1984 Miracle Yearbook

acio© Ch©Li Oratorio Presents The Creation Oratorio choirs have gained acceptance in both communityandcolle. giate life. T he popularity of the oratorio choir move came about as a result of the English-speaking peoples' great fondness for choral music. It has re- mained a moving force in the music world for some 250 years. Oratorio has gained the attention of a goodly num- ber of the world's most noted compos- ers who have given works of great "Participation is open to any student regardless of major or prior music train. ing." majesty and beauty.The subject mat- ter is usually Biblical and presents a nar- rative of an element of God's people or one of His saints. The works involve not only chorus but also soloists and instrumental accompaniment. Because of its employment of such substantial forces and the excellence of the many works that exist in the genre,oratorio choirs have gained ac- ceptance in both community and col- legiate life. The existence of such a group in the liberal arts and university setting is almost assumed. It gives the Dr. Charles Ellington — Conductor Of Oratorio "It gives the general stu. dent an opportunity to participate in the re.cre• ation of a genuine work." general student an opporutnity to par- ticipate in the re-creation of a genuine art work,something which perhaps he could not do alone. Oratorio Choir numbering from 75 tc 150 members in varying years. Partici pation is open to any student regard less of major orprior music training. The 1983-84 Oratorio Choir present ed Haydn's THE CREATION and thE 1984-85season will feature MESSIAHID) G.F. Handel. by Dr. Ellingtor Row one: J. Adams, J. Johnson, B. Riggs, L. Shaffer, B. Riggs, G. Nonnemacher, J. Unger, D. Frey, D. Price, J. English, M. Collins, R. Dempsey, J. Dowsett,L. Libby. Row two:S. Davis, L. Tyson,D. Messinger, M. Knicely, R. Dye,M. MacMichael,P. Bishop, E. Helmuth,T. Rhoades,C. Lord,D. Shulse, R. Kuntz, J. Woodard,C. Long, D. Quick, P. Rickard, K. Murphy. Row three: L. Coffman, A. Holman, V. Gruneisen, A. Lydic, B. King. J. Walters, T. Rivetti,D. Miller, T. Shannan,B. Herr,D. McCool,D. Wright, E. Lanning,W.Brown,K. Dobbel C.Jessup,C.Smith ,J. Price,F. Irvin. Row four:C.Hancock, L. Stover,J. Sandy,D. McClure,D.Freeburger,J. Winkleman,P. Smith,D.Price, A. Strait, J. Lyle,E. Shrum,A. Malone, J. Beste, T. Wiggerhaus,M.Law, J. Campbell, J. Runge, R. Bowen, R. Ackley, J. Thompson. Not Pictured: Dean Wagner, organist. 134 Oratorio Choir