let the light shine - wels choral fest program

5/19/2018 Let The Light Shine - WELS Choral Fest Program

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Pops ConcertNovember 7, 20147:00pm

Sacred ConcertNovember 9, 20142:00pm

Michigan Lutheran High SchoolSt. Joseph, Michigan

Huron Valley Lutheran High School

Illinois Lutheran High School

Lakeside Lutheran High School

Luther Preparatory School

Manitowoc Lutheran High School

Michigan Lutheran High School

Michigan Lutheran Seminary

Shoreland Lutheran High School

Winnebago Lutheran Academy

Wisconsin Lutheran High School


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WELCOME

Welcome to SW Michigan, home to Michigan Lutheran High School and this years East Regional WELS Chor

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 years Choral Festival being hel

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 the

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 o

lights shine brightly with Jesus not just this weekend, but throughout your lives as we point people to their Lord and g

praise and thanks to our Father in Heaven.

Mr. Matthew Herbst

Principal, MLHS

THE LIGHT IS JESUS.

IT IS HE WHO BURNS INSIDE

US. IT IS HE WHO MOTIVATES

AND GUIDES US. AND IT IS HWHO WE REFLECT TO OTHER


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2014 EASTREGIONAL

CHORALFESTIVALPOPSCONCERTNovember 7, 2014 7:00 PM

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SHOOTINGSTAR..................................................................................................Arr. by Audrey SynderFestival Singers of Michigan Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Victoria Lindenfeld, Joshua Nolte, Emily Zerrenner

AFTERMATH.................................................................................... by Eric Hagmann & Lauren Becker

CLASSIC............................................................................................................................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

ITTAKESTWO..........................................................................................................Arr. by Greg Gilpin

SAVETHEWORLD/DONTYOUWORRYCHILD..................................................Arr. by Mark Brymer Lakeside Swing Choir of Lakeside Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Becca Doering & Rachel Nolte

ROUTE66..................................................................................................................Arr. by Kirby Shaw Prep Singers of Luther Preparatory School

FREEWILLOFFERINGYour generosity helps make these festivals possible. Thank you for your support!

INTERMISSION


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MEDLEYFROMTHELIONKING........................................................................Arr. by Mark Brymer The Wisco Kids Show Choir of Wisconsin Lutheran High School

Choreographer: Mrs. Sarah Plamann

ROCKIN ROBIN........................................................................................................Arr. by Kirby ShawLOCHLOMOND..................................................................................................Arr. by Jonathan QuickLancer Singers of Manitowoc Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Hannah Nass & Sarah Yagodinski

FREERIDE............................................................................................................Arr. by Paul LangfordHawk Singers of Huron Valley Lutheran High School

Choreographer: Jen Koralewski

IMWALKIN............................................................................................................Arr. by Kirby Shaw

BRING

THE

HOUSE

DOWN

................................................................................Arr. by Roger Emerson Hardin Street Harmony of Michigan Lutheran Seminary Choreographer: Sherry Kunde

SEIZETHEDAY..................................................................................................Arr. by Roger Emerson Festival Choir of Shoreland Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Ben Jeske & Renee Pappalardo

PARTICIPANTSCHOOLS

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, WIMichigan 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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HURONVALLEYLUTHERANHIGHSCHOOLThe 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 Singersrepresent 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 years Choral Festival. We especially

take this opportunity to thank Michigan Lutheran High

School for hosting this wonderful event.

ILLINOISLUTHERANHIGHSCHOOLIllinois Lutheran High Schools 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!

LAKESIDELUTHERANHIGHSCHOOLLakesides 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.


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LUTHERPREPARATORYSCHOOLMusic 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-voiceJunior-Senior Chorus. The Prep Singers represent our

school and our synods 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 years

Eastern Regional festival!

MANITOWOCLUTHERANHIGHSCHOOLMy 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 Gods 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 Sing

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 praise

our Lord!) and continue to pursue excellence in vocal performance. The Lancer Singers would like to thank the staff a

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!


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MICHIGANLUTHERANHIGHSCHOOLThe 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 our12 association congregations in Southwest Michigan

and Northern Indiana to present Gods 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 years

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!

MICHIGANLUTHERANSEMINARYAt 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!

SHORELANDLUTHERANHIGHSCHOOL

The 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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WINNEBEGOLUTHERANACADEMYThe 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 NBCs The Sing Off or the movie PitchPerfect. 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.

WISCONSINLUTHERANHIGHSCHOOLNow 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 Schools 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 years

final concert. We are excited to present a combined number with

Wisco Kids for this years Choral Festival Pops Concert. Inspiration

and their director thank Mr. Stangl and Michigan Lutheran High

School for hosting this years festival and letting His light shine.


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2014 EASTREGIONAL

CHORALFESTIVALSACREDCONCERTNovember 9, 2014 2:00 PM

Michigan Lutheran High School

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THYSTRONGWORDDIDCLEAVETHEDARKNESS 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.



All: Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteousness; Bright with Thine own holiness,

Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess.



Choir: From the cross Thy wisdom shining Breaketh forth in conquring might;

From the cross forever beameth All Thy bright redeeming light.



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 send

Fill 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.

KEEPYOURLAMPS Arr. by Andre ThomasHinshaw Music, Inc., #HMC-577

Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.

Children, dont 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.


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I SATDOWNUNDERHISSHADOW 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 WALKINDANGERALLTHEWAY 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 Gods 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 deaths strong grasp may lie

To face eternity today as death pursues me all the way.

I walk with angels all the way, they shield me and befriend me;

All Satans powr is held at bay when heavnly 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 Satans powr 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 heavnward all the way; await, my soul, the morrow,

When Gods good healing shall allay all suffring, sin, and sorrow.

Then, worldly pomp, be gone! To heavn I now press on.

For all the world I would not stay; my walk is heavnward all the way.


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GOWHEREI SENDTHEE Arranged by Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory Earthsongs, #S-88

Children, go where I send thee! Children, how shall I send thee?

Im gonna send thee one by one,

one for the little bitty baby,

the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.

Im gonna send thee two by two,

two for Paul and Silas,



Im 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,




Im 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 couldnt 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,





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STILL, MYSOUL, BESTILL 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 temptations 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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SINGUNTOGOD 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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BABAYETU Swahili adaptation of The Lords Prayer by Chris Kiagri Music by Christopher Tin Alfred Publishing, #27827

Refrain: Baba yetu, yetuuliye Our Father, who art

mbinguni yetu, yetu amina. in heaven. Amen.

Baba yetu, yetuuliye 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 others

waliotukosea. 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 done

lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. on earth as it is in heaven.

Amina. Amen.

Refrain

HAIL, GLADDENINGLIGHT 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 suns 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.


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I AMTHELIGHTOFTHEWORLD 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; Gods 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...

STAYWITHUS 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 worlds 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

ALLCREATURESOFOURGODANDKING 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 heavn along, Alleluia, alleluia!

Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice; ye lights of evening find a voice,


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,


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!


Choir: Alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Alleluia!

All texts reprinted under CCLI License 11142074 and OneLicense A-718759.

Michigan Lutheran High School alumnus Jeffrey Hendrix designed the logo

for this years 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 ofstudy. It was a joy to work with him again in creating the design concepts for

this years 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 theregion. 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 Christs own Light. Thecross 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 b

the Light itself. Christ is the Light, and His Light shines brightest at the cro

cutting through darkness once and for all.

3. The waves- The waves flow to appear like a music staff. It is the darkest a

of the logo so the waves also symbolize the hardships and turmoil of the woemphasizing the theology of the cross in daily life. The music notes come fr

the lighthouse and break up the waves, since the Word of God united with

music will fight the Devils temptations and accusations and bring peace ancomfort to those who hear it.

4. The shape- Admittedly boxy, the constrictions of the logo serve to give it more elegant look, making it fit both for a secular pops concert and worthy o

sacred Divine Service. In addition, it helps bring out the cross, which should

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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JONHERMANSONis a 2006 graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, where hegraduated with a bachelors of science in education, with an emphasis in secondary music. From 2

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 mem

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, I

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

JOELUNGEMACHis a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he attended Friedens Lutheran Schand 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. J

Lutheran School where he taught grade 5 and school music, served as organist, and directed the S

Choir and Male Chorus. In 1993, he accepted a call to St. John Lutheran School in Red Wing, MN a

Principal and 7th & 8th grade teacher. While at St. John he also served as organist, Sr. Choir direct

and K-8 music specialist. From 1998-2004 Joel taught at Michigan Lutheran High School serving a

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 Cho

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 a

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 o

the WELS Choral Festival Executive Committee since 2000. He also serves as an organist and worship committee member at Firs

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 co

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!

GUESTCLINICIANS


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Will Aird WLA B2

Jayde Al-Angary ILHS S1

Nikki Alcini HVL S2

Christian Arnold LPS B1

Mitchell Baumgartner MLS B2

Bob Beaver LPS B2

Ethan Beerbower HVL T2Andrew Blackwood HVL T2

Allison Boggs WLA A1

Brittany Boyd MLS A2

Joshua Brands LPS B1

Matthew Brohn LPS B2

Hannah Brohn LPS A2

Alex Brown LPS T2

Abigail Brown ILHS A1

Brooke Buckley MLS A1

Cameron Chrispen HVL T2

Karl Christie LPS B2

Hannah Clark WLA S1

Laura Cole MLS S2

Chris Colla WLA B1

Justin Curis HVL T2

Olusegun Delu MLS T1

Laura Dey MLS A1

Caleb Dobberstein LPS T2

Emma Dorn ILHS S2

Hannah Dovnik LPS S2

Ben Engle HVL B1

Samantha Engle HVL S2

Abby Enstad LPS A1

Miriam Fischer LPS S1

Anthony Fitzgerald LPS T1

Winter Fredrick LPS S1

Daniel Gensmer MLS T1

Quinn Giebel WLA T2

Alexandria Graves HVL A2

Tyler Griffin ILHS T1

Shane Griffin ILHS B1

Jacob Haines HVL B1

Rachel Hartmann LPS A2

Zack Henke WLA T2

Molly Hennig LPS A1

Raven Henry HVL S1

Chloe Henson HVL S2

Jenna Hering LPS A2Janelle Heyn ILHS S1

Hannah Hinz ILHS A2

Mollie Hinz ILHS A1

Mariah Jahns WLA S1

Brittany Jensen LPS S1

Nathan Jenswold LPS T2

Jessica Junker ILHS S2

Emily Junker ILHS A1

Jared Kennedy HVL B2

Kassie Kernagis ILHS S1

Megan Kibbe MLS S1

Phillip Kieselhorst LPS B1

Benjamin Kieta MLS B2

Abe Klein WLA B1

Mitchell Kohlmetz LPS B2

Andrea LeFevre HVL S2

Sophie Leng MLS S2

Megan Lisota ILHS S2Hope Loersch LPS S2

Jenna Lovell HVL A1

Serene Luedke WLA S1

Erik Lund LPS T1

Tristen McVey MLS B1

Taylor Mehnert MLS A2

Jacob Melso LPS B2

Chloe Mittelstadt LPS S2

Alex Mortl WLA B2

Erin Naumann LPS S2

Gretchen Nemmers LPS S1

Bailey Norris WLA A2

Stephen Oelhafen LPS T2

Micah Otto LPS T2

Jacqueline Pautz LPS A2

Grace Pechman WLA S2

Gabriel Plocher MLS B1

Evan Prieskorn HVL T2

Jessica Proctor ILHS A2

Katharine Ramp HVL S1

Joel Robbert LPS T1

Charlie Rosenthal WLA S1

Hannah Rubin ILHS A1

Rosemary Runstadler HVL A1

Jordan Runstadler HVL T1

Joel Schamber LPS T1

Amanda Schoch MLS S2

Jake Schoenborn WLA B1

Jordyn Schroeder WLA A2

Gunnar Schultz WLA B2

Joe Schultz HVL B2

Jessica Schulz WLA S1

Paige Schwark LPS A1

Ashley Setian HVL S2

Jamie Spaude LPS A1

Henry Tomhave LPS B1

Emma Trapp WLA A2

Emma Turriff LPS S2Nate Twardokus WLA T2

Zachary Villanueva HVL B1

Kasandra Wagner LPS S2

Zachary Wheeler HVL B1

Emily Wheeler HVL S1

Lydia Wilde LPS S1

Christian Willick LPS T1

Jo Young HVL S1

Joshua Zaher ILHS T1

Matthew Zeng LPS B1

Name NameSchool SchoolVoice Voice

CANTATE CHOIR


19/20

19

Aleksandr Abel WiLHS T2

Cassidy Avery SLHS S1

Josie Avery SLHS S1

Lucy Bartz MiLHS A1

Julia Beyer SLHS S1

Katy Billings SLHS S2

Tasia Blakely WiLHS A2Noah Bruckschen MaLHS T2

Courtney Burnett MiLHS A2

Katie Christensen SLHS A1

Mitchell Christianson LLHS T1

Ami Leigh Christnacht WiLHS S1

Amy Daley MiLHS S2

Eavary Dammond WiLHS T1

Emma Dewane MaLHS S2

Hailey Dick MaLHS S1

Rebecca Doering LLHS A2

Williams Donovan WiLHS T2

Michelle Draeger LLHS S1

Henna Dulak WiLHS S2

Madison Dumke LLHS S1

Sawyer Edwards SLHS T2

Joseph Eick WiLHS B1

Ian Eickhoff MaLHS T2

Tamia England WiLHS A1

Grant Fugate WiLHS B1

Leah Gawel WiLHS S1

Noah Giebel SLHS T2

Sophie Grutza WiLHS S2

Moriah Hackbarth LLHS A2

Billy Hammarstrom WiLHS T1

Heather Hellyer WiLHS S2

Seth Hillmer MaLHS B1

Laurel Hirschmann WiLHS S2

Hannah Hoffman LLHS S2

Rebecca Holm WiLHS A1

Angela Jennerjohn WiLHS A2

Michelle Jensen SLHS S2

Rebecca Jung SLHS S1

Jonathan Kelly SLHS T2

Sara Kieselhorst WiLHS S2

Marcus Klein LLHS T1

Jacob Klug LLHS B2

Noah Kooiman LLHS T2

Laura Kramp WiLHS A1Skylar Krutz WiLHS S2

Shelby Krutz WiLHS A2

Julia Kubath MiLHS S2

Kaitlyn Kuchenbecker MaLHS S1

Justus Kupsky MaLHS T1

Mason LaMarche WiLHS T1

Courtney LaPlante SLHS S1

Joseph Larson MaLHS B2

Anthony Lee SLHS B1

Caleb Liermann MaLHS B2

Meredith Liermann MaLHS S2

Victoria Lindenfeld MiLHS S1

Alexandra Loper WiLHS S1

McKensi Mardon SLHS A1

Clara Martinez WiLHS S2

Ashley Meeks WiLHS A1

Adrienne Meeks WiLHS A1

Grant Miranda WiLHS A1Natalie Mischke MiLHS A2

Ryan Mitchell MiLHS B1

Abbie Mleziva MaLHS A2

Cody Moon SLHS T1

Hannah Nass MaLHS S2

Joshua Nolte MiLHS T1

Rachel Nolte LLHS A2

Jordan Norenberg LLHS A1

Anna Nushart MaLHS A1

Riley Olson WiLHS S2

Paige Oselka MiLHS S2

Alex Pillard LLHS T2

Samantha Pinchard SLHS S1

Moriah Poehlman MaLHS A2

Caitlin Raasch WiLHS A1

Heidi Raddatz MaLHS A1

Courtney Rainey MiLHS A2

Natalie Rehbein MaLHS A1

Micah Roecker MaLHS B1

Arianna Sanchez WiLHS S1

Abigail Schevikhoven SLHS A1

Danielle Schmid WiLHS A2

Alec Schneider SLHS T2

Joshua Schoenfeld LLHS T2

Eli Schwalbe MaLHS T2

Tristen Seymour SLHS T1

Olivia Seymour SLHS A2

Emma Sill MiLHS S1

Kang (Alex) Song WiLHS T2

Audra Sonntag LLHS S2

Jonathan Stamm WiLHS B1

Matthew Stommen WiLHS T1

Holly Szmanda SLHS A2

Sam Thoma MaLHS B2

Jacob Ungemach MaLHS T1

Maria Unke MaLHS S1

Robert Vaccarella WiLHS T2

William Van Grinsven WiLHS B1Max Vasatko WiLHS T1

Addison Waege MaLHS B1

Donovan Waege MaLHS T1

Matthew Werre LLHS B2

Adam Westendorf WiLHS B1

Noah Willems SLHS B1

Luke Willems SLHS B1

David Wilson LLHS B2

Sarah Yagodinski MaLHS A2

Emily Zerrenner MiLHS A2

Name NameSchool SchoolVoice Voice

JU BI LATE CHOIR


20/20

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CONCERTACCOMPANISTS(PIANO, ORGAN)

Anne Thorson, Carrie Zak

DIRECTORS SOCIALCATERING

Chef Andrew Eggert, CEC

Eggert Culinary Innovations, LLC

DIRECTORGIFTS

Michigan Travels Gourmet Specialties

Kilwins Chocolates

DONORS

Steve Andres

Becky Briney

Ellis Family Farms

Jim Froehlich

Hardin Farms

Martins Supermarket St. Joseph, MI

Bill & LuAnn Mashke

Jim & Sandy Scherer

Thrivent Financial Great Lakes Regional Office

FESTIVALCD RECORDING

Legacy Productions

FESTIVALSUPPLIESANDRECRUITMENTMATERIALS

Bethany Lutheran College

Martin Luther College

Wisconsin Lutheran College

FESTIVALT-SHIRTS

Lazer Graphics

FLOWERS

Floral Brook Florist, Baroda MI

GRAPHICDESIGN, POSTERS/PROGRAMLAYOUT

Jeff Hendrix

INSTRUMENTALISTS

Flutes: Lisa Koester, Ellen Seidler

Oboe: Olivia Sievert

Clarinets: Carly Andres, Quinna Koch

Trumpets: Rev. Tom Bauer, Courtney Ritter, Matthew Rugen,

Erik Thorson

Horns: Cory Burnett, Chris Graebel, Sarah Jackemeyer,

Harmonie Morgan

Trombone: 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 Loersch

Contrabass: Lydia Wilde

LIGHTING/SOUNDSETUP

MiLHS AVTech team

PHOTOGRAPHY& STAGECREW

Deneal Sperle

PIANOFROM

Shirks Music Mishawaka, IN

POPSCONCERTLIGHTINGNick Raith

POPSCONCERTMC

Freddy Krieger

PRINTING(PROGRAMS/POSTERS)

GM Business Printing

SCHOOLBANNERS

Signs Plus Manitowoc, WI

SOUNDTECHNICIAN

David Hosbach

STEERINGCOMMITTEECHAIRPEOPLE

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)

STUDENTENTERTAINMENT

John Dudley Table Magician

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA

VIDEOSTREAMING

John Russell, Nick Raith

Subcommittee members and festival volunteers THANK YOU!

Student host families THANK YOU!

SOLI DEO GLORIA

let the light shine - wels choral fest program

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