WINTER 2023-2024 21 The DBU College of Fine Arts Department of Music rang in the Advent season with a magnificent presentation of “Christ was Born to Save,” featuring the DBU Grand Chorus, University Chorale, and the Festival Orchestra directed by Dr. Joshua Brown, DBU’s new Director of Choral Studies. The program opened with lighthearted favorites such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” (arr. David THE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENTS Christ was Born to Save Clydesdale) and nostalgic selections from the movie score “Home Alone” (John Williams). In parts two through four, the tone shifted to moving choral and organ pieces celebrating the birth of Jesus, including beloved classics such as “For Unto Us” and “Hallelujah Chorus” composed by G.F. Handel, as well as an original modern composition, “Let Us Come Before the Lord,” written by Dr. Stephen Holcomb, former Director of Choral Studies, and Dr. Uriah Rinzel, who currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Songwriting. With the Pilgrim Chapel sanctuary beautifully adorned in festal decorations, DBU’s talented choral student groups presented an unforgettable evening as guests were led into the true joy of the season in remembrance of the Savior of the world born in Bethlehem.
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