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Audrey Floyd Junior Recital

February 13, 2026 7PM HMUS101

Collinsworth School of Performing Arts

Audrey Floyd, voice

Dr. Jennifer Cruz, piano

Program

Latin Set *

Et Exsultavit Spiritus Meus

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Pie Jesu from Requiem Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

German Set *

Liebst du um Schönheit

Warum Willst du And’re Fragen

Wiegenlied Op. 49, No. 4

Art is Calling for Me from Enchantress

English Set *

Christmas Lullaby

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Clara Schumann (1819-1896)

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Victor Herbert (1859-1924)

Jason Robert Brown (b. 1970)

Mark Hayes (b. 1953)

*Please wait to applaud until the end of each set

This recital is presented under the direction of Professor Amy Stephens in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the B.M. in Vocal Performance.

ARTIST

Audrey Floyd is a Junior Vocal Performance Major with a worship concentration from Woodstock, Georgia. She has led on the praise team at her home church First Baptist Woodstock for 6 years and is currently employed at The Well Church in Yucaipa as their worship intern. She has been involved in theatre, playing roles like Annie in Annie, Flounder in The Little Mermaid, and Cinderella in Cinderella. She has been honored to be able to perform at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, with well-known artists like Phil Wickham, Matt Papa, and the Gettys, and is frequently recording vocal tracks for ministry opportunities. She aspires to be a Music Therapist for children and young adults with traumatic brain injuries, and a Vocal Instructor in her community. When not performing, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

COLLABORATIVE ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Jennifer Cruz is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts at CBU. A versatile collaborator across campus, she serves as stae pianist for SoPA student recitals, juries, Camerata, and faculty showcases. An international performer and clinician, she holds degrees from Eastman and a DMA from USC, and is dedicated to mentoring students toward sustainable, meaningful musical careers.

TEXTS AND TRANSLATIONS

Ex

Exsultavit Spiritus Meus

By Johann Sebastian Bach ENGLISH

And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

Pie Jesu

By Gabriel Fauré ENGLISH

Blessed Jesus, Lord, give them rest. Blesses Jesus, Lord, give them eternal rest.

Liebst du um Schönheit

By Clara Schumann

ENGLISH

If you love for beauty, O love not me!

Love the sun, She has golden hair. If you love for youth, O love not me!

Love the spring, Which is young each year. If you love for riches, O love not me!

Love the mermaid, Who has many shining pearls. If you love for love, Ah yes, love me!

Love me always, I shall love you ever more.

Warum Willst du And’re Fragen

By Clara Schumann ENGLISH

Why enquire of others, Who are not faithful to you? Only believe what these two eyes, Here tell you! Do not believe what others say; Do not believe strange fancies;

Nor should you interpret my deeds, But instead look at these eyes! Are my lips silent to your questions, Or do they testify against me?

Whatever my lips might say; Look at my eyes; I love you!

Wiegenlied

By Johannes Brahms

ENGLISH

Good evening, Goodnight, With roses as your roof, With little carnations adorned, Slip under the blanket, Tomorrow early if God will, Will you again be awakened.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am so thankful for all of the blessings that I have been given in my life. God has opened doors and paths for me that I never thought I would be able to take. This chapter of CBU has taught me so many things through my mentors and peers. I want to thank my private instructor, Professor Stephens, for always giving me purposeful direction and leading me vocally and spiritually. I also want to thank my family for being my biggest supporters. Even from 2,000 miles away, I feel their love and encouragement to refine my craft and give glory to God. Everything I do is for His glory, and I am so thankful for His blood for my salvation.