As a choral conductor, I find it helpful to see programs that other conductors have assembled. It gives me ideas for how to structure a program and helps me find new choral sheet music. So here’s the latest program that I put together for the Elnora Bible Institute Choir.
Since this is my last time to lead the EBI choir, I tried to compile a program of favorite songs from previous years and songs that I thought could become new favorites for the students. Did I succeed? You decide.
The choir plans to give programs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Tennessee on its tour starting this Wednesday, May 1, 2019, so if you’re in the area, stop by and listen. And be sure to say “hi” afterward. See the choir’s itinerary on Facebook.
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Prepare the Way of the Lord
Songs of Praise, Prayer, and Invitation
Come, Join Our Song
Hal Hopson
Praise to the Lord
Arr. F. Melius Christiansen
Alleluia
Ralph Manuel
Joyful, Joyful
From Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, 4th Movement, arr. Lyle Stutzman
A new arrangement commissioned by Terre Hill Mennonite High School
Thou Wilt Keep Him
Lyle Stutzman
I Am the Lord
Lyle Stutzman
Come, Lord Jesus
Deborah Govenor
Veni, Veni Emmanuel (SSAA)
Arr. Michael John Trotta
Songs of Preparation, Response, and Celebration
Prepare Ye
Marc Robinson
I Will Arise
Arr. John Jost
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Arr. Lynne Pickett
In Christ We Live (refrain only; taught to the audience by rote)
John Bell
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Arr. Hal Hopson
And Can It Be
Dan Forrest
A Prayer for Peace
Michael John Trotta
Joy Medley
Arr. Lyle Stutzman
As for You, My Son
Lyle Stutzman