Pops ConcertNovember 7, 20147:00pm

Sacred ConcertNovember 9, 20142:00pm

Michigan Lutheran High SchoolSt. Joseph, Michigan

Huron Valley Lutheran High SchoolIllinois Lutheran High School

Lakeside Lutheran High SchoolLuther Preparatory School

Manitowoc Lutheran High SchoolMichigan Lutheran High School

Michigan Lutheran SeminaryShoreland Lutheran High School

Winnebago Lutheran AcademyWisconsin Lutheran High School

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Welcome

Welcome to SW Michigan, home to Michigan Lutheran High School and this year’s East Regional WELS Choral Festival. What a joy it is to open our campus to the many choirs, families, and supporters from our Christ-centered schools! We pray that you are comfortable, at home, and enjoy your time listening to the young people enrich our lives and our faith through the gift of music.

The theme for this year is “Let The Light Shine.” This is a fitting theme for this year’s Choral Festival being held here in Michigan. As you have the opportunity to go to downtown St. Joseph this weekend or around the area to the waterfront, you will notice lighthouses.

Lighthouses dot the coastline of Lake Michigan and our other Great Lakes. There are more lighthouses in Michigan than in any other state. They are the stars of the shore as they still shine for ships while others simply tell their stories with us as museums.

Our Savior Jesus tells us in his sermon on the mount in Matthew 6:14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put in on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Our young people this weekend get to show us all how they let their lights shine. They will be on stage before us and will help enrich and enlighten our lives and our faith. Of course we all know what “The Light” is that we are letting shine. The light is Jesus. It is he who burns inside us. It is he who motivates and guides us. And it is he who we reflect to others. May all our lights shine brightly with Jesus not just this weekend, but throughout your lives as we point people to their Lord and give praise and thanks to our Father in Heaven.

Mr. Matthew HerbstPrincipal, MLHS

2014 east Regional choRal Festival PoPs conceRt

November 7, 2014 • 7:00 PM

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Shooting Star ..................................................................................................Arr. by Audrey Synder Festival Singers of Michigan Lutheran High School Choreographers: Victoria Lindenfeld, Joshua Nolte, Emily Zerrenner

aftermath .................................................................................... by Eric Hagmann & Lauren BeckerClaSSiC ............................................................................................................................Arr. by Wright The Academy Kids of Winnebago Lutheran Academy Choreographer: Bailey Norris linuS & luCy ................................................................................................... Arr. by Roger Emerson Micahtam of Illinois Lutheran High School Choreographer: Nathan Krug it takeS two ..........................................................................................................Arr. by Greg GilpinSave the world/don’t you worry Child ..................................................Arr. by Mark Brymer Lakeside Swing Choir of Lakeside Lutheran High School Choreographers: Becca Doering & Rachel Nolte route 66 ..................................................................................................................Arr. by Kirby Shaw Prep Singers of Luther Preparatory School

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intermiSSion

THE LIGHT IS JESUS. IT IS HE WHO BURNS INSIDE US. IT IS HE WHO MOTIVATES AND GUIDES US. AND IT IS HE WHO WE REFLECT TO OTHERS.

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huron valley lutheran high SChoolThe Hawk Singers are a group of young men and ladies from Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland, Michigan. Members are chosen through tryouts held in the spring of the previous school year. The Hawk Singers represent their school by performing at many area churches and in concerts during the school year. They love to sing and bring glory to God through their vocal talents. The members of the Hawk Singers are excited to participate in this year’s Choral Festival. We especially take this opportunity to thank Michigan Lutheran High School for hosting this wonderful event.

illinoiS lutheran high SChoolIllinois Lutheran High School’s Micahtam is an auditioned cocurricular ensemble that rehearses once a week outside of the school day. This group, comprised of freshman through seniors, performs a wide variety of music at all of our school concerts. It is also our privilege to share the Word in song with WELS congregations in our area. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Mr. Ryan Stangl and Michigan Lutheran High School for all of the work that they put into making this Choral Festival a successful and enjoyable experience for everyone!

lakeSide lutheran high SChoolLakeside’s Swing Choir is a select group chosen by tryout from its A Cappella Choir. They represent Lakeside and their Lord in various venues in the community and federation throughout the year. We wish to thank MLHS and Mr. Stangl for being such gracious hosts.

medley from “the lion king” ........................................................................Arr. by Mark Brymer The Wisco Kids Show Choir of Wisconsin Lutheran High School Choreographer: Mrs. Sarah Plamann roCkin’ robin ........................................................................................................Arr. by Kirby Shaw loCh lomond .................................................................................................. Arr. by Jonathan Quick Lancer Singers of Manitowoc Lutheran High School Choreographers: Hannah Nass & Sarah Yagodinski free ride ............................................................................................................Arr. by Paul Langford Hawk Singers of Huron Valley Lutheran High School Choreographer: Jen Koralewski i’m walkin’ ............................................................................................................Arr. by Kirby Shaw bring the houSe down ................................................................................ Arr. by Roger Emerson Hardin Street Harmony of Michigan Lutheran Seminary Choreographer: Sherry Kunde Seize the day .................................................................................................. Arr. by Roger Emerson Festival Choir of Shoreland Lutheran High School Choreographers: Ben Jeske & Renee Pappalardo

PaRticiPant schools

Huron Valley Lutheran High School – Westland, MI

Illinois Lutheran High School – Crete, IL

Lakeside Lutheran High School – Lake Mills, WI

Luther Preparatory School – Watertown, WI

Manitowoc Lutheran High School – Manitowoc, WI

Michigan Lutheran High School – St. Joseph, MI

Michigan Lutheran Seminary – Saginaw, MI

Shoreland Lutheran High School – Somers, WI

Winnebago Lutheran Academy – Fond du Lac, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran High School – Milwaukee, WI

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luther PreParatory SChoolMusic plays a vital role on the campus of Luther Preparatory School. Over ninety percent of our students volunteer to participate in one of four choirs. The Prep Singers are chosen by audition from the 200-voice Junior-Senior Chorus. The Prep Singers represent our school and our synod’s worker-training system in various churches and schools throughout the WELS. The Prep Singers and their director wish to thank Mr. Stangl and the entire Michigan Lutheran High School faculty, staff, and volunteers for all their work with hosting this year’s Eastern Regional festival!

manitowoC lutheran high SChool“My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul.” (Psalm 108:1) What an awesome privilege it is to be at Michigan Lutheran this weekend! We are really excited to be here among fellow believers raising our voices heavenward as we sing God’s praises! What a wonderful blessing we have in the WELS Choral Fest! The Lancer Singers are a 24-voice extra-curricular choir chosen by audition from the 55-voice Concert Choir. They serve as musical ambassadors as they participate in worship services at our federation congregations, perform in our four school concerts, and represent our school at other congregational and civic activities. This group has been extremely successful in the Wisconsin State Music Association district and state competitions. During the past 16 years the Lancer Singers have received ratings of 1*. In April of 2008 the Lancer Singers earned 1st Place in the High School Jazz Swing Choir category and were chosen as the Best Overall High School Choir at the Chicago Festivals of Music. In April of 2012 and again in April of 2014 they received a gold at the World Strides Heritage Music Festival in Chicago in the Vocal Jazz Choir category. The Lancer Singers love to sing (especially praises to our Lord!) and continue to pursue excellence in vocal performance. The Lancer Singers would like to thank the staff and students of ML (especially Mr. Stangl) for hosting the 2014 WELS Regional Choral Festival and making this weekend a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow Christians and raise our voices together in song!

miChigan lutheran high SChoolThe Festival Singers are the musical representatives for Michigan Lutheran High School, chosen by audition each spring from the members of the Titan Concert Choir. These sophomores, juniors, and seniors visit our 12 association congregations in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana to present God’s Word in song on our ML Sundays each year. They also perform in our three school concerts and represent our school at other congregational and civic activities. It has been an amazing experience to host this year’s regional choral festival! Thank you to all the young musicians and their directors for preparing for and participating in this special event. May all we do give praise and thanks to our God and Savior Jesus Christ! As you all return to your homes after this weekend, remember to “Let the Light Shine” in your lives!

miChigan lutheran SeminaryAt Michigan Lutheran Seminary all students are involved in music classes throughout their high school years. The Concert Choir and Chapel Choir are both auditioned groups for juniors and seniors. The Concert Choir represents the school at area congregations and on tours which have taken them to Texas, Arizona, the East Coast and Canada. In 2015 the choir will take a 13-day tour to Florida.Hardin Street Harmony is a subset of the Concert Choir. Each spring the group goes on a mini-tour to recruit for the public ministry. In the past they have traveled to New York, St. Louis, the Carolinas, and Ohio. Vocal director, Len Proeber, and choreographer, Sherry Kunde, have been working with Hardin Street Harmony for the past 19 years!

Shoreland lutheran high SChoolThe Festival Choir serves as the ambassador choir of our school. The students sing in Federation Congregations about 15 times a year. We also participate in the school concerts, as well as Wisconsin School Music Association events. Twenty-one of our 39-voice choir are here to represent our school. We are happy to be here from the other side of the pond, and offer a huge “thank you” to MLHS for hosting the Festival this year! Thanks for the great memories!

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winnebego lutheran aCademyThe WLA Academy Kids have been in the process of transitioning from a long history of being a show choir to being a modern contemporary a cappella choir in the likes of groups on NBC’s The Sing Off or the movie Pitch Perfect. Because they graduated their show choir band a couple of years ago, AK is now becoming a complete vocal band: there is one dedicated vocal percussionist (VP) and one dedicated bass for each piece. Everyone else in the group becomes part of the accompaniment or is a soloist. AK has challenged themselves this year to audition for the ICHSA regionals, a nationally sponsored high school a cappella competition. For more information, see VarsityVocals.com.

wiSConSin lutheran high SChoolNow in its fourth decade of existence, The Wisco Kids Show Choir continues the tradition of performing full musical revues for a wide variety of audiences throughout the year. In addition, the group participates in music festivals each school year where it continues to receive the highest ratings at these festivals. The joy of performing, of forming lasting friendships, of entertaining people and making them feel good, and of using their gifts to glorify their gracious Lord make being a part of this group special to each of its members. A big thank you to Michigan Lutheran High School for keeping the choral festival tradition going and growing!

Inspiration is Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s co-curricular vocal jazz ensemble. The group performs both secular and sacred music and considers it a privilege to perform in WLHS concerts and chapel services. They have also performed in WELS church services and at community events in addition to participating in WSMA district and state contests. We join forces with Wisco Kids each spring and feature one number in the school year’s final concert. We are excited to present a combined number with Wisco Kids for this year’s Choral Festival Pops Concert. Inspiration and their director thank Mr. Stangl and Michigan Lutheran High School for hosting this year’s festival and letting His light shine.

2014 east Regional choRal Festival sacRed conceRt

November 9, 2014 • 2:00 PMMichigan Lutheran High School

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thy Strong word did Cleave the darkneSS Setting by Carl Schalk CPH, #98-3881

All: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done.For created light we thank Thee, While Thine ordered seasons run.Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Choir: Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death,Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed Thine own life-breathing breath.Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

All: Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteousness; Bright with Thine own holiness,Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess.Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Choir: From the cross Thy wisdom shining Breaketh forth in conqu’ring might;From the cross forever beameth All Thy bright redeeming light.Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

All: Give us lips to sing Thy glory, Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim,Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Mouths to speak Thy holy name.Alleluia, alleluia! May the light which Thou dost sendFill our songs with alleluias, alleluias without end.

All: God, the Father, light creator, To Thee laud and honor be.To Thee, Light of Light begotten, Praise be sung eternally.Holy Spirit, light-revealer, glory, glory be to Thee.Mortals, angels, now and ever praise the holy Trinity! Amen.

keeP your lamPS Arr. by Andre Thomas Hinshaw Music, Inc., #HMC-577

Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh. Children, don’t get weary ‘til your work is done.Christian journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh.Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.

i Sat down under hiS Shadow Edward C. Bairstow Oxford University Press, #978-0-19-350104-1

I sat down under His shadow with great delight,And His fruit was sweet to my taste.

He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was love.

i walk in danger all the way Kenneth T. Kosche CPH, #98-3599

All: I walk in danger all the way. The thought shall never leave me That Satan, who has marked his prey, is plotting to deceive me.This foe with hidden snares may seize me unawares If I should fail to watch and pray. I walk in danger all the way.

Choir: I pass through trials all the way, with sin and ills contending;In patience I must bear each day the cross of God’s own sending.When in adversity I know not where to flee,When storms of woe my soul dismay, I pass through trials all the way.

And death pursues me all the way, nowhere I rest securely;He comes by night, he comes by day, he takes his prey most surely.A failing breath, and I in death’s strong grasp may lieTo face eternity today as death pursues me all the way.

I walk with angels all the way, they shield me and befriend me;All Satan’s pow’r is held at bay when heav’nly hosts attend me;They are my sure defense, all fear and sorrow, hence!Unharmed by foes, do what they may, I walk with angels all the way.

I walk with Jesus all the way, his guidance never fails me;Within his wounds I find a stay when Satan’s pow’r assails me;And by his footsteps led, my path I safely tread.No evil leads my soul astray; I walk with Jesus all the way.

All: My walk is heav’nward all the way; await, my soul, the morrow,When God’s good healing shall allay all suff’ring, sin, and sorrow.Then, worldly pomp, be gone! To heav’n I now press on.For all the world I would not stay; my walk is heav’nward all the way.

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go where i Send thee Arranged by Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory Earthsongs, #S-88

Children, go where I send thee! Children, how shall I send thee?I’m gonna send thee one by one,

one for the little bitty baby, the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.

I’m gonna send thee two by two, two for Paul and Silas,one for the little bitty baby, the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.

I’m gonna send thee six by six, six for the days when the world was fixed,five for the bread they did divide,four for the Gospel writers,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silas,one for the little bitty baby, the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.

I’m gonna send thee twelve by twelve, twelve for the twelve disciples,’leven of ’em singin’ in heaven,ten for the ten commandments,nine for the angel choirs divine,eight for the eight the flood couldn’t take,seven for the day God laid down his head,six for the days when the world was fixed,five for the bread they did divide,four for the Gospel writers,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silas,one for the little bitty baby, the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.

Still, my Soul, be Still Words and Music by Keith and Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend Arranged by Mary McDonald Crystal Sea Music Publishing, #9780834182974

Still, my soul, be still and do not fear though winds of change may rage tomorrow.God is at your side; no longer dread the fires of unexpected sorrow.

Refrain: God, You are my God, and I will trust in You and not be shaken.Lord of peace, renew a steadfast spirit within me to rest in You alone.

Still, my soul, be still; do not be moved by lesser lights and fleeting shadows.Hold on to His ways, with shield of faith against temptation’s fleeting arrows. Refrain

Still, my soul, be still; do not forsake the truth you learned in the beginning.Wait upon the Lord, and hope will rise as stars appear when day is dimming. Refrain

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Sing unto god Paul Fetler Augsburg Publishing House, #11-1244

Sing unto God, sing ye kingdoms of the earth:O sing praises unto the Lord;

Sing to him that rideth upon the heavens which are of old;Lo, he uttereth his voice, and that a mighty voice.Ascribe ye strength unto God:

his excellency is over Israel,and his strength is in the skies.

Sing unto God, sing ye kingdoms of the earth:O sing praises unto the Lord, praises unto God.

Praise the Lord!

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baba yetu Swahili adaptation of “The Lord’s Prayer” by Chris Kiagri Music by Christopher Tin Alfred Publishing, #27827

Refrain: Baba yetu, yetu’uliye Our Father, who artmbinguni yetu, yetu amina. in heaven. Amen.Baba yetu, yetu’uliye Our Father, mjina lako elitukuzwe. Hallowed be thy name.

Utupe leo chakula chetu tunachohitaji. Give us this day our daily bread,Utusamehe makosa yetu, hey! Forgive us our trespasses,Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe As we forgive otherswaliotukosea. who trespass against us.Usitutie katika majaribu, Lead us not into temptation,lakini utuokoe na yole muovu emilele! But deliver us from the evil one forever.Refrain

Ufalme wako ufike utakalo Thy kingdom come, thy will be donelifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. on earth as it is in heaven.Amina. Amen. Refrain

hail, gladdening light Charles Wood Choral Public Domain Library

Hail, gladdening Light of his pure glory poured,Who is the immortal Father, heavenly blest,Holiest of holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Now we are come to the sun’s hour of rest,The lights of evening round us shine.We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.

Worthiest are Thou at all times to be sung with undefiled tongue,Son of God, giver of life alone; Therefore in all the world Thy glories, Lord, they own.

i am the light of the world David L. Mennicke MorningStar Music, #MSM-50-4350

Refrain: “I am the light of the world; who follows me will not walk in darkness.I am the light of the world; but they will have the light of life.”

Rise, shine; for your light has come; God’s glory is risen upon you.True light that enlightens all has come into the world. Refrain

God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.Walk in the light, as he is in the light. Refrain

“You are the light of the world, the light that cannot be hidden.Therefore let your light so shine to glorify your Father.”

“I am the light of the world; In thee is gladness amid all sadness,

who follows me will not walk in darkness.I am the light of the world;

In thee is gladness amid all sadness,but they will have the light of life.”

Jesus, sunshine of my heart! In thee is gladness...

Stay with uS Egil Hovland Augsburg Fortress, #0800658825

Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us.Stay with us, it soon is evening.Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us, it soon is evening,and night is falling.

Jesus Christ, the world’s true light!Shine so the darkness cannot overcome it!Stay with us, Lord Jesus, it soon is evening.Stay with us, Lord Jesus, for night is falling.Let your light pierce the darkness and fill the earth with its glory.

Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us.Stay with us, it soon is evening.Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us, it soon is evening,and night is falling.

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aCknowledgementS

all CreatureS of our god and king Arr. By Mack Wilberg English Translation by William Draper © Oxford University Press 2002 Reproduced by Permission of CopyCat Music Licensing, LLC, obo Oxford University Press All Rights Reserved.

All: All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia, alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam.Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Choir: Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heav’n along, Alleluia, alleluia!Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice; ye lights of evening find a voice,Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia!Thou fire so masterful and bright, that gives to man both warmth and light,Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

All: Eternal are your mercies, Lord; eternal is your glorious Word, Alleluia, alleluia!Your praise shall sound from shore to shore, till suns shall rise and set no more!Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Choir: Alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!Alleluia!

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Jon hermanSon is a 2006 graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, where he graduated with a bachelors of science in education, with an emphasis in secondary music. From 2006 to 2011 he served at Trinity Lutheran School in Kiel, WI, where he directed the upper-grade music program and the junior choir. He also taught voice lessons privately at Manitowoc Lutheran High School in Manitowoc, WI. Since 2011, Jon has served at Illinois Lutheran High School in Crete, IL, where he directs both the choirs and bands and heads the music department. Jon is an active member of the National Association for Music Educators, and the American Choral Directors Association. He currently lives in Crete with his wife Katie and their children Jonah and Amelia, and is working toward his masters degree in choral conducting and education at VanderCook University in Chicago, IL.

Jon also has extensive experience as a singer. In 2003, he sang in the final season as a member of the GRAMMY nominated Dale Warland Singers in St. Paul, MN, and continues to sing under the

direction of Dale Warland each July as a member of the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale. From 2004-2006, he sang with the newly formed group, The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists, under the direction of Matthew Culloton. While teaching in WI, Jon sang a number of seasons with Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee under the direction of Richard Hynson. He was also a founding member of the WELS chamber choir Canticum Novum. He has done extensive solo work with many groups including the Dale Warland Singers, Bel Canto Chorus, the Milwaukee Lutheran Chorale, and an appearance at the 2014 WELS Worship Conference.

Joel ungemaCh is a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he attended Friedens Lutheran School and Shoreland Lutheran High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1989 and completed the Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University – Mequon, WI in December 2009. Mr. Ungemach began his teaching career in Jefferson, WI at St. John Lutheran School where he taught grade 5 and school music, served as organist, and directed the Sr. Choir and Male Chorus. In 1993, he accepted a call to St. John Lutheran School in Red Wing, MN as Principal and 7th & 8th grade teacher. While at St. John he also served as organist, Sr. Choir director and K-8 music specialist. From 1998-2004 Joel taught at Michigan Lutheran High School serving as Music Director (grade school band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, & Festival Singers). Since 2004 he has served as Director of Choral Music at Manitowoc Lutheran High School. As Choral Director he coordinates the entire vocal program at the school and directs the 60-voice Concert Choir and the 24-voice auditioned choir, the Lancer Singers. His call also includes United States History and

Assistant Principal: Dean of Academics.

Joel is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Wisconsin Music Educators Association, and the American Choral Directors Association. He has served as the conductor and artistic director of the Southwest Michigan Lutheran Chorale, clinician for the 2010 WELS National Choral Festival, guest choir director for the 2014 WELS National Worship Conference, and as an adjudicator for different music festivals throughout the upper Midwest. Joel has had the privilege to serve as the chairman of the WELS Choral Festival Executive Committee since 2000. He also serves as an organist and worship committee member at First German Lutheran Church in downtown Manitowoc.

Joel has been married to his wife, Carrie (nee Hennig) for 23 years. She serves as Art Instructor and International Student Coordinator at MLHS. God has blessed their marriage with six children: Anna, in her fourth year at Martin Luther College; Megan, in her third year at MLC; Jacob, a senior at Manitowoc LHS; Noah, in 8th grade (all at First German Lutheran School).

The Ungemachs are extremely excited to be back at ML for this wonderful weekend! They really appreciate the opportunity to “come home” to Southwest Michigan to see many friends. A huge thank you to Mr. Stangl and the committee for putting together an awesome weekend of music and fellowship!

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Michigan Lutheran High School alumnus Jeffrey Hendrix designed the logo for this year’s Choral Festival. Jeff graduated from ML in 2006, from Bethany Lutheran College in 2010, Ball State University in 2012, and is currently training for the pastoral office at Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (ELS). He has been very active with digital media and graphic design throughout his years of study. It was a joy to work with him again in creating the design concepts for this year’s festival!Regarding the festival logo, Jeff gives the following insights on the design:

1. The Lighthouse - The St. Joseph North Pier lighthouse is the icon for the region. The theme was a play on that idea so I wanted to incorporate that specific lighthouse, rather than just any lighthouse. This was a bit of a challenge, with its unique roofline.

2. Let THE Light Shine - In initial discussions, the decision was made to not do “Let YOUR Light Shine,” since it is subjective in nature. Let The Light Shine makes it clear that the light that is shining is Christ’s own Light. The cross in the design forms not only the rays of light, but the lighthouse itself.

We are saved not just because Christ shines light like a headlight on where we need to look and what we need to do for our salvation, no we are saved by the Light itself. Christ is the Light, and His Light shines brightest at the cross, cutting through darkness once and for all.

3. The waves - The waves flow to appear like a music staff. It is the darkest area of the logo so the waves also symbolize the hardships and turmoil of the world, emphasizing the theology of the cross in daily life. The music notes come from the lighthouse and break up the waves, since the Word of God united with music will fight the Devil’s temptations and accusations and bring peace and comfort to those who hear it.

4. The shape - Admittedly boxy, the constrictions of the logo serve to give it a more elegant look, making it fit both for a secular pops concert and worthy of a sacred Divine Service. In addition, it helps bring out the cross, which should be front and center of our whole life.

We sincerely thank Jeff for his creative efforts for this festival!

LET "THE LIGHT" SHINE

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Will Aird WLA B2Jayde Al-Angary ILHS S1Nikki Alcini HVL S2Christian Arnold LPS B1Mitchell Baumgartner MLS B2Bob Beaver LPS B2Ethan Beerbower HVL T2Andrew Blackwood HVL T2Allison Boggs WLA A1Brittany Boyd MLS A2Joshua Brands LPS B1Matthew Brohn LPS B2Hannah Brohn LPS A2Alex Brown LPS T2Abigail Brown ILHS A1Brooke Buckley MLS A1Cameron Chrispen HVL T2Karl Christie LPS B2Hannah Clark WLA S1Laura Cole MLS S2Chris Colla WLA B1Justin Curis HVL T2Olusegun Delu MLS T1Laura Dey MLS A1Caleb Dobberstein LPS T2Emma Dorn ILHS S2Hannah Dovnik LPS S2Ben Engle HVL B1Samantha Engle HVL S2Abby Enstad LPS A1Miriam Fischer LPS S1Anthony Fitzgerald LPS T1Winter Fredrick LPS S1Daniel Gensmer MLS T1Quinn Giebel WLA T2Alexandria Graves HVL A2Tyler Griffin ILHS T1Shane Griffin ILHS B1Jacob Haines HVL B1Rachel Hartmann LPS A2Zack Henke WLA T2Molly Hennig LPS A1Raven Henry HVL S1Chloe Henson HVL S2Jenna Hering LPS A2Janelle Heyn ILHS S1Hannah Hinz ILHS A2Mollie Hinz ILHS A1Mariah Jahns WLA S1Brittany Jensen LPS S1Nathan Jenswold LPS T2Jessica Junker ILHS S2Emily Junker ILHS A1Jared Kennedy HVL B2Kassie Kernagis ILHS S1Megan Kibbe MLS S1

Phillip Kieselhorst LPS B1Benjamin Kieta MLS B2Abe Klein WLA B1Mitchell Kohlmetz LPS B2Andrea LeFevre HVL S2Sophie Leng MLS S2Megan Lisota ILHS S2Hope Loersch LPS S2Jenna Lovell HVL A1Serene Luedke WLA S1Erik Lund LPS T1Tristen McVey MLS B1Taylor Mehnert MLS A2Jacob Melso LPS B2Chloe Mittelstadt LPS S2Alex Mortl WLA B2Erin Naumann LPS S2Gretchen Nemmers LPS S1Bailey Norris WLA A2Stephen Oelhafen LPS T2Micah Otto LPS T2Jacqueline Pautz LPS A2Grace Pechman WLA S2Gabriel Plocher MLS B1Evan Prieskorn HVL T2Jessica Proctor ILHS A2Katharine Ramp HVL S1Joel Robbert LPS T1Charlie Rosenthal WLA S1Hannah Rubin ILHS A1Rosemary Runstadler HVL A1Jordan Runstadler HVL T1Joel Schamber LPS T1Amanda Schoch MLS S2Jake Schoenborn WLA B1Jordyn Schroeder WLA A2Gunnar Schultz WLA B2Joe Schultz HVL B2Jessica Schulz WLA S1Paige Schwark LPS A1Ashley Setian HVL S2Jamie Spaude LPS A1Henry Tomhave LPS B1Emma Trapp WLA A2Emma Turriff LPS S2Nate Twardokus WLA T2Zachary Villanueva HVL B1Kasandra Wagner LPS S2Zachary Wheeler HVL B1Emily Wheeler HVL S1Lydia Wilde LPS S1Christian Willick LPS T1Jo Young HVL S1Joshua Zaher ILHS T1Matthew Zeng LPS B1

Aleksandr Abel WiLHS T2Cassidy Avery SLHS S1Josie Avery SLHS S1Lucy Bartz MiLHS A1Julia Beyer SLHS S1Katy Billings SLHS S2Tasia Blakely WiLHS A2Noah Bruckschen MaLHS T2Courtney Burnett MiLHS A2Katie Christensen SLHS A1Mitchell Christianson LLHS T1Ami Leigh Christnacht WiLHS S1Amy Daley MiLHS S2Eavary Dammond WiLHS T1Emma Dewane MaLHS S2Hailey Dick MaLHS S1Rebecca Doering LLHS A2Williams Donovan WiLHS T2Michelle Draeger LLHS S1Henna Dulak WiLHS S2Madison Dumke LLHS S1Sawyer Edwards SLHS T2Joseph Eick WiLHS B1Ian Eickhoff MaLHS T2Tamia England WiLHS A1Grant Fugate WiLHS B1Leah Gawel WiLHS S1Noah Giebel SLHS T2Sophie Grutza WiLHS S2Moriah Hackbarth LLHS A2Billy Hammarstrom WiLHS T1Heather Hellyer WiLHS S2Seth Hillmer MaLHS B1Laurel Hirschmann WiLHS S2Hannah Hoffman LLHS S2Rebecca Holm WiLHS A1Angela Jennerjohn WiLHS A2Michelle Jensen SLHS S2Rebecca Jung SLHS S1Jonathan Kelly SLHS T2Sara Kieselhorst WiLHS S2Marcus Klein LLHS T1Jacob Klug LLHS B2Noah Kooiman LLHS T2Laura Kramp WiLHS A1Skylar Krutz WiLHS S2Shelby Krutz WiLHS A2Julia Kubath MiLHS S2Kaitlyn Kuchenbecker MaLHS S1Justus Kupsky MaLHS T1Mason LaMarche WiLHS T1Courtney LaPlante SLHS S1Joseph Larson MaLHS B2Anthony Lee SLHS B1Caleb Liermann MaLHS B2Meredith Liermann MaLHS S2

Victoria Lindenfeld MiLHS S1Alexandra Loper WiLHS S1McKensi Mardon SLHS A1Clara Martinez WiLHS S2Ashley Meeks WiLHS A1Adrienne Meeks WiLHS A1Grant Miranda WiLHS A1Natalie Mischke MiLHS A2Ryan Mitchell MiLHS B1Abbie Mleziva MaLHS A2Cody Moon SLHS T1Hannah Nass MaLHS S2Joshua Nolte MiLHS T1Rachel Nolte LLHS A2Jordan Norenberg LLHS A1Anna Nushart MaLHS A1Riley Olson WiLHS S2Paige Oselka MiLHS S2Alex Pillard LLHS T2Samantha Pinchard SLHS S1Moriah Poehlman MaLHS A2Caitlin Raasch WiLHS A1Heidi Raddatz MaLHS A1Courtney Rainey MiLHS A2Natalie Rehbein MaLHS A1Micah Roecker MaLHS B1Arianna Sanchez WiLHS S1Abigail Schevikhoven SLHS A1Danielle Schmid WiLHS A2Alec Schneider SLHS T2Joshua Schoenfeld LLHS T2Eli Schwalbe MaLHS T2Tristen Seymour SLHS T1Olivia Seymour SLHS A2Emma Sill MiLHS S1Kang (Alex) Song WiLHS T2Audra Sonntag LLHS S2Jonathan Stamm WiLHS B1Matthew Stommen WiLHS T1Holly Szmanda SLHS A2Sam Thoma MaLHS B2Jacob Ungemach MaLHS T1Maria Unke MaLHS S1Robert Vaccarella WiLHS T2William Van Grinsven WiLHS B1Max Vasatko WiLHS T1Addison Waege MaLHS B1Donovan Waege MaLHS T1Matthew Werre LLHS B2Adam Westendorf WiLHS B1Noah Willems SLHS B1Luke Willems SLHS B1David Wilson LLHS B2Sarah Yagodinski MaLHS A2Emily Zerrenner MiLHS A2

Name Name Name NameSchool School School SchoolVoice Voice Voice Voice

CANTATE CHOIR JUBILATE CHOIR

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conceRt accomPanists (Piano, oRgan)Anne Thorson, Carrie Zak

diRectoRs’ social cateRing

Chef Andrew Eggert, CECEggert Culinary Innovations, LLC

diRectoR giFts

Michigan Travels Gourmet SpecialtiesKilwin’s Chocolates

donoRs

Steve AndresBecky BrineyEllis Family FarmsJim FroehlichHardin FarmsMartin’s Supermarket – St. Joseph, MIBill & LuAnn MashkeJim & Sandy SchererThrivent Financial Great Lakes Regional Office

Festival cd RecoRding

Legacy Productions

Festival suPPlies and RecRuitment mateRials

Bethany Lutheran CollegeMartin Luther CollegeWisconsin Lutheran College

Festival t-shiRts

Lazer Graphics

FloWeRs

Floral Brook Florist, Baroda MI

gRaPhic design, PosteRs/PRogRam layout

Jeff Hendrix

instRumentalists

Flutes: Lisa Koester, Ellen SeidlerOboe: Olivia SievertClarinets: Carly Andres, Quinna KochTrumpets: Rev. Tom Bauer, Courtney Ritter, Matthew Rugen,

Erik ThorsonHorns: Cory Burnett, Chris Graebel, Sarah Jackemeyer,

Harmonie MorganTrombone: David Koester, Paul Nolte, Emma SillTuba: Nathan Brown

Percussion: Erika Rosenbaum, Kayla Rosenbaum, Kenan Saxe, Matthew Willis

Violin: Cassie Avery, Josie Avery, Josiah Loersch, Noah Giebel, Frank Italiano Jr., Taylor Mehnert, Carol Biedenbender, Ashlynne Edwards, Will DeMarce

Cello: Sawyer Edwards, Hope LoerschContrabass: Lydia Wilde

lighting/sound setuP

MiLHS AVTech team

PhotogRaPhy & stage cReW

Deneal Sperle

Piano FRom

Shirk’s Music – Mishawaka, IN

PoPs conceRt lighting

Nick Raith

PoPs conceRt mcFreddy Krieger

PRinting (PRogRams/PosteRs)GM Business Printing

school BanneRs

Signs Plus – Manitowoc, WI

sound technician

David Hosbach

steeRing committee chaiRPeoPle

Debra Kenyon (Entertainment)David Koester (Music & Concert Details)LuAnnn Mashke (Printing/Publicity)Kristin Pappenfuss (Food)Nicholas Raith (AV/Technology)Corin Ritter (Registration)Rev. Thomas Schneider (Setup/Transportation/Devotions)Valerie Sievers (Hospitality)Lisa Zielke (Housing)

student enteRtainment

John Dudley – Table MagicianBenton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA

video stReaming

John Russell, Nick Raith

Subcommittee members and festival volunteers – THANK YOU!Student host families – THANK YOU!

SOLI DEO GLORIA