Huron Valley Lutheran High School

Illinois Lutheran High School

Lakeside Lutheran High School
Luther Preparatory School
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Michigan Lutheran High School
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Shoreland Lutheran High School
Winnebago Lutheran Academy
Wisconsin Lutheran High School

Pops Concert
November 7, 2014
7:00pm

Sacred Concert
November 9, 2014
2:00pm

Michigan Lutheran High School

St. Joseph, Michigan

Welcome

Welcome to SW Michigan, home to Michigan Lutheran High School and this years East Regional WELS Choral

Festival. What a joy it is to open our campus to the many choirs, families, and supporters from our Christ-centered
schools! We pray that you are comfortable, at home, and enjoy your time listening to the young people enrich our lives
and our faith through the gift of music.

The theme for this year is Let The Light Shine. This is a fitting theme for this years Choral Festival being held

here in Michigan. As you have the opportunity to go to downtown St. Joseph this weekend or around the area to the
waterfront, you will notice lighthouses.

Lighthouses dot the coastline of Lake Michigan and our other Great Lakes. There are more lighthouses in

Michigan than in any other state. They are the stars of the shore as they still shine for ships while others simply tell their
stories with us as museums.

Our Savior Jesus tells us in his sermon on the mount in

Matthew 6:14-16, You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot
be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
Instead they put in on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the
house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may
see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Our young people this weekend get to show us all how they let

THE LIGHT IS JESUS.

IT IS HE WHO BURNS INSIDE
US. IT IS HE WHO MOTIVATES
AND GUIDES US. AND IT IS HE
WHO WE REFLECT TO OTHERS.

their lights shine. They will be on stage before us and will help enrich
and enlighten our lives and our faith. Of course we all know what The Light is that we are letting shine. The light is
Jesus. It is he who burns inside us. It is he who motivates and guides us. And it is he who we reflect to others. May all our
lights shine brightly with Jesus not just this weekend, but throughout your lives as we point people to their Lord and give
praise and thanks to our Father in Heaven.
Mr. Matthew Herbst
Principal, MLHS

2014 East Regional

Choral Festival Pops Concert
November 7, 2014 7:00 PM

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Shooting Star...................................................................................................Arr. by Audrey Synder

Festival Singers of Michigan Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Victoria Lindenfeld, Joshua Nolte, Emily Zerrenner

Aftermath..................................................................................... by Eric Hagmann & Lauren Becker

Classic.............................................................................................................................Arr. by Wright

The Academy Kids of Winnebago Lutheran Academy

Choreographer: Bailey Norris

Linus & Lucy.................................................................................................... Arr. by Roger Emerson

Micahtam of Illinois Lutheran High School

Choreographer: Nathan Krug

It Takes Two...........................................................................................................Arr. by Greg Gilpin

Save the World/Dont You Worry Child................................................... Arr. by Mark Brymer

Lakeside Swing Choir of Lakeside Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Becca Doering & Rachel Nolte

Route 66................................................................................................................... Arr. by Kirby Shaw

Prep Singers of Luther Preparatory School

Free Will Offering

Your generosity helps make these festivals possible. Thank you for your support!

Intermission

Medley from The Lion King......................................................................... Arr. by Mark Brymer

The Wisco Kids Show Choir of Wisconsin Lutheran High School

Choreographer: Mrs. Sarah Plamann

Rockin Robin......................................................................................................... Arr. by Kirby Shaw

Loch Lomond................................................................................................... Arr. by Jonathan Quick

Lancer Singers of Manitowoc Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Hannah Nass & Sarah Yagodinski

Free Ride.............................................................................................................Arr. by Paul Langford

Hawk Singers of Huron Valley Lutheran High School

Choreographer: Jen Koralewski

Im Walkin............................................................................................................. Arr. by Kirby Shaw

Bring the House Down................................................................................. Arr. by Roger Emerson

Hardin Street Harmony of Michigan Lutheran Seminary

Choreographer: Sherry Kunde

Seize the Day................................................................................................... Arr. by Roger Emerson

Festival Choir of Shoreland Lutheran High School

Choreographers: Ben Jeske & Renee Pappalardo

Participant Schools
Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland, MI
Illinois Lutheran High School Crete, IL
Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills, WI
Luther Preparatory School Watertown, WI
Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc, WI
Michigan Lutheran High School St. Joseph, MI
Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw, MI
Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers, WI
Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac, WI
Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee, WI
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Huron Valley Lutheran High School

The Hawk Singers are a group of young men and ladies

from Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland,
Michigan. Members are chosen through tryouts held in
the spring of the previous school year. The Hawk Singers
represent their school by performing at many area
churches and in concerts during the school year. They
love to sing and bring glory to God through their vocal
talents. The members of the Hawk Singers are excited to
participate in this years Choral Festival. We especially
take this opportunity to thank Michigan Lutheran High
School for hosting this wonderful event.

Illinois Lutheran High School

Illinois Lutheran High Schools Micahtam is an auditioned

cocurricular ensemble that rehearses once a week outside
of the school day. This group, comprised of freshman
through seniors, performs a wide variety of music at all
of our school concerts. It is also our privilege to share
the Word in song with WELS congregations in our area.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Mr. Ryan
Stangl and Michigan Lutheran High School for all of the
work that they put into making this Choral Festival a
successful and enjoyable experience for everyone!

Lakeside Lutheran High School

Lakesides Swing Choir is a select group chosen by tryout

from its A Cappella Choir. They represent Lakeside and
their Lord in various venues in the community and
federation throughout the year. We wish to thank MLHS
and Mr. Stangl for being such gracious hosts.

Luther Preparatory School

Music plays a vital role on the campus of Luther

Preparatory School. Over ninety percent of our students
volunteer to participate in one of four choirs. The Prep
Singers are chosen by audition from the 200-voice
Junior-Senior Chorus. The Prep Singers represent our
school and our synods worker-training system in various
churches and schools throughout the WELS. The Prep
Singers and their director wish to thank Mr. Stangl and
the entire Michigan Lutheran High School faculty, staff,
and volunteers for all their work with hosting this years
Eastern Regional festival!

Manitowoc Lutheran High School

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make

music with all my soul. (Psalm 108:1) What an awesome
privilege it is to be at Michigan Lutheran this weekend!
We are really excited to be here among fellow believers
raising our voices heavenward as we sing Gods praises!
What a wonderful blessing we have in the WELS
Choral Fest! The Lancer Singers are a 24-voice extracurricular choir chosen by audition from the 55-voice
Concert Choir. They serve as musical ambassadors as
they participate in worship services at our federation
congregations, perform in our four school concerts, and
represent our school at other congregational and civic
activities. This group has been extremely successful in
the Wisconsin State Music Association district and state
competitions. During the past 16 years the Lancer Singers have received ratings of 1*. In April of 2008 the Lancer Singers
earned 1st Place in the High School Jazz Swing Choir category and were chosen as the Best Overall High School Choir
at the Chicago Festivals of Music. In April of 2012 and again in April of 2014 they received a gold at the World Strides
Heritage Music Festival in Chicago in the Vocal Jazz Choir category. The Lancer Singers love to sing (especially praises to
our Lord!) and continue to pursue excellence in vocal performance. The Lancer Singers would like to thank the staff and
students of ML (especially Mr. Stangl) for hosting the 2014 WELS Regional Choral Festival and making this weekend a
wonderful opportunity to meet fellow Christians and raise our voices together in song!

Michigan Lutheran High School

The Festival Singers are the musical representatives for

Michigan Lutheran High School, chosen by audition
each spring from the members of the Titan Concert
Choir. These sophomores, juniors, and seniors visit our
12 association congregations in Southwest Michigan
and Northern Indiana to present Gods Word in song
on our ML Sundays each year. They also perform in our
three school concerts and represent our school at other
congregational and civic activities.
It has been an amazing experience to host this years
regional choral festival! Thank you to all the young
musicians and their directors for preparing for and
participating in this special event. May all we do give praise and thanks to our God and Savior Jesus Christ! As you all
return to your homes after this weekend, remember to Let the Light Shine in your lives!

Michigan Lutheran Seminary

At Michigan Lutheran Seminary all students are involved

in music classes throughout their high school years. The
Concert Choir and Chapel Choir are both auditioned
groups for juniors and seniors. The Concert Choir
represents the school at area congregations and on tours
which have taken them to Texas, Arizona, the East Coast
and Canada. In 2015 the choir will take a 13-day tour to
Florida.
Hardin Street Harmony is a subset of the Concert Choir.
Each spring the group goes on a mini-tour to recruit for
the public ministry. In the past they have traveled to New York, St. Louis, the Carolinas, and Ohio. Vocal director, Len
Proeber, and choreographer, Sherry Kunde, have been working with Hardin Street Harmony for the past 19 years!

Shoreland Lutheran High School

The Festival Choir serves as the ambassador choir of our

school. The students sing in Federation Congregations
about 15 times a year. We also participate in the school
concerts, as well as Wisconsin School Music Association
events. Twenty-one of our 39-voice choir are here to represent
our school.
We are happy to be here from the other side of the pond,
and offer a huge thank you to MLHS for
hosting the Festival this year! Thanks for the great memories!

Winnebego Lutheran Academy

The WLA Academy Kids have been in the process of

transitioning from a long history of being a show choir
to being a modern contemporary a cappella choir in the
likes of groups on NBCs The Sing Off or the movie Pitch
Perfect. Because they graduated their show choir band
a couple of years ago, AK is now becoming a complete
vocal band: there is one dedicated vocal percussionist
(VP) and one dedicated bass for each piece. Everyone
else in the group becomes part of the accompaniment
or is a soloist. AK has challenged themselves this year to
audition for the ICHSA regionals, a nationally sponsored
high school a cappella competition. For more information,
see VarsityVocals.com.

Wisconsin Lutheran High School

Now in its fourth decade of existence, The Wisco Kids

Show Choir continues the tradition of performing
full musical revues for a wide variety of audiences
throughout the year. In addition, the group participates
in music festivals each school year where it continues
to receive the highest ratings at these festivals. The
joy of performing, of forming lasting friendships, of
entertaining people and making them feel good, and of
using their gifts to glorify their gracious Lord make being
a part of this group special to each of its members. A big
thank you to Michigan Lutheran High School for keeping
the choral festival tradition going and growing!
Inspiration is Wisconsin Lutheran High Schools co-curricular
vocal jazz ensemble. The group performs both secular and sacred
music and considers it a privilege to perform in WLHS concerts
and chapel services. They have also performed in WELS church
services and at community events in addition to participating
in WSMA district and state contests. We join forces with Wisco
Kids each spring and feature one number in the school years
final concert. We are excited to present a combined number with
Wisco Kids for this years Choral Festival Pops Concert. Inspiration
and their director thank Mr. Stangl and Michigan Lutheran High
School for hosting this years festival and letting His light shine.

2014 East Regional

Choral Festival Sacred Concert
November 9, 2014 2:00 PM
Michigan Lutheran High School

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Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness

Setting by Carl Schalk

CPH, #98-3881
All:

Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done.
For created light we thank Thee, While Thine ordered seasons run.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Choir: Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death,
Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed Thine own life-breathing breath.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
All:

Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteousness; Bright with Thine own holiness,
Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Choir: From the cross Thy wisdom shining Breaketh forth in conquring might;
From the cross forever beameth All Thy bright redeeming light.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
All:

Give us lips to sing Thy glory, Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim,

Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Mouths to speak Thy holy name.
Alleluia, alleluia! May the light which Thou dost send
Fill our songs with alleluias, alleluias without end.

All:

God, the Father, light creator, To Thee laud and honor be.
To Thee, Light of Light begotten, Praise be sung eternally.
Holy Spirit, light-revealer, glory, glory be to Thee.
Mortals, angels, now and ever praise the holy Trinity! Amen.

Keep your lamps

Arr. by Andre Thomas

Hinshaw Music, Inc., #HMC-577

Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.
Children, dont get weary til your work is done.
Christian journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh.
Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.

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I Sat Down Under His Shadow

Edward C. Bairstow

Oxford University Press, #978-0-19-350104-1

I sat down under His shadow with great delight,

And His fruit was sweet to my taste.
He brought me to the banqueting house,
and His banner over me was love.

I Walk in Danger All the Way

Kenneth T. Kosche

All:

CPH, #98-3599

I walk in danger all the way. The thought shall never leave me
That Satan, who has marked his prey, is plotting to deceive me.
This foe with hidden snares may seize me unawares
If I should fail to watch and pray. I walk in danger all the way.

Choir: I pass through trials all the way, with sin and ills contending;
In patience I must bear each day the cross of Gods own sending.
When in adversity I know not where to flee,
When storms of woe my soul dismay, I pass through trials all the way.
And death pursues me all the way, nowhere I rest securely;
He comes by night, he comes by day, he takes his prey most surely.
A failing breath, and I in deaths strong grasp may lie
To face eternity today as death pursues me all the way.
I walk with angels all the way, they shield me and befriend me;
All Satans powr is held at bay when heavnly hosts attend me;
They are my sure defense, all fear and sorrow, hence!
Unharmed by foes, do what they may, I walk with angels all the way.
I walk with Jesus all the way, his guidance never fails me;
Within his wounds I find a stay when Satans powr assails me;
And by his footsteps led, my path I safely tread.
No evil leads my soul astray; I walk with Jesus all the way.
All:

My walk is heavnward all the way; await, my soul, the morrow,

When Gods good healing shall allay all suffring, sin, and sorrow.
Then, worldly pomp, be gone! To heavn I now press on.
For all the world I would not stay; my walk is heavnward all the way.

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Go Where I Send Thee

Arranged by Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory

Earthsongs, #S-88

Children, go where I send thee! Children, how shall I send thee?

Im gonna send thee one by one,
one for the little bitty baby,
the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.
Im gonna send thee two by two,
two for Paul and Silas,
one for the little bitty baby,
the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.
Im gonna send thee six by six,
six for the days when the world was fixed,
five for the bread they did divide,
four for the Gospel writers,
three for the Hebrew children,
two for Paul and Silas,
one for the little bitty baby,
the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.
Im gonna send thee twelve by twelve,
twelve for the twelve disciples,
leven of em singin in heaven,
ten for the ten commandments,
nine for the angel choirs divine,
eight for the eight the flood couldnt take,
seven for the day God laid down his head,
six for the days when the world was fixed,
five for the bread they did divide,
four for the Gospel writers,
three for the Hebrew children,
two for Paul and Silas,
one for the little bitty baby,
the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem.

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Still, My Soul, Be Still

Words and Music by

Keith and Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend

Arranged by Mary McDonald

Crystal Sea Music Publishing, #9780834182974

Still, my soul, be still and do not fear though winds of change may rage tomorrow.
God is at your side; no longer dread the fires of unexpected sorrow.
Refrain: God, You are my God, and I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew a steadfast spirit within me to rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still; do not be moved by lesser lights and fleeting shadows.
Hold on to His ways, with shield of faith against temptations fleeting arrows. Refrain
Still, my soul, be still; do not forsake the truth you learned in the beginning.
Wait upon the Lord, and hope will rise as stars appear when day is dimming. Refrain

Free Will Offering

Your generosity helps make these festivals possible.
Thank you for your support!

Sing Unto God

Paul Fetler

Augsburg Publishing House, #11-1244

Sing unto God, sing ye kingdoms of the earth:

O sing praises unto the Lord;
Sing to him that rideth upon the heavens which are of old;
Lo, he uttereth his voice, and that a mighty voice.
Ascribe ye strength unto God:
his excellency is over Israel,
and his strength is in the skies.
Sing unto God, sing ye kingdoms of the earth:
O sing praises unto the Lord, praises unto God.
Praise the Lord!

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Baba Yetu

Swahili adaptation of The Lords Prayer

by Chris Kiagri

Music by Christopher Tin

Alfred Publishing, #27827
Refrain: Baba yetu, yetuuliye

Our Father, who art

mbinguni yetu, yetu amina.

in heaven. Amen.

Baba yetu, yetuuliye

Our Father,

mjina lako elitukuzwe.

Hallowed be thy name.

Utupe leo chakula chetu tunachohitaji.

Give us this day our daily bread,

Utusamehe makosa yetu, hey!

Forgive us our trespasses,

Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe

As we forgive others

waliotukosea.

who trespass against us.

Usitutie katika majaribu,

Lead us not into temptation,

lakini utuokoe na yole muovu emilele!

But deliver us from the evil one forever.

Refrain
Ufalme wako ufike utakalo

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done

lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni.

on earth as it is in heaven.

Amina.

Amen.

Refrain

Hail, Gladdening Light

Charles Wood

Choral Public Domain Library

Hail, gladdening Light of his pure glory poured,

Who is the immortal Father, heavenly blest,
Holiest of holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Now we are come to the suns hour of rest,
The lights of evening round us shine.
We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.
Worthiest are Thou at all times to be sung with undefiled tongue,
Son of God, giver of life alone;
Therefore in all the world Thy glories, Lord, they own.

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I Am the Light of the World

David L. Mennicke

MorningStar Music, #MSM-50-4350

Refrain: I am the light of the world; who follows me will not walk in darkness.
I am the light of the world; but they will have the light of life.
Rise, shine; for your light has come; Gods glory is risen upon you.
True light that enlightens all has come into the world. Refrain
God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
Walk in the light, as he is in the light. Refrain
You are the light of the world, the light that cannot be hidden.
Therefore let your light so shine to glorify your Father.
I am the light of the world;
In thee is gladness amid all sadness,
who follows me will not walk in darkness.
I am the light of the world;
In thee is gladness amid all sadness,
but they will have the light of life.
Jesus, sunshine of my heart! In thee is gladness...

Stay With Us

Egil Hovland

Augsburg Fortress, #0800658825

Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us.

Stay with us, it soon is evening.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us, it soon is evening,
and night is falling.
Jesus Christ, the worlds true light!
Shine so the darkness cannot overcome it!
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, it soon is evening.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, for night is falling.
Let your light pierce the darkness and fill the earth with its glory.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us.
Stay with us, it soon is evening.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us, it soon is evening,
and night is falling.

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Acknowledgements
All Creatures of Our God and King

Arr. By Mack Wilberg

English Translation by William Draper

Oxford University Press 2002

Reproduced by Permission of CopyCat Music Licensing, LLC, obo Oxford University Press

All Rights Reserved.

All:

All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Choir: Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heavn along, Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice; ye lights of evening find a voice,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!
Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright, that gives to man both warmth and light,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!
All:

Eternal are your mercies, Lord; eternal is your glorious Word, Alleluia, alleluia!
Your praise shall sound from shore to shore, till suns shall rise and set no more!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Choir: Alleluia! O praise him! Alleluia!

Alleluia!
All texts reprinted under CCLI License 11142074 and OneLicense A-718759.

LET "THE LIGHT" SHINE

Michigan Lutheran High School alumnus Jeffrey Hendrix designed the logo
for this years Choral Festival. Jeff graduated from ML in 2006, from Bethany
Lutheran College in 2010, Ball State University in 2012, and is currently training
for the pastoral office at Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (ELS). He has
been very active with digital media and graphic design throughout his years of
study. It was a joy to work with him again in creating the design concepts for
this years festival!
Regarding the festival logo, Jeff gives the following insights on the design:

We are saved not just because Christ shines light like a headlight on where
we need to look and what we need to do for our salvation, no we are saved by
the Light itself. Christ is the Light, and His Light shines brightest at the cross,
cutting through darkness once and for all.
3. The waves - The waves flow to appear like a music staff. It is the darkest area
of the logo so the waves also symbolize the hardships and turmoil of the world,
emphasizing the theology of the cross in daily life. The music notes come from
the lighthouse and break up the waves, since the Word of God united with
music will fight the Devils temptations and accusations and bring peace and
comfort to those who hear it.

1. The Lighthouse - The St. Joseph North Pier lighthouse is the icon for the
region. The theme was a play on that idea so I wanted to incorporate that
specific lighthouse, rather than just any lighthouse. This was a bit of a challenge,
with its unique roofline.

4. The shape - Admittedly boxy, the constrictions of the logo serve to give it a
more elegant look, making it fit both for a secular pops concert and worthy of a
sacred Divine Service. In addition, it helps bring out the cross, which should be
front and center of our whole life.

2. Let THE Light Shine - In initial discussions, the decision was made to not
do Let YOUR Light Shine, since it is subjective in nature. Let The Light
Shine makes it clear that the light that is shining is Christs own Light. The
cross in the design forms not only the rays of light, but the lighthouse itself.

We sincerely thank Jeff for his creative efforts for this festival!

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Guest Clinicians
Jon Hermanson is a 2006 graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, where he

graduated with a bachelors of science in education, with an emphasis in secondary music. From 2006
to 2011 he served at Trinity Lutheran School in Kiel, WI, where he directed the upper-grade music
program and the junior choir. He also taught voice lessons privately at Manitowoc Lutheran High
School in Manitowoc, WI. Since 2011, Jon has served at Illinois Lutheran High School in Crete, IL,
where he directs both the choirs and bands and heads the music department. Jon is an active member
of the National Association for Music Educators, and the American Choral Directors Association.
He currently lives in Crete with his wife Katie and their children Jonah and Amelia, and is working
toward his masters degree in choral conducting and education at VanderCook University in Chicago, IL.
Jon also has extensive experience as a singer. In 2003, he sang in the final season as a member of
the GRAMMY nominated Dale Warland Singers in St. Paul, MN, and continues to sing under the
direction of Dale Warland each July as a member of the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale. From 2004-2006, he sang with the
newly formed group, The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists, under the direction of Matthew Culloton. While teaching in WI, Jon
sang a number of seasons with Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee under the direction of Richard Hynson. He was also a founding
member of the WELS chamber choir Canticum Novum. He has done extensive solo work with many groups including the Dale
Warland Singers, Bel Canto Chorus, the Milwaukee Lutheran Chorale, and an appearance at the 2014 WELS Worship Conference.

Joel Ungemach is a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he attended Friedens Lutheran School

and Shoreland Lutheran High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Dr. Martin Luther
College in 1989 and completed the Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University
Mequon, WI in December 2009. Mr. Ungemach began his teaching career in Jefferson, WI at St. John
Lutheran School where he taught grade 5 and school music, served as organist, and directed the Sr.
Choir and Male Chorus. In 1993, he accepted a call to St. John Lutheran School in Red Wing, MN as
Principal and 7th & 8th grade teacher. While at St. John he also served as organist, Sr. Choir director
and K-8 music specialist. From 1998-2004 Joel taught at Michigan Lutheran High School serving as
Music Director (grade school band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, & Festival Singers).
Since 2004 he has served as Director of Choral Music at Manitowoc Lutheran High School. As Choral
Director he coordinates the entire vocal program at the school and directs the 60-voice Concert
Choir and the 24-voice auditioned choir, the Lancer Singers. His call also includes United States History and
Assistant Principal: Dean of Academics.
Joel is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Wisconsin Music Educators Association, and the American
Choral Directors Association. He has served as the conductor and artistic director of the Southwest Michigan Lutheran Chorale,
clinician for the 2010 WELS National Choral Festival, guest choir director for the 2014 WELS National Worship Conference, and
as an adjudicator for different music festivals throughout the upper Midwest. Joel has had the privilege to serve as the chairman of
the WELS Choral Festival Executive Committee since 2000. He also serves as an organist and worship committee member at First
German Lutheran Church in downtown Manitowoc.
Joel has been married to his wife, Carrie (nee Hennig) for 23 years. She serves as Art Instructor and International Student
Coordinator at MLHS. God has blessed their marriage with six children: Anna, in her fourth year at Martin Luther College; Megan,
in her third year at MLC; Jacob, a senior at Manitowoc LHS; Noah, in 8th grade (all at First German Lutheran School).
The Ungemachs are extremely excited to be back at ML for this wonderful weekend! They really appreciate the opportunity to come
home to Southwest Michigan to see many friends. A huge thank you to Mr. Stangl and the committee for putting together an
awesome weekend of music and fellowship!

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CANTATE CHOIR
Name
Will
Jayde
Nikki
Christian
Mitchell
Bob
Ethan
Andrew
Allison
Brittany
Joshua
Matthew
Hannah
Alex
Abigail
Brooke
Cameron
Karl
Hannah
Laura
Chris
Justin
Olusegun
Laura
Caleb
Emma
Hannah
Ben
Samantha
Abby
Miriam
Anthony
Winter
Daniel
Quinn
Alexandria
Tyler
Shane
Jacob
Rachel
Zack
Molly
Raven
Chloe
Jenna
Janelle
Hannah
Mollie
Mariah
Brittany
Nathan
Jessica
Emily
Jared
Kassie
Megan

Aird
Al-Angary
Alcini
Arnold
Baumgartner
Beaver
Beerbower
Blackwood
Boggs
Boyd
Brands
Brohn
Brohn
Brown
Brown
Buckley
Chrispen
Christie
Clark
Cole
Colla
Curis
Delu
Dey
Dobberstein
Dorn
Dovnik
Engle
Engle
Enstad
Fischer
Fitzgerald
Fredrick
Gensmer
Giebel
Graves
Griffin
Griffin
Haines
Hartmann
Henke
Hennig
Henry
Henson
Hering
Heyn
Hinz
Hinz
Jahns
Jensen
Jenswold
Junker
Junker
Kennedy
Kernagis
Kibbe

School

Voice

WLA
ILHS
HVL
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MLS
WLA
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MLS
LPS
ILHS
LPS
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LPS
LPS
LPS
LPS
MLS
WLA
HVL
ILHS
ILHS
HVL
LPS
WLA
LPS
HVL
HVL
LPS
ILHS
ILHS
ILHS
WLA
LPS
LPS
ILHS
ILHS
HVL
ILHS
MLS

B2
S1
S2
B1
B2
B2
T2
T2
A1
A2
B1
B2
A2
T2
A1
A1
T2
B2
S1
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B1
T2
T1
A1
T2
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S2
B1
S2
A1
S1
T1
S1
T1
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A2
T1
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B1
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T2
A1
S1
S2
A2
S1
A2
A1
S1
S1
T2
S2
A1
B2
S1
S1

Name
Phillip
Benjamin
Abe
Mitchell
Andrea
Sophie
Megan
Hope
Jenna
Serene
Erik
Tristen
Taylor
Jacob
Chloe
Alex
Erin
Gretchen
Bailey
Stephen
Micah
Jacqueline
Grace
Gabriel
Evan
Jessica
Katharine
Joel
Charlie
Hannah
Rosemary
Jordan
Joel
Amanda
Jake
Jordyn
Gunnar
Joe
Jessica
Paige
Ashley
Jamie
Henry
Emma
Emma
Nate
Zachary
Kasandra
Zachary
Emily
Lydia
Christian
Jo
Joshua
Matthew

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Kieselhorst
Kieta
Klein
Kohlmetz
LeFevre
Leng
Lisota
Loersch
Lovell
Luedke
Lund
McVey
Mehnert
Melso
Mittelstadt
Mortl
Naumann
Nemmers
Norris
Oelhafen
Otto
Pautz
Pechman
Plocher
Prieskorn
Proctor
Ramp
Robbert
Rosenthal
Rubin
Runstadler
Runstadler
Schamber
Schoch
Schoenborn
Schroeder
Schultz
Schultz
Schulz
Schwark
Setian
Spaude
Tomhave
Trapp
Turriff
Twardokus
Villanueva
Wagner
Wheeler
Wheeler
Wilde
Willick
Young
Zaher
Zeng

School

Voice

LPS
MLS
WLA
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MLS
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WLA
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WLA
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HVL
LPS
LPS
WLA
LPS
WLA
HVL
LPS
HVL
HVL
LPS
LPS
HVL
ILHS
LPS

B1
B2
B1
B2
S2
S2
S2
S2
A1
S1
T1
B1
A2
B2
S2
B2
S2
S1
A2
T2
T2
A2
S2
B1
T2
A2
S1
T1
S1
A1
A1
T1
T1
S2
B1
A2
B2
B2
S1
A1
S2
A1
B1
A2
S2
T2
B1
S2
B1
S1
S1
T1
S1
T1
B1

JUBILATE CHOIR
Name
Aleksandr
Cassidy
Josie
Lucy
Julia
Katy
Tasia
Noah
Courtney
Katie
Mitchell
Ami Leigh
Amy
Eavary
Emma
Hailey
Rebecca
Williams
Michelle
Henna
Madison
Sawyer
Joseph
Ian
Tamia
Grant
Leah
Noah
Sophie
Moriah
Billy
Heather
Seth
Laurel
Hannah
Rebecca
Angela
Michelle
Rebecca
Jonathan
Sara
Marcus
Jacob
Noah
Laura
Skylar
Shelby
Julia
Kaitlyn
Justus
Mason
Courtney
Joseph
Anthony
Caleb
Meredith

School
Abel
Avery
Avery
Bartz
Beyer
Billings
Blakely
Bruckschen
Burnett
Christensen
Christianson
Christnacht
Daley
Dammond
Dewane
Dick
Doering
Donovan
Draeger
Dulak
Dumke
Edwards
Eick
Eickhoff
England
Fugate
Gawel
Giebel
Grutza
Hackbarth
Hammarstrom
Hellyer
Hillmer
Hirschmann
Hoffman
Holm
Jennerjohn
Jensen
Jung
Kelly
Kieselhorst
Klein
Klug
Kooiman
Kramp
Krutz
Krutz
Kubath
Kuchenbecker
Kupsky
LaMarche
LaPlante
Larson
Lee
Liermann
Liermann

WiLHS
SLHS
SLHS
MiLHS
SLHS
SLHS
WiLHS
MaLHS
MiLHS
SLHS
LLHS
WiLHS
MiLHS
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MaLHS
MaLHS
LLHS
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MaLHS
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LLHS
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SLHS
SLHS
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LLHS
LLHS
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WiLHS
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MiLHS
MaLHS
MaLHS
WiLHS
SLHS
MaLHS
SLHS
MaLHS
MaLHS

Voice

Name

T2
S1
S1
A1
S1
S2
A2
T2
A2
A1
T1
S1
S2
T1
S2
S1
A2
T2
S1
S2
S1
T2
B1
T2
A1
B1
S1
T2
S2
A2
T1
S2
B1
S2
S2
A1
A2
S2
S1
T2
S2
T1
B2
T2
A1
S2
A2
S2
S1
T1
T1
S1
B2
B1
B2
S2

Victoria
Alexandra
McKensi
Clara
Ashley
Adrienne
Grant
Natalie
Ryan
Abbie
Cody
Hannah
Joshua
Rachel
Jordan
Anna
Riley
Paige
Alex
Samantha
Moriah
Caitlin
Heidi
Courtney
Natalie
Micah
Arianna
Abigail
Danielle
Alec
Joshua
Eli
Tristen
Olivia
Emma
Kang (Alex)
Audra
Jonathan
Matthew
Holly
Sam
Jacob
Maria
Robert
William
Max
Addison
Donovan
Matthew
Adam
Noah
Luke
David
Sarah
Emily

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School
Lindenfeld
Loper
Mardon
Martinez
Meeks
Meeks
Miranda
Mischke
Mitchell
Mleziva
Moon
Nass
Nolte
Nolte
Norenberg
Nushart
Olson
Oselka
Pillard
Pinchard
Poehlman
Raasch
Raddatz
Rainey
Rehbein
Roecker
Sanchez
Schevikhoven
Schmid
Schneider
Schoenfeld
Schwalbe
Seymour
Seymour
Sill
Song
Sonntag
Stamm
Stommen
Szmanda
Thoma
Ungemach
Unke
Vaccarella
Van Grinsven
Vasatko
Waege
Waege
Werre
Westendorf
Willems
Willems
Wilson
Yagodinski
Zerrenner

MiLHS
WiLHS
SLHS
WiLHS
WiLHS
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WiLHS
MiLHS
MiLHS
MaLHS
SLHS
MaLHS
MiLHS
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LLHS
MaLHS
WiLHS
MiLHS
LLHS
SLHS
MaLHS
WiLHS
MaLHS
MiLHS
MaLHS
MaLHS
WiLHS
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LLHS
MaLHS
SLHS
SLHS
MiLHS
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LLHS
WiLHS
WiLHS
SLHS
MaLHS
MaLHS
MaLHS
WiLHS
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WiLHS
MaLHS
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WiLHS
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SLHS
LLHS
MaLHS
MiLHS

Voice
S1
S1
A1
S2
A1
A1
A1
A2
B1
A2
T1
S2
T1
A2
A1
A1
S2
S2
T2
S1
A2
A1
A1
A2
A1
B1
S1
A1
A2
T2
T2
T2
T1
A2
S1
T2
S2
B1
T1
A2
B2
T1
S1
T2
B1
T1
B1
T1
B2
B1
B1
B1
B2
A2
A2

Concert Accompanists (Piano, Organ)

Lighting/Sound Setup

Anne Thorson, Carrie Zak

MiLHS AVTech team

Directors Social Catering

Photography & Stage Crew

Chef Andrew Eggert, CEC

Eggert Culinary Innovations, LLC

Deneal Sperle

Piano from

Director Gifts

Shirks Music Mishawaka, IN

Michigan Travels Gourmet Specialties

Kilwins Chocolates

Pops Concert Lighting

Nick Raith

Donors

Pops Concert MC

Steve Andres
Becky Briney
Ellis Family Farms
Jim Froehlich
Hardin Farms
Martins Supermarket St. Joseph, MI
Bill & LuAnn Mashke
Jim & Sandy Scherer
Thrivent Financial Great Lakes Regional Office

Freddy Krieger

Printing (Programs/Posters)
GM Business Printing

School Banners
Signs Plus Manitowoc, WI

Sound Technician

Festival CD Recording

David Hosbach

Legacy Productions

Steering Committee Chairpeople

Festival Supplies and Recruitment Materials

Debra Kenyon (Entertainment)

David Koester (Music & Concert Details)
LuAnnn Mashke (Printing/Publicity)
Kristin Pappenfuss (Food)
Nicholas Raith (AV/Technology)
Corin Ritter (Registration)
Rev. Thomas Schneider (Setup/Transportation/Devotions)
Valerie Sievers (Hospitality)
Lisa Zielke (Housing)

Bethany Lutheran College

Martin Luther College
Wisconsin Lutheran College

Festival T-shirts
Lazer Graphics

Flowers
Floral Brook Florist, Baroda MI

Student Entertainment

Graphic Design, Posters/Program layout

John Dudley Table Magician

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA

Jeff Hendrix

Instrumentalists

Video Streaming

Flutes: Lisa Koester, Ellen Seidler

Oboe: Olivia Sievert
Clarinets: Carly Andres, Quinna Koch
Trumpets: Rev. Tom Bauer, Courtney Ritter, Matthew Rugen,
Erik Thorson
Horns: Cory Burnett, Chris Graebel, Sarah Jackemeyer,
Harmonie Morgan
Trombone: David Koester, Paul Nolte, Emma Sill
Tuba: Nathan Brown
Percussion: Erika Rosenbaum, Kayla Rosenbaum, Kenan Saxe,
Matthew Willis
Violin: Cassie Avery, Josie Avery, Josiah Loersch, Noah Giebel,
Frank Italiano Jr., Taylor Mehnert, Carol Biedenbender,
Ashlynne Edwards, Will DeMarce
Cello: Sawyer Edwards, Hope Loersch
Contrabass: Lydia Wilde

John Russell, Nick Raith

Subcommittee members and festival volunteers THANK YOU!
Student host families THANK YOU!

SOLI DEO GLORIA

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