2023 OCU Music Vespers Program

PRELUDE (Please hold all applause until the conclusion of Night of Silence.)

Still, Still, Still (Austrian Carol)

arr. by Ann Cameron Pearce

“In the Bleak Midwinter” and “Sing Lullaby”

Noel Rawsthorn (1929-2019)

Wexford Carol (Traditional Irish)

arr. by Ann Cameron Pearce

Angels We Have Heard on High (Traditional French)

arr. by Ann Cameron Pearce

Ave Maris Stella, Op. 18, Nos. 6, 7, 9

Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)

Daniel Gauger, Post-Baccalaureate organ student

Tony Leon, BM Organ Performance

Greensleeves Fantasia (English Folk Song) Theme and Vars. IX, X from “Variations sur un Nöel”

arr. by Anne McGinty Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)

Dr. Melissa Plamann, University Organist

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PROGRAM OPENING READING

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is his name.

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”

COMBINED CHOIRS

Magnificat (from "Magnificat")

J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Magnificat anima mea Dominum.

My soul magnifies the Lord.

- Luke 1:46

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THE BIDDING PRAYER Dear people of God, in this Christmas season, with joy, let us hear once more the message of the angels, and in heart and mind go to Bethlehem and see the Son of God lying in a manger.

Let us hear in Holy Scripture and in song the story of God’s loving purpose from the time of our rebellion to the glorious redemption brought to us by this Holy Child.

But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace and justice on earth; for the unity and mission of the Church for which He died.

Let us remember, in Christ’s name, the poor and helpless, the cold, the hungry and oppressed, all who are sick and who mourn, the lonely and unloved, the aged and defenseless children, and those who do not know and love the Lord Jesus.

Finally, let us remember all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore, and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom in the Lord we are one forevermore. Amen.

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UNIVERSITY CHORALE

Balulalow

Eleanor Daley (b. 1955)

O my dear heart, Young Jesu sweet, Prepare thy cradle in my spreit, And I shall rock thee in my heart, And nevermore from thee depart.

Balulalow.

But I shall praise thee evermore, With songes sweet unto thy gloir.

The knees of my heart shall I bow, And sing that right Balulalow.

Balulalow.

READING

First Sunday of Advent: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.

For in him you have been enriched in every way - with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge - God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you.

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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UNIVERSITY CHORALE

Veni, Veni Emmanuel (Latin Hymn)

arr. Michael John Trotta (b. 1978)

Veni, Veni Emmanuel!

Captivum solve Israel!

Qui gemit in exsilio, Privatus Dei Filio.

Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel Nascetur pro te, Israel.

Veni, veni, Rex Gentium, veni, Redemptor omnium, ut salvas tuos famulos peccati sibi conscios.

Veni, veni O Oriens, solare nos adveniens, noctis depelle nebulas, dirasque mortis tenebras.

O come, o come, the “I am” that is with us Break the bond of the captive people!

Who mourn in exile Deprived of the incarnation of the father.

Rejoice! Rejoice! The great “I am” Will be born for you.

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O come, gatherer of all nations, Come to make all whole, To save your servants From their separateness.

O come thou light of life (MorningStar) To shine on us by your coming, Dispel the clouds of night, Drive away the shadows of death.

READING

Luke 2: 4-7

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

Luke 2:15-19 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

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CHAMBER CHOIR

O Magnum Mysterium

Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548-1611)

O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio!

Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum.

Alleluia.

O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord, lying in a manger!

Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord.

Alleluia!

READING

Psalm 139:1-6 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.

Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.

You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

ORCHESTRA

Christmas Fantasy

arr. Dan Goeller (b. 1973)

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HYMN

(Please stand and join us in singing)

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015) Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest Heav’n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel.

Refrain Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings.

Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Refrain (Please be seated)

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READING

Luke 1: 26-38

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.

And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.”

But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.

He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.”

UNIVERSITY SINGERS

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol)

arr. Joshua Shank (b. 1980)

Birjina gaztettobat zegoen Kreazale Jaonaren othoitzen, Nouiz et’ aingurabat lehiatuki Beitzen zelutik Jaitchi Mintzatzera haren The angel Gabriel from heaven came, His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden Mary.

Most highly favoured lady. Gloria!"

"For known a blessed mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honour thee, Thy son shall be Emmanuel by seers foretold; Most highly favoured lady. Gloria!"

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Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleaseth God," she said.

"My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name."

Most highly favoured lady. Gloria!

Of her Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn; And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: "Most highly favoured lady." Gloria!

Translation of the Basque A young maiden was worshipping the Lord of Creation When an angel came down from heaven to speak with her.

Solo Quartet: Olivia Hartshorn, Alexis Crist, Rebecca Wallingford, Parker Ellsworth

READING

Matthew 2:16-18 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.

Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: “A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted, Because they are no more.”

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AD ASTRA

Coventry Carol (Traditional Carol) arr. B.E. Boykin (b. 1989) Lully, lullay, Thou little tiny Child Bye, bye, lully, lullay Lullay, thou little tiny Child Bye, bye, lully, lullay O sisters too, how may we do For to preserve this day This poor youngling for whom we do sing Bye, bye, lully, lullay Herod, the king, in his raging Charged he hath this day His men of might, in his own sight All young children to slay That woe is me, poor Child for Thee!

And ever mourn and say For thy parting neither say nor sing Bye, bye, lully, lullay Elisa Mato, soloist

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READING

Isaiah 42:10-13 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.

Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.

Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops.

Let them give glory to the Lord and proclaim his praise in the islands.

The Lord will march out like a champion, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies.

AD ASTRA

This Little Babe (from “Ceremony of Carols”)

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

This little Babe so few days old is come to rifle Satan's fold; all hell doth at his presence quake though he himself for cold do shake; for in this weak unarmèd wise the gates of hell he will surprise.

With tears he fights and wins the field, his naked breast stands for a shield; his battering shot are babish cries, his arrows looks of weeping eyes, his martial ensigns Cold and Need and feeble Flesh his warrior's steed.

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His camp is pitchèd in a stall, his bulwark but a broken wall; the crib his trench, haystacks his stakes; of shepherds he his muster makes; and thus, as sure his foe to wound, the angels' trump alarum sound.

My soul, with Christ join thou in fight, stick to the tents that he hath pight.

Within his crib is surest ward, this little Babe will be thy guard.

If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy, then flit not from this heavenly Boy. - Robert Southwell Emily Duncan, harp

READING

Isaiah 11:1-3

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord— and he will delight in the fear of the Lord.

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears;

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UNIVERSITY SINGERS

All This Time

William Walton (1902-1983)

Refrain: All this time this song is best: ‘Verbum caro factum est.’

This night there is a Child y-born, That sprang out of Jesse’s thorn; We must sing and say thereforn, Refrain Jesus is the Childës name And Mary mild is His dame, All our sorrow shall turn to game: Refrain It fell upon high midnight, The starres shone both fair and bright, The angels sang with all their might: Refrain Now kneel we down on our knee, And pray we to the Trinity, Our help, our succour for to be.

Refrain Latin translation: The word was made flesh.

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COMBINED CHOIRS

Christmas Flourish Methinks I See an Heav'nly Host

Randol Bass (b. 1953 ) William Billings (1746-1800)

First Shepherd: Methinks I see an heavenly Host Of angels on the wing; Methinks I hear their cheerful notes, So merrily they sing.

First Angel: Let all your fears be banished hence, Glad tidings I proclaim; For there is a Savior born today And Jesus is his name.

Narrative: The master of the inn refused A more commodious place; Ungenerous soul of savage mold And destitute of grace.

First Angel: The royal Guest you entertain is not of common birth, But second in the great I Am, The God of heaven and earth.

Grand Chorus: To God the Father, Christ the Son, And Holy Ghost accord The first and last, the last and first Eternal praise afford.

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Angels We have Heard on High (Traditional French Carol) Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.

Refrain See Him in a manger laid Whim the choirs of angles praise, Mary, Joseph, lend your aid While our hearts in live we raise: Refrain

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HYMN

(Please stand and join us in singing)

The First Noel (Traditional Carol)

arr. David Willcocks

The First Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

Refrain Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with his blood mankind hath bought.

Refrain (Please be seated)

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CHAMBER CHOIR

My Lord Has Come

Will Todd (b. 1970)

Shepherds, called by angels, called by love and angels: No place for them but a stable.

My Lord has come.

Sages, searching for stars, searching for love in heaven; No place for them but a stable.

My Lord has come.

His love will hold me, his love will cherish me, love will cradle me.

Lead me, lead me to see him, sages and shepherds and angels; No place for me but a stable.

My Lord has come.

READING

little tree e.e. cummings (1894-1962) little tree little silent Christmas tree you are so little you are more like a flower

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who found you in the green forest and were you very sorry to come away? see i will comfort you because you smell so sweetly i will kiss your cool bark and hug you safe and tight just as your mother would, only don't be afraid look the spangles that sleep all the year in a dark box dreaming of being taken out and allowed to shine, the balls the chains red and gold the fluffy threads, put up your little arms and i'll give them all to you to hold every finger shall have its ring and there won't be a single place dark or unhappy then when you're quite dressed you'll stand in the window for everyone to see and how they'll stare! oh but you'll be very proud and my little sister and i will take hands and looking up at our beautiful tree we'll dance and sing "Noel Noel"

UNIVERSITY SINGERS

There is No Rose of Such Virtue

Kevin Memley (b. 1971)

There is no rose of such virtue As is the rose that bare Jesu; Alleluia.

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For in this rose contained was Heaven and earth in little space; Res miranda. (Wonderful thing.)

By that rose we may well see That he is God in persons three, Pari forma. (Equal in form.)

The angels sungen the shepherds to: Gloria in excelsis deo: Gaudeamus.

(Glory to God in the highest: Let us rejoice.)

Leave we all this worldly mirth, And follow we this joyful birth; Transeamus. (Let us cross over.)

There is no rose of such virtue As is the rose that bare Jesu.

READING

John 1:1-14

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.

Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.

He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.

He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

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The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

CHAMBER CHOIR

Estampie Natalis

Vaclav Nelhybel (1919-1996)

Puer natus in Bethlehem, alleluia, Unde gaudet Jerusalem, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.

Assumpsit carnem Filius, alleluia.

Dei Patris altissimus, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.

Per Gabrielem nuntium, alleluia.

Virgo concepit Filium, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.

Hic jacet in praesepio, alleluia.

Qui regnat sine termino, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.

In hoc natali gaudio, alleluia.

Benedicamus Domino, alleluia.

Laudetur Sancta Trinitas, alleluia.

Deo dicamus gracias, alleluia The boy born in Bethlehem, alleluia, Rejoice Jerusalem, alleluia.

In joy of heart Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

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The Son has assumed flesh, alleluia.

The Father most high, alleluia.

In joy of heart Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

Per Gabriel’s greeting, alleluia.

The virgin conceived a Son, alleluia.

In joy of heart Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

He lies in the manger, alleluia.

He who rules without end, alleluia.

In joy of heart Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

In joy of this birth, alleluia.

Let us bless the Lord, alleluia.

The Holy Spirit be praised, alleluia.

Give thanks unto God, alleluia!

Emily Trnka, Alyssa Crowley, Karol Cooley, Scott Bratton, soloists Sarina Paolini, violin Christophe Delgado, cello Jenny Nguyen, piccolo Aiden McCarty, Alex McDaniel, James Segovia Jr, Dakota Steel, percussion

READING

Luke 2:8-14

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

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Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

COMBINED CHOIRS

Away in a Manger

arr. by Mack Wilberg (b. 1955)

Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes; But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.

I love thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.

READING AND CLOSING

Let the Star of Morning Rise Ted Loder Lord God, in the deepest night there rises the star of morning, 23

of birth, the herald of a new day you are making, a day of great joy dawning in yet faint shafts of light and love.

I hear whispers of peace in the stillness, fresh breezes of promise stirring, winter sparrows chirping of life, a baby’s cry of need and hope — Christmas!

In the darkness I see the light and find in it comfort, confidence, cause for celebration, for the darkness cannot overcome it; and I rejoice to nourish it in myself, in other people, in the world for the sake of him in whom it was born and shines forever, even Jesus the Christ.

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COMBINED CHOIRS

Night of Silence

Daniel Kantor (b. 1960)

Cold are the people, winter of life, We tremble in shadows this cold, endless night, Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, Flowers that will echo the sunrise, Fire of hope is our only warmth, Weary, its flame will be dying soon.

Voice in the distance, call in the night, On wind you enfold us you speak of the light, Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, Rumors of a dawn so embracing, Breathless love awaits darkened souls, Soon will we know of the morning.

Spirit among us, shine like the star, Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar, Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, Rising in the warmth of your Son's love, Star unknowing of night and day, Spirit we wait for your loving Son.

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PERSONNEL DIRECTORS

Julie Yu, Director of Choral Activities - Ad Astra, Chamber Choir Tony Gonzalez, Associate Director of Choral Activities - University Chorale, University Singers Jeffrey Grogan, Director of Orchestral Studies - Symphony Orchestra Parthena Owens, Professor of Flute and Director of the OCU/Mary H. Anderson Flute Choir Melissa Plamann, University Organist and Director of Graduate Studies Sydney Anderson, Graduate Student Conductor Rueff Frazao, Graduate Student Conductor

GUEST NARRATOR

Catherine McDaniel

COLLABORATIVE PIANISTS

Joseph Fitzgerald, Blake Hilligoss, Jean Shackleton

SPECIAL THANKS

Francisco Venegas, Performance Manager Jack Malm, Technical Support and Live Stream First Presbyterian Church and its Staff, Clergy and members of the parish Damon Martin, Sound Technician Mark Parker, Dean, Wanda L. Bass School of Music Mark Belcik, Associate Dean, Wanda L. Bass School of Music

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PERFORMING STUDENTS AD ASTRA

Soprano I

Susan Allison - Houston, TX Avery Ditta - Magnolia, TX Brighton Shea - Howard City, MI Allysa Leal - Houston, TX Elisa Mato - Fort Worth, TX Anna Nash - Chattanooga, TN Teagan Sharkey - Chicago, IL Celine Sullivan - Suwanee, GA Mabel Tyler - Atlanta, GA Kate Vega - Fort Worth, TX

Alto I

Amelia Castor - Luthor, OK Anna Rae Coleman - McAlester, OK Kyra Michiko Poʻipe Gomes - Hilo, HI Morgan Lane - Katy, TX Brenna McConnell - Suwanee, GA Lucia Ortiz - Santa Fe, NM Olivia Reiter - Waterloo, IA Alexa Roemer - San Clemente, CA Rachael Schoenecker - Onalaska, WI Sahara Seifried - Palm Harbor, FL Jailee Wiser - Forney, TX

Soprano II

Madeline Belcher - Liberty, MO Tionna Bell - Grand Prairie, TX Hadley Brown - Tulsa, OK Catherine Gernetzke - Evansville, WI Katie Imes - Victorville, CA Julianna Ingram - San Antonio, TX Emma Johnston - Austin, TX Maddie Miller - Ardmore, OK Abbie Mitchell - Houston, TX Ava Musgraves - St. Louis, MO Lizzy Perrone - Argyle, TX Samantha Pocsik - Plano, TX Audrey Saucier - Omaha, NE Emily Sullivan - Franklin, TN

Alto II

Alexis Crist - Lincoln, NE Marissa Denman - Prosper, TX Gabrielle Gore - Muldrow, OK Margaret Heiskell - Lafayette, CA Joycie Johnson - Las Vegas, NV Mia Nickelsburg - Woodland Park, CO Morgan Pierce - Hearne, TX Grace Smithey - Polk City, IA Abbi Stephenson - Dallas, TX Ella Thurlow - Pleasanton, CA Josie Wells - Skiatook, OK Lynnli Wiseman - Lubbock, TX 27

CHAMBER CHOIR Soprano

Alto

Camryn Creech - Houston, TX

Lucy Abramowitz - Austin, TX

Katy Manderfeld - Minneapolis, MN

Sydney Anderson - Edmond, OK

Raeslyn Miller - Odessa, TX

Alyssa Crowley - Virginia Beach, VA

Lilly Nowak - Chicago, IL

Jane Heidkamp - Charlotte, NC

Madilynn Stelzer - Keller, TX

Maureen Morrissey - Boulder, CO

Emily Trnka - Norman, OK

Mae Rodgers - Franklin, TN Anna-Marie Wright - Jonesboro, AR

Tenor

Bass

Karol Cooley - San Antonio, TX

Jackson Barnes - Argyle, TX

Rueff Frazao - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Aden Basco - Mustang, OK

Brady McComas - Ada, OK

Scott Bratton - Leander, TX

Iván Moreno - Houston, TX

Zane Brolin - Madison, WI

Michael Rick - Janesville, WI

Joshua Cominsky - Austin, TX

Reid Taylor - Poolesville, MD

Giancarlo Holland - Port St. Lucie, FL

Noah Youmans - Oklahoma City, OK

Jeron Robinson - Lubbock, TX

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UNIVERSITY CHORALE Soprano I

Jane Ahn - Seoul, South Korea Makenna Brye - Fargo, ND Ella Hayes - Brentwood, TN Makenna Jacobs - Chandler, AZ Malori Martin - Tulsa, OK Kylie Merrill - Chandler, AZ Melanie Miller - Missouri City, TX Caroline Pillow - Memphis, TN Catherine Schenk - Jupiter, FL Macy Urso - Cocoa Beach, FL Alayna Watkins - Paducah, KY

Alto I

Megan Brown - Windsor, CO Gabrielle Duso - Grosse Pointe, MI Claire Ehlers - Lincoln, NE Sareena Hampton - Austin, TX Adele Marie-Alix - Medford Lakes, NJ Tatiana McAlpine - Franklin, MA Amelia Nesmith - Canton, GA Maggie Pfeiffer - Boulder, CO Samarah Robinson - Bartlesville, OK Madeira Thomas - Santa Barbara, CA Amelia Unger - Bedford, IN

Bass

Joshua Cominsky - Austin, TX Logan Dooley - Texarkana, TX Gavin Felciano - Bend, OR Charlie Hilton - Nocona, TX Grant Huneycutt - Greenwood, AR Connor Jennings - Oklahoma City, OK Alek Lipinski - Bethlehem Township, NJ Andrei Lopez - Oklahoma City, OK Sergio Martinez - Oklahoma City, OK Evan Moore - Little Rock, AR Ezra Moore - Nashville, NC Alex Rodriguez - Lawton, OK

Soprano II

Ruby Allen - McKinney, TX Avery Benjamin - Madison, NJ Ella Benward - Burbank, CA Raelynne Burns - Cedar Rapids, IA Bella Cavaceci - Bartlesville, OK Olivia Davis-Egan - Doylestown, PA Meredith Dorbin - Middlebury, IN Danielle Ellison - Ft. Worth, TX Autumn Fichera - Amherst, NH Katie Garthe - Miller Place, NY Eris Gothreaux - Lafayette, LA Lily Hogge - McKinney, TX Sierra Jimenez - Rancho Cucamonga, CA Hannah Kurowski - Smithfield, VA Rachel Parsons - Pittsburgh, PA Audrey Potkotter - Dallas, TX Kathryn Rojas - Stillwater, OK Kat Smith - Atlanta, GA Lulu Tagger-Epstein - Rye, NY

Alto II

Glory Curda - Chicago, IL Katlyn Eagleton - Inola, OK Asia Fleetwood - Duncan, OK Anna-Catherine Morgan - Pensacola, FL Evie Shirah - McAllen, TX Georgia Stumbo - Ft. Worth, TX Gwenna Toland - Edmond, OK Sarabeth Wallace - Tyler, TX

Tenor

William Aceytuno - Dallas, TX Alessandro Gucciardi - Houston, TX Connor Irwin - Guthrie, OK Owen Kelly - Phoenix, AZ Evan Lacey - Atlanta, GA Tony Leon - Oklahoma City, OK Tim Troilo - Mansfield, MA

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UNIVERSITY SINGERS Soprano

Alto

Ariana Ferch - Spokane, WA Livvy Hartshorn - Boston, MA Audrey Logan - Pittsburgh, PA Zibby Nolting - St. Louis, MO Holly Parker - Marietta, GA Chloe Phelps - Rochester, NY Lauren Rogers - Winchester, TN Isabella Ruano - Riverview, FL Madilyn Spear - Framingham, MA Maeve Sullivan - Chicago, IL Alyssa Tanti - Cedar Grove, NJ

Hazel Brady - Memphis, TN Gretchen Bush - Little Rock, AR Alexis Crist - Lincoln, NE Catherine DeVincenzi - Walnut Creek, CA MK Lee - Norman, OK Emma Maki - Jackson, MI Lianna Paglia - Natick, MA Sophia Patterson - Dallas, TX Fiona Scott - St. Louis, MO Kat Sweeney - Cincinnati, OH Leigha Trejo - Mont Belvieu, TX Becca Wallingford - Stanton, KY

Tenor Garret Abel - Tahlequah, OK Psalm Ambos - Norman, OK Cameron Brown - Frisco, TX Matthew Compa - Sarasota, FL Zac Decker - Houston, TX Michael Mariniello - Ridgewood, NJ Adam Morrison - Woodstock, GA James Pendergast - Terre Haute, IN Micah Phillips - Carmel, IN Nate Sarlls - Katy, TX Lucas Semrau - Medicine Hat, AB, CA Ryan Walshaw - Lubbock, TX

Bass Riordan Banks - Bakersfield, CA Jared Barbee - Phoenix, AZ Parker Ellsworth - Muscatine, IA Harrison Hitt - West Palm Beach, FL Andrew Massey - Omaha, NE Nick Montgomery - St. Louis, MO Blake Narcisian - Denver, CO Niko Theriault - Katy, TX Orion Turner - Emporia, KS

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FLUTE CHOIR Devin Bartlett - Munnsville, NY

Jenny Nguyen - Mustang, OK

Mollie Flanagan - Del City, OK

Sam Pollock - Crandall, TX

Emma Gaona - Edmond, OK

Cuau Ramirez - Mansfield, TX

Jonathan Grasso - Inverness, FL

Josh Roberts - Waukesha, WI

Carlos Hernandez - Santa Ana, CA

Kelsey Shanks - Edmond, OK

Megan Howell - Mount Desert Island, ME

Rebecca Sims - Brownsburg, IN

Alyssa Jester - Longview, TX

Naomi Tomko - Del City, OK

Julia Kahmann - Midwest City, OK

Hailey Tucker - Edmond, OK

Breanna McCalla - Edmond, OK

Katherine White - Edmond, OK

Anasophia Melendrez - Mustang, OK

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ORCHESTRA Violin I

Bass

Horn

Sarina Paolini, Concertmaster Nathan Hobbs* - Klein, TX Jacob Fleury* - Canton, PA Pensacola, FL Elijah Van Swearingen - Houston, TX Andrew Crawford - San Antonio, TX Andrew White - San Antonio, TX Katelyn Thomas - Akron, OH Sydney McLeary - Oklahoma City, OK Michael Pulliam - Midwest City, OK Harp Weston Twedell - Brownsburg, IN Emily Duncan - Springdale, AR Isabella Mertins - Pensacola, FL Trumpet Grant Dominick - Sherman, TX Bruno Zuniga-Hernandez Flute San Antonio, TX Megan Howell* Violin II Gabe Carter - Edmond, OK Mount Desert Island, ME Alaina Hummingbird-Brady* Wayne Hoover - Bartlesville, OK Naomi Tomko - Del City, OK Oklahoma City, OK Jenny Nguyen, Piccolo - Mustang, OK Grace Cavett - Oklahoma City, OK Trombone Shalen Uthe - Jefferson City, MO Brandon Lowe* - Blanchard, OK Oboe Zoe Bosin - Oklahoma City, OK Ben Rihner - Shelby, IA Lauren Vaca* - Broken Arrow, OK Amaury McCarver - Oklahoma City, OK Joshua Tobias - Flint, MI Devin Bartlett - Munnsville, NY Miranda Kann - Oklahoma City, OK Joshua Roberts, English Horn -

Viola

Waukesha, WI

Tuba

Dalton Williams - Wylie, TX

Scotty Scott* - Fort Smith, AR Clarinet Patrick Acosta - Roanoke, TX Percussion Chris Maxwell* - Oklahoma City, OK Eylin Rocha - Panama City, Panama Alex McDaniel - Oklahoma City, OK Alyssa Jester - Longview, TX Hannah Lusby - Blanchard, OK Aidan McCarty - Blythewood, SC Julia Kahmann, Bass Clarinet -

Cello

Oklahoma City, OK

Christophe Delgado* Bassoon Panama City, Panama Wesley Sloan* - Broken Arrow, OK Kiegan Ryan - Broken Arrow, OK Emma Stoddard - San Antonio, TX Kya Millirons - Oklahoma City, OK Adrian Smith - Edmonds, WA

Dakota Steel - Chattanooga, TN James Segovia Jr. - Kingsville, TX

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