Public Invited to Free Christmas at Mary Concert
BISMARCK, ND — Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel will resound with the sounds of Christmas at the 58th annual Christmas at Mary Friday, December 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and then Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. The program features the 100-voice Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Tom Porter singing a variety familiar carols, such as “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “Silent Night,” and spectacular choral classics, such as “Ave Maria” by American composer Morten Lauridsen.
In addition the program includes performances by Gabrieli Brass directed by Dennis Gowen, Vocal Jazz directed by Porter, and special appearances by String Ensemble directed by Dr. Everaldo Martinez (Friday), Double Reed Ensemble directed by Tonya Mertz (Saturday), and Saxophone Quintet directed by Dr. Brian Lydeen (Sunday).
“Concert Choir, which includes students from 18 states as well as Manitoba, Canada, is an ensemble that represents a diversity of majors on campus,” says Tom Porter, director. “Students make time in their busy college lives to rehearse and prepare the music, and their deep commitment to the ensemble shines through in their performances.”
“The audience will enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, and the beautiful, rich acoustics of the space lend a unique touch to each of the performing ensembles.”
The concert is free and open to the public. Seating in the chapel is limited, so people are encouraged to arrive early. Gifts of canned food will be donated to Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck, a service project coordinated by the University of Mary Music Student Organization.
Student Musicians
Kierra Anderson Bismarck, ND
Chase Angermeier Bismarck, ND
Sarah Bachmeier Austin, MN
Madison Bartholomay Sheldon, ND
Trish Bartos Crystal, MN
Annika Bobb Taylor, ND
Carlie Bogenreif Fargo, ND
Rebekah Born Stafford, VA
Mary Borow Winfield, IL
Margaret Breese Post Falls, ID
Annamarie Charmoli Rogers, MN
Hannah Churchill Bismarck, ND
Emily Cicha Mandan, ND
Kylee Cline Beulah, ND
Raven Collins New Salem, ND
John Cornwell Spokane, WA
Hannah Cummings Cashton, WI
Clare Dalton Littleton, CO
Mara Dalton Littleton, CO
Katie David Cando, ND
Victoria Del Curto Oakdale, CA
Kira DeMaris Sleepy Eye, MN
Veronica Donato St. Cloud, FL
Sarah Dudley Pendeleton, IN
Morgan Duncan Great Falls, MT
Mary Jo Dunne Plymouth, MN
Erynn Dunnigan Bismarck, ND
Adriana Dyson Gilbert, AZ
Mariah Ehrke DeKalb, IL
Lia Enander Grenora, ND
Teresa Falter Westby, WI
Bridget Finley Minot, ND
Landon Fischer Bismarck, ND
Thomas Fleischacker Bismarck, ND
Jadynn Flowers Hazen, ND
Ariella Fogel Bismarck, ND
Hunter Fox Bismarck, ND
Paul French Siren, WI
Noelle Gaudreau Billings, MT
Sarah Gellerman Bismarck, ND
Rachel Gerads Brooklyn Park, MN
Kevin Gergen Marshall, MN
Elizabeth Gilbertson Belgrade, MT
Angela Gotcher Franklin, WI
Jane Gowen Bismarck, ND
Jordan Grant Colorado Springs, CO
Mary Gutenkauf Aberdeen, SD
Kayla Hagan Plentywood, MT
Rachel Henke Park City, MT
Nicholas Hoffarth Langdon, ND
Gabby Houle Redwood Falls, MN
Michael Hrbacek Minneapolis, MN
Kateri Huebner Wausau, WI
Courtney Jacobson Overland Park, KS
Sydney Johnson Bismarck, ND
Theresa Karrmann Fond du Lac, WI
Frances Kennedy Chicago, IL
Beth Kensock Wheatland, ND
Courtnay Kiecker Jamestown, ND
Cole Kitzenberg Billings, MT
Kailee Klein Wahpeton, ND
Elena Kordonowy Belfield, ND
Rylee Kubischta Bismarck, ND
Laynee Kudrna South Heart, ND
Paige Lang Bismarck, ND
Reese Lausen Billings, MT
Keeliana Lawson Bismarck, ND
Ben Lee Bismarck, ND
Emily Leier Moorhead, MN
Amy Lieser Clearwater, MN
Lucy Lindaas Mayville, ND
Mikayla Lindquist Saint Francis, MN
Patrick Litton Bismarck, ND
Phil Litton Bismarck, ND
Abigail Lynch Holcombe, WI
Maria Mack Rugby, ND
Ruth McCulloch Lyons, CO
Cooper McDonald New Market, MN
Helen McGuire Rochester, MN
Kaitlin McLaughlin Moorhead, MN
Shaylin Messmer Bismarck, ND
Joey Meyer Ypsilanti, MI
Madisyn Mientek Sebring, FL
Hannah Miller Browerville, MN
Annie Mittelsteadt Bismarck, ND
Laura Mitzel Willmar, MN
Nicholas Mortenson Jamestown, ND
Brooke Mueller Bismarck, ND
Diana Nathe Melrose, MN
John Nauertz Spooner, WI
Shayla Nelson Chugiak, AK
Gabrielle Nett St. James, MN
Monica Northrop Austin, TX
Emma Olson Hampshire, IL
Stephanie Otremba Sartell, MN
Sarah Pankratz Billings, MT
Winston Platt Billings, MT
Odalys Montenegro Ramos Veracrux, MX
Alexandra Reichert Bismarck, ND
Rebecca Richardson Kemah, TX
Lanai Ritchie Brockton, MA
Dana Ritzke Bismarck, ND
Thomas Ruhland St. Michael, MN
Emily Sahl Wahpeton, ND
Julianne Sauvage Mercer Island, WA
Ashlin Schaefbauer Mandan, ND
Nikki Schladetsch Belgrade, MT
Lucas Schlosser Mandan, ND
Lucas Schlosser Mandan, ND
Elyse Schweikert Papillion, NE
Madelyn Schweitzer Bismarck, ND
Matthew Scott Rush City, MN
Barret Smith Bismarck, ND
MaryElizabeth Smith Steubenville, OH
Ryan Snell Coon Rapids, MN
Jehannah Sollmann Port Angeles, WA
Josef Sollmann Port Angeles, WA
Grace Stadler Faribault, MN
Jacob Stark Coon Rapids, MN
Ethan Stevenson Ashland, MO
Bart Stillwell Green Bay, WI
Gabriel Suda Halstad, MN
Anastasia Tibor Dickinson, ND
Nick Tousignant East Grand Forks, MN
Audra Tulipana Inola, OK
Aaron Van Dorsten Bismarck, ND
Julia Vanwynsberghe Crystal City, MB Canada
Jordyn Varland Bismarck, ND
Brianna Vetter Bismarck, ND
Kelli Vetter Bismarck, ND
Briele Vollmuth Mandan, ND
ColeWaletzko Bismarck, ND
GraydonWilliams Bismarck, ND
Hunter Wilmes Bismarck, ND
John Wollman Pierre, SD
Grace Worner Starbuck, MN
Maria Yarsky Coraopolis, PA
Lily Zimprich East Grand Forks, MN