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Conducting the orchestra for the con­

cert, Dr. Phil Golson enjoyed working with

Richard Joseph and Nathan Burggraff. He

said, "They exhibited the highest levels

of training and preparation alongside

an equal measure

of cooperation and

adaptability. They

dem onstrated a

love for music with­

out a hint of self im­

portance, elevated

place, or sense of

entitlem ent— reinforcing the Calling they

both have claimed and received from

our Savior who has lavished such a gift

on them both"

faculty, staff, and visitors from the community attended a concert

given by two college graduates. Tenor, Richard Joseph, and pianist,

Nathan Burggraff, sang and played a selection of pieces from dif­

ferent time periods. Coming back to perform at their alma mater

was a special opportunity for them. freshmen then who are seniors now.

Richard said, "I thought it was fun. It's re­ There's a sense of pride to be able to

ally exciting to come back and see some come back and be a part of the fine arts

old friends. The program is really good program. It's nice to give back to the RICHARD JOSEPH AND

here. I think it's great to come back as an schookto beableto come backand show Nathan Burggraff practice

with the orchestra for their

encouragement to other students. Even what I've learned since I left. I like being concert. Being involved in

though the school is small, the [music] able to share what I've learned with my the musical events can be

exciting. "Take advantage

program is great, and you can go on and accompanying degree." of the opportunities you

be competitive at a state school after While Nate was a student, he was have," said Nate. "This is a

small college-you can get

finishing undergraduate work." editor of the yearbook for three years. involved in so many ways"

Nathan had the same feeling about Mrs. Reva Munro, yearbook advisor, PERFORMING MANY

returning for this special event. "It's excit­ said, "Nate was one of the most versatile classical and sacred songs,

Richard Joseph uses his tal­

ing to see how the music department has students that I have ever worked with. ent for the first artist series

grown since I left. It's great to see new He could have traveled with the music event at the school.

students and faculty. Well, I should say, team, but he enjoyed the challenge of

it's good to see old and new faces-stu- working with the yearbook. It gave him

dents I went to school with who were a release from all his responsibilities with

his music major."

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