Modimo (arranged by Michael Barrett) - Munster High School Chorale and Intermediate Concert Choir

The Combined Munster High School (IN) Chorale and Intermediate Concert Choir perform "Modimo" (Michael Barrett) live in concert on February 27, 2023.

Modimo is a song of praise and celebration from South Africa with improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody.

William Hazel, djembe

Munster High School Choirs
Luke McGinnis, conductor

The Munster High School Choral Department at Munster High School (IN) is comprised of four curricular choirs - Beginning Treble Chorus, Maverick Choir, Chamber Choir, and Chorale - and two extracurricular ensembles - SING (Tenor/Bass Voices) and SONG (Soprano/Alto Voices). These groups sing at five major concerts, multiple community performances throughout the year, sporting events, collaborations with professional and collegiate ensembles, and the MHS commencement each June. Programming includes an eclectic repertoire that spans from traditional to significant contemporary works, all in their original languages, and to selections that express multicultural perspectives.

The choirs have performed twice in Carnegie Hall, including once with world-renowned composer/conductor Eric Whitacre, Orlando, Florida (performing in the "Candlelight Processional" at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center), and Anaheim/Los Angeles, California (performing at Disneyland). The Chorale has performed with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (NISO) and Chorus, the Northwest Indiana Youth Orchestra (NIYO), at Valparaiso University (world premiere of Symphony No. 5: Return to Middle Earth by Dutch composer Johan de Meij; Northwest Indiana High School Choral Festival), performed at the 2020 IMEA Professional Development Conference in Fort Wayne, opened the second act for the Oak Ridge Boys at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN, and the program made its international debut in the 2023 Salzburg Choral Festival under the direction of both Dr. Edith Copley and Professor János Czifra.

The Munster High School Chorale is proud to accept an invitation by the United States Air Force and the American Veterans Center to perform in the 2025 National Memorial Day Choral Concert alongside the United States Air Force Band and members of the Singing Sergeants in Washington, D.C. Furthermore, the entire program is set to return to Europe in 2026 and embark on a performance tour across Ireland.

The curricular ensembles have consistently earned Gold or Gold With Distinction ratings at Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) events, and Chorale has appeared at ISSMA State Finals in 2014 (11th), 2015 (5th), and 2016 (12th). The program has released two full-length, albums, Through the Valley, in May 2021 and With Love In Our Heart: Live from Austria in December 2023. Students routinely receive Gold ratings at Regional and State Solo and Ensemble Contests and are frequently selected for state, regional, national, and international honor choirs; many alumni of the program go on to continue to sing in collegiate and professional ensembles across the nation. The nationally renowned program is under the direction of Mr. Luke McGinnis.

2023 Choral Department Patrons
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Munster Education Foundation
Munster Booster Club
The Yiorgo Karnezis Memorial Fund
All Industrial Electric, Inc
Helm Mechanical
Westmont Engineering Company
Carroll Distributing & Construction Supply, Inc.
Raffin Construction Company
W.B.R. Roofing Company
Ozinga Bros.
Agent Edwin De Jesus, State Farm
Munster Dairy Queen
Anonymous
BB Rudy and Elizabeth Gallegos
Kathy Giannini
Jeffrey Gunning in memory of his beloved wife, Melody
St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School
Glenn Israel, GFI Wealth Partners
Lansing Cleaners
Largus Graphix Solutions
Thomas W. Daniels & Co., P.C.
Leonard and Nancy Anglis
Frederick and Dorothy Smith in memory of Melody Gunning
Anonymous
The Gutierrez Family
Seyfarth Shaw
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Senior Adult Friendship Club of the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana
The Shelton Family
Riviera Restaurant
Don F. Bugaski
The Cruz Family
The Dannis Family
The Olczak Family
The Moore Family
The Surd Family
Ronald and Patty Weisser in memory of Melody Gunning
Gwen Amoroso
Sandy Alonzo
The Dzurovcik Family
The Hagerman Family
Matina Georgeon
Jose Gutierrez
Linda Eisenhauer in memory of Melody Gunning
Genevieve Gasparovic in memory of Melody Gunning
Sheery Gasparovic in memory of Melody Gunning
Suzann Klett
Colin Peterson

View more at https://linktr.ee/munsterchoirs

Interested in becoming a Munster Choir Patron? Talk with Mr. McGinnis, or email ([email protected]) or call (219-836-3200 ext. 3345). There are perks for individuals/families and businesses wishing to donate!

Credits: "Modimo" by Michael Barrett
Published by Walton Music Corporation, A Division of GIA Publications, Inc.