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Concordia University Chicago

DR. CHARLES P. BROWN, CONDUCTOR FALL 2020 PROGRAM

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Introduction

We feel God’s presence among us with every note we play or sing, with every phrase we shape, with every piece that that allows us to express what is in our hearts. ” – JONATHAN KOHRS

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The world is a very different place than it was just one year ago. In the United States alone, the civil unrest, damaging forest fires and political tension would be enough to make the past year stand out against what many remember as less fraught times. That, of course, is not to mention COVID-19.

The coronavirus and its repercussions have affected us in a wide variety of ways—physically, emotionally, economically, spiritually. Each of us has felt these effects to different degrees. You may have lost a family member to COVID, while most others have not. You may have lost a job, while some others are working overtime to meet some new demand. You may be struggling to face each new day, while others seem oblivious to the weight that is so real to you.

Given all of that, it is easy to wonder, where is God in all of this? Despite all of that—or rather because of all of that—I am convinced that during this semester at Concordia University Chicago, God’s presence has been felt more strongly than it was in what we now think of as “pre-COVID” times. What is more, I believe that most, if not every student who is about to share their substantial God-given talents and abilities with you would concur. Because of all the unsettling happenings and circumstances around us—and because of the long fast from making music together—we are more thankful than ever before for God’s gift of music to us, for the opportunity to make music together again and to share the Gospel of Christ with you through that music. We feel God’s presence among us with every note we play or sing, with every phrase we shape, with every piece that that allows us to express what is in our hearts.

Yes, COVID-19 has brought about challenges and hardships which are very real and that call for the support of family, friends, neighbors, the government, the Church. They should not be diminished. But some good has come about because of the virus. One example is that this concert may reach an even wider audience than our previous livestreamed concerts have. If you are one of those witnessing a CUC concert for the first time—or the first time in quite some time—welcome! We are pleased that the gifts of our Creator and Redeemer are reaching you, to bring about some good in your world!

We hope you enjoy the concert.

Jonathan Kohrs, ChairMusic DepartmentConcordia University Chicago

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ConductorFrom the

On behalf of The Kapelle, thank you for sharing this evening with us. Our concert program is in response to the time between the festival of All Saints and the end of the Church year. We now get to pause and sing, turning our hearts and minds toward our eventual heavenly home: to be with Christ in that beautiful city on that great and glorious day. We are grateful for this opportunity to sing for you.

The last time the Kapelle performed a tour concert, our nation was at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and in a state of emergency. We were sent home early with no idea as to how the weeks ahead would unfold. There was a sadness that we couldn’t perform our Spring 2020 home concert in front of the campus community. Sharing our program message and honoring the seniors who were to perform their last home concert was not possible. I would like to acknowledge last year’s seniors who helped make last year quite remarkable and thank them for their contributions to Kapelle’s successes: Abigail Deddens, Cindy Gomez, David Hein, Abigail Schaffer, Josiah Schultz, Hannah Sivia and Margaret Warner.

Returning to campus back in August was an adjustment to the “new normal.” We had to get back into shape—singing through masks, rehearsing and performing 10 feet apart, not holding hands while singing Müde bin ich, taking breaks every 30 minutes to clear the air in the room, etc. (Wait—NOT holding hands while singing Müde?!?) We had to adapt! Yet we are grateful to be together again, and to sing as safely as possible.

A word of gratitude needs to be expressed to the administration for enabling campus groups to return this semester, which allowed our performing ensembles to make music to the glory of God. The Kapelle’s program is adapted to accommodate the safety of the students in performance and being mindful of a screen-weary audience.

The music represents a variety of styles that range from Martin Luther’s only extant choral motet to spirituals of the current day. To add a more personal touch to this concert, we will be reading the names of Concordia-Chicago’s almuni, faculty and staff who have passed away in the past year during a section of music in Edwin Fissinger’s In paradisum.

Thank you for attending remotely. I pray that this program will be a blessing to you. I sincerely hope that we will share the musical moment in the same room together again very soon!

In Christ,

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ProgramFall 2020

Non moriar sed vivam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther (1483-1546)

What Are These That Are Arrayed in White Robes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Stainer (1840-1901)

O Taste and See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Blessed Are the Dead Who Die In the Lord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Schalk (b. 1929)

In paradisum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edwin Fissinger (1920-1990)

Deep River: A Prelude for Madeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Near (b. 1942)

My Lord, What a Mornin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Harry T. Burleigh (1866-1949)

Oh, What a Beautiful City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Stacey V. Gibbs (b. 1962)

Müde bin ich, geh zur Ruh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .arr. Thomas Gieschen (1931-2006)

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TranslationsTexts &

Non moriar, sed vivam

Non moriar, sed vivam, et narrabo opera Domini. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

– Psalm 118:17 (KJV)

What Are These That Are Arrayed in White Robes?

Hallelujah!

What are these that are arrayed in white robes, and whence came they?

These are they that came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Hallelujah!

Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple.

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

– Revelation 7: 13-17 (KJV, adapted by John Stainer)

O Taste and See

O taste and see how gracious the Lord is. Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.

– Psalm 34:8 (KJV)

Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord

And I heard a voice from heaven saying,

“Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.”

“Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit,

“that they may rest from their labors,

for their deeds follow them!”

– Revelation 14:13, RSV

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TranslationsTexts &

In paradisum

In paradisum deducant te Angeli: May the angels lead you into paradise;

in tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyres, May the Martyrs welcome you upon your arrival,

et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. and lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem.

Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat, May a choir of angels welcome you,

et cum Lazaro quondam paupere and, with poor Lazarus of old,

aeternam habeas requiem. may you have eternal rest.

– Requiem text, tr. Ron Jeffers

Müde bin ich, geh zur Ruh

Müde bin ich, geh zur Ruh I am tired and want to rest,

Schließe meine Äuglein zu: So close my little eyes.

Vater, laß die Augen Dein Father, let your eyes

Über meinem Bette sein. Always be over my bed.

Hab ich unrecht heut’ getan Whatever wrong I have done today

Sieh es, lieber Gott, nicht an. Do not hold me, God, to them.

Deine Gnad’ und Christi Blut Your grace and Christ’s blood

Macht ja allen Schaden gut. Makes all harm good.

Now the light has gone away;

Father, listen while I pray.

Asking Thee to watch and keep

And to send me quiet sleep.

Jesus, Savior, wash away

All that has been wrong today.

Help me every day to be

Good and gentle, more like Thee.

– Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879), tr. William Ewald

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UsAbout

The Kapelle

The Kapelle is Concordia University Chicago’s premier choral ensemble, performing repertoire ranging from Renaissance to contemporary music. Known for delivering beautifully sung, thematic programs, the students spread the Gospel message to audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad. Since 2003, the Kapelle has traveled to Argentina, Canada, Chile, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Poland, Russia and Scotland.

Beyond touring, the Kapelle actively performs in the Chicagoland area. They have collaborated with Chicago-area choirs and orchestras over the years, having performed with the Chicago Arts Orchestra, South Suburban Orchestra, and the Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest. The Kapelle sings annually at the Bach Cantata Series at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest.

The Kapelle has also received the honor of performing headline programs at conferences for the Illinois chapters of the American Choral Directors Association and National Association for Music Education, and the national convocation of the Lutheran Education Association. Committed to serving the Church, the Kapelle visits congregations and schools throughout the country by leading workshops, performing assemblies and serving in worship.

The Kapelle has produced a sizeable list of recordings over the years, and many of them are available for purchase. Go to CUChicago.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/music/recordings/ for more information.

If you would like The Kapelle to perform at your church on an upcoming tour, please contact Rachel Leininger, music tour manager. Rachel.Leininger@CUChicago.edu or 708-209-3524.

Want to follow us on Instagram? @pbkapelle

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TheConductor

DR. CHARLES BROWN is professor of music and director of choral activities at Concordia University Chicago where he conducts the Kapelle and Männerchor (men’s choir). He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting, choral literature, singer’s diction, vocal techniques and choral music education.

Dr. Brown actively guest conducts, working with such groups as Chicago Choral Artists and Lutheran Choir of Chicago. He’s been honored to conduct choirs at district festivals for the Illinois Music Educators Conference and has conducted the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, Region 4 high school festival chorus. In his service to the Church, he has conducted the senior choir of the LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music, and annually conducts the Lutheran Youth Choral Festival in St. Louis, MO.

Specializing in topics of the male changing voice, conducting, and vocal techniques, Dr. Brown has presented many workshops at professional conferences with the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the LCMS Institute on Liturgy,

Preaching, and Church Music, Lutheran Education Association (LEA), the American Guild of Organists (AGO), the Lutheran Choir of Chicago, and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM). His continued passion for choral music education in churches and schools is demonstrated in the festivals and workshops he currently leads throughout the country.

Dr. Brown earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Westminster Choir College and his Doctorate of Musical Arts in choral conducting and voice performance at the University of Arizona. He currently serves on the board of directors with Anima—Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, and has served on past committees for the Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

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TheOrganist

STEVEN WENTE is professor of music and organist to the Chapel of Our Lord at Concordia University Chicago, where he teaches organ and courses in music history and the freshman humanities curriculum. In 2012, he was named distinguished professor of music. He also serves as cantor at First Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chicago.

He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Concordia, River Forest, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance from Northwestern University. He currently serves on the board for the Fox Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. He regularly performs recitals and has written a number of organ preludes and settings of hymns for publications related to the hymnals of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He has contributed articles to several publications in the area of organ and church music.

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MembersThe

Sopranos

SENIOR

Emma Brauckman Cumming, GADeaconess

SENIOR

Miranda FlanaganSchiller Park, ILMusic Education

SENIOR

Michelle FrerkingFort Wayne, INMiddle-Grades Education LTE

SOPHOMORE

Joy GrecoBrookfield, ILSociology

SENIOR

Gillian NorrisAllen, TXStudio Art

SOPHOMORE

Juliana VenturaChicago, ILMusic Education

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Altos

SENIOR

Grace ConradO’Fallon, MODirector of Christian Education LTE

SENIOR

Crystal MartilloPlainfield, ILMusic Education

SOPHOMORE

Brinn MillerFort Wayne, INMusic Education LTE

FRESHMAN

Faith MuehlerFenton, MOTheology, Deaconess Program

JUNIOR

Cecily PetersonMascoutah, ILPsychology with Piano Pedagogy Certificate

JUNIOR

Christina RayElk Grove Village, ILMusic

SOPHOMORE

Nuala WalshOrland Park, ILMusic Education

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Tenors

FRESHMAN

Darrell Carter Jr.Elmhurst, ILInterdisciplinary Studies

SOPHOMORE

Andrew GallupRiver Grove, ILCommunications & Media

FRESHMAN

Colby MillerFort Wayne, INSecondary Education, Chemistry

JUNIOR

Benjamin SimmonsWestminster, MDDirector of Christian Education

FRESHMAN

Jackson WellsConcordia, MOTheater

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Basses

FRESHMAN

Isaac ConradO’Fallon, MOMath, Actuarial Science

JUNIOR

Noah DunsmoreWhite Lake, MIPhilosophy & Theological Languages

JUNIOR

Charlie McLainFort Wayne, INChristian Ministries

JUNIOR

Jesse MuehlerFenton, MOSecondary English Education LTE

JUNIOR

Alex RichardSherwood, ORCommunications

SOPHOMORE

Jesse SchultzOverland Park, KSElementary Education

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DepartmentThe

Music Department Mission Statement

The Music Department at Concordia University Chicago recognizes that music is a gift of God and a means through which all people can participate in the richness of the human experience. As a cultural expression that sheds light on both the individual and society, music is an essential component of a liberal arts education.

In accordance with these beliefs, the department fulfills the University mission by forming musicians who will be servant leaders and advocates for the transformative power of music in church, school and community. The department provides Concordia-Chicago students a variety of opportunities to study and perform music, enabling their lifelong growth and involvement in the arts, while enriching the larger community.

Full-time Faculty

Maurice Boyer, DMA University of Maryland College Park, MD

Charles P. Brown, DMA University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

Richard R. Fischer, DMA Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Christian Hauser, PhD University of North Texas Denton, TX

Jonathan Kohrs, MFA Vermont College of Fine ArtsMontpelier, VT

Jonathan Stahlke, DMA College-Conservatory of MusicCincinnati, OH

Steven Wente, DMus Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

Emeriti Faculty

Natalie Jenne, DMA Stanford University Palo Alto, CA

Evangeline Rimbach, PhD Eastman School of Music University of Rochester, NY

Carl Schalk, MM Eastman School of Music University of Rochester, NY; MAR, Concordia Seminary St. Louis, MO; LLD, Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE, LHD, Concordia University- St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

Administrative Staff

Laura Zimmer, MCM Concordia University Chicago River Forest, IL Administrative Assistant

Rachel Leininger, BAConcordia University Chicago River Forest, ILMusic Tour Manager

Adjunct Faculty

Mark Anderson, CelloFionna Bezaire, PianoMeg Busse, OboeBecky Coffman, Violin, ViolaNathalie Colas, VoiceRobert Everson, PercussionCynthia Fudala, FluteKirk Garrison, Jazz Band, Jazz Improv, TrumpetKurtis Gildow, TubaPaul Henry, GuitarMaria Honigschnabel, Piano Kuang-Hao Huang, PianoJeffrey Kleinsorge, Piano PrepEmily Lee, Piano PrepChristopher Lorimer, VoiceSusan Nelson, VoiceEsther Nyberg, Piano PrepPatrick Rehker, ClarinetJeremy Ruthrauff, SaxophoneDianne Ryan, BassoonJulie Spring, HarpThomas Stark, Trombone, EuphoniumChristine Steyer, VoiceKatrina Sudman, Piano PrepJohn Tuck, BassRenée Vogen, Horn

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