Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison: Beethoven's Mass in C

This years spring oratorio was a production of Ludwig van Beethoven's Mass in C Major. It was put on by the members of Pike Kor, Norsemen, the Symphony Orchestra and the Nordic Choir with Dr. Craig Arnold conducting.

As a member of the Nordic Choir, this was a phenomenal experience for me both as a participant and as an observer. I was able to be a part of this amazing event and was also able to observe my fellow colleagues at their best.

The way that all four of these ensembles came together for the greater cause of this gargantuan work was absolutely humbling. I realized that performing this work was so much bigger than any of the people on the stage; it encompassed every single person in the audience and, more so the spirit of Luther College. This is one of the only places in the country, and even the world, that a performer can be a part of such a work. This experience has greatly impacted my feelings towards works of this kind and working with a large group of people for a greater good.