(Houghton University, 2016-04-26) O’lone, Christian W.
The nature of this paper was to provide theological and musical support for the planning and preparation of a hymn festival that was performed on April 14th, 2016. The capstone paper and hymn festival was in partial completion of the Master of Arts in music, from the Greatbatch School of Music, at Houghton College. Research methods utilized were historical, experimental, and observational. The content of this paper includes theological and liturgical significance of Christ’s ascension, and an outline of and reflection on the hymn festival.