Lunchtime Recital: Cornerstone University Chorale

The University Chorale is a select choral ensemble that performs a variety of choral literature from Renaissance to contemporary genres including gospel and spirituals. The Chorale focuses on the expression of beauty in choral artistry, combining musicianship and servant hearts for the glory of God and the consequent joy of both singer and audience. In recent years, the Chorale has toured in Central Europe, Florida, the US East Coast and Midwest. For more information on the Chorale go to www.cornerstone.edu/chorale.

Dr. Kent Walters is the Director of Music Programs and Professor of Music at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA where he has taught music for 16 years. Along with directing the University Chorale and the a cappella ensemble Credo, he also teaches Advanced Conducting, Ear Training, and the Senior Capstone course. He earned the Doctor of Worship Studies degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University. He received his B.A. in Secondary Music Education from Calvin University, and a Diploma in Music Ministry from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music. Dr. Walters also serves as a member of the faculty and Director of Alumni Activities for the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida. He edits and publishes Anamnesis: The IWS Newsletter and the Transforming Worship Quote of the Week and plans bi-annual post-graduate seminars in worship taught by leading scholars from around the world.

Repertoire selection including :
‘Alleluia’ – Jake Runestad (b. 1986)
‘Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium)’ – Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978) Grayson Gajewski, violin
‘All Is Well’ – Michael W. Smith (b. 1957) and Wayne Kirkpatrick (b. 1961) arr. Jamey Ray. Riley VanderMaas, soprano and Grayson Gajewski, violin
‘Brightest and Best’ – Southern Harmony, 1835. Grayson Gajewski, violin
‘Prayer of St. Patrick’ – Ross C. Bernhard
‘Do Not Be Afraid’ – Philip Stopford (b. 1977), lyrics by Gerard Markland (b. 1953)
‘Precious Lord’ – Thomas Dorsey (1899-1993), arranged by Arnold Sevier (b. 1949)
‘All Things New’ – Elaine Hagenberg, Lyrics by Frances Havergal (1836-1879)
‘Hallelujah’ – William Walker (1809-1875)
‘No. 3’ from Heavenly Home: Three American Songs – Arranged by Shawn Kirchner, lyrics by Charles Welsey (1707-1788)
‘Keep Your Hand on the Plow’ – Traditional Spiritual, arranged by Joseph H. Jennings (b. 1954). Wesley Wilkinson, baritone