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FROM THE DIRECTOR
First performed over 250 years ago, in Dublin, Ireland, on April 13, 1742, Handel’s Messiah has
become one of the most recognizable and performed choral works in the world today. The 36
performances of the work Handel conducted or supervised were always in the spring and were
never in a church. The Caecilian Society of London introduced the annual Christmas performance
tradition in Great Britain in 1791, and the Boston Handel and Haydn Society brought the tradition
to America in 1818. The first performances featured a choir of about 24 male vocalists (an
ensemble slightly smaller than our Chamber Choir), and the orchestra was a small group of strings
with two trumpets and timpani. Oboes and bassoons were added later.
To connect with our modern audience, we have made an effort to create variety and points of
contrast within the succession of recitatives, arias, and choruses, without straying far from Handel’s
score. We alternate the use of two continuo instruments (harpsichord and organ), two different
size choirs (the College Choir and Chamber Choir), a smaller core string section with a larger
Tutti orchestra, and multiple soloists.
This weekend ‘s performances continue the music department’s tradition of presenting Messiah
every four years so that every student attending Hillsdale College has the opportunity to
experience this monumental work as a member of the choir, the orchestra, or the audience.
This tradition was born 20 years ago, in the fall of 1997, during my first semester as Director
of Orchestras and Choirs. I planned then to present Messiah when the freshmen class became
seniors, and then again every four years. The first two cycles of performances, in 2000 and 2004,
featured faculty and guest vocal soloists. In 2008 we featured student soloists for the first time, in
addition to our voice faculty. During the three 20012 performances, which also featured alumni
tenor Nick Nestorak, 25 students had the opportunity to perform a solo movement. This weekend
36 students will perform a solo during one of the three performances.
This is my 20th year as Music Director of the Orchestra and Choirs at Hillsdale College. While
preparing the choirs, orchestra, and soloists I was able to reflect on the growth of the department
over those years through the five Messiah cycles. It gives me a point of reference to gauge
the depth of student musicians currently in our program. I am thrilled with the level of talent
and musicianship demonstrated by these students and energized by their positive spirit, and
preparation, in rehearsals.
I want to thank all of the student musicians, both vocal and instrumental, for the care and
enthusiasm given to the rehearsal process this semester in preparation for these performances.
Thank you to the members of the music faculty for their time and talents in preparing the soloists,
choir, and orchestra. I would also like to say a special thanks to you, our audience, for many years
of enthusiastic support and many more to come.
James A. Holleman, Music Director
The 1918 Paul Jombar Cello used in this concert was
donated to Hillsdale College in 2016
by MaryAnn (Lentz) Marks, class of 1964
The harpsichord used in this concert was donated to
Hillsdale College in 1992 by the R.E. Warriner family in
loving memory of William S. Warriner.
27th Performance, 2016-2017
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Part One: Prophecy and Promise of the Redeemer
Overture
Orchestra
Scene One: God’s Comforting Promise
Comfort Ye
Recitative
Ethan Visser
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God; speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her,
that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned.The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness;
Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for or God. (Isaiah 40:1-3)
Every Valley
Aria
Jonathan Henreckson, Fri, Sun;
Mark Naida, Sat
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill made low, the crooked straight, and the rough places
plain. (Isaiah 40:4)
And The Glory of The Lord
Chorus
Choir
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord hath
spoken it. (Isaiah40:5)
Scene Two: the Purifying Messiah is Prophesied
Thus Saith The Lord
Recitative
Alan Kotlyar, Fri & Sun; Jack Duffy, Sat.
Thus saith the Lord of Hosts;Yet once a little while and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, the sea and the
dry land, and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all the nations shall come. (Haggai 2:7) The Lord, whom
ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in; Behold,
He shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts. (Malachi 3:1)
But Who May Abide?
Aria
Joshua Pautz, Fri & Sun; Giannina Imperial, Sat.
But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appeareth? (Malachi 3:2)
And He Shall Purify
Chorus
Chamber Choir
And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. (Malachi 3:3)
Scene Three: God’s Glory Comes Through a Virgin
Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive
Recitative
Mayim Stith, Fri;
Maria Speckhard, Sat.; Madeline Conover, Sun.
Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Emmanuel, God with us. (Isaiah 7:14)
Oh Thou That Tellest
Aria and Chorus
Choir
Mayim Stith, Fri.; Maria Speckhard, Sat.; Madeline Conover, Sun.
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to
Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
(Isaiah 40:9) Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. (Isaiah 60:1)
Scene Four: From Darkness Comes the Light of the World
For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
Recitative
Nathan Grime, Fri & Sun; Jonathan Moy, Sat
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee,
and His glory shall be seen upon thee, and the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of
thy rising. (Isaiah 60:2,3)
The People That Walked in Darkness
Aria
Nathan Grime, Fri & Sun; Jonathan Moy, Sat
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; and they that dwell in the land of the shadow of
death, upon them hath the light shined. (Isaiah 9:2)
For Unto Us a Child is Born
Chorus
Chamber Choir
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His
name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
Scene Five: The Christmas Story
Pastoral Symphony
Orchestra
There Were Shepherds
Recitative
Madeline Campbell
There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (Luke 2:8-9)
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TENORS
Jackson Bargenquast, JR, Wyoming, MI, Economics
Adam Buchmann, FR, Arvada, CO, Politics
Adam Cieply, SO, Niles, IL, Politics
Jonah Davey, FR, Granger, IN, English
Jared Ellison, FR, Waterville, OH, Liberal Arts
Miles Garn, SO, Charlotte, MI, Marketing Management
Kaleb Hansen, FR, Cedar Hills, UT, History/Philosophy
Jonathan Henreckson, JR, Sun Prairie, WI, Music
John Jordan, FR, Hillsdale, MI, Theatre/Art
Brendan King, JR, Westerville, OH, Music
Mark Naida, JR, Monroe, MI, English/French
Alex Pankow, SO, Milwaukee, WI, Economics
Joshua Pautz, FR, Muscatine, IA, Math
Shelby Ripley, SR, Convoy, OH, History/Latin
Jacob Ross, JR, Troy, MI, Chemistry
Ethan Visser, FR, Grand Rapids, MI, Liberal Arts
Stephen Tanquist, FR, Minneapolis, MN, Liberal Arts
BASS/BARITONES
Christian Allison, SR, Santa Fe, NM, Spanish
Nathanael Cheng, SO, Ewa Beach, HI, Politics
Will Crocket, JR, Deephaven, MN, Political Economy/
German
Ben Dietderich, FR,Vienna, Austria, Politics
Jack Duffy, FR, Kenesaw, NE, Music
Ian English, FR, Capeer, MI, Spanish
Curtis Fullom, SR, Punta Gorda, FL, Mathematics
Timothy Green, FR, Winchester,VA, Economics
Nathan Grime FR, Fort Wayne, IN, Liberal Arts
Brian Hall, JR, Cincinnati, OH, Latin/Greek
Caleb Harmon, JR, Orland Park, IL, Math/Philosophy
Paul Keenan, JR, Dexter, MI, Philosophy/Religion
Alan Kotlyar, SO, Skokie, IL, Liberal Arts
Nathaniel Lehman, JR, Midland, MI, Politics
Luke Martin, JR, Lancaster, PA, Latin/Greek
Jonathan Moy, JR, West Bloomfield, MI, Political Economy
Quintin Reichard, SO, Lovettsville,VA, Music
John Russell, SR, East Lansing, MI, Biochemistry
Eric Rygh, SO, Brea, CA, English
Thomas Ryskamp, SO, Grand Rapids, MI, Music/Accting
Peter Seeley, SO,Ventura, CA, Politics
Andrew Sheard, SO, Milanville, PA, Financial Mgt.
Dylan Strehle, SO, Snohomish, WA, English
Grant Werling, FR, Watertown, SD, Liberal Arts
David Woods, SO, Frankfort, IL, History
History/Economics
Thomas Wroblewski, SO, Dryden, MI, Math
Bold Denotes Chamber Choir
Hilsdale College Symphony Orchestra
Violin I
Stevan Lukich, Concert Master, Peoria, IL, SR, Biochemistry
Rachelle Ferguson, co-Concert Master, Salem IL, SR,
English/Classics
Ian Gensler, Omaha, NE, SR, Economics
Joshua Brown, Springport, IN, SO, Biology
Laura Salo IL, SO, Physics/Mathematics
Micah Heinz, N.Augusta, SC, JR, Music/Chemistry
Lilian Schmitz, Perrysburg, OH, FR,Art/Spanish
Abigail Teska, Hinsdale, IL, FR, Liberal Arts
Violin II
Hannah Andrews, Principal, Ham Lake, MN, SR, Mathematics
Anne Begin, co-Principal, Colfax, CA, SR, Latin/Greek
Delaney Lehman, Pousbo,WA, JR, Chemistry
Lauren Blunt, Grand Rapids, MI, FR, English
Suzanne Peyrebrune, Cleveland Hts., OH, SO, Liberal Arts
Kaylee McGhee, Canton, MI, SO, Politics/Journalis
Sarah Becker, Blaine, MN, FR, Biochemistry
Madeline Greb, Pontiac, MI, JR,Art
Ruth Studer, Waldron, MI
Viola
Rebekah Roundey, Principal, St. Charles, MO, JR, Music/
Physics
David Schwartzman, co-Principal, Manlo Park, CA, JR,
Economics
Vins Berggren, Lindsborg, KS, FR, Accounting
Oliver Skinner, Florence, SC, SR, Economics
Michael Tripepi, Granger, IN, SR, Physics/Mathematics
Cello
Gregory Farison, co-Principal, Milford, OH, JR, Economics
Tucker Philips, co-Principal, Central Point, OR, SR,
MktgMngmt
Collin Saunders, co-Principal, Grand Haven, MI, JR, Music/
Applied Mathematics
Natalie Bodner, Mequon,WI, FR, Biochemistry
Catherine Bodnar, Mequon,WI, SO, Biochemistry/Economics
Marcus Koperski, Bay City, MI, SO, Economics
Dustin Bowers, Livonia, MI, SO, Politics
John James, Battle Creek, MI, JR, Classics
Honor Perrine, Wheaton, IL, SO, Economics/Mathematics
Abigail Engle, Glenwood City,WI, JR, Biology
Julia Hoyda, Sugar Grove, IL, SR, Biology
Bass
Aaron Johnson, ‘08,Ypsilani, MI, Adjunct Faculty
Oboe
Brigette Hall, Mequon,WI, JR, English
Holly Irmer, Beatrice, NE, JR, English
Bassoon
Cynthia Duda, Okemos, MI, Adjunct Faculty
Trumpet
Conor Woodfin Lubbock,TX, SR, Accounting
Christopher Scheithauer, Skokiey IL, FR, Liberal Arts
Timpani
John Russell, East Lansing, MI, SR, Biochemistry
Choir Librarian: Sarah Schutte
Choir Librarian Asst.: Molly Schutte Choir Set-up: Brian Hall
Orchestra Librarian: Marie Landskroener Orchestra Set-up: Josh Lieberhauser
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SOPRANOS
Sarah Anibal, SR, Carthage, MO, History
Nicole Ault, SO, Catonsville, MD, Economics
Emily Blatter, SR, Poplar Grove, IL, History/English
Mariele Busch, SO, Hillsdale, MI, English
Katie Buursma, SO, Holland, MI, Politics
Claire Calvert, FR, Hillsdale, MI, Liberal Arts
Rebecca Carlson, SO, Redmond, WA, Liberal Arts
Sarah Chavey, SR, Ann Arbor, MI, Music
Hannah Cox, FR, Glennallen, AK, English
Elena Creed, JR, Westford, MA, English/Theatre
Phoebe Crow, FR, Charleston, WV, Liberal Arts
Mollie Dill, FR, Montgomery, AL, Politics/Economics
Susena Finegan, JR, Hillsdale, MI, Music
Karen Fuchs, SO, Dayton, OH, Liberal Arts
Natalie Glitz, Des Plaines, IL, Philosophy/Classics
Rebecca Henreckson, FR, Sunprairie, WI, Liberal Arts
Sydnee Heim, SR, Calgary, Alberta, CA, Politics
Adelaide Holmes, FR, Traverse City, MI, Politics
Klara Holscher, SR, Hobart, NY, English
Katarzyna Ignatik, FR, Utica, OH, English
Victoria Johnston, FR, Naples, FL, Int’nl Business
Avery Lacey, FR, Frederick, MD, Politics
Christa LaVoie, FR, Spokane, WA, Sociology/German
Abigail Liebing, FR, Cincinnati, OH, Libral Arts
Rachel Marinko, FR, Fort Wayne, IN, Liberal Arts
Anna Meckel, JR, Lincoln, NE, Biochemistry
Olivia Mulley, FR, Pine Grove Mills, PA, Mathmatics
Laurie Niederbrach, FR, Libertyville, IL, Biochemistry
Shelby Nies, SR, Thornton, CO, Christian Studies/
Spanish
Sydney Orndorff, SO, Lawrenceburg, IN, Liberal Arts
Jordyn Pair, SO, Milford, MI, Rhetoric/PublicAddress
Emma Peters, FR, Williamston, MI, German
Helen Potter, FR, Downers Grove, IL, English
Sarah Schutte, JR, Beavercreek, OH, Music
KayLynne Shaw, SO, Fayetteville, AR, English
Cheyenne Trimels, SR, Cheyenne, WY, History
Lauren Tunney, FR, Mequan, WI, Politics
Elizabeth Turner, JR, St. Louis, MO, History
Maggie Vangieson, FR, Canton, MI, Liberal Arts
Emily Walker, So, Hudson, OH, English
Caitlin Weighner, FR, Grand Rapids, MI, Liberal Arts
Johanna Westerhof, JR, Mancelona, MI, German
ALTOS
Guenevere Balmes, FR, Gurnee, IL, American Studies
Randi Block, JR, Grand Rapids, MI, Biology
Olivia Brady, SO, Rockford, IL, English
Aubrey Brown, SO, Findlay, OH, Chemistry
Madeline Campbell, FR, Wyckoff, NJ, Liberal Arts
Sarah Casebeer, JR, Pleasant Lake, MI, Chemistry
Domine Clemons, FR, Naples, FL, Liberal Arts
Madeline Conover, JR, Tinley Park, IL, Spanish/Politics
Allison Deckert, JR, Greenfield, MN, English
Josephine von Dohlen, SO, Minneapolis, MN, American
Studies
Katie Dimmer, FR, Farmington Hills, MI, English
Rebecca Drury, FR, Cape Girardeau, MO, Biochemistry
Ilsa Epling, JR, Las Vegas, NV, English
Stacey Egger, JR, St. Louis, MO, History
Ellen Friesen, SO, Lincoln, NE, History
Hannah Fleming, SR, Grand Rapids, MI, English
Maria Forsythe, FR, Homewoods, IL, Liberal Arts
Nora Gibes, SO, Augusta, MI, Biochemistry
Anne Hotz, JR, Lincoln, NE, English
Giannina Imperial, JR, Jackson, MI, Psychology
Laura Koop, FR, Colorado Springs, CO, English
Marie Landskroener, SR, Mayer, MN, Music
Kathryn Lewis, SR, Ann Arbor, MI, Christian Studies
Faith Liebing, JR, Cincinnati, OH, Christian Studies
Grace Link, SR, Olney, MD, English
Elizabeth Lozowski, SO, Coshocton, OH, Marketing
Management
Jessica MacFarlane, SO, Minneapolis, MN, Psychology/
Theatre
Gianna Marchese, SR, Wayne, IL, Marketing Management
Celina McGowan, FR, Matthews, NC, Liberal Arts
Laurel Nitzel, JR, Hastings, NE, English/Spanish
Meghan Perks, JR, Lafayette, LA, English
Anne Peterson, JR, Petersburg, MI, History
Sarah Reinsel, SR, St. Louis, MO, English
Emily Rinaldi, JR, Reno, NV, Art
Katherine Scheu, JR, Clarkston, MI, French
Kara Schmidt, JR,Vancouver, WA, Politics
Molly Schutte, SO, Beavercreek, OH, Psychology
Elise Siffring, FR, Omaha, NE, Philosophy
Eleanor Simmerer, FR, Allenton, MI, Economics
Maria Speckhard, FR, Fort Wayne, IN, English
Amelia Stieren, SR, Pittsboro, NC, German
Mayim Stith, FR, Pittsburg, PA, Liberal Arts
Jessica Stratil, SR, Erin, WI, English
Ramona Tausz, SR, Addison, IL, English
Emma Trist, FR, Gloucester,VA, Art
Patience Tyne, SR, Caldwell, NJ, History/Spanish
Marie Vande Hey, SO, Kaukauna, WI, Music
Devin Ward, JR, Denver, CO, Physics
Frances Wiese, FR, Sibley, IA, English
Gabriela Wong, SR, Canton, MI, Biochemistry
Katie Wright, JR, Rochester, MN, Economics
Katie Zelenak, FR, Novi, MI, Liberal Arts
And, Lo, The Angel of The Lord
Recitative
Cheyenne Trimels
And Lo! The angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they
were sore afraid. (Luke 2:8-9)
And The Angel Said Unto them
Recitative
Madeline Campbell
And the angel said unto them: Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)
And Suddenly
Recitative
Cheyenne Trimels
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: (Luke 2:3)
Glory To God
Chorus
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men. (Luke 2:14)
Choir
Scene Six:” Christ the Shepherd-King’s Ministry on Earth
Rejoice Greatly
Aria
Emily Blatter, Fri;
Klara Holscher, Sat; Sydnee Heim, Sun
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy King cometh unto thee. He is
the righteous Savior and He shall speak peace unto the heathen. (Zechariah 9:9-10)
Then Shall The Eyes of the Blind Be Open’d
Kathryn Buursma, Fri;
Katherine Wright, Sat; Hannah Fleming, Sun
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap as
an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. (Isaiah 35:5-6)
He Shall Feed His Flock
Recitative
Aria
Kathryn Buursma, alto & Sydney Orndorff, soprano, Fri;
Katherine Wright, alto & Natalie Glitz, soprano, Sat; Hannah Fleming, alto & Natalie Glitz, soprano, Sun
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His
bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. (Isaiah 40:11) Come unto Him, all ye that labor and are heavy
laden, and He shall give you rest, Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him; for He is meek and lowly of heart,
and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29)
His Yoke is Easy
Chorus
His yoke is easy and His burden is light. (Matthew 11:30)
Chamber Choir
Part Two: The Suffering Lamb Who Redeems
Scene One: The Sacrificial Lamb Heals His Wayward Flock
Behold The Lamb of God
Behold the lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)
He Was Despised
Choir
Aria
Gianna Marchese, Fri;
Giannina Imperial, Sat; Avery Lacey, Sun
He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. (Isaiah 53:3) He gave his
back to the smiters, and his cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: He hid not his face from shame and
spitting. (Isaiah 50:6)
Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs
Chorus
Choir
Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; He was wounded for our transgressions; He was
bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him. (Isaiah 53:4-5)
And With His Stripes
Chorus
And with His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
Chamber Choir
All We Like Sheep
Chorus
Chamber Choir/Choir
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him
the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)
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Scene Two: The Abandoned Messiah Suffers Scorn
All They That See Him
Recitative
Jonathan Henreckson
All they that see him laugh him to scorn; they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying: (Psalms 22:7)
He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn; the Lord shall have them in derision. (Psalm 2:1-2)
Choir
Thou Shalt Break Them
Aria
Mark Naida, Fri & Sat; Jonathan Henreckson, Sun
Thou shalt break them, thou shalt break them with a rod of iron. (Psalm 2:9)
Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His heart
Recitative
Shelby Ripley
Thy rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness; He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there
was no man; neither found He any to comfort Him. (Psalm 59:20)
Hallelujah
Chorus
Choir
HALLELUJAH! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of
our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords,
HALLELUJAH! (Revelation 11:1)
He Trusted In God
Chorus
He trusted in God that He would deliver Him; let Him deliver Him, if He delight in Him. (Psalm 22:8)
Behold, and See if There be any Sorrow
Aria
Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow! (Lamentations 59:20)
Shelby Ripley
He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living Recitative
Jonathan Henreckson, Fri
Miles Garn, Sat & Sun
He was cut off out of the land of the living; for the transgression of thy people was he stricken. (Isaiah 53:8)
Scene Three: Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension
But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell
Aria
Jonathan Henreckson, Fri; Miles Garn, Sat & Sun
But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell; nor didst Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption. (Psalm 16:10)
Lift Up Your Heads
Chorus
Chamber Choir/Choir
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who
is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and
be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of
Hosts, He is the King of glory. (Psalm 24:7-9)
Unto Which of the Angels
Recitative
Jacob Ross
Unto which of the angels said He at any time, Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee? (Hebrews 1:5)
Let All the Angels of God Worship Him
Chorus
Let all the angels of God worship Him. (Hebrews 1:6)
Choir
Part Three: Thanksgiving for the Defeat of Death
Scene One: The expectation of Our Own Resurrection
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Aria
Katherine Scheu, Fri & Sun; Domine Clemons, Sat
I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth; And though worms
destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. (Job 19:26) For now is Christ risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep. (I Corinthians 15:20)
Since By Man Came Death
Chorus
Choir
Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in
Christ shall all be made alive. (I Corinthians 15:21-22)
Behold, I Tell You a Mystery
Recitative
Brendan King
Behold, I tell you a mystery; We shall not all sleep; but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of
an eye, at the last trumpet. (I Corinthians 15:51-52)
The Trumpet Shall Sound
Aria
Brendan King
Conor Woodfin, piccolo trumpet
The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this
corruptible must be put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. (1 Corinthians 15:52-53)
Scene Two: Celebration and Thanks For Victory Over Death
Thou Art Gone Up high
Aria
Susena Finegan, Fri & Sun; Sydney Orndorff, Sat
Thou art gone up on high, Thou hast led captivity captive; and received gifts for men; yea, even for thine
enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. (Psalm 68:18)
Scene Four: Spreading the Gospel
The Lord Gave the Word
Chorus
The Lord gave the word; great was the company of the preachers. (Psalm 68:1)
Choir
How Beautiful are the Feet
Aria
Caitlin Weighner, Fri & Sun Abigail Liebing, Sat
How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things.
(Romans 10:15)
Then Shall Be Brought to Pass
Recitative
Giannina Imperial
Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory. (1 Corinthians 15:54)
Oh Death, Where is Thy Sting
Duet
Giannina Imperial & Jonathan Henreckson
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of death is
the law. (1 Corinthians 15:55-56)
But Thanks Be To God
Chorus
Chamber Choir
But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
Scene Three: The Final Judgment By the Lamb
Their sound is gone out
Chorus
Their sound is gone out unto all lands, and their words unto the ends of the world. (Romans 10:18)
Choir
If God be for Us
Aria
Sarah Schutte, Fri & Sun; Rebecca Henreckson, Sat
If God be for us who can be against us? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that
justifieth. Who is he, that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is at the right
hand of God, who makes intercession for us. (Romans 8:34)
Why do the Nations
Aria
David Woods, Fri & Sun; Paul Keenan, Sat
Why do the nations so furiously rage together? Why do the people imagine a vain thing? The Kings of the
earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed. (Psalm 2:1-2)
Worthy Is The Lamb/Blessing/Amen
Chorus
Choir
Worthy is the Lamb that slain (Revelation 5:12) and hath redeemed us to God by his blood, (Revelation 5:9) to recieve
power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength and honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honor, glory and
power be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen (Revelation 5:12-14)
Scene Five: The Heathen Rebel Against God’s Gospel
Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
Chorus
Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their yokes from us. (Psalm 2:3)
He That Dwelleth in Heaven
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Recitative
Chamber Choir
Mark Naida, Fri & Sat; Jonathan Henreckson, Sun
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