Homecoming Concert 2021 Program

carthage music department presents

Homecoming 2021 Concert Carthage Choir Richard Bjella, conductor Wind Orchestra James Ripley, conductor Mark Paisar ‘11 – organ Featured Alumnus Justin Hall ‘16, percussion Nathan Takahashi ‘21, tenor Alumni Soloists Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 | 3 p.m. | A. F. Siebert Chapel

program carthage choir richard bjella, conductor dimitri shapovalov, associate conductor gregory berg, collaborative pianist I. Lindjo (an old folk dance from Dubrovnik, Croatia)

Vladimir Berdović (1906-1980)

Moonlight Sound Design

Raimonds Tiguls (b. 1972)

Elise Brevik and Lauren Hammes, soloists Gregory Berg, synthesizer II. If ye love me Sehnsucht (Opus 112.1)

Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) Johannes Brahms (1833-1997)

Gregory Berg, pianist III. Little Dance for Barbara Mason from A Litany For Courage And The Seasons Justin Hall ‘15, percussion Katiann Nelson ‘22, clarinet

David Maslanka (1943 – 2017)

Intermission

mark paisar ‘11, organ Prӓludium und Fuge in G-Dur, BWV 541

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Vater Unser im Himmelreich

Georg Böhm (1661-1733)

Pièces de Fantaisie pour Grand Orgue - Deuxième Suite, Op. 53 VI. Toccata

Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

program carthage choir & wind orchestra

james ripley, conductor

“Sanctus” from Messe solennelle en l’honneur de Sainte-Cécile Charles Gounod

(1818-1893)

transcribed by Christiaan Janssen

Nathan Takahashi ’21, tenor

wind orchestra Come Sunday

I.

II.

james ripley, conductor

Testimony

Shout

Omar Thomas (b. 1984)

carthage choir personnel Soprano Becca Culley Isabelle Esquivel Jessica Golinski Lauren Hammes Rachel Jasien Savannah Kroeger Audrey Marshall Jenna Meola Lianna Pfister London Roysden + Katrina Seabright Alto Faith Albright Elise Brevik Maddie Crawford Jada Moss Katiann Nelson*+ Lydia Ochoa Tamsin Olson Angel Palladini Sam Pardo + Lucy Smith

Tenor Adam Blackwood Nicky Caldwell Mitch Dziewior + Chris Glade Nathan Koehlert Avery Morris Bennett Shebesta Bryan Tamayo + Cephas Towle Bass Miguel Bartolome Franco Basili* Colin Eagen Brian Dean Nicholas Dekker Norris Jones Nate Myers Jack Myers Ben Young *Section leader +Choir Officers

wind orchestra personnel Piccolo Emma Eckes

Soprano Saxophone Jim Chaudoin

Trumpet 1 Caroline Lilly

Flute 1 Gabby Garnowski

Alto Saxophone Julia Owens Bryan Tamayo

Trumpet 2 Colin Conway

Flute 2 Bailey Schneyr Gabby Booth Oboe 1 Amber Ward Oboe 2/EH Hannah Wong Clarinet 1 Katiann Nelson Emma Hardwick Clarinet 2 Zach Ward Maile Riedel Natalie Cambone Clarinet 3 Lexy Klawonn Jack Massari Rosie Ehle Bass Clarinet Sophie Shulman

Tenor Saxophone Joe Mihevc Wayne Jackson Bari Saxophone Luke Eidsor Horn 1 Lena Welch Horn 2 Grace Chapa Horn 3 Hannah Caflisch Horn 4 Sophie Figura Audrey Marshall

Trumpet 3 Guillermo Trujillo Trombone 1 Taylor Zorn Trombone 2 Seyii Ajibade Trombone 3 Sam Hoopingarner Tuba Michael Flesher John Lew Percussion Aaron Paulsen Christian Plonski Lily Peterson Noah Wilson Organ/Piano Ryan Boren

program notes carthage choir This eclectic program travels seamlessly from Croatia to Latvia. Then to Renaissance England and to late 19th century Germany and finally to Missoula, Montana. We touch on the rich folk music tradition from Croatia and the contemporary stylings of Raimonds Tiguls. Then two standard pieces of distinct and exquisite beauty, first the Anglican Anthem of Thomas Tallis, and then the mournful cries of longing from Johannes Brahms. Finally, the jazz and fugal influences of the classically raised composer, Montana’s own David Maslanka. His setting is of the poetic reflections of Richard Beale while watching a solo dancer, stating ‘pushing back the walls, stretching for freedom, time and space were the fringes of my limitation. In this moment, and no other, I AM.’

wind orchestra Come Sunday is a two-movement tribute to the Hammond organ’s central role in black worship services. The first movement, Testimony, follows the Hammond organ as it readies the congregation’s hearts, minds, and spirits to receive The Word via a magical union of Bach, blues, jazz, and R&B. The second movement, Shout!, is a virtuosic celebration - the frenzied and joyous climactic moments when The Spirit has taken over the service.

I played trombone in wind ensembles from the 4th grade through college. This experience has contributed significantly to the life I lead now. I had the pleasure of being exposed to sounds, colors, moods, rhythms, and melodies from all over the world.

Curiously absent, however, was music told authentically from the African-American experience. In particular, I couldn’t understand how it was that no composer ever thought to tell the story of a black worship experience through the lens of a wind ensemble. I realize now that a big part of this was an issue of representation. One of the joys and honors of writing music for wind ensemble is that I get to write music that I wish had existed when I was playing in these groups -- music that told the story of the black experience via black composers.

The title is a direct nod to Duke Ellington, who held an inspired love for classical music and allowed it to influence his own work in a multitude of ways. To all the black musicians in wind ensemble who were given opportunity after opportunity to celebrate everyone else’s music but our own - I see you and I am you. This one’s for the culture!

- note by Omar Thomas The association of St. Cecilia with music dates back to fourteenth- century artworks in which she is depicted playing an organ. This representation was based on a poem which described that while musicians played at her wedding she sang in her heart to God only. Charles Gounod’s Messe solennelle en l’honneur de Sainte-Cécile was completed in 1855, and firmly established Gounod’s reputation as the leading composer of sacred music in his day. The “Sanctus” was first performed in 1851 and has since become the most well-known and beloved selection from the Mass. The composer’s operatic lyricism is blended with religious piety in both the solo tenor’s role as well as the choral forces.

featured alumni biography mark paisar ‘11, organ Mark Paisar began his organ studies under the tutelage of Frank Rippl in 2006. Mark would then go on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree in organ performance from Carthage College. During his time at Carthage, Mark studied organ with Richard Hoskins and piano with Jane Mac Alla-Livingston.

After the completion of his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of Kansas where he received his Master of Musical Arts degree in church music with both organ performance and choral conducting concentrations. During his graduate career, he has had the privilege of attending and performing in masterclasses under the direction of notable performers including David Higgs from the Eastman School of Music, Christopher Marks from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Olivier Latry from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. Mark continued his studies at the University of Kansas and earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in church music.

During his time at the University of Kansas, Mark studied with both Dr. James Higdon and Dr. Michael Bauer.

Mark currently serves as the Associate Director of Music at Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Twin Cities. Through this position, Mark is tremendously blessed to work with a variety of wonderful ensembles including handbells, a women’s choral ensemble, and a mixed voice adult choral ensemble. Mark and his wife, Becca, currently reside in Eden Prairie, MN, with their two cats, Ellie and Lily.

upcoming events Declassified Opening Reception Oct. 28 • 3:30-6:30 p.m.

H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art Fall Choral Concert Monday, Oct. 31 • 2 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required Student Recital: William Dowell Monday, Nov. 1 • 8 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required New Play Initative: Patience & Fortitude Nov. 5-6 & 11-13 • 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 7 • 3 p.m.

Wartburg Theatre • Tickets required Lakeside Band Festival Saturday, Nov. 6 • 7 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required Student Recital: Emma Eckes Sunday, Nov. 7 • 2 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required Student Recital: London Roysden Saturday, Nov. 13 • 7:30 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required Carthage Philharmonic Concert Sunday, Nov. 14 • 1 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required Student Recital: Gabby Garnowski Tuesday, Nov. 16 • 7:30 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required Treble Choir Festival Wednesday, Nov. 17 • 4:20 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required

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