October 26 Reformation Concert

On October 26, the Music Department and the BTS Department presented a concert celebrating the 500^th Anniversary of the Reformation. The concert began with student pianists Kaylen Draschil, Brian Hofmann, and Ryan Moore playing selections from Bach’s French Suites. Dr. Clara Christian opened the event with Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major.

The Reformation Concert featured performances by the College of the Ozarks Chorale, directed by Dr. John Cornish, and the College of the Ozarks Orchestra, directed by Dr. Luke Carlson. The chorale sang two a capella works: Mendelssohn’s “Psalm 100,” and Dr. Cornish’s arrangement of “All Praise to You.” The orchestra performed Dr. Carlson’s arrangement of “O God, My Faithful God” and the combined forces of chorale and orchestra performed “Hear My Prayer” by Mendelssohn, and “A Mighty Fortress” arranged by Dr. Carlson.

Emily LaVelle was the featured soprano soloist in “Hear My Prayer,” and an octet consisting of Jordan Bryant, Bob Jorash, Asa Boldman, Issac Taylor, Natalie Hensarling, Jennifer Beal, Lydia Burnett, and Lizzie Jordan were featured in Mendelssohn’s “Psalm 100.”