I AM Forever WHO I AM

The A Cappella Choir released “I AM Forever WHO I AM” on CD and cassette in December 2002. The CD is available in the university bookstore.

The 60-plus-member choir directed by Kurt von Kampen covers a variety of historical periods and cultures on the CD. Original choral music by Concordia faculty members Jeffrey Blersch, associate professor of music, von Kampen, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, and Theodore Beck, professor of music emeritus, is also featured.

The CD includes music by Germany’s Josef Rheinberger, Russia’s Sergei Rachmaninoff, Australia’s Stephen Leek, vocal jazz by Craig Curry, and spiritual pieces by Norman Luboff and Jack Halloran. Also included is 2002 Concordia graduate Chris Ahlman playing an organ piece written by Kenneth Leighton.

1. A Mighty Fortress, arr. Kurt E. von Kampen
2. Bogoroditse Devo, Sergei Rachmaninoff
3. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, John Gardner
4. Abendlied, Josef Rheinberger
5. Lamb of God, Jeffrey N. Blersch
6. Were You There, Norman Luboff
7. Cantad al Señor, arr. Kurt E. von Kampen
8. Festival Fanfare for Organ, Kenneth Leighton
9. Loveliest of Trees, James Quitman Mulholland
10. Ngana, Stephen Leek
11. Children of the Heavenly Father, Theodore Beck
12. Praise the Lord, Ralph Johnson
13. Search Me, O God, K. Lee Scott
14. No Night There!, Craig Curry
15. What Is This Bread?, arr. Kurt E. von Kampen
16. Despair Not, My Soul, nor to Sorrow Give Way, Walter Buszin
17. Witness, Jack Halloran
18. I AM Forever WHO I AM, Kurt E. von Kampen/Christopher Ahlman