Bishop Heelan Marching Crusaders
2024 Fall Program
- The Fall of Jericho
The show is a musical and visual retelling of the biblical story of the Battle of Jericho as found in the Book of Joshua, and is the first battle of the Israelites’ conquest of Canaan. According to the story, the Israelites led by Joshua follow God’s plan by circling the city once for six days, and seven times on the seventh day. After the blast of trumpets and the shouts of the Israelite army the walls miraculously crumble allowing them to take the city. This victory marked a significant moment in the Israelites’ journey into the Promised Land.
Musical Selections
Using excerpts of Circle in the Sand by Rick Nowels & Ellen Shipley, Ecstasies Above by Tarik O’Regan, Jerusalem by Hubert Parry, Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho, & Fall to Pieces by Avril Lavigne & Raine Maida. The show is arranged by Kyle Sandall and Marques Eckhoff.
