An American Celebration

Welcome to the Concert
Saturday June 14, 2025
Green Hills Chapel, Nashville, TN
Principal Conductor : Michael Runyan
Accompanists : Pam Runyan and
Katie Holder
Concert Program
Invocation by Angie Owens
The Star-Spangled Banner
Arr. Michael Runyan
You’re a Grand Old Flag
Arr. Michael K. Runyan and Pamela G. Runyan
God of Our Fathers
Arr. Daved Len Allen
Joy in the Morning
By Natalie Sleeth
Arr. Joel Rainey
Distant Land (A Prayer for Freedom)
By John Rutter
Armed Forces – The Pride of America!
Arr. Greg Gilpin
Narration by Ramona Ross
The Battle of Jericho
Arr. Moses Hogen
Shall We Gather at the River / Deep River
Setting by John Carter
Shenandoah
Arr. Richard Hayman and Michael K. Runyan
Michael Runyan, harmonica
America the Beautiful
Samuel A. Ward
Arr. Mary McDonald
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Dolly Parton
Arr. Mac Huff
Soloist: Jodi Cox
God Bless America
Irving Berlin
Arr. Bruce Healey
Narration: John Burkitt
Benediction by Scott Owens