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The college choir sings “Holy

Trinity: A Cantata of Praise to

the Trinity.” It was written and di­

rected by R. Joy Fisher. Dedi­

cated to her husband Philip and

in memory of Albert C. Rule, the

performance was a glorious be­

ginning for the new major.

—

"I started com­

posing when I

was very young,

and I always re­

ally wanted to

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sic," said Sarah

Fisher. She will

be graduating

with a Bachelor

of Science degree in Composition.

Prior to the creation of her current

major, she was studying voice but

said she "saw a lot more value in

being able to write music." Directed

by Dr. Ralston, she said that he "does

a good job. He encourages my origi­

nality and really appreciates what­

ever is different in my composing.

His theory classes have really helped

a lot." She continued, "I've enjoyed

the fact that music is an outlet for

creativity unlike any other major. In

it you learn about all the creativity

that the Lord has given us. I love

music, and I really appreciate it when

1 can see the joy on people's faces

that music brings when they sing.

That inspires me to keep going." She

also enjoyed working with Joy very

much. "Joy is my sister-in-law, which

has been fun. It's wonderful to prac­

tice together and encourage each

other. We've worked together rear­

ranging hymns for years." Asforthe

recital, Sarah said, "I feel very privi­

leged to be one of the first Compo­

sition Majors the school produces. I

hope Dr. Ralston is very happy with

the results."

Opening his recital with “La

Serenata" by Francesco Alfredo

Tosti, Richard Joseph performs

for his junior voice recital. He is

looking forward to continuing his

singing as he anticipates attend­

ing graduate school to study

voice performance.

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