The Department of Music Presents
JUNIATA CONCERT CHOIR
Fall Concert Darkness and Light
John Bukowski, conductor Rebecca Clayton, piano
Sunday, November 1, 2026 3:00 p.m. Rosenberger Auditorium Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts
Repertoire Selections from Requiem in d minor, K. 626 (1791) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1. Requiem and Kyrie Lydia Bacher, soprano
2. Dies irae 4. Rex tremendae 6. Confutatis 7. Lacrymosa 9. Hostias 12. Agnus Dei and Communio Luka Donovan, soprano
Intermission (10 minutes) Illuminare (2022) Elaine Hagenberg 1. Splendor 2. Caritas 3. Nox Jackson Sharpe, percussion
4. Munera pacis Kaelano Kelly, tenor
5. Illuminare his
Be Still, My Soul (2024) Sheridan Seyfried
Texts and Translations Requiem in d minor 1. Requiem and Kyrie Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. You are praised, God, in Sion, And homage will be paid to you in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer, to you all flesh will come. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
2. Dies irae Day of wrath, that day of anger, will dissolve the world in ashes As foretold by David and the Sibyl. Great trembling there will be when the judge descends from heaven To examine all things closely.
4. Rex tremendae King of tremendous majesty, who freely saves those worthy ones, Save me, fount of mercy.
6. Confutatis When the damned are confounded, and doomed to flames of woe, Call me among the blessed. I pray in kneeling supplication, my contrite heart is like ashes, Help me in my final condition.
7. Lacrymosa That day of tears, when from the ashes shall arise All humanity to be judged. Spare us by your mercy, God, gentle Lord Jesus, Grant them eternal rest. Amen.
9. Hostias Sacrifices and prayers of praise, Lord, we offer to you. Receive them in behalf of those souls we commemorate today. Let them, Lord, pass from death to life, Which was promised to Abraham and his descendants.
12. Agnus Dei and Communio Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest. Let eternal light shine on them, O Lord, With your saints in eternity, because you are merciful. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine on them, With your saints in eternity, because you are merciful.
Illuminare 1. Splendor Text by Saint Ambrose (340-397) Splendor of God’s glory, brings forth light from light, light of light, light’s living spring, Day, all days illuminates.
2. Caritas Text by Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) Love abounds in all, from the depths most excellent to beyond the stars, and loving toward all, she has given the highest king the kiss of peace.
3. Nox Text from the Mass and by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens (348-413) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Night and darkness and fog, confused world and turmoil. Earth’s gloom torn apart, struck by the sun’s piercing ray.
4. Munera pacis Text by Saint Gregory the Great (540-604) and from John 14:27 Behold, already night and shadows taper off, Light and dawn sparkle and quiver: We humbly beg the Lord through song, Our voices pray: Though we are guilty, view us with compassion, Banish anguish, bestow health, Grant us everlasting goodness, Give us peace. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
5. Illuminare his Text from the Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79) Illuminate those who in darkness and in the shadow of death are seated: direct our footpath in the way of peace.
Be Still, My Soul
Original text by Kathrina von Schlegel, translated by Jane Borthwick Freely adapted by the composer Be still, my soul. Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev’ry change God faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake To guide the future as has done the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul; the hour is hast’ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone And sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. When change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Be still, my soul; when dearest friends depart, And all is darkened in the veil of tears, Then shalt thou better know God’s loving heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul; the hour is hast’ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone And sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. When change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Be still, my soul.
About the Program
The Concert Choir performed the complete Mozart Requiem in State College on September 13, as part of a choir of 185 singers under the direction of Mr. Erik Clayton. We joined the State College Choral Society, the State High Master Singers, and the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra in a concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. After that incredible experience, we are excited to perform selections from the Requiem here at Juniata College today. We previously performed Nox, the third movement of Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare, in our Fall 2024 concert at Juniata. We always hoped to be able to perform the entire five-movement work, and this concert is the perfect opportunity to do so. Be Still, My Soul, by Sheridan Seyfried, was commissioned by the State College Choral Society in 2024, in honor of Russ Shelley’s retirement after 25 years as Artistic Director of that ensemble. Russ Shelley also conducted the Juniata College Concert Choir for 34 years, from 1990 to 2024, so it is fitting that we end the concert with this piece. We thank the State College Choral Society for their permission to perform it.
Personnel SOPRANO
ALTO
Zia Anderson ’29
Lynden Beinhauer ’28
Early Childhood Education
Wildlife Conservation
Herndon, VA
Ellwood City, PA
Lydia Bacher ’28
Carly Hill ’27
Environmental Studies
Chemistry
Bloomsburg, PA
Berwick, PA
Madeline Cartwright ’28
Paola Martinez ’30
Biochemistry
Astrophysics
Sandy Ridge, PA
Dallas, TX
Luka Donovan ’29
Nina Meadows ’28
Studio Arts with Secondary in English
Social Work with Secondaries in PACS and English
State College, PA
Hollidaysburg, PA
Breanna Ehrlich ’28
Ashlyn Neiley ’27
Chemistry with Secondaries in Geology, Studio Arts, and Musicmaking
Pre-Chiropractic Care (Biological Human Sciences)
Mays Landing, NJ Eve Fenstermaker ’27 Biology / Pre-Vet Lebanon, PA
Wyalusing, PA Jess Riley ’29 Environmental Science with Secondaries in Spanish and Data Science Westminster, MD
Bailey Gordon ’27 Business Management
Skylar Rutherford ’29
New Egypt, NJ
Communication with Secondaries in Musicmaking and Psychology
Eryn Hopkins ’29 Environmental Studies Doylestown, PA Devonique Rhiney ’30 Biology Nassau, Bahamas Claire Smith ’29
Altoona, PA Sarah Shea ’29 Environmental Engineering Alexandria, PA Heather Small ’27 Social Work with Secondary in Communication Lancaster, PA
Early Childhood Education Harrisburg, PA
Mia Thornhill ’28 Exercise Science and Kinesiology Rockville, MD
TENOR
BASS
Cabe Batdorff ’28
Holden David ’29
Biochemistry (Pre-Medicine) with Secondary in Philosophy
Public Health (Pre-Medicine) with Secondaries in French and Politics
McConnellsburg, PA
Binghamton, NY
Dominick Giorgis ’29
Taylor Hoffman ’26
Geology and Spanish
Neuroscience/Pre-Medicine
Avon, NY
Shade Gap, PA
Katy Johanesen
Tristen Ogline ’30
Associate Professor of Geology
Early Childhood/Special Education
Huntingdon, PA
Berlin, PA
Kaelano Kelly ’29
Jude Pagliai ’28
Integrated Media Arts with Secondary in Musicmaking
Social Work and Political Science
Nassau, Bahamas Emilia Lopez ’27 Environmental Science Clifton, NJ Hunter Robertson ’28 Computer Science Canandaigua, NY Jackson Sharpe ’27 Politics and History Harrisonville, PA Kordell Tate-Roberts ’30 Media Studies/Production and International Politics with Secondary in French Raleigh, NC
Pittsburgh, PA Josh Trovinger ’27 Environmental Engineering Lebanon, PA Dominick Watt ’28 Biology Duncansville, PA
Concert Choir Currently composed of 34 students from the College, the auditioned members of the Concert Choir come from many academic disciplines available at Juniata. Choir members’ dedication and commitment to sharing the beauty of choral music provides meaningful experiences for both singer and listener. With annual spring tours and occasional summer and winter tours, Juniata choirs have presented concerts in notable cathedrals and other significant performing venues on six continents. Recent Concert Choir tours include Costa Rica (2015), Germany (2015), Hungary/Czech Republic (2016), Ireland (2017), Vietnam (2018), Germany/Switzerland/France (2019 and 2022), Morocco (2019), Scotland (2022), Barbados (2023), Czech Republic (2025), and Germany (2026). The Concert Choir plans its Spring 2027 tour to Argentina.
H. Alfred Hockley Concert Choir International Tour Endowment This endowment (1998) seeks to make international performing experiences uncommonly affordable for Juniata choir members. We are grateful Al Hockley chose to honor his father through this endowment. H. Alfred Hockley was a 1929 graduate of Juniata College and member and manager of the Juniata College Men’s Glee Club. Contributions to the endowment may be made at juniata.edu or sent to John Bukowski, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652, payable to “Hockley International Choir Tour Endowment.”
Upcoming Concerts Rosenberger Auditorium, Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Instrumental Music Concert Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert
Save the Date
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 3:00 p.m. Concert Choir Argentina Tour Homecoming Concert
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