Full Program - Missouri Music Educators Association
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Friday, 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.<br />
Salon C<br />
Springfield Chamber Chorus<br />
James. R. Davidson<br />
Sing Joyfully.............................................................................................................William Byrd<br />
CPDL #3057<br />
Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz, Op. 29, No. 2............................................... Johannes Brahms<br />
CPDL #18935<br />
Christus Vincit.................................................................................................... James MacMillan<br />
Boosey & Hawkes 979-0-060-09761-4<br />
Ne rïday Mene, Mati, Op. 58, No. 11 ...................................................... Alexander Gretchaninoff<br />
<strong>Music</strong>a Russica Gr054<br />
Blessed Assurance............................................................................................arr. Nancy Wertsch<br />
Oxford University Press 978-0-19-387026-0<br />
As a co-founder of the Springfield Chamber Chorus, James R. Davidson has served as Conductor<br />
since the group’s inception in 2008. James graduated Cum Laude from the Honors College of<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> State University where he earned the Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal <strong>Music</strong> Education<br />
in 2002. He also served as a Graduate Assistant in Choral Conducting under Dr. Guy B. Webb with<br />
the MSU Choirs.<br />
In addition to his appointment with the Springfield Chamber Chorus, James serves as the<br />
Director of Choral Activities at Ozark High School where he directs five auditioned choirs, totaling<br />
approximately 300 singers. Today marks James’ second appearance at MMEA, previously codirecting<br />
the Ozark High School Chorale at the 2008 convention. He is also Organist of the First<br />
and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield where he founded and directs the Camerata<br />
Chamber Choir. Prior appointments include: Director of Choirs at Hazelwood Central High School<br />
in Florissant, MO, Choir Director at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, MO, Organist<br />
of the Bayless Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO, and member of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.<br />
Besides his accomplishments on the podium, James has received numerous plaudits for his<br />
keyboard work, accompanying several honor choirs and recitalists each year. James resides in<br />
Springfield, MO with his lovely wife Amelia and their black lab Freddy.<br />
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