New Saint Andrews

Concert Choir and

Collegium Musicum

Friday, April 25, 2014 - 7:00 PM

And

Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 7:00 PM

Administration Auditorium

University of Idaho

Dr. David R. Erb, Conductor

Ross Hauck, Tenor

George Frideric Handel’s

*Donations encouraged at the door

The Story of Stories Everyone likes a good story with a happy ending: a good guy, willing to lay down his life, saves people from bad guys

against all odds. The Lord of the Rings, The Narnia Chronicles, Star Wars, and Superman all follow this script. Does

anyone feel bad when Sauron and his orcs, Jadis and her horde, Darth Vader and his storm troopers, and Lex Luther

and his thugs are defeated? When good triumphs over evil we are glad and rejoice because it is what we expect and

what we want.

Handel’s Messiah is often described as an unusual oratorio in that it isn’t really a narrative story; that is an action-filled

tale with vivid protagonists and antagonists such as Israel in Egypt or Samson and Delilah. While granting the obvious

point, this view obscures the fact that Messiah tells the “Greatest Story Ever Told.” Charles Jennens selected excerpts

from the Bible and arranged them according to the Church calendar in order to tell the story of the salvation of man-

kind through Jesus Christ.

The libretto has been organized into Three Parts and further divided into various scenes rather like an opera. Jennens

provided each part and section with a descriptive thematic heading. These prove quite helpful in following the story.

Without these a long work like Messiah eventually becomes difficult to attend to if one simply receives it as fifty-four

consecutive songs.

The title of the oratorio, of course, makes it plain who the protagonist is: Messiah. Throughout the libretto He is de-

scribed according to His various names and titles: the Lord God Omnipotent, the Lord of Hosts, the Messenger of the

Covenant, Son, Emmanuel, God with us, thy light, Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the

Prince of Peace, Savior, Jesus Christ, King of Glory, Shepherd, the Lamb of God, the Holy One, King of kings, Lord of

lords, Redeemer, the first fruits of them that sleep, man. The story contains prophecies of His coming, the announce-

ment of His virgin birth, description of His earthly ministry culminating in His crucifixion, death, resurrection, ascen-

sion, and glorification. It tells of both His divine and earthly attributes and interaction with the world. In opposition to

His mercy, kindness, meekness, healing ministry, and His gifts to men stand many antagonists who rejected Him be-

fore during and after His earthly sojourn. But the story, like all good stories, has a happy ending. God triumphs over

death and His enemies: “He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn; the Lord shall have them in derision.

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” It is in response to the

great victory that heaven sings, “Hallelujah!” and “Thanks be to God, Who giveth us the victory through our Lord,

Jesus Christ.”

Jennens prefaced the libretto with the following theme statement as well as a concise creedal outline of the entire work

taken from the books of First Timothy and Colossians. He thus makes his intent clear to the audience in presenting

Messiah: the archetypal epic and heroic Story of Stories.

Majora Canamus

(Let us sing of great things.)

And without controversy, great is the mystery of Godliness; God was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit,

seen of angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory. In whom are hid all the

treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

May God the Father of Messiah bless the singing and hearing of His Word for our good and His glory. And Amen!

ORCHESTRA

Trumpet

Dr. David Turnbull, Principal

Noah Austin

Oboe

Amanda Nahm, Principal

Rebeckah Kim

Harpsichord

John Ahern

Organ

Shoko Nelson

Timpani

Tom Miller

*Concertino

Violin 1

Giselle Hillyer*, Concertmaster

Inga Kingsley*

Lydia Driegen*

Naphtali Garfield

Amanda Perry

Violin 2

Diane Worthey*, Principal

Breanne Jansen*

Ruth Funabiki

Jackie Nance

Viola

Becky Miller*, Principal

Rebecca Vanveen*

Ketura Meyer

Cello

Reuben Jansen*, Principal

Medora Allison*

Jocelyn Meyer

Bass

Ryan Messling*

II. Crucifixion, descent into hell and resurrection 31. He was cut off out of the land of the living (Isaiah 53:8) Tenor Recitative

32. But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell (Acts 2:31) Tenor Aria

III. Ascension

33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Psalm 24:7-10) Chorus

IV. Glorification in heaven 34. Unto which of the angels said He (Hebrews 1:5) Tenor Recitative

35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Hebrews 1:6) Chorus

V Whitsun (gift of tongues), preaching of the gospel to the world 36. Thou art gone up on high (Psalm 68:18; Ephesians 4:8) Soprano Aria

37. The Lord gave the word (Psalm 68:11) Chorus

38. How beautiful are the feet of them (Romans 10:15) Soprano Aria

39. Their sound is gone out into all lands (Romans 10:18) Chorus

VI. World’s rejection of Christianity 40. Why do the nations so furiously rage (Psalm 2:1-2) Bass Aria

41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Psalm 2:3) Chorus

VII. Divine destruction of enemies of religion, Christianity’s eternal triumph

42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Psalm 2:4) Tenor Recitative

43. Thou shalt break them (Psalm 2:9) Tenor Aria

44. Hallelujah! (Revelation 19:6; 11-1; 19:16) Chorus

Part Three: Messiah’s role in life after death

I. Faith in personal resurrection and redemption 45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Job 19:25-26; I Cor. 15:20)Soprano Aria

46. Since by man came death (I Corinthians 15:21-22) Chorus

II. General resurrection 47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (I Corinthians 15:51-52) Bass Recitative

48. The trumpet shall sound (I Corinthians 15:52-53) Bass Aria

III. Death and sin superseded; Messiah’s intercession at Last Judgement

49. Then shall be brought to pass (I Corinthians 15:55-56) Alto Recitative

50. O death, where is thy sting (I Corinthians 15:20) Alto & Tenor Duet

51. But thanks be to God (I Corinthians 15:20) Chorus

52. If God be for us (Romans 8:31-34) Soprano Aria

IV. Adoration of Messiah by blessed in heaven

53. Worthy is the Lamb/Amen (Revelation 5:12-13) Chorus

54. Amen Chorus

Full Program

Part One: Prophecy of Messiah and its fulfillment

I. Prophecy of God’s salvation of mankind 1. Sinfony Orch.

2. Comfort Ye (Isaiah 40:1-3) Tenor Recitative

3. Ev’ry Valley (Isaiah 40:4) Tenor Aria

4. And the glory of the Lord (Isaiah 40:5) Chorus

II. Prophecy of Messiah’s coming and consequent judgement 5. Thus saith the Lord (Haggai 2:6-7; Malachi 3:1) Bass Recitative

6. But who may abide (Malachi 3:2) Alto Aria

7. And He shall purify (Malachi 3:3) Chorus

III. Prophecy of Messiah’s incarnation and revelation to mankind 8. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23) Alto Recitative

9. O thou that tellest (Isaiah 40:9; 60:1) Alto Aria & Chorus

10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Isaiah 60:2-3) Bass Recitative

11. The people that walked in darkness (Isaiah 9:2) Bass Aria

12. For unto us a Child is born (Isaiah 9:6) Chorus

IV. Announcement of Messiah’s nativity 13. Pifa Orch.

14. There were shepherds abiding in the field (Luke 2:8, 9) Soprano Recitative

15. And the angel said unto them (Luke 2:10-11) Soprano Recitative

16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Luke 2:13) Soprano Recitative

17. Glory to God (Luke 2:14) Chorus

V. Messiah’s healing ministry 18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Zechariah 9:9-10) Soprano Aria

19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Isaiah 35:5-6) Alto Recitative

20. He shall feed His flock (Isaiah 40:11; Matthew 11:28-29) Alto & Soprano Aria

21. His yoke is easy (Matthew 11:30) Chorus

~~~ Intermission ~~~

Part Two: From Passion to Triumph

I. Messiah’s Passion 22. Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29) Chorus

23. He was despised (Isaiah 53:3; 50:6) Alto Aria

24. Surely He hath borne our griefs (Isaiah 53:4) Chorus

25. And with His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5) Chorus

25. And with His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5) Chorus

26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Isaiah 53:6) Chorus

27. All they that see Him, laugh Him to scorn (Psalm 22:7) Tenor Recitative

28. He trusted in God (Matthew 27:43; Psalm 22:8) Chorus

29. Thy rebuke has broken His heart (Psalm 69:20) Tenor Recitative

30. Behold, and see (Lamentations 1:12) Tenor Arioso

NEW SAINT ANDREWS CHOIR

SPORANO

Lauren Abens

*Faith Crawford

Zoe Edwards

*Allie Erber

*Emily Harrell

*Elise Hatcher

Grace Hendrix

Sarah Hill

Denise Hogan

Elisabeth Hokanson

Madalyn Johnston

*Grace Langness

Marissa Lloyd

Natalie Poindexter

Briana Ruffatto

*Laura Russell

Morgan Schlect

Sarah Sebourn

Annie Skogen

Claire Southwell

Nevada Staab

*Kelly Stephenson

Lauryl Stephenson

Molly Sumpter

*Jana Vanderploeg

*Heather Wilson

ALTO

Rebekah Allsup

Emily Becker

*Cheryl Blackburn

*Barbara Burnett

*Helen Byler

Anna Callihan

Amelia Dickson

*Michele Dickison

*Jessica Evans

Valerie Foucachon

*Joniah Grebe

Christiana Hale

*Kristina Hatcher

Helen Howell

Lizze Jeschke

Rachel Jo

Ellie Jones

*Danae Larsen

Margot Miltenburger

Morgan Murdock

Anna Sofia Pliego Gomez

Elizabeth Sensing

Courtney Skeen

Danielle Smith

Caity Spencer

Maddie Story

*Kara Vanderploeg

Lauren Wallace

Natalie Williams

TENOR

*Nathan Anderson

*Jon Burnett

*Tim Clemans

*George Harrell

Caleb Howell

Brian Marr

*Josiah Nance

*Carson Spratt

*Seth Toebben

Kanaan Trotter

Caleb Warner

BASS

*Justin Abens

*David Beauchamp

James Engerbretson

*Jonathan Erber

Micah Evans

*Stephen Grammer

*Tyler Hatcher

Michael Kwon

*Fraser Martens

Donny McNair

Jonathan Nance

Joshua Nyhus

Aaron Paul

Nikko Pliego Gomez

Joseph Roberts

Nathanael Rosendahl

Wilbur Sensning

*Curtis Spencer

*Austin Tanner

Caleb Warner

*Justin Whear

Nico Zarate

Nathan Zekveld

MESSIAH George Frideric Handel

(1685-1759)

Part One: Prophecy of Messiah and its fulfillment

~~~ Intermission ~~~

Part Two: From Passion to Triumph

Part Three: Messiah’s role in life after death

Soloists

Soprano: Faith Crawford, Jana Vanderploeg, Allie Erber , Grace Langness

Alto: Cheryl Blackburn, Annie Skogen, Jessica Evans, Ashley Beauchamp

Tenor: Ross Hauck, Jon Burnett

Bass: Jonathan Erber

Announcements & Thanks

Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, watch alarms, etc.

Thank you to Grace Burnett for her assistance with the program and posters.

Thank you to the University of Idaho for their hospitality.

*Please hold applause until after each part.