Indodana—Traditional isiXhosa, arr. Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt

The VocalEssence Chorus, Ensemble Singers, Singers Of This Age, and Vintage Voices conducted by Associate Artistic Director G. Phillip Shoultz, III, featuring Casey Rafn on piano, perform "Indodana" arranged by Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt. Ralf Schmitt and Michael Barrett are respected specialists in African choral music who work to preserve South African songs through their arrangements. "Indodana" reflects on the ultimate example of sacrificial love as embodied in the crucifixion of the Christ figure in Christian tradition. The range of emotions— disbelief, grief, sadness, determination, resilience, joy, and more all set the stage for this concert journey where we prepare to commit ourselves to the task of Leading with Love. INDODANA Sung in isiXhosa The Lord has taken his son who lived among us The son of the Lord God was crucified. Father Jehovah —Traditional isiXhosa VocalEssence Chorus, Ensemble Singers, Singers Of This Age, and Vintage Voices Casey Rafn, piano G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor Recorded at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on March 17, 2024