JUNIATA CONCERT CHOIR
Czech Republic 2025 Tour
Homecoming Concert
John Bukowski, conductor
Sunday, March 30, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Rosenberger Auditorium
Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts
Repertoire
Sound Forth the Trumpet in Zion (1597)
Thomas Morley
Cantate Domino (1601)
Hans Leo Hassler
Sicut Locutus Est (1723) (from MagnificatinD)
J.S. Bach
If Ye Love Me (1560)
Thomas Tallis
Ave Regina Coelorum III, IV (1737)
Jan Dismas Zelenka
V Přírodě (1882)
Antonín Dvořák
1. Napadly písně v duši mou
3. Žitné pole
4. Vyběhla bříza běličká
In the Long Grass (2018)
David von Kampen
Segalariak (2007)
Josu Elberdin
Earth Song (2006)
Frank Ticheli
Wipip!!! (2009)
Sydney Guillaume
Hold On Just a Little While Longer (2021)
Remel Derrick
Goin’ Home (1893/2010)
Antonín Dvořák/Arr. Rosalind Hall
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (2011)
Arr. David Moore
Peace I Leave With You (1891)
Amy Beach
Texts and Translations
Sound Forth the Trumpet in Zion
Sound forth the trumpet in Zion, And be joyful ye righteous. Such praise is fitting for the upright. For the word of the Lord is right, And all his works are done in truth. Alleluia.
Cantate Domino Psalm 96
Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, and bless his name: Announce his salvation from day to day. Announce among the nations his glory, and his wonders to all peoples.
Sicut Locutus Est
According to the promise He made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to His descendants forever.
If Ye Love Me
If ye love me, keep my commandments, And I will pray the Father, And he shall give you another comforter. That he may bide with you forever: E’en the sp’rit of truth.
Ave Regina Coelorum III, IV Hail, Queen of Heaven, Hail, Lady of Angels. Hail, root, hail, gate, From whom a light has arisen into the world.
Rejoice, glorious Virgin, Lovely above all others, Farewell, O most beautiful, And pray for us to Christ.
V Přírodě
Texts by Vítězslav Hálek (1835-1874)
Translations copyright © by Laura Prichard, reprinted with permission from the LiederNet Archive, https://www.lieder.net/
Napadly písně v duši mou
Songs fell into my soul, unsummoned, suddenly, like dew appears on a hill covered with kale stalks.
Pearls flicker about, I feel so young, healthy, that I don’t know if it’s my joy, or the cry of my forlorn soul.
But the moon begat the dew, and the songs don’t stay in my soul: they flow with happiness and tears, and day prepares for dawn.
Žitné pole
Rye field, rye field, how merrily it ripens!
Every blade is a musician, as if they had been strewn everywhere.
Rustling a satin robe, readied the wind for dancing, The sun hugs and kisses, and folds the blades of rye.
After the butterfly whispers the bee, when someone touches the cornflower, and the mocking cricket under the ridge is chirping.
Rye field, rye field, how merrily it ripens! Every blade is a musician, as if they had been strewn everywhere.
Vyběhla bříza běličká
The white birch ran out, out of the herd like the nanny-goat, the birch ran past the border of the forest, thus is coming the Spring idyll.
The birch ran out like a doll, so soft and so slender, then she ran through the forest and everything quivered with desire.
The Spring idyll buzzes in, like air and the violin and on the shawm, the air smells sweet, totally of flowers, and a young smile for the world.
Each green-clad tree, dons its Sunday best, and each branch, each bud speaks in new tongues.
As if called for a feast, guests arrive from far and near, and after a day, or two, the vast region, the whole world was a Spring idyll.
In the Long Grass
Text by Willa Cather (1873-1947), from O Pioneers!
She had never known before how much the country meant to her. The chirping of the insects down in the long grass had been like the sweetest music. She had felt as if her heart were hiding down there, somewhere, with the quail and the plover and all the little wild things that crooned or buzzed in the sun. Under the long shaggy ridges, she felt the future stirring.
Segalariak
It will begin the feast of the harvest, We are going beyond.
Come the reapers cheerful, Walking along the path With the intention of working The wide meadows of Tolosa.
In today’s contest
We will know who is the winner, All the crews’ friends
They are already waiting to begin. They have sharpened the scythes With very sharp stones, So that they can collect well All the herbs around the hamlet.
The sound of tambourines, accordion, And the good dancers Recreate the festive atmosphere
In these places.
Our harvest feast now begins. Let the harvest feast begin!
Earth Song
Sing, Be, Live, See…
This dark stormy hour, The wind, it stirs.
The scorched earth Cries out in vain:
O war and power, You blind and blur. The torn heart Cries out in pain.
But music and singing Have been my refuge, And music and singing Shall be my light.
A light of song Shining strong: Alleluia!
Through darkness and pain and strife, I’ll Sing, Be, Live, See… Peace.
Wipip!!!
Text by Gabriel T. Guillaume
Wow! Look at how beautiful life is!
Wow! Look how happy my heart is!
Wow! There is no Cain and Abel!
The sun shines all over the blessed earth; Under one flag, all nations unite. There are no gates, there are no borders; There are no fights, there are no wars… Wow!
Wow! Look at how wonderful life is!
Wow! Notice how my heart is so content!
There is no Cain and Abel…
We are all one family!
There is no fighting, there is no war… We are all one family!
There are no bombs, there are no guns… We are all one family!
We are all one, we all make one… Look, look around! Wow!
Peace, Love, Joy; How beautiful!
We are content, we are happy; yes, How beautiful!
Flowers of all colors have taken over my garden; Nightingales and pigeons are singing scales all day long. Wild beasts and sheep are sleeping on the same bed; Happiness has spread in the midst of all deserts.
For all those who love, let us call out “Hurray!”
For all people on earth, let us call out “Hurray!”
For the blessings of life, let’s cry out “Hurray!”
For music of all colors, let us shout “Hurray!”
Hurray for the Love!
Hurray for the Life!
Hurray for the Music!
Hurray for the Peace!
Hurray for all those who are listening!
Wow! What a wonderful thing when people respect each other; When peace and love is spread everywhere. Whether at home or at work, When we all become one, life is amazing!
Life is beautiful! Look around, just look around!
To all friends listening, we must never forget, Life is beautiful when we love one another.
Look how amazing life is.
Look how happy my heart is.
Wow!!!
Hold On Just a Little While Longer
Traditional Spiritual
Hold on, brother, just a little while longer. Hold on, sister, just a little while longer. Hold on, brother, just a little while longer. Everything will be all right.
When I was a moaner just like you, (Everything will be all right.) I called and called ‘til I came through. (Everything will be all right.)
Heard the voice of Jesus say, (Everything will be all right.)
“Come to me, oh yes, for I’m the way.” (Everything will be all right.)
Sing on! Pray on!
Everything is gonna be all right!
Hold on, brother, don’t get weary.
Hold on, sister, don’t get weary. Hold on, children, don’t get weary. Don’t get weary!
Goin’ Home
Text by William Arms Fisher (1861-1948)
Goin’ home, goin’ home, I’m a-goin’ home, Quiet, like some still day, I’m just goin’ home. It’s not far, just close by, through an open door; Work all done, care laid by, going to fear no more. Mother’s there, ’specting me, Father’s waiting, too; Lots of folk gather’d there, all the friends I knew.
Nothing’s lost, all’s gain, No more fear or pain, No more stumbling by the way, No more longing for the day, Goin’ to roam no more.
Morning star lights the way, restless dreams all done. Shadows gone, break of day, real life has begun. There’s no break, there’s no end, just a living on, Wide awake with a smile, going on and on!
Goin’ home, goin’ home, I’m a-goin’ home, It’s not far, just close by, through an open door. I’m a-goin’ home. I’m just goin’ home.
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Text by Betsy Rose, Cathy Winter, and Marcia Taylor (1988)
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by?
There’s a better home a-waitin’ If we try, Lord, if we try.
I was singing with my sisters and my brothers, I was singing with my friends, And we all can sing together, ’cause the circle never ends.
Oh, will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by?
There’s a better home a-waitin’ If we try, Lord, if we try.
I was born down in the valley Where the sun refuse’ to shine, But I’m climbing up to the highland, Gonna make that mountain mine!
Oh, will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by?
There’s a better home a-waitin’ In the sky, Lord, in the sky.
Peace I Leave With You
Peace I leave with you, I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled.
Personnel
SOPRANO
Lydia Bacher ’28
Environmental Science Bloomsburg, PA
Madeline Cartwright ’28 Biochemistry Sandy Ridge, PA
Rebecca Christophel ’25 Biochemistry Three Springs, PA
Breanna Ehrlich ’28 Biochemistry Mays Landing, NJ
Sydney Garner ’25 Biochemistry Wheaton, IL
Bailey Gordon ’27 Entrepreneurship New Egypt, NJ
Hailey Houser ’28 Biochemistry Howard, PA
Beck Mensch ’26 Biology Hazleton, PA
Heather Small ’27 Social Work Lancaster, PA
Miriam Struble-Hedstrom ’28
Environmental Science North Manchester, IN
Ruiqing Xu ’25
International Economics and Trade Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
ALTO
Lynden Beinhauer ’28 Environmental Science/ Wildlife Conservation Ellwood City, PA
Eve Fenstermaker ’27 Biology/Pre-Veterinary Lebanon, PA
Katy Johanesen Associate Professor of Geology Huntingdon, PA
Emilia Lopez ’27
Environmental Science Clifton, NJ
Nina Meadows ’28 Social Work Hollidaysburg, PA
Audrey Muth ’26 Campus Ministry Education Portsmouth, VA
Molly Sheets ’25 Culture and Communication Ada, OH
Mia Thornhill ’28
Exercise Science Rockville, MD
Mar Tonn ’25 French and Secondary Education English Languages, Literature, and Foreign Civilizations Wilmington, DE
TENOR
Jonathan J. Aponte Stefancic ’25 Integrated Media Arts San Juan, PR
Zee Bretz ’28 Geology Schuylkill, PA
Frank Dorman ’25 Chemistry Brownsville, VT
Riley Hopkins ’25 Physics and Astronomy Mechanicsburg, PA
Em Perago ’26 Biochemistry York, PA
Niko Ringkauf ’28
Environmental Science Amherst, MA
Will Secriskey ’25 Healthcare Administration Altoona, PA
Jackson Sharpe ’27 Politics McConnellsburg, PA
Sunny Taghavi ’25 Psychology Radnor, PA
Leah Zielinski ’28
Environmental Engineering Pittsburgh, PA
BASS
Shane Frank ’26
Exercise Science and Kinesiology Taylor, PA
Jude Pagliai ’28
Communication and Politics Pittsburgh, PA
Liam Riess ’25
Biology and Secondary Education Oxford, PA
Luke Rokosky ’25
Finance Altoona, PA
Finn Thornhill ’26
History Rockville, MD
Josh Trovinger ’27
Environmental Engineering Lebanon, PA
Concert Choir
Composed of 35 students from the College, the auditioned members of the Concert Choir come from many academic disciplines available at Juniata. Choir members’ dedication and commitment to sharing the beauty of choral music provides meaningful experiences for both singer and listener. With annual spring tours and occasional summer tours, Juniata choirs have presented concerts in The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (New York City), National Cathedral (Washington DC), Chicago Temple (Chicago), St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York City), Salzburg Cathedral (Austria), Kreuzkirche Dresden (Germany), Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church Berlin (Germany), Cathédrale de Notre Dame Reims (France), Cathédrale de Notre Dame Chartres (France), Schlosskirche Wittenberg (Germany), St. Mark’s Venice (Italy), La Cathédrale de Lausanne (Switzerland), St. Mary’s Cathedral Sydney (Australia) and other significant performing venues. Recent Concert Choir tours include Vietnam (2018), Germany/Switzerland/ France (2019 and 2022), Morocco (2019), Scotland (2022), Barbados (2023), and the Czech Republic (2025).
H.
Alfred Hockley Concert
Choir International Tour Endowment
This endowment (1998) seeks to make international performing experiences uncommonly affordable for Juniata choir members. We are grateful Al Hockley chose to honor his father through this endowment. H. Alfred Hockley was a 1929 graduate of Juniata College and member and manager of the Juniata College Men’s Glee Club. All proceeds from recording sales and concerts are added to the endowment. Additional gifts may be sent to John Bukowski, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652, payable to “Hockley International Choir Tour Endowment.”
Upcoming Concerts
Rosenberger Auditorium
Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band, Strings and Full Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Save the Date
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Concert Choir Fall Concert
1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652
www.juniata.edu/music