2007 Miracle Yearbook

W hat separated Cedarville choral groupsfrom other schools this year was that the primary audience the students sought to please was Jesus Christ.Striving not only for excellence but also ministry, ensembles like the Concert Chorale,Men's Glee Club,Women's Choir,Jubilate, and One Voice spent many hours working to perfect the talent God gave them. Each ofthe choirs spent extended weekends and weeks touring throughout various parts ofthe country.With toursfrom Indiana to New York, these students were able to both enjoy their music and reach out. Junior Ian Casper ofthe Concert Chorale noted,"Touring was an awesome experience. It was the perfect opportunity to use the gifts God has given us to minister to and uplift others:'Members ofthe Women's Choir,which ministered in a tour throughout Eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania, noted that during particular songs such as"My Lips Will Praise You,"audience members often cried as the women not only sang but used sign language to worship the Lord. The ensembles provided a place not only to grow as musicians,but also as Christians. Anybody involved in a music program would agree that being in an ensemble can provide an excellent group offellowship.Jubilate ensemble membersophomore Brie Allen said,"We mettwice a week to rehearse and always shared prayer requests and praises,so we bonded together as a choir really well:' The choirs all participated in the Masterworks concert,inviting guest conductor Neal Gittleman,conductor ofthe Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. They sang an English translation of Brahms' German Requiem, considered one ofthe greatest pieces ever composed.Ofthe ensembles,junior Amanda Einselen said,"I loved listening to.the choirs- I enjoyed the variety and the excellence for which they strived. It's neat to see people using their talents to worship the Lord:' Jerica Ward,backed by OneVoice & Heartsong,belts outa song during a Parent's Weekend concert. The Jubilate PraiseTeam leads students in worship. Their ease with being on stage as well as their musical talent allows the rest of us to focus on the words to the songs and truly workship our God. n Women's Choir,directed by Mrs. Beth Cram Porter,is a select group of 50 girls renowned for their trips to Carnegie Hall.The Choir has trav- eled to Pennsylvania and Ohio this year,singing their signature piece, "My Lips Will Praise You." Asjunior Jen Guth says,"There is nothing Ilk! praising God through song with 50 other godly women by my side. We sing our hearts outto the Lord."