me, lead me to see Him,sages and shepherds and angels;No place for me but a stable.My Lord has come.

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Lynne K. Pickett (1943–)Text: Robert Robinson (1735–1790)Tune: “Nettleton” by J. WyethMorningStar Music Publishers

Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love.

Here I raise mine Ebenezer; hither by thy help I’m come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.

O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be! Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.

THE DEAREST THINGS I KNOW

All the Things You AreJerome Kern (1885–1945)Text: Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) From the musical Very Warm For Mayarr. Clay Warnick

You are the promised kiss of springtime,That makes the lonely winter seem long.You are the breathless hush of evening,That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.

You are the angel glow that lights the star,The dearest things I know are what you are.Someday my happy arms will hold you,And someday I’ll know that moment divine,When all the things you are, are mine!

Ride in the ChariotTraditional Spiritualarr. Brandon Waddles (1988–)

Ride up in the chariot soon-a in the mornin’,and I hope I’ll join the band.

Walk and talk with Jesus soon-a in the mornin’,and I hope I’ll join the band.

Oh Lord have mercy on me,and I hope I’ll join the band.

Gonna chatter with the angels soon-a in the mornin’, and I hope I’ll join the band.

(Optional)*O Lord God, Pavel Chesnokov

*Songs marked with an asterisk available on recordings in the lobby

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NORDIC CHOIR

NNordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national andinternational acclaim as a premier collegiate choralensemble in the United States. Nordic Choir is

directed by Allen Hightower, director of choral activities atLuther College since 2010.

Nordic Choir is Luther’s flagship choir in a choral programthat comprises three upper-class mixed touring choirs, twofirst-year choirs, and a women’s choir. More than 500 singersfrom these ensembles combine with Symphony Orchestra,Luther Ringers, and pipe organ for five Christmas at Lutherperformances each year. Christmas at Luther 2008, Night ofGlory, Dawn of Peace, and Christmas at Luther 2012, Tidingsof Comfort and Joy, were nationally broadcast as PBS holidayspecials. The 2008 broadcast won a regional Emmy® for Best Special Event Coverage.

Nordic Choir has toured extensively throughout the UnitedStates, performing in churches of all denominations, schools,and concert halls, including Lincoln Center, New York;Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.; Orchestra Hall, Chicago;Orchestra Hall and the Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis;the Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, Minn.; Walt DisneyConcert Hall and the Crystal Cathedral, Los Angeles; and the Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City. Nordic Choir has also appeared at national American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) conventions in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Kansas City, and at the Music Educators National Conference in Kansas City, Mo. The choir was selected to

perform at the 50th anniversary national convention of the ACDA in Oklahoma City, March 2009, and were featured at the 2014 North Central ACDA convention in Des Moines, Iowa.

Nordic Choir has made numerous concert tours of Europe,the Caribbean, Mexico, Russia, and Eastern Europe. In 2000and 2003, the choir revisited the college’s founding rootswith tours to Norway and Scandinavia. Nordic Choir wasfeatured in concert throughout France, Spain, and Italy inMay 2009. Most recently, Nordic Choir completed a tour ofIreland and England in May 2012. Trips in 2015 will includethe current Midwest tour and the Italy tour in May. Other notable appearances for Nordic Choir include a performance of the Mozart Requiem with the Minnesota Orchestra in 2001, Chichester Psalms with the Des Moines Symphony in 2003, and St. John Passion with Orchestra Iowa in 2012.

Nordic Choir has also recorded extensively. Recent titlesinclude Prayer (2014), Go, Lovely Rose (2013), Holy, Radiant Light (2012), and Here I Am, Lord (2012). Nordic Choir performances are also included on the CD and DVD of Christmas at Luther 2012 and the CDs of Christmas at Luther 2011, 2013, and 2014.

Nordic Choir will perform Handel’s Messiah with the Luther College Symphony Orchestra, Cathedral Choir, and Collegiate Chorale at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m.For more information visit www.tickets.luther.edu/online/messiah

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Soprano IBetsy Austin, Overland Park, Kan.

music, education minorSarah Bowman, Fergus Falls, Minn.

music, education minorEmily Clay, Westfield, Wis.

music, linguistics minorAly Danielson, Excelsior, Minn.

political science and Spanish, music minorEmily Garst, Fort Dodge, Iowa

theatre, music minorNicole Gaunitz, Lansing, Iowa

undecided* Christine O’Brien, Western Springs, Ill.

English and music, education minor* Allison Vollinger, Hickory Hills, Ill.

music

Soprano IIHannah Butler, Independence, Iowa

psychology and communication studiesTaylor Dengler, Iowa City, Iowa

music, education minorDanielle Johnson, Lakeville, Minn.

elementary education* Mary Lieberman, Katy, Texas

music, education and German minorsGenevieve Myran, Eagan, Minn.

management, music minorLexie Polk, Buffalo Grove, Ill.

religion, music minorJulia Reimann, Cottage Grove, Minn.

religion and music* Brianna Shelly, Scottsdale, Ariz.

political science and musicJaime Webb, Spirit Lake, Iowa

music, philosophy and psychology minors

Alto I * Samantha Eilers, Geneseo, Ill.

music, education minorKristy Housholder, West Des Moines, Iowa

psychology and music, management minorJessi Kauffmann, Ankeny, Iowa

anthropology, Spanish, and international studies

Megan Kundel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa music and biology, classical studies minor

Hannah Leeper, Decorah, Iowa music

Sarah Rickertsen, Eagan, Minn. English, music minor

Isabela Rosales, Decorah, Iowa religion, English minor

Hannah Sackett, Becker, Minn. music, education and religion minors

Cecilia Shutt, Grimes, Iowa music, education minor

* Alison Smith, Hastings, Minn. political science and economics

Alto IIChristy Emanuelson, Rosemount, Minn.

music, women and gender studies minorsSarah Floden, Mason City, Iowa

biology, philosophy minorTatyana German, Rochester, Minn.

psychology and music*† Allison Kephart, Decorah, Iowa

music, education minorMelissa Newhouse, Conroe, Texas

music, education minorLianna Stewart, De Forest, Wis.

Nordic studies and music* Alison Vuolo, Eden Prairie, Minn.

music, education minorAnnie Waniger, La Crosse, Wis.

biology, psychology minorKaitlyn York, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

music, education minor

Tenor I Andrew Botz, Rochester, Minn.

managementLucas Jackson, Des Plaines, Ill.

psychology, music minorLogan Larson, Waukee, Iowa

music† James Odegaard, Hiawatha, Iowa

music, management minorScott Raftshol, Plymouth, Minn.

political science and economics, Asian studies minor

Ryan Readinger, St. Paul, Minn. accounting

*£ Scott Senko, Champlin, Minn. music

Seamus St. Clair, Council Bluffs, Iowa music

* Nathan Wiley, Bondurant, Iowa music, philosophy minor

Tenor IITyler DesRochers, Appleton, Wis.

music° Wesley Frye, Tinley Park, Ill.

musicWill Heller, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

music, management minorCole Melby, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

anthropology and religionSam Olson, Hopkins, Minn.

management, French minorBrandon Peck, Stillwater, Minn.

music, education minorMax Rooney, St. Michael, Minn.

classics and anthropologyCasey Tecklenburg, Dysart, Iowa

music, education minorKenneth Wicklund, Crystal, Minn.

music, education minor* Bryan Waznik, Menomonie, Wis.

music, education minor

Bass I ° Kalle Akkerman, Austin, Minn.

music*^ Jimmy Deignan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

music, education minorEric Jaques, Princeton, Minn.

communication studiesJonathan Kobs, Chilton, Wis.

music, education minor§ Patrick Pauloski, Indianapolis, Ind.

musicFred Scaife, Rushford Village, Minn.

music, education minorKirby Stalley, Vernon, Conn.

music, education minorZachary Stottler, Glenwood, Minn.

mathematics and physics

Bass IIBen Beaupre, Maple Grove, Minn.

music, education minor* Colin Berry, Iowa City, Iowa

music, education minorAaron Budihas, Kasson, Minn.

women and gender studies and philosophyRyan Ehrhardt, Cedar Falls, Iowa

music, education minorDan Gibson, Urbandale, Iowa

history and biology* Lukas Hampton, Montevideo, Minn.

music, education minor° Dietrich Jessen, Lake Charles, La.

managementMatt Knutson, Janesville, Wis.

music, education minorTim Komatsu, Northfield, Minn.

political science and theatreChelanga Langason, Minneapolis, Minn.

music, mathematics minorZachary Souhrada-Rogers, Cedar Falls,

Iowa music, education minor

* section leader† choir officer^ student assistant conductor° piano/organ◊ vocal soloist§ cello£ choir librarian

NORDIC CHOIR PERSONNEL

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VOCAL MUSIC AT LUTHER

Cathedral Choir, Jennaya Robison ’96, conductor; 100-voice sophomore mixed touring choir

Collegiate Chorale, Andrew Last ’97, conductor; 105-voice upper-class mixed touring choir

Nordic Choir, Allen Hightower, conductor; 74-voice flagship touring choir of Luther College

Cantorei, Linda Martin, conductor; 60-voice women’s choir

Norsemen, Andrew Last ’97, conductor; 75-voice first-year men’s choir

Aurora, Jennaya Robison ’96, conductor; 90-voice first-year women’s choir

For more information about vocal music at Luther College, visit http://luther.edu/music/vocal-performance.

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RECENT RELEASES Available in the lobby

Prayer is the most recent recording of Allen High-tower conducting the Nordic Choir of Luther College. This disc features music from the 2014 Win-ter Tour of the Midwest and Texas.

Christmas at Luther 2014: And on Earth, Peace contains performances from many ensembles at Luther College including “Our Father” and “My Lord Has Come” by Nordic Choir.

The Emmy®-nominated Christmas at Luther 2012:Tidings of Comfort and Joy CD and DVD both feature Nordic Choir and other ensembles of Luther College recorded at the annual Christmas at Luther concerts. Each year over 8,000 people experience the concerts live, as well as thousands more watching the concert broadcasts on PBS.

Go, Lovely Rose and Holy, Radiant Light are two other albums on which Allen Hightower conducts the Nordic Choir of Luther Col-lege, featuring great choral favorites such as “A Spot-less Rose” by Paul Mealor; “The Lord is the Everlasting God” by Kenneth Jennings; “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” arr. Edwin Fiss-inger; “Beati Quorum Via” by Charles Villiers Stanford; “The Three Kings” by Healy Willan; “Love is the Key” by Zebulon Highben; and “Hold On!” arr. Moses Hogan.

You may also order these and other Luther recordingsonline at www.lutherbookshop.com or by calling theLuther Book Shop at (888) 521-5039.

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A fully staged spring opera is performed every May. Pictured here is the 2014 production of Gianni Schicchi by Puccini.

Opera scenes are performed every November and January.Pictured here is a scene from Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann.

Vocal Program• Generous renewable scholarships• Weekly applied voice lessons• 12 applied-voice faculty• Vocal coachings available• Courses in lyric diction, vocal literature, and pedagogy• Opera scenes in fall semester and January Term• Fully staged opera productions in spring semester

Choral Program• Six choirs, pictured opposite

Other Ensemble Opportunities• Faculty-sponsored chamber ensembles including Jubilus, a

chamber ensemble specializing in classical music• Vocal Jazz, an auditioned mixed ensemble, performs alone

and with Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band• Collegium Musicum, early music ensemble

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GREGORY PETERSON ’83. D.M.A., University of Iowa. Department Head, College Organist, organ, Luther Ringers.

JON AILABOUNI ’10. M.M., Western Michigan University. Jazz Band, improvisation.

EDWIN ANDERECK. D.M.A., University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Head of Voice and Opera, voice, vocal literature.

HEATHER ARMSTRONG. D.M.A., Eastman School of Music. Oboe, theory, double reeds methods.

ERIC ASHCRAFT. M.M., University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Voice.

DANIEL BALDWIN. D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin. Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, conducting.

REBECCA BOEHM SHAFFER. D.M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Horn, brass methods, ear training.

RACHEL BRANDWEIN. D.M.A., State University of New York-Stony Brook. Harp.

JASON BRITTON. Ph.D., University of Oregon. Theory, ear training.

MARGARET BRITTON ’10. M.M., University of Texas at Austin. Theory, ear training.

MICHAEL CHESHER. D.M., Indiana University. Clarinet, woodwind methods.

JOHN CORD. D.M.A., University of North Texas. Trumpet, brass methods.

JOAN deALBUQUERQUE. D.M.A., University of North Texas. Concert Band, Wind and Percussion Ensemble, Varsity Band.

ANDREW ELLINGSEN ’03. M.M.E., University of St. Thomas. Music education.

AMY ENGELSDORFER. Ph.D., Indiana University. Theory, ear training.

RONALD FOX. D.M., Indiana University. Professor Emeritus.

MICHAEL GEARY. M.A., University of Iowa. Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, percussion methods.

JAMES GRIESHEIMER. Ph.D., Indiana University. Music history, symphonic music.

JUAN TONY GUZMÁN ’90. Ph.D., Florida State University. Music education, ethnomusicology, Jazz Orchestra.

CARLA HANSON. M.M., Northern Arizona University Flagstaff. Voice.

LYNNE HART. M.F.A., University of Iowa. Saxophone.

CAROL HESTER. D.M., Florida State University. Flute.

ALLEN HIGHTOWER. D.M.A., University of California, Los Angeles. Weston H. Noble Endowed Chair in Music. Director of Choral Activities, Nordic Choir, conducting, choral methods.

XIAO HU. D.M.A., State University of New York-Stony Brook. Piano, class piano.

DU HUANG. D.M.A., State University of New York-Stony Brook. Piano, class piano.

HELEN JAMES. D.M.A., University of Oregon. Bassoon.

BROOKE JOYCE. Ph.D., Princeton University. Ear training, composition, music history.

DAVID JUDISCH. D.M.A., University of Iowa. Professor Emeritus.

KAREN KANAKIS. D.M.A., University of North Texas. Voice, opera.

VALERIA KISHKUNAS. M.M., University of Northern Iowa. Voice.

MIKO KOMINAMI. M.M., The Juilliard School. Piano, theory.

WILLIAM KUHLMAN. M.M., Syracuse University. Professor Emeritus.

ERIC KUTZ. D.M.A., The Juilliard School. Cello, string methods.

JACOB LASSETTER. D.M.A., University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Voice, opera.

ANDREW LAST ’97. D.M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Collegiate Chorale, Norsemen, conducting, Dorian Music Camp Director.

PETER LINGEN. Guitar, lute, class guitar.

LINDA MARTIN. M.M.E., University of St. Thomas. Theory, ear training, Cantorei.

SPENCER MARTIN. D.M.A., University of Minnesota. Viola, Philharmonia.

MAURICE MONHARDT. Ph.D., University of Iowa. Professor Emeritus.

GARY MOSS. D.M.A., University of Michigan. Voice.

WESTON NOBLE ’43. M.M., University of Michigan. Professor Emeritus.

FREDERICK NYLINE. M.A., University of Minnesota. Professor Emeritus.

JESSICA PAUL. D.M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Vocal coach, collaborative arts, vocal and instrumental accompanying.

JILL PHILLIPS ’10. M.M., University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Voice.

BETH RAY WESTLUND ’89. D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin. Associate Department Head, voice, diction.

KATHRYN REED. M.A., University of Michigan. Ear training, harpsichord, Collegium Musicum.

JENNAYA ROBISON ’96. D.M.A., University of Arizona. Aurora, Cathedral Choir, conducting, vocal pedagogy.

BRAD SCHULTZ ’07. M.M., Emory University. Organ, church music, ear training, music history.

LORIE SCOTT ’98. D.M.A., University of North Texas. Flute methods.

MICHAEL SMITH. D.M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass, brass ensembles, brass methods.

STEVE SMITH ’95. M.M., University of North Texas. Composition, electronic music.

JOHN STRAUSS. D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin. Piano.

VIRGINIA STRAUSS. D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin. Violin, advanced ear training.

JONATHON STRUVE ’02. M.M., Northwestern University; A.B.D., University of Iowa. Voice, vocal literature.

KYLIE TOOMER ’08. M.M., University of North Texas. Voice, opera, class voice.

TARN TRAVERS. M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music. Violin, string methods.

MICHAEL VAN RYN. M.M., Northwestern University; Graduate Certificate, University of Southern California. Double bass, string methods.

MARJORIE WHARTON ’66. M.A., (French) Tulane University; D.M.A., University of Iowa. Piano, class piano.

ANDREW WHITFIELD. D.M.A., Louisiana State University. Voice, opera.

JILL WILSON. D.M.A., Boston University. Music education.

BENJAMIN YATES ’08. M.M., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Low brass.

MUSIC FACULTY

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MUSIC AT LUTHER

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Martin Luther—our namesake—believed music to be “one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” For more than 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 the numerous opportunities for study and performance by students from all disciplines across campus.

The Luther campus is alive with the sounds of six choirs, three bands, three orchestras, two jazz bands, and nearly 1,000 student musicians. Our students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons, and master classes. More than 300 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 Luther College music website, http://music.luther.edu.

Luther CollegeFounded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther College provides its 2,400 students with a classic liberal arts education.

Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate 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.

More than 50 dedicated and distinguished faculty teach 12 areas of music study (no teaching assistants).

Music/arts performance venues include the Center for Faith and Life, with a 1,600-seat main hall (above) and a 200-seat recital hall; Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, with a 325-seat recital hall (below); Center for the Arts, with a 225-seat black-box theatre.

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SUPPORTING STUDY ABROAD

A Luther College education connects students with vital global issues and ideas in many

ways. As a liberal arts college, Luther is committed to a way of learning that moves us beyond immediate interests and present knowledge into a larger world—an education that disciplines minds and develops whole persons equipped to understand and confront a changing society.

A primary way to expand one’s lens of learning is to study internationally. Approximately two thirds of our students choose a Luther-sponsored yearlong, semester, or January Term experience during their four years.

However, the opportunity to study abroad is out of reach for many students. Aiming to make the experience possible for more students, endowed scholarship support for study abroad remains a central focus

Orchestra engages in a three-week residency in Vienna, Austria, every four years.

The college has established the Friends of International Touring Scholarship to provide support for students who desire to travel internationally on a scheduled ensemble tour and who, without assistance in covering associated travel costs, would be unable to participate. This endowed fund also receives gifts and pledges from donors who may not be in a position to fully fund an endowed scholarship at the $25,000 level.

Performing on the world stage is an integral aspect of studying music at Luther College. For further information about giving in support of scholarships for study abroad or international touring, please contact the Development Office at (800) 225-8664 or visit the website http://giving.luther.edu.

at Luther College. With the current Sustaining the Mission fundraising effort, the college seeks to secure more than $5,500,000 in overall endowed scholarship support by December 31, 2015. Endowment for study abroad scholarships is included within this goal.

Similar to Luther’s traditional need-based scholarship funding, a minimum of $25,000 is required to establish an endowed study abroad scholarship. Donors may fund such a scholarship through outright support or through a planned gift.

Luther student musicians connect with the larger world through ensemble touring with the Nordic Choir, Concert Band, and Jazz Orchestra in such diverse places as Hong Kong, Norway, Poland, the Dominican Republic, England, Russia, and Spain, among others. And Luther’s Symphony

Scholarships from special international touring funds made it possible for some students to attend Nordic Choir’s most recent international tour to Ireland and England in 2012. The choir is pictured here outside Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. Nordic Choir will travel to Italy this coming May to sing in Rome, Florence, and Venice.

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LUTHER COLLEGE

The sense of community at Luther is enhanced by the college’s picturesque location. Nestled in the bluff country of northeast Iowa, Luther is a strong and vibrant residential community purposely set apart. Our 1,000-acre campus includes frontage on the Upper Iowa River, recreation trails, outdoor research sites, and well-designed facilities dedicated to teaching and learning. In recent years, the college has added a $20 million science laboratories center that has expanded opportunities for collaborative research and learning and a state-of-the-art aquatic center.

Luther has a strong tradition of engaged and experiential learning, most notably in our study-abroad programs. More than two-thirds of Luther students will study abroad before graduating, placing us among the top baccalaureate colleges nationally in the number of students studying abroad each year. Many students travel with Luther faculty during the college’s January Term, a month-long intensive course of study with programs on five continents.

We believe music is central to a liberal arts education. As one of our conductors puts it, “Musical expression—artistic expression—answers some of our most fundamental needs as human beings: the need to be creative, the need for self-fulfillment, and the need for self-expression, beauty, and meaningful existence.”

In the end, a Luther education is about transformation. We put our faith in a strong liberal arts education, rich cocurricular programs, and the beauty found in place and community. Students are transformed by their four-year journey at Luther and leave here ready to make their mark in the world.

To learn more about us, visit www.luther.edu or call (800) 4 LUTHER.

Since 1861, Luther College has placed its faith in a classic residential, liberal arts education.

We believe that providing a rigorous academic program in the context of a faith tradition prepares students for more than successful careers. Luther graduates have a sense of a larger purpose—a sense that the “good life” is one where they use their talents and knowledge in service to others.

Luther’s liberal arts curriculum begins with 180 full-time faculty who come from the strongest graduate programs in the United States and around the world. They reflect the college’s ideals as a Phi Beta Kappa institution—excellence every day in the liberal arts. With expertise ranging from collaborative filtering (in computer science) to a fresh interpretation of St. Patrick from Latin (in classics) to biodegradable polyesters (in chemistry), our faculty feel called to be at a place where the attention is on undergraduates. The college’s 12:1 student-faculty ratio makes it possible for professors to know their students well and become intellectual mentors and guides. And because nearly all faculty live within five miles of campus, they make a life here, along with students and colleagues. This creates a strong sense of community and shared purpose on the Luther campus.

EXPERIENCE LUTHER

To arrange a campus visit, call the Admissions Office at (800) 458-8437.

admissions@luther.edu

www.luther.edu

Luther College700 College DriveDecorah, Iowa 52101

LutherNordicChoir

@NordicChoir

@MusicatLuther

Streaming link: stream.luther.edu

Watch the Nordic Choir Homecoming Concert, Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.