Usher in the holidays with “Te Deum: A Concert of Thanksgiving”

Masterworks concert: Te Deum, Nov. 23, 2024

Join Hesston College for a memorable evening of music to usher in the holiday season at its annual Masterworks concert. “Te Deum: A Concert of Thanksgiving” will be held Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church.

The concert features a selection of works by renowned composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Joseph Haydn. The program includes Bach’s Sinfonia from Cantata BWV 29, Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 and Haydn’s Te Deum.

The talents of soprano Kathleen Deffley and bass Chris Kliewer will be highlighted and accompanied by the Masterworks chorus and orchestra. The performance will also feature Hesston College music professors Ken Rodgers on organ and Dr. Russell Adrian as conductor, ensuring a vibrant and uplifting musical experience.

“We invite the community to join us for an evening of reflection and gratitude through the beauty of music,” says Adrian. “This concert not only showcases the incredible talent within our college and community, but also celebrates the spirit of thanksgiving as we approach the holiday season.”

A free-will offering will be accepted at the concert, making it accessible for all who wish to attend. For those unable to join in person, the concert will be streamed live at hesston.edu/livestream.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the transformative power of music,” Adrian says. “We look forward to welcoming you to an evening filled with joy, inspiration and thankfulness.”

More information about the concert is available at hesston.edu/masterworks.