carthage music department presents
Fall Choral Concert featuring Voces Aquae, Vox Ignis, the Carthage Treble Choir, and the Carthage Choir
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. A. F. Siebert Chapel / Grace Kolakowski Hall Kenosha, WI
program Sudden Light
Donna Gartman Schultz (1948-2025)
We Are Held
Susan LaBarr (b. 1981) & Jim Wilson (b. 1966)
Ain’-A That Good News!
Trad. Spiritual, arr. William Dawson
Voces Aquae Polly Amborn, conductor Gregory Berg, accompanist Swing Down, Chariot
Trad. Spiritual, arr. André Thomas
Love: Then and Still
Susan LaBarr (b. 1981)
Modimo
Trad. Sesotho/isiZulu, arr. Michael Barrett Vox Ignis Margaret Burk, conductor Melissa Cardamone, accompanist
To Sit and Dream
Rosephanye Powell (b. 1962)
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?
Ilus Hääl
Kyle Pederson (b. 1971)
Margrit Kits, arr. Laura Jēkabsone (b. 1985) Cece Cooper, percussion Treble Choir Polly Amborn, conductor Gregory Berg, accompanist
program Talismane from Vier Doppelchörige Gesänge, op. 141
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
In monte oliveti
Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594)
God who breathes life into us all
Margaret Burk (b. 1990)
Paris Barantai
Ken Steven (b. 1993)
The Lord is the Everlasting God
Way Over in Beulah Lan’
Kenneth Jennings (1925-2015) Trad. Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs
Carthage Choir Margaret Burk, conductor Melissa Cardamone, accompanist
personnel
Diana Albiter Jaci Alvarez Brooke Barajas Emilia Borelli Hannah Brush Caitlin Curran Xian Ding Phoebe Dominguez Dorothy Gartshore Lillian Gillmore Joie Goldstein Anaya Gray Maya Griffin* Tegan Haske Alex Hendricks
Voces Aquae Polly Amborn, conductor Sydney Ohlson Raynae Hensel Ava Pajari Rose Johnson Shannon Pasters Addie Jones Keyli Joyce Gabriella Peters-Bowen Lauren Kula Sophia Ramirez Addison Lees Lili Roquemore Katie Leszczynski Elizabeth Serdar Chaeylah Maldonado Evelyn Stelzer Keely Mason Mackenzie Sterr Sophie Mathews Emmy Streu Norah Mcintire Heaven Tanner* Ally Menyes Riely Teska Mikella Mesina Lacey Thompson* Miranda Michals Dani Tranchita* Rylee Neu Carmen Zamudio *denotes officers
Vox Ignis Margaret Burk, conductor Samuel Bergamo Jacob Schaefer Adrian Hill Seamus Burch Terrek Schjoth Hayden Izumi Austin Chalgren Diego Solano Kyle Jaramillo Gabriel Devore Miles Taylor Lynn Kintz Marshall Taylor Sebastian Figueroa'iglesia Ben Lagerhausen Victor Vegas Marcus Lemons Sam Gottschalk Noel Villarreal Gavyn Mould Sage Hansen Dom Wiszowaty Davi Müller Jonah Hildeman
personnel
Sarina Acheatel Justine Acker Jaci Alvarez Keira Andrews Lydia Berryman Lorna Bonertz Grace Brzezicki Emma Clauser Chloe Cook Julia DeFauw Maddie Depa Mia Dornacker Kate Fick Dorothy Gartshore Julia Gatto Gabriella George Alle Gourlie* Grace Grassinger* Morgan Gray
Treble Choir Polly Amborn, conductor Layla Musich Mustanna Green Gi Nascimento Ella Hale Ellie Pavletich S. B. Heard Catherine Penney Raynae Hensel Cassandra Rannie Rose Hogland Makenna Huckstorf Katherine Rieckmann* Shakira Johnson Anna Riess Avery Jones Olivia Rowe Marley Kirby Amber Sherman Emery Kitterman Rebecca Stefanelli Lauren Krakora Kaylie Szczepanik Norah Landro Lacey Thompson* Ava Lea Danielle Tranchita Jayde Mabin Julia Urso Jillian Maiers Addison Waldo Chaeylah Maldonado Ash Wilcox Mariel McCloud Ava Zepka Kylene McNeese Violet Zolper *denotes officers
personnel Carthage Choir Margaret Burk, conductor John Ahlin Arielle Allen Lorelai Amborn+ Ethan Anderson Kinsey Bakhaus* Erin Barr Alex Benassi Natalie Boggs Zalena Bradshaw Vian Caskey Ella Christensen Alexander Clarksen Avery Conger Hannah Covalt Rees Davies
Rebecca DeBoer Julie Delgado Emma FaucaultMiller* Brayden Follett Angel Guzman Freya Haugen Sarah Hege+ Han Hoang+ Hayden Izumi+ Jake Muller+* Layla Nemri+* Michelle Nguyen Maggie O'Connell Luke Olen
Bryson Oliver Morgan Pickar Chase Portner+ Lottie Prather Emmy Rios Winter Roland Maria Romero Liev Schiffman+ Evy Schutter Annie Sheahan Aubree Simon* Jude Stallbaumer Cody Taylor-Ortiz Noah Tyler Will Zastrow *denotes officers +denotes section leaders
text and translations Sudden Light I have been here before, but when or how I cannot tell; I know the grass beyond the door, Have I been here before? The sweet keen smell, the sighting sound, the lights around the shore. You have been mine before, How long ago I may not know, but just when, at that swallow’s soar, your neck turned so, Some veil did fall, I know it all of yore. Has this been thus before? Have I been here before? And shall not thus time’s eddying flight still with our lives our love restore, In death’s despite, and day and night yield one delight once more? ~Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) We Are Held As the sunset by the sky, and as all the birds that fly, By His arms, both you and I, we are held. As the ship is by the sea, and the nest upon the tree, Ever cradled, ever free, we are held. As a tune rung clear and fair, and the silence trailing there,
text and translations As this music by the air, we are held. As our life is by its span, so we rest in God’s own hand, And are bold to sing again: We are held! ~Robert Bode Ain’-A That Good News! I got a crown up in-a the Kingdom, ain-a that good news! I’m gonna’ lay down this world, gonna shoulder up-a my cross, gonna take it home-a to my Jesus. I got a harp up in-a the Kingdom, ain-a that good news! I got a robe up in-a the Kingdom, ain-a that good News! Ain-a that good news, my Lawd! ~Trad. Spiritual Swing Down, Chariot Oh, swing down chariot stop and let me ride Rock me Lord, rock me Lord Calm and easy I’ve got a home on the other side Well, Ezekiel went out in the middle of the field
text and translations He saw an angel working on a chariot wheel. He wasn’t so particular ‘bout the chariot wheel. He just wanted to see how the chariot feels. Well, Ezekiel went down and he got on board. The chariot went a-bumpin’ on down that old road. He wasn’t particular ‘bout the bumpin’ of the road. He just wanted to lay down his heavy load. Well, a sinner, he went out to the middle of a field. And then he started workin’ on a chariot wheel. He wasn’t so particular ‘bout workin’ on that wheel. He just wants to see how a chariot feels. Then an angel saw the sinner workin’ hard there in the field, And said, “Hold on, believer, Ezekiel rides that wheel.” The chariot will swing on down the old and bumpy road. The chariot’s the place to lay your heavy load. ~Trad. Spiritual, alt. Swing down, chariot…
text and translations Love: Then and Still We were married in late September, Among the changing leaves; Crimson banners in the courtyard Heralding our union, We were so happy, then. The music we shared brought us together, A duet most unlikely. Work and home and son and daughter, Busy in joy and love. How simple it seemed, then. But who could have known what fate awaited Our little fam’ly of four? A spectre came and dwelt among us, and robbed us of our joy. And then we were only three. But time has passed and wounds have healed, Leaving scars behind; But scars remind us What has come and what yet may be, That we loved, and love you, still. ~Charles Anthony Silvestri (b. 1965)
text and translations Modimo Modimo re boka wena Tsothle di entswe ke wena Modimo re boka wena
Modimo (God) God, we praise you Everything is created by you God, we praise you
Wanyamalala umthwalo wezono zami
He took away my burden [sins]
~Trad. Sesotho/isiZulu
Translation: Michael Barrett
To Sit and Dream To sit and dream. To sit and read. To sit and learn about the world. Outside our world of here and now, our problem world. To dream of vast horizons of the soul, of dreams made whole, unfettered free. Help me, help me. All you who are dreamers too. Help me make our world anew. I reach out my hand to you. ~from “To You” by Langston Hughes (1901-1967) Can We Sing the Darkness to Light? What if instead of more violence, we let our weapons fall silent? No more revenge or retribution; no more war or persecution. It could be beautiful. What if instead of our judgement, we soften our hearts that have hardened?
text and translations Instead of certainty and pride we love and sacrifice. It could be beautiful. Can we see the other as our brother? Can we sing the darkness to light sound chords of compassion and grace? Set the swords of judgement aside, let mercy’s eyes see the other human face. ~Kyle Pederson (b. 1971) Ilus Hääl Helisege helded metsad Hüüdke vastu hütikesed Minu kauni heale vastu Lahedama lualu vastu Kus mu healta kuuldaneksi Kus mu laulu laksuneksi Seal kõik metsa murduneska Ilma raua rabamata
Ilus Hääl Ring out, generous forests Shout back the huts In return for my graceful voice In return for my wonderful song Where my voice is heard Where my song is sung There all forests will fall Even without striking iron
~Margrit Kits (b. 1985) Talismane Gottes ist der Orient! Gottes ist der Okzident! Nord und südliches Gelände Ruht im Frieden seiner Hände.
Talismans God is the East! God is the West! Northern and southern lands Rest in the peace of his hands.
Er, der einzige Gerechte, Will für jedermann das Rechte. Sei von seinen hundert Namen Dieser hochgelobet!
He, who alone is just, Wills for everyone what is right. Of his hundred names, Let this one be highly praised!
text and translations Amen.
Amen.
Mich verwirren will das Irren; Wandering may lead me astray; Doch du weisst mich zu entwirren, But you know how to set me straight. Wenn ich handle, wenn ich dichte, When I act, when I write, Gib du meinem Weg die Richte! Guide the direction of my path! ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1842)
Translation: Margaret Burk
In monte oliveti On the mount of olives In monte Oliveti ad patrem oravit: On the mount of olives he prayed to his Father: Pater si fieri potest transeat a me “Father, if it be possible, let this calix iste. cup pass from me. Spiritus quidem promptus est caro The spirit indeed is willing, but the autem infirma. flesh is weak. Fiat voluntas tua. Let your will be done.” ~from the Tenebrae Responsories Translation: Public Domain for Maundy Thursday God who breathes life into us all God who breathes life into us all, Guide us to share our talents to benefit those around us. Inspire us to listen openly, dream boldly, And graciously pursue the work that is set before us. Grant us patience, wisdom, and dedication To manifest your beauty to friends and strangers alike, And bestow upon us grace to serve humbly and with compassion. And, when our work is done,
text and translations May we come to a holy and perfect peace. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ~Margaret Burk (b. 1990) Composed in honor of Gregory Berg Paris Barantai Wayah pang sudah Hari baganti musim wayah pang Wayah pang sudah
Paris Barantai It is time For the season to change It is time
Kota baru gunungnya bamega Katabru (a city) has Mount Bamega Bamega At the foot of Mount Bamega, Ombak manampur di sala karang The waves are thumped between the reefs Batamu lawanlah adinda Adinda iman di dad Rasa malayang
Seeing you (Adinda) Adinda is the love of my heart I am floating away
Bahalat gununglah babaris Babaris hatiku dandam Ku salang akan
Separated, the mountain is lining up Lining up, my heart is happy Waiting in front of her
~Trad. Indonesian
Translation: Ken Steven
The Lord is the everlasting God The Lord is the everlasting God, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Who does not faint or grow weary; Whose understanding is unsearchable.
text and translations God gives power to the faint, And strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, And the young will fall exhausted; But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Have you not heard? Have you not known? ~Isaiah 40:28-31 (NRSVA) Way Over in Beulah Lan’ We gonna have a good time, Way ovuh in Beulah Lan’. Oh, when we get way ovuh in Beulah Lan’, yes, Way ovuh in Beulah Lan’, Oh, we gonna have a good, good time, Way ovuh in Beulah’ Lan’, Oh, we gonna walk dem golden streets. I’m singin’, way ovuh in Beulah lan’... Oh, we gonna drink of de holy wine… Way ovuh in Beulah Lan’, Oh, we gonna have a good, good time, Way ovuh in Beulah’ Lan’! ~Trad. Spiritual
upcoming events The Theory of the Leisure Class October 23, 29-31 • 7:30 p.m. October 24-25 • 3:00 p.m. Wartburg Theatre (in the David A. Straz Center for the Natural and Social Sciences) *Tickets Required. Visit www.carthage.edu/tickets for ticket information. Student Recital: Hope Johnson Friday, October 30 • 7:30 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Student Recital: Hayden Izumi Saturday, October 31 • 4 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Student Recital: Lorelai Amborn Sunday, November 1 • 1 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Student Recital: Layla Nemri Sunday, November 1 • 4 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Performing Arts Series: Nicole Benoit Thursday, November 5 • 7:30 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Student Recital: Chenyang Li Saturday, November 7 • 1 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Philharmonic Concert Saturday, November 7 • 7:30 p.m. A. F. Siebert Chapel / Grace Kolakowski Hall Student Recital: Toby Staaden Sunday, November 8 • 4 p.m. H. F. Johnson Recital Hall Faculty and Students' Piano Recital 2026 Wednesday, November 11 • 7 p.m. A. F. Siebert Chapel / Grace Kolakowski Hall Arts at Carthage acknowledges that the land on which our building stands is part of the traditional Potawatomi, Sioux, Peoria, Kickapoo, and Miami peoples past, present, and future. These homelands reside along the southwest shores of Michigami, North America’s largest system of freshwater lakes. We honor with gratitude the land itself, and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. Many Indigenous peoples thrive in this place—alive and strong, and this calls us to commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the land we inhabit as well.
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