The
Power and Glory of God Through Music Concert Series
Presents the 2023 concert:
5:30PM, Saturday Evening, October 21, 2023
at the
First Methodist Church of Orlando.
142 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801
William Shortal
Mack Wilberg
Mack Wilberg is a composer, arranger, conductor, choral clinician and the current music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. His compositions and arrangements are performed and recorded by choral organizations throughout the world. In addition to the many compositions he has written for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, his works have been performed by such artists as Renée Fleming, Frederica von Stade, Bryn Terfel, the King’s Singers, narrators Walter Cronkite and Claire Bloom.
Works Performed
- Praise to the Lord
- Redeemer of Isreal
- My Song in the Night
- Amazing Grace
Dan Forrest
Dan Forrest has been described as having "an undoubted gift for writing beautiful music….that is truly magical" (NY Concert Review), with works hailed as "magnificent, very cleverly constructed sound sculpture" (Classical Voice), and “superb writing…full of spine-tingling moments” (Salt Lake Tribune). In the last decade, Dan’s music has become well established in the repertoire of choirs in the U.S. and abroad. Dan’s music has received dozens of awards and distinctions, with premieres in major venues around the world. Dan is active as a composer, educator, and pianist.
Works Performed
- Jubilate Deo: Song of the Earth
- Jubilate Deo: Omnis Terra
Craig Courtney
Craig Courtney, a native of Indiana, is a pianist and composer. He studied at the University of Cincinnati and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. While in Salzburg, he directed a church choir and began composing sacred choral music. After catching the attention of John Ness Beck, he became a staff composer and editor at Beckenhorst Press. With over 160 choral octavos, vocal collections, and works for choir and orchestra, Mr. Courtney's compositions showcase his diverse background as a pianist, cellist, vocal coach, and choral director. He now resides in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife and son, directing the choir at The Church at Mill Run.
Works Performed
- Psalm 23
Camp Kirkland
Camp Kirkland, a Florida State University graduate with music education degrees, taught band at various levels. He played euphonium and trombone in esteemed orchestras and bands. Camp is renowned for reestablishing instrumental music in churches, being the first Instrumental Director at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. With hundreds of choral and instrumental publications, he remains a leader in church orchestra growth. An in-demand conductor and clinician, Camp is now a freelance composer and arranger residing in Florida with his wife, Fran.
Works Performed
- No More Night
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Born on October 12, 1872, in Down Ampney, England, Williams was raised in Leith Hill Place and educated at Charterhouse School, the Royal College of Music, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Influenced by Charles Stanford, Hubert Parry, Max Bruch, and Maurice Ravel, he became one of the first to collect folk songs and carols from rural singers. As musical editor of The English Hymnal, he composed popular hymn tunes like "Sine Nomine" and "Down Ampney." His friendship with Gustav Holst played a pivotal role in both composers' development.
Works Performed
- O Clap Your Hands
Glenn L. Rudolph
Since 1977, Glenn L. Rudolph has been actively involved in choral music in Pittsburgh. He directed church choirs, was a member of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, and served as a Conducting Assistant to Robert Page. Rudolph joined The Pittsburgh Camerata and worked as a tenor soloist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and Temple Rodef Shalom. He graduated with a B.M. in Music Composition from the University of Cincinnati, where he also studied voice. Rudolph later obtained his M.M. in Composition from Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music in 2011, studying with esteemed composers like Paul Cooper and David Stock.
Works Performed
- The Dream Isaiah Saw
Mark Babienko
Mark is the producer of "The Power and Glory of God Through Music" concert series. In addition, he is the series' graphic artist, music librarian, website builder, sound engineer, video editor, print designer, and orchestral trumpet player. This year, he's adding the composers hat the collection, by having one of his works performed for the 2023 concert.
Works Performed
- Proelium - War In Heaven
The Choir - An Exciting Partnership
The choir this year is composed of members from the Markham Woods Seventh-day Adventist church in Longwood, First Methodist Church of Orlando, Spring Meadows Seventh-day Adventist church, Forest Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church Choir, members of the Men of Markham Woods men's chorus, the vocal octet Restoration, several out of state choir performers, and numerous friends from the Orlando community and surrounding areas.
The concert is a unique and exciting opportunity to blend the choral talents of many congregations, and the result is anticipated to produce amazing experiences for both choir singers and audiences alike.
The Instrumentalists - An Incredible Experience
The concert this year provides a once-off exciting experience for the instrumentalists. Often an orchestra is composed of an established group. Here we have the blending of several smaller groups, including members of the Orlando Philharmonic, the Markham Woods Brass, Sabbath Strings, and students from Forest Lake Academy, Lake Highland Academy, and numerous friends from the Orlando community and surrounding areas.
Together with full pipe organ and handbells, the instruments for this years concert promise to deliver a spectacular experience for performers and audience alike.