About the seRvice of On April twenty-fourth of lost year, Hope College was distinguished by the presentation of a service of music writ- ten especially for the school by Thomas Conning of the East- man School of Music. Unique, in that it was the first time in recent years such a work had been composed for a particu- lar college, it was hoped to revive the practice of commis- sioning composers to create music for specific occasions in the activities of churches and schools. Inspired by a suggestion of the music department that he write an anthem for the Chapel Choir, Mr. Canning became so interested that he volunteered to expand this to several numbers. The completed work finally consisted of tower m I I C 1 music by the brass ensemble; an organ prelude: O Save ■ ■ I V »..... Us Lord, Come to Our Help ; a choral call to worship; three hymns; “Sing Praise to God, Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds, and “O God of Youth ; a meditation for the string ensemble; two anthems: My Soul Thirsteth for God and Praise ; and a choral amen. Performing in this magnificent musical service were the Chapel and Chancel choirs of 140 voices, directed by Dr. Robert Cavanaugh, the brass and string ensembles lead by Dr. Morrette Rider, and the Women's Choir under the direc- tion of Mr. Anthony Kooiker, a former student of Mr. Can- ning. Mr. Roger Rictbcrg was the organist. Dr. Henry Voogd presided, and Mr. Canning delivered an intricate disserta- tion entitled After the Heavenly Tune. An unforgettable experience for those who witnessed it, the service is remembered not for its uniqueness so much as Q , „ for the beauty and awe which it inspired. It was for all a Prof. Kooiker Congratulates Mr. Canning . , . on the First Presentation of ,ruly rel,9,ous experience. The Service of Music
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