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Schedule of Concerts Bach at the Sem 2013–2014

October 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor and organist: Bálint Karosi J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 79, Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn’ und Schild; BWV 147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Max Reger: Choral-Phantasie über “Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott,” Op.27 December 1, 2013, 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor: Martin Dicke J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, III, Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen; BVW 248, VI, “Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben” Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium Martin Dicke: O come, O come, Emmanuel; Of the Father’s love begotten

February 16, 2014, 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor: Maurice Boyer J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 43, Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen; BWV 234, Missa Brevis in A Major Johann Pachelbel: Jauchzet dem Herrn (motet) April 6, 2014, 3:00 p.m. Guest Conductor: Jeffrey Wilson J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 22, Jesu nahm zu sich die Zwölfe; BWV 182, Himmelskönig sei willkommen; BWV 143, Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele (chorus) G. F. Handel: “Worthy is the Lamb” (from Messiah)

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Bach at the SemApril 6, 2014, 3:00 p. m.

Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, Guest Conductor

The American KantoreiDr. Jeral Becker, Interim Director

In Nomine Jesu

Cantata: Jesu nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22 J. S. Bach (Jesus took the twelve to Himself) 1. Arioso and Chorus Spencer Stephens, Tenor Jeffrey Heyl, Bass 2. Alto Aria Stephanie Ruggles 3. Bass Recitative Jeffrey Heyl 4. Tenor Aria Jeral Becker 5. Chorale / Chorus

Cantata: Himmelskönig sei Willkommen, BWV 182 J. S. Bach (King of heaven, welcome) 1. Sonata 2. Chorus 3. Bass Recitative David Berger

4. Bass Aria David Berger 5. Alto Aria Katharine Lawton Brown

6. Tenor Aria Scott Kennebeck 7. Chorale 8. Chorus

The offerings are received in support of the Bach at the Sem concert series Music during offering: Chorale from Cantata BWV 95, Christus, der ist mein Leben J. S. Bach

Hymn: “All Glory, Laud and Honor”

The assembly stands to sing the hymn provided on page 7 and in Lutheran Service Book (LSB) 442

Cantata: Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 143 (selections) J. S. Bach (Praise the Lord, my soul) 1. Opening Chorus 7. Closing Chorale / Chorus

Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb (from Messiah) G. F. Handel

Soli Deo Gloria

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Program Notes

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain,and hath redeemed us to God by His blood,

to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength,

and honour, and glory, and blessing.”- Revelation 5:12

There is no greater day of celebration in Christendom than Easter, during which we commemorate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. But the depth and richness of this festive day is made more profound when we consider what precedes it. Just as warmer and longer days, migrating birds, and flower buds hint at the coming of spring, so do the rites of Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, and Good Friday point us to Easter. The composers of today’s works understood this progression of the seasons. Bach, in particular, is unparalleled in employing this understanding to foster Christian discipleship. Today’s Lenten concert points us toward Palm Sunday and allows us opportunity to participate in the story of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection as we hear the Word of the Lord in three Bach cantatas and a closing Handelian chorus. My hope and prayer is that you will grow in your faith as you hear the music and ponder the texts of these wonderful musical works.

Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22

One early copy of this first cantata bears the inscription ‘Dies ist das Probestück’ (‘This is the Leipzig trial-piece’).1 It has led scholars to believe that it was performed for Bach’s audition for the Thomascantor post on February 7, 1723. Records show a subsequent performance in Leipzig on Quinquagesima (Estomihi; the Sunday before Lent) of the following year (February 20, 1724). The text, by an anonymous librettist, is linked to the Sunday Gospel reading (Luke 18:31-43) in which Jesus and His twelve disciples go to Jerusalem. In fact, the cantata begins with the 1 The author of these notes is indebted to Alfred Dürr for his insights on Bach and his cantatas, particularly those presented in his seminal work The Cantatas of J. S. Bach. (Revised and translated by Richard D. P. Jones, Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2005.)

opening verses of this passage (vs. 31, 32, 34) that announce the Passion and the disciples’ lack of understanding of what is about to happen.

The opening movement of Cantata BWV 22 is in two parts. The first of these begins with a pensive, orchestral ritornello for oboe, strings, and basso continuo. The tenor then enters with the opening words of the Evangelist (‘Jesus took the twelve to himself and spoke’), which are followed by the bass – the voice of Christ – announcing the Passion (‘Behold, we go to Jerusalem…’). After an orchestral reprise of the ritornello, the chorus comments on the “cluelessness” of the disciples in the second part of the movement – a choral fugue which aptly expresses the remaining Gospel text (‘But they understood none of this…’).

In the second movement the interweaving lines of the alto and obbligato oboe convey the readiness of the faithful soul to go with Jesus to Jerusalem. Of particular note in this, the first of two arias, is the sudden harmonic shift that pointedly highlights the word ‘Leiden’ as the alto sings the phrase ‘zu deinen Leiden geh’n’ (‘go to your Passion’). The second aria (No. 4) is a lively, dance-like, da capo aria for tenor, strings, and basso continuo. Of special interest in this movement is the musical text painting that occurs as the tenor sings sustained pitches on the words ‘Friede’ (‘peace’) and ‘ewiges Gut’ (‘everlasting good’).

Between these two arias, in the center of the entire work, is a recitative for bass, strings, and basso continuo (No. 3). The central textual theme for this movement, and one might argue for the entire cantata, is that of crucifying the old man with all of its worldly passions so that the words of Jesus may be fully understood and obeyed. Florid vocal and instrumental passages at the beginning and ending of this movement emphasize a desire to hasten (‘laufen’) in following Christ’s call to go to Jerusalem joyfully (‘mit tausend Freuden gehen’). The rather ornately decorated closing chorale (No. 5) summarizes the believer’s willing response to be crucified with Christ and transformed into Christ’s likeness.

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Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182

If Cantata BWV 22 anticipates Lent, then BWV 182 ushers in Holy Week. It is likely that “King of Heaven, welcome” was the first of Bach’s cantatas to be composed for his appointment as Concertmeister at the Weimar court. It was premiered just over three centuries ago on March 25, 1714. The text is probably the work of Salomo Franck, the Weimar court poet at the time, and is connected to the Gospel reading for Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-9).

The opening of the work is a majestic, introductory sonata that depicts the entrance of the heavenly King into Jerusalem. Musically, the procession is portrayed by the usual ceremonial dotted rhythms associated with the French overture, indicating the presence of royalty. However, rather than using bold trumpet and timpani instrumentation, Bach employs a flute and violin duet accompanied by pizzicato (and later bowed) strings to announce the Messiah’s humble entry on a donkey. Gradually, momentum builds during this relatively short instrumental introduction (21 measures), leading into the opening chorus (No. 2) which increasingly adds voices to the ensemble. In this second movement the chorus – representing the gathered crowd, or turba – greets the heavenly King with strictly imitated vocal lines (that is, a permutation fugue). The overall form of this movement is tripartite (ABA da capo form), culminating in a final homophonic choral statement of ‘lass auch uns dein Zion sein’ (‘let us also be your Zion’).

The third movement sets the biblical text in the form of a bass recitative – the voice of Christ – with basso continuo accompaniment. This movement flows immediately into the first of three arias. In the first aria (No. 4) the bass (accompanied by strings and basso continuo) extols the Son of God whose ‘mighty love’ (‘starkes Lieben’) moved Him to leave heaven and present Himself as a sacrifice for the salvation of the world. The flute and basso continuo join the alto in the lovely second aria (No. 5), entreating

the faithful to humble and purify themselves in rededication to the King. The tenor (accompanied by continuo) is quick to add a personal plea, asking for help to follow the Savior (No. 6).Cantata BWV 182 closes with two choruses that speak of the heavenly reward that is given to the Christian through the Passion of Christ. The first of these (No. 7) is based on the chorale ‘Jesu, deine Passion’ and proceeds in similar fashion to the Pachelbel type of chorale arrangement, in which each phrase is prepared imitatively before being sung by the soprano in long notes. The ‘Schlusschor’ (concluding chorus, No. 8) complements the previous chorale chorus through the use of permutation fugue technique, rapid triple meter, and da capo form.

In commemoration of Christ’s salvific work on the cross and resurrection from the grave, we conclude today’s concert with three celebratory choruses.

Lobe den Herrn, BWV 143

The first two choruses come from Bach’s enigmatic Cantata BWV 143. Because of deficient transmission, this work survives only in manuscript, leading to doubts about its authenticity. However, the virtuosic opening and closing choruses of BWV 143, which call for three corno da caccia, played today by three flügelhorns, are worthy paeans to the crucified and resurrected Christ.

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

The final chorus from Handel’s “Easter oratorio,” Messiah, one of the most sublime masterpieces in the choral-orchestral repertoire, serves as the concert’s benediction and the “Amen” to the many statements of faith found in the texts of today’s program.

Jeffrey Wilson

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22Jesus Took the Twelve to Himself – J. S. Bach

1. Arioso (Tenor, Bass) & Chorus (S, A, T, B)Tenor: Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe und sprach: Jesus took the twelve to Himself and spoke:Bass: Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem und es wird alles vollendet werden, and all will be accomplished das geschrieben ist von des Menschen Sohn. that has been written about the Son of Man.Chorus: Sie aber vernahmen der keines But they understood none of this und wußten nicht, was das gesaget war. and did not know what had been said.

2. Aria (Alto)Mein Jesu, ziehe mich nach dir, My Jesus, draw me after You, Ich bin bereit, ich will von hier I am ready, I want to go from here Und nach Jerusalem zu deinen Leiden gehn. and up to Jerusalem to Your Passion. Wohl mir, wenn ich die Wichtigkeit [It will be] well for me, when the importance Von dieser Leid- und Sterbenszeit of this time of suffering and death Zu meinem Troste kann durchgehends wohl verstehn! I can right well understand for my consolation.

3. Recitative (Bass)Mein Jesu, ziehe mich, so werd ich laufen, My Jesus, draw me, so that I hasten [after You], Denn Fleisch und Blut verstehet ganz und gar, for flesh and blood completely fail to understand - Nebst deinen Jüngern nicht, was das gesaget war. just like Your disciples - what was said. Es sehnt sich nach der Welt und nach dem größten Haufen; They long for the world and the greatest crowds; Sie wollen beiderseits, wenn du verkläret bist, they both want, when You have been transfigured,

Zwar eine feste Burg auf Tabors Berge bauen; to build a strong fortress on Mount Tabor. Hingegen Golgatha, so voller Leiden ist, Whereas, Golgotha, which is full of suffering In deiner Niedrigkeit mit keinem Auge schauen. in Your humiliation, they don’t want to see.Ach! kreuzige bei mir in der verderbten Brust Ah! crucify in me, in my corrupt breast, Zuvörderst diese Welt und die verbotne Lust, first of all this world and the forbidden desires, So werd ich, was du sagst, vollkommen wohl verstehen and then I shall fully understand what You say Und nach Jerusalem mit tausend Freuden gehen. and go to Jerusalem with a thousand joys. 4. Aria (Tenor)Mein alles in allem, mein ewiges Gut, My All in All, my everlasting Good, Verbeßre das Herze, verändre den Mut; reform my heart, change my disposition; Schlag alles darnieder, beat down everything Was dieser Entsagung des Fleisches zuwider! that is against this denial of the flesh! Doch wenn ich nun geistlich ertötet da bin, For all that, when I am spiritually put to death, So ziehe mich nach dir in Friede dahin! then draw me after You in peace. 5. Chorale (S, A, T, B )Ertöt uns durch dein Güte, Kill us with Your kindness; Erweck uns durch dein Gnad; awaken us through Your grace. Den alten Menschen kränke, Make sick the old man, Daß der neu’ leben mag so that the new man may live Wohl hie auf dieser Erden, well here on this earth, Den Sinn und all Begehren so that the mind and all desires Und G’danken hab’n zu dir. and thoughts are directed to You.

Text and Translation

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Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182King of Heaven, Welcome – J. S. Bach

1. Sonata

2. Chorus (S, A, T, B)Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, King of heaven, welcome, Laß auch uns dein Zion sein! let us also be Your Zion ! Komm herein, Come within; Du hast uns das Herz genommen. You have from us the heart taken.

3. Recitative (Bass)Siehe, ich komme, im Buch ist von mir geschrieben: Behold, I come; in the book it is written of me: Deinen Willen, mein Gott, tu ich gerne. Your will, my God, I do gladly.

4. Aria (Bass)Starkes Lieben, Mighty love, Das dich, großer Gottessohn, by which You, great Son of God, Von dem Thron from the throne Deiner Herrlichkeit getrieben, of Your glory were driven Daß du dich zum Heil der Welt so that for the salvation of the world Als ein Opfer vorgestellt, You presented Yourself as a sacrifice Daß du dich mit Blut verschrieben. that You Yourself with blood have sealed. 5. Aria [Alto]Leget euch dem Heiland unter, Put yourselves beneath the Saviour, Herzen, die ihr christlich seid! you hearts who are Christian! Tragt ein unbeflecktes Kleid Wear an unspotted robe Eures Glaubens ihm entgegen, of your faith to meet Him, Leib und Leben und Vermögen Body and life and possessions Sei dem König itzt geweiht. now be dedicated to the King.

6. Aria (Tenor)Jesu, laß durch Wohl und Weh Jesus, through weal and woe Mich auch mit dir ziehen! let me go with You! Schreit die Welt nur “Kreuzige!”, If the world cries only “Crucify”, So laß mich nicht fliehen, do not let me flee Herr, von deinem Kreuzpanier; Lord, from the banner of Your cross; Kron und Palmen find ich hier. I find crown and palms here.

7. Chorale (S A T B)Jesu, deine Passion Jesus, Your passion Ist mir lauter Freude, is for me pure joy. Deine Wunden, Kron und Hohn Your wounds, crown, and shame Meines Herzens Weide; are my heart’s pasture; Meine Seel auf Rosen geht, My soul walks on roses

Wenn ich dran gedenke, when I think on this; In dem Himmel eine Stätt in heaven a place Uns deswegen schenke. for this reason grant to us. 8. Chorus (S A T B)So lasset uns gehen in Salem der Freuden, So let us go into the Salem of joy, Begleitet den König in Lieben und Leiden. accompany the King in love and in sorrow. Er gehet voran He goes before Und öffnet die Bahn. and opens the way.

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Lobe den Herrn, BWV 143 (selections)Praise the Lord, my Soul – J. S. Bach

1. Chorus (S, A, T, B)Lobe den Herrn, meine SeelePraise the Lord, my soul

7. Chorus (S chorale, A, T, B)AlleluiaGedenk, Herr, jetzund an dein Amt, Think, Lord, now of Your office, Daß du ein Friedfürst bist, that You are a prince of peace Und hilf uns gnädig allesamt and help all of us graciously Jetzund zu dieser Frist; now at this appointed time. Laß uns hinfort From henceforth let us make Dein göttlich Wort Your divine Word Im Fried noch länger schallen. resound in peace for a long time.

Worthy is the Lamb (S A T B) (from Messiah – George Frideric Handel)

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honour, glory and power be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, forever and ever. Amen

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442 All Glory, Laud, and Honor

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All Glory, Laud and Honor, LSB 442

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Dr. Jeffrey S. Wilson

Jeffrey S. Wilson (D.M.A., M.Mus., University of Illinois; B.Mus., Augustana College) is currently professor of music, director of choral activities, and chair of the department of music at Greenville College, where he teaches conducting, voice, choral techniques and church music. He became the third conductor of the Greenville College Choir in 1996 and has toured with this ensemble throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Under his direction the Greenville Choir has performed with the American Kantorei, the Kingsbury Ensemble, and the Boston Camerata. The Greenville College Choir has also been invited to sing at multiple Illinois Music Educators Association State Conventions and American Choral Directors Association Central Division Conferences, as well as the Calvin Symposium on Worship, and made nine compact disc recordings.

Dr. Wilson studied conducting and choral music with Chet Alwes, Louis Halsey, Donald Morrison, Helmuth Rilling, Fred Stoltzfus, Paul Vermel, and David Willcocks. He also has extensive experience as organist and church musician and has traveled throughout the Midwestern and Northwestern United States as well as Western and Eastern Europe as a concert vocalist and accompanist. Dr. Wilson lived and studied in Hungary while on sabbatical in 2004 and served as visiting professor at Hope Africa University in Bujumbura, Burundi during the 2012 spring semester.

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The American KantoreiJeral Becker, Interim Director and Conductor, Choir Personnel Director

Wanda Becker, Concertmaster and Orchestra Personnel Director

Chorus

Soprano Emily Truckenbrod, PrincipalJean Baue, Assistant PrincipalKathryn CrumrineKatherine GastlerSheridan HentrichMarita HollanderMelissa KinseyCamille MarolfLynn D. MorrisseyHalle WarmbierSylvia Witt

AltoKatharine Lawton Brown, PrincipalStephanie Ruggles, Assistant PrincipalLoretta Ceasar-StriplinLisa GinesMona HouserChrista SteinbacherXiaoying WangLisa Young

TenorJeral Becker, PrincipalScott Kennebeck, Assistant PrincipalJerry BolainWillard CobbGreg GastlerWilliam LarsonRyan MarkelSteve PaquetteSpencer Stephens

BassDavid Berger, PrincipalJeffrey Heyl, Assistant PrincipalJoe M. BeranRobin Fish, Jr.Andrew JonesGary LessmannMatthew Warmbier

Orchestra

Violin I Wanda Becker, Concertmaster Jane Price Christine SasseCynthia Bowermaster

Violin II Kaoru Wada, Principal Marilyn Park Ellington Margret Heyl

Viola Sarah Borchelt, Principal Dee Sparks

Cello Elizabeth MacDonald

Double Bass Frederick DeVaney

Flute Jennifer Adams

Oboe, Oboe d’amore Ann Homann

Bassoon Robert Mottl

Trumpet / Flügelhorn John Korak, Principal Robert Souza

FlügelhornJason Harris

Chapel OrganJoan Bergt

Timpani Alan Schilling

Positiv (Continuo) Organ Melissa Niemeyer

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Title page from volume 1 (Old Testament) of the Calov Bible commentary from the library of J. S. Bach.Bach’s monogram signature is at the bottom right corner of the page. (Courtesy of Concordia Seminary Library)

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Bach at the Sem 1993-2014The following works have been performed in the Bach at the Sem series. The Bach Werke Verzeichnis (Bach Works Registry) numbers are followed by performance dates, titles, and performing forces or type of work.

BWV 1 2/19/95 Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern CantataBWV 4 3/14/99 Christ lag in Todesbanden Cantata 4/17/11 BWV 6 4/22/12 Bleib bie uns, denn es will Abend werden CantataBWV 10 3/13/94 Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn German Magnificat 3/10/02 BWV 11 2/23/03 Himmelfahrt-Oratorium Ascension OratorioBWV 21 3/7/93 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis CantataBWV 22 2/28/93 Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe Cantata 4/6/14BWV 28 10/22/00 Nun lob, mein Seel’ den Herrn CantataBWV 29 3/3/96 Wir danken dir, wir danken dir Cantata 11/6/94 from Wir danken dir, wir danken dir Sinfonia 2/12/12 Wir danken dir, wir danken dir CantataBWV 31 11/22/98 Der Himmel lacht, die Erde Jubiliert Cantata 4/6/14 BWV 34 1/24/99 O ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung der Liebe CantataBWV 35 3/17/96 Geist und Seele wird verwirret CantataBWV 36 12/6/98 Schwingt freudig euch empor CantataBWV 38 10/25/09 Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir CantataBWV 42 4/18/04 Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats CantataBWV 43 4/24/05 Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen Cantata 2/16/14 BWV 49 3/10/02 from Ich geh’ und suche mit Verlangen Sinfonia 4/1/07 Ich geh’ und suche mit Verlangen CantataBWV 50 2/11/07 Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft CantataBWV 51 1/30/94 Jauchzet Gott in alle Landen Solo Cantata (Soprano) 3/1/98 2/23/03 11/15/09 BWV 52 2/19/95 from Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht Sinfonia/Chorale 4/14/02 CantataBWV 55 3/1/98 Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht Solo Cantata (Tenor)BWV 56 2/27/94 Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen Solo Cantata (Bass)BWV 61 2/5/95 Nun komm der Heiden Heiland [1] CantataBWV 62 12/6/98 Nun komm der Heiden Heiland [2] CantataBWV 65 3/10/02 Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen CantataBWV 69 4/28/13 Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele Cantata BWV 70 12/3/95 Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! Cantata 11/22/98 2/23/03 10/13/07 10/28/12

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BWV 79 11/6/94 Gott der Herr ist Sonn’ und Schild Cantata 10/20/13BWV 80 11/6/94 Ein Feste Burg ist unser Gott Cantata 2/11/07 10/25/08 10/28/12 BWV 82 2/7/93 Ich habe genug Solo Cantata (Bass) 1/22/06BWV 83 2/4/01 Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bund CantataBWV 88 4/14/02 Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden Solo Cantata (SATB)BWV 92 2/7/93 Ich hab’ in Gottes Herz und Sinn CantataBWV 93 3/10/02 Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten (Duet) Cantata 11/9/03BWV 95 12/7/03 Christus, der ist mein Leben CantataBWV 106 1/24/99 Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit CantataBWV 113 12/7/03 Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut CantataBWV 118 4/1/07 O Jesu Christ, mein’s Lebens Licht CantataBWV 119 4/18/04 Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn Cantata 9/21/04 10/25/08 BWV 120 4/18/04 Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille zu Zion Cantata 9/21/04 4/28/13 from Gott, man lobet 2. ChorusBWV 125 3/22/98 Mit Fried und Freud fahr ich dahin CantataBWV 129 3/19/95 Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott CantataBWV 136 2/27/94 Erforsche mich, Gott CantataBWV 137 2/18/96 Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren Cantata 3/10/02 Alto Aria 4/22/12 Cantata BWV 140 2/5/95 Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme Cantata 11/22/98 12/7/03 12/14/08BWV 143 4/28/13 Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele 7. Chorus 4/6/14 1.&7. Choruses BWV 146 12/3/95 My Spirit Be Joyful: Sinfonia (arr. Biggs) Organ, 2 Trumpets 4/24/05 Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal Cantata 12/16/07 My Spirit Be Joyful: Sinfonia (arr. Biggs) Organ, 2 TrumpetsBWV 147 2/19/95 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Cantata 3/12/00 10/20/13 BWV 152 3/10/02 Tritt auf die Glabensbahn (Sinfonia) CantataBWV 159 3/10/02 Sehet, wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem CantataBWV 166 1/06/08 Wo gehest du hin? CantataBWV 169 2/18/96 from Gott soll allein mein Herze haben SinfoniaBWV 172 1/14/96 Erschallet, ihr Lieder Cantata

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BWV 182 4/4/93 Himmelskönig, sei willkommen Cantata 3/12/00 4/1/07 4/6/14BWV 189 3/13/94 Meine Seele rühmt und preist Solo Cantata for TenorBWV 190 1/19/97 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied Cantata 2/1/04 9/21/04BWV 190A 4/28/13 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied CantataBWV 191 12/2/12 Gloria in excelsis Deo CantataBWV 196 2/29/95 Der Herr denket an uns Cantata 11/9/03BWV 199 3/18/01 Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut Solo Cantata (Soprano)BWV 202 1/19/03 Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten CantataBWV 208 2/5/95 from Was mir behagt ist nur die muntre Jagd SinfoniaBWV 209 2/5/95 from Non sa che sea dolore Sinfonia 12/1/02 Sinfonia 3/6/05 Sinfonia (Allegretto)BWV 214 1/14/96 from Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten! SinfoniaBWV 225 4/5/94 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied Motet I 2/16/97 11/5/00 4/8/01 4/1/07 10/13/07 5/2/10 BWV 226 2/28/93 Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf Motet II 12/1/96 11/5/00 11/5/06 5/2/10 BWV 227 3/21/93 Jesu, meine Freude Motet III 1/19/97 3/14/98 11/5/00 3/6/05 2/12/12BWV 228 3/14/98 Fürchte dich nicht Motet IV 11/5/00 BWV 229 3/21/93 Komm, Jesu komm Motet V 12/1/96 3/18/01BWV 230 4/4/93 Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden Motet VI 12/1/96 11/9/03 2/22/09

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BWV 232 11/6/94 Messe in h-moll Mass in B Minor 1/23/00 from Mess in h-moll (Kyrie, Gloria) 12/3/00 (Sanctus, Osanna, Benedictus) 2/4/01 (Credo, Agnus Dei, Dona nobis pacem) 4/24/05 (Credo, Crucifixus, Et resurrexit) 9/27/05 Messe in h-moll Mass in B Minor 4/18/06 from Messe in h-moll (Credo, Sanctus, Osanna, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Dona nobis pacem) 2/3/08 (Quonium tus solus sanctus) 10/10/10 (Kyrie, Gloria) 12/05/10 (Credo, Sanctus, Osanna, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Dona nobis pacem)BWV 233 12/1/02 Missa Brevis in F-dur Mass in F major, No. IV 2/3/08 from Missa Brevis in F-dur Kyrie BWV 234 1/30/94 Missa Brevis in A-dur Mass in A Major, No. II 2/16/14 BWV 235 2/18/96 Missa Brevis in g-moll Mass in G Minor, No. IIIBWV 236 12/7/03 Missa Brevis in G-dur Mass in G Major, No. VBWV 243 3/19/95 Magnificat Latin Magnificat 12/3/00 2/1/04 2/11/07 12/14/08 4/17/11 BWV 244 4/13/03 Matthäus-Passion, Part 1 St. Matthew Passion 4/15/03 Matthäus-Passion, Part 2 BWV 245 3/29/94 Johannes-Passion St. John Passion 4/10/95 4/5/98 4/18/00 3/7/04 4/2/06 from Johannes-Passion (Opening Chorus, Aria

for Alto, Closing Chorus, Chorale)

3/21/10 Johannes-Passion St. John Passion

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BWV 248 1/14/96 from Weihnachts-Oratorium Christmas Oratorio (excerpts from Pts.1, 2, 6) 12/7/97 (Parts 1, 2, 3) 1/11/98 (Parts 4, 5, 6) 12/16/01 (Parts 1, 2, 3) 1/27/02 (Parts 4, 5, 6) 1/23/05 (Parts 4, 5, 6) 11/27/05 (Parts 1, 2, 3) 12/16/07 Chorales - Brass and Organ 2/3/08 Chorus and Chorale from Pt. 4 12/13/09 (Parts 1, 2, 6) 12/2/12 (Part 1) 12/1/13 (Parts 3, 6) BWV 249 4/5/94 Oster-Oratorium: Kommt, eilet und laufet Easter Oratorio, Opening Chorus 1/14/95 BWV 371 11/5/00 Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit OrganBWV 525 4/14/96 Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-flat Major Organ 10/22/00 BWV 526 2/15/98 Trio Sonata No. 2 in C Minor Organ 3/6/05BWV 527 11/7/99 Trio Sonata No. 3 in D Minor OrganBWV 532 1/17/93 Prelude and Fugue in D Major Organ 2/15/98 1/19/03 11/21/04 11/18/07 2/12/12BWV 533 2/27/94 Prelude and Fugue in E Minor Organ 3/18/01 2/1/04 1/22/06BWV 535 11/5/00 Prelude and Fugue in G Minor OrganBWV 536 3/10/02 Prelude and Fugue in A Major OrganBWV 537 3/21/93 Prelude and Fugue in C Minor Organ 10/22/00 BWV 538 11/10/02 Toccata and Fugue in D Minor OrganBWV 540 10/22/00 Toccata and Fugue in F Major Organ 2/22/09 Toccata in F Major OrganBWV 541 3/5/95 Prelude and Fugue in G Major Organ 1/19/03 11/9/03BWV 542 3/5/95 Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor Organ 2/15/97 9/30/99

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BWV 542 11/9/03 Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor Organ 5/2/10 BWV 543 2/26/97 Prelude and Fugue in A Minor Organ 3/22/98 4/8/01 3/6/05 1/06/08 BWV 544 11/7/99 Prelude and Fugue in B Minor Organ 11/5/06BWV 547 1/30/94 Prelude and Fugue in C Major Organ 3/3/96 1/11/98 1/24/99 3/10/02 11/5/06BWV 548 11/11/01 Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (Wedge) Organ 3/6/05BWV 552 9/30/99 Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major Organ 11/10/02 4/24/05 1/31/10 BWV 564 3/7/93 Toccata, Adagio, Fugue in C Major Organ 11/7/99 1/22/06 BWV 565 4/14/96 Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Organ 11/22/98 11/11/01 4/18/04 1/22/06 BWV 568 1/21/07 Praeludium in G Major OrganBWV 572 4/26/09 Fantasie in G Major OrganBWV 576 2/7/93 Prelude and Fugue in G Major OrganBWV 577 11/11/01 Gigue Fugue Organ 1/6/08 Fugue in C Major OrganBWV 578 11/11/01 Fugue in G Minor (Little Fugue) OrganBWV 582 2/16/97 Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor Organ 2/15/98 11/9/03 1/21/07 1/6/08 OrganBWV 588 3/13/94 Canzona in D Minor OrganBWV 590 11/18/07 Pastorella OrganBWV 592 1/23/00 Concerto in G Major (after Johann Ernst) Organ 12/1/02 2/13/11 BWV 593 11/5/06 Concerto in A Minor after Vivaldi Organ 2/13/11BWV 594 2/15/98 Concerto in C Major (after Vivaldi) - Allegro Organ 2/13/11

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BWV 595 2/23/03 Concerto IV in C Major after Johann Ernst OrganBWV 596 2/7/93 Concerto in D Minor - Largo Organ 3/12/00 2/13/11 Concerto in D Minor (after Vivaldi) OrganBWV 604 11/7/99 Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ ChoraleBWV 611 11/7/99 Christen wir sollen loben schon ChoraleBWV 618 4/13/03 O Lamm Gottes Unschuldig OrganBWV 619 4/15/03 Christe, du Lamm Gottes Organ 4/18/06BWV 623 4/4/93 Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ OrganBWV 625 4/5/94 Christ Lag in Todesbanden OrganBWV 627 4/5/94 Christ ist erstanden OrganBWV 631a 2/17/96 Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist OrganBWV 635b 2/17/96 An Wasserflüssen Babylon OrganBWV 638 1/24/99 Es ist das Heil uns kommen her OrganBWV 643 3/7/93 Alle Menschen müssen sterben Organ

Schübler Chorales (BWV 645-650)

BWV 645 12/3/00 Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme Organ 12/1/02 12/7/03 12/16/07 BWV 646 2/12/12 Wo soll ich fliehen hin OrganBWV 647 3/10/02 Wer nur den lieben Gott Organ 11/9/03 2/12/12BWV 648 3/10/02 Meine Seele erhebet den Herrn Organ 2/12/12BWV 649 3/18/01 Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ Organ 2/12/12BWV 650 3/19/95 Komm du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel Organ 3/10/02 11/10/02 2/12/12BWV 651 10/22/00 Fantasy upon Komm, Heiliger Geist Organ 11/5/00 BWV 653 11/5/06 An Wasserflüssen Babylon OrganBWV 654 11/10/02 Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele Organ 2/22/09 BWV 655 1/21/07 Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend Organ

BWV 656 4/4/93 O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig Organ 3/5/95 2/4/01BWV 657 2/13/11 Nun danket alle Gott Organ

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BWV 658 2/27/94 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen Organ 2/15/98 1/24/99 4/18/06BWV 659 12/6/98 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Organ 1/21/07 1/06/08 BWV 660 12/6/98 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Organ BWV 661 12/6/98 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Organ 1/21/07 BWV 662 11/11/01 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr OrganBWV 664 11/11/01 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr Organ BWV 667 9/27/05 Veni, Creator Spiritus Organ From Clavier-Übung III (BWV 669-689)BWV 669 1/31/10 Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit Organ BWV 670 1/31/10 Christe, aller Welt Trost Organ BWV 671 1/31/10 Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist Organ BWV 676 1/31/10 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr Organ BWV 679 1/31/10 Dies sind die heiligen zehn Gebot Organ BWV 680 2/4/01 Wir glauben all’ an einen Gott Organ 11/15/09 1/31/10 12/05/10 BWV 683 1/31/10 Vater unser im Himmelreich Organ BWV 684 1/31/10 Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam Organ BWV 686 10/25/09 Aus tiefer Not Organ BWV 687 11/5/00 Aus tiefer Not Organ 10/25/09BWV 688 1/31/10 Jesus Christus unser Heiland Organ BWV 713 3/21/93 Jesu, meine Freude Organ BWV 720 11/10/02 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Organ BWV 731 2/15/98 Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier Organ 1/21/07 Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier OrganBWV 733 3/13/94 Fugue on the Magnificat OrganBWV 735 4/1/07 Valet will ich dir geben OrganBWV 737 2/28/93 Vater unser in Himmelreich OrganBWV 739 1/19/03 Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Organ 12/05/10 OrganBWV 763 1/23/05 Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern OrganBWV 767 1/21/07 O Gott, du frommer Gott OrganBWV 769a 2/16/97 Canonic Variations on Vom Himmel hoch OrganBWV 916 12/1/96 Toccata in E Minor HarpsichordBWV 1003 1/21/07 Sonata in A Minor Violin soloBWV 1005 2/05/06 Sonata in C Major Violin soloBWV 1012 2/05/06 Suite in D Major Viola soloBWV 1027 2/05/06 Sonata in G Major Viola da gamba, Harpsichord

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BWV 1029 3/1/98 Sonata in G Minor Viola da gamba, Harpsichord BWV 1035 1/31/10 Sonata in E Major Flute, Harpsichord BWV 1042 4/8/01 Violin Concerto in E Minor Violin and OrchestraBWV 1043 2/19/06 Concerto in D Minor Two Violins and OrchestraBWV 1050 3/1/98 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major Violin, Flute and OrchestraBWV 1052 12/1/96 Concerto No. 1 in D Minor Harpsichord and OrchestraBWV 1068 3/19/95 Orchestral Suite No. 3: Overture & Air OrchestraBWV 1080 9/30/99 Contrapunctus from the Art of the Fugue Organ(attrib. Bach) 11/11/01 Fugue in C Major (Fanfare Fugue) Organ

Other Composers and Titles Performed in the Series

Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Heilig Oratorio Concerto in C Minor Piano, Orchestra Sonata in G Major Flute, Violin Sinfonie No. 2 Flute, StringsBach, Johann Christian Concerto in B-flat Major Bassoon, OrchestraBalbastre, Claude from Deuxiè Suite de Noels: 1.Votre bontè grand Dieu OrganBarbe, Helmut Canticle of Simeon: Nunc Dimittis CantataBeethoven, Ludwig van Choral Fantasy in C Minor Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra Missa in C-dur (Mass in C Major) Soloists, Chorus, OrchestraBender, Jan God So Loved the World Motet Variations on a Theme by Hugo Distler, Op. 38 OrganBergin, Dennis Mit freuden Zart OrganBergt, August C. Osterhymnus, Christus ist auferstanden OratorioBergt, Robert Now Praise We Christ, the Holy One Oboe, Violin, Voice, and OrganBrahms, Johannes Sonata No. 3 in D Minor Violin, Piano Fantasien, Opus 116 Piano Love Song Waltzes, Opus 52 for Solo SATB Piano 4-hands Psalm XIII “How Long, O Lord?” SSA Chorus, Organ Prelude in A Minor Organ Three Chorale Settings Organ Two Songs Alto, Viola, Piano Vier ernste Gesänge Bass/Baritone, PianoBruhns, Nikolaus Praeludium in G Major OrganBruhns, Nikolaus Praeludium in E Minor Organ Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland OrganBuxtehude, Dietrich Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin Organ Prelude Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied Solo Cantata: Soprano Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Organ Aperite mihi portas justitiae Cantata

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Buxtehude, Friedrich Fuga in C Major Organ Nun lob, mein Seel Organ Praeludium in D Major Organ Sicut Moses Cantata Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort Organ Cantate Domino Motet Jubilate Domino Solo Cantata Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in C Organ Alles, was ihr tut mit Worten oder mit Werken Cantata Praeludium in E Minor Organ Nun lob, mein Seel’ den Herren Organ Sicut Moses Solo Cantata Today God’s Son Triumphs Motet (closing chorus) Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet Cantata Rejoice, Beloved Christians Cantata Praeludium in D Major Organ Fugue in C Major Organ Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Organ Sonata in E-Minor Violin, Cello, Harpsichord Praeludium in F Sharp Minor Organ Passacaglia in D Minor Organ Magnificat anima mea Chorus, Orchestra Lord, in Thee Do I Trust Solo Cantata Membra Jesu nostri Oratorio Nun lob mein Seel’ den Herren OrganCasals, Pablo O vos omnes MotetCherubini, Luigi Requiem in C Minor Chorus, OrchestraChristiansen, F. Melius (arr.) Praise to the Lord Hymn settingCrüger, Johann Cantate Domino MotetDicke, Martin Corde natus ex parentis Motet Veni, veni Emmanuel Motet Distler, Hugo Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Motet Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Op. 8, No. 2 OrganDunstable, John The Agincourt Hymn, Deo Gratias HymnDupré, Marcel (transcription) Sinfonia to J. S. Bach’s Cantata 29 OrganFörster, Christoph Concerto for Waldhorn Natural Horn, OrchestraFranck, Johann Wolfgang Oh, Jesus Grant Me Hope and Comfort ChorusGardonyi, Zsolt Mozart Changes OrganGumpeltzhaimer, Adam How Long, Dear Lord MotetHammerschmidt, Andreas Alleluia! Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly MotetHandel, George Frideric Messiah (Part III) Oratorio St. John Passion Closing Chorus Suite in D Major Trumpet, Strings, 2 Oboes, Bassoon Great Choruses from Messiah Chorus, Orchestra Laudate pueri Dominum Chorus, Orchestra Worthy is the Lamb (from Messiah) Chorus, Orchestra

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Hassler, Hans Leo Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Chorus Kyrie eleison (From the Second Mass)Haydn, Franz Joseph The Seven Last Words of Our Savior String Quartet on the Cross Concerto in C Major Organ, OrchestraKawabe, Shin A Memory of Summer Past OrganKing, Robert I Will Always Give Thanks ChorusKrebs, Johann Ludwig Fugue in A Organ Herzlich Lieb hab ich dich, o Herr OrganKuhnau, Johann Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Cantata Gott sei mir gnädig CantataLotti, Antonio Crucifixus Chorus Luther, Martin Christ lag in Todesbanden Motet May God Embrace Us with His Grace Chorale Prelude Non moriar sed vitam MotetMendelssohn, Felix Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah SSA Chorus, Organ Sonata II in F Minor, Opus 65, No. 1 Organ Symphony No. 2, Opus 52, Lobgesang Oratorio (Chorus, Orchestra) Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 65, No. 3 Organ Sonata No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 65, No. 6, Mov’t. I OrganMichel, J. M. Three Pieces for Organ ed. by Uwe Karsten Gross OrganMiddelschulte, Wilhelm Introduction and Fugue upon 4 Themes by Bach OrganMiškinis, Vytautas Lucis Creator optime MotetMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Fantasy in F Major, K. 656 Organ Fantasy in F Minor Organ Quartet in D Minor String Quartet Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major String QuartetPachelbel, Charles Theodore Magnificat MotetPachelbel, Johann Der Herr ist König Motet Chaconne in F Minor Organ Fantasia in G Minor Organ Nun danket alle Gott Motet Toccata in D Minor Organ Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Organ Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt MotetPraetorius, Michael Im Frieden dein MotetPraetorius, Michael Phantasy on the Chorale “Wir glauben all’ Organ an einen Gott”Raphael, Günther Intrada for Three Trumpets: Christ Lay in the Brass Snares of DeathReger, Max Phantasie und Fuge über B-A-C-H, Opus 46 Organ Fantasy on the Chorale: A Mighty Fortress Is our God OrganRheinberger, Josef Prelude in C Minor, from Sonata, Opus 27 OrganScheidt, Samuel Canzon “Bergamasca” for Five Instruments Orchestra May God Embrace Us with His Grace Organ Gott der Vater wohn’ uns bei Organ

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Schein, Johann Hermann Intradas and Gagliards from Venuskränzlein Orchestra My Soul, now Bless Thy Maker Motet Suite No. 7 from Banchetto Musicale Five Instruments From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee 2 Alto Voices, Violins, Cello, Organ Schelle, Johann Christus ist des Gesetzes Ende Motet Alleluia! Man singt mit Freuden vom Sieg CantataSchemelli Chorale-Buch Dir, dir, Jehovah from Geistliche Lieder ChoraleSchemelli, Georg Christian Three Sacred Art Songs Tenor, Organ, InstrumentsSchieferdecker, Johann C. German Magnificat OrganSchütz, Heinrich Three Psalms from Sinfonia Sacrae II, 1647 2 Violins, Organ, Chorus Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied Soprano, Violins Es steh Gott auf 2 Sopranos, 2 Violins Freuet euch, ihr lieben Christen Trio: Tenor, Tenor, Bass Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet Motet Matthäus-Passion Closing Chorus The Seven Words of Christ on the Cross Orchestra (Introduction, Symphony) I Am the Resurrection and the Life MotetSweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon Cantate Domino canticum novum Cantata Fantasia Chromatica OrganTelemann, Georg Philipp Ich will den Herrn loben alle Zeit Chorus Concerto for Horn and Orchestra Natural Horn, OrchestraTournemire, Charles Choral-Improvisation sur le “Victimae Paschali” OrganVaughan Williams, Ralph Hyfrydol OrchestraVictoria, Thomás Luis de O magnum mysterium MotetVierne, Louis Symphony No. 3, Opus 28 OrganWalther, Johann Gottfried Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort OrganWeelkes, Thomas Hosanna to the Son of David Motet

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The spirit of sacrificial service puts us in touch with the deepest meanings of life. Our sincere thanks to today’s guest conductor, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson. We are honored that you are sharing your love of Bach, your abilities, and your time to lead us today. Today’s experience wouldn’t happen without the ongoing dedication of the American Kantorei and interim music director Jeral Becker. Our lives are more fully developed because of your service.

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Schedule of Concerts Bach at the Sem 2013–2014

October 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor and organist: Bálint Karosi J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 79, Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn’ und Schild; BWV 147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Max Reger: Choral-Phantasie über “Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott,” Op.27 December 1, 2013, 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor: Martin Dicke J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, III, Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen; BVW 248, VI, “Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben” Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium Martin Dicke: O come, O come, Emmanuel; Of the Father’s love begotten

February 16, 2014, 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor: Maurice Boyer J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 43, Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen; BWV 234, Missa Brevis in A Major Johann Pachelbel: Jauchzet dem Herrn (motet) April 6, 2014, 3:00 p.m. Guest Conductor: Jeffrey Wilson J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 22, Jesu nahm zu sich die Zwölfe; BWV 182, Himmelskönig sei willkommen; BWV 143, Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele (chorus) G. F. Handel: “Worthy is the Lamb” (from Messiah)

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A gift has been received for today’s concert in gratitude to God for His gift of music, especially in the persons of Johann Sebastian Bach; the Rev. Robert Bergt (1930-2011), Music Director of Bach at the Sem, 1993-2011; and Professor Melvin Dickinson (1936-2014), Founder and Music Director of the Louisville Bach Society, 1964-2011.

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GreekOctober 6 • 3 pm Ethical Society of St Louis 9001 Clayton Road • St. Louis • 63117

HebrewNovember 10 • 3 pmUnited Hebrew Congregation13788 Conway Road • St Louis • 63141

Old EnglishDecember 22 • 3 pmSt Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church7230 Dale Ave • St. Louis • 63117

Latin February 23 • 3 pm560 Music Center560 Trinity Ave • University City • 63130

EgyptianApril 13 • 3 pmJohn Burroughs School Theatre755 S Price Road • Ladue • 63124

Old Church SlavonicMay 25 • 3 pmSaint Stanislaus Kostka Church1413 N 20th St • North St Louis • 63106

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Concerts this

season benefit: Kingdom House Feed My People

& Let’s Start

The American Chamber Chorale is unique among area choruses, frequently incorporating other artistic mediums into concerts through collaborations with other area arts organizations. Concerts are designed to engage and inspire audiences of all backgrounds as the Chorale and Orchestra present a mix of masterworks from the past and the very best of modern choral repertoire, often giving

premiere performances of great works in St. Louis.

Mindful of our responsibilities as members of the community, the ACC performs concerts each season to benefit local charities serving the less fortunate in the St. Louis area. In the words of Artistic Director Stephen Morton,

“In a world teeming with forces that divide, choral singing

encourages, expresses, and exemplifies a true sense of community”.

American Mosaic

American Chamber ChoraleSeason XIII2013 - 2014

Season Preview Gathering

songs of our people

Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:30pm

Candlelight ChristmasSaturday, Dec. 7, 2013 7:30pm

Family ChristmasSunday, Dec. 15, 3:00pm

Witnesswith special guest Denise ThimesSaturday, March 1, 7:30pm &Sunday, March 2, 2014, 3pm

Skip To My LouSaturday, May 10, 2014, 7:30pm

Stephen MortonArtistic Director

and Conductor

Special discounts for seniors,

students, and children

Season XIII Concerts