SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Evangel University will again host the Heritage of Hymns Concert, presented by the Messiah Project, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in Spence Chapel.
The public is invited to attend, and admission to the event is free.
The concert will feature a choir, orchestra, and dancers from Ballet Excelsior of Houston, Texas, as well as the Nixa Junior High Varsity Singers.
This year’s concert theme is “This Is My Father’s World,” and the program will include choral and orchestral versions of notable hymns, a ballet performance of “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius, and the third movement of Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 6.”
The Messiah Project is a Christian fine arts organization headquartered in Springfield, Missouri whose visual, dramatic, and musical productions celebrate the Jewish and Christian heritage at the core of artistic culture. The organization was founded in 1992, and the Heritage of Hymns concert series began in 2008.
The concert brings together choir members from 26 churches across the local community. Heritage of Hymns provides an opportunity for Christians from different congregations to come together to celebrate faith through music.
Dr. Larry Dissmore, Evangel’s director of orchestra activities, is partnering with Nathan Cornelius, accomplished conductor and educator, and Tim Falch, Heritage of Hymns assistant choral director and EU alum, to bring this concert to Evangel. EU Assistant Registrar for Online & Graduate Student Services Kathy Harrison will lead the bell choir. EU Worship Leadership Program Director Dr. Jason Salazar provided orchestral arrangements.
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Evangel University, with its embedded Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive Spirit-led Christian university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, EU is committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to serve the Church and society globally and becoming compassionate innovators in their chosen vocations. EU offers more than 70 degree programs, including cutting-edge majors, pre-professional programs, and affordable and flexible online degree options.
EU is highly regarded and has been ranked:
- US News & World Report Best Colleges Top Performer in Social Mobility
- Colleges of Distinction Best Christian University
- Top 10 Best Universities by AcademicInfluence.com
- Third Most Beautiful Campus in the Midwest by Christian Colleges & Universities
- Top 10 Best Colleges in Missouri by BestColleges.com
With additional accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology and certification as an Excellence in Giving university, EU is focused on providing students with hands-on experience and real-world training for today’s professional careers. Learn more about the university at evangel.edu.