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Friday, May 09
| Music at University Lutheran Church of Hope | | 
Our Choir has made a CD! Click below to hear some representative samples. When you’re ready, turn on your speakers and click below!
Gloria from Missa Kenya, by Paul Basler,
Paul Odenbach, tenor soloist; Bryan Kufus, congas
Lord, Our God, (Herre Gud) arranged by William Beckstrand,
Text translation by Gracia Grindal; Mark Nelson, soprano saxophone
”Jig” Fugue in G Major, by J.S. Bach,
Timothy Strand, organ
This splendid album contains these numbers plus 17 more. By owning the CD, you'll also have the list of personnel, the libretto, and lots of other information. To purchase a copy, contact our Cantor, Timothy Strand.
The Senior Choir rehearses from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Thursday evenings during the academic year. This fine ensemble has long tradition of excellence and sings the finest of choral literature throughout the liturgical year. They sing most Sundays at the 11:00am worship service and at both services on festival Sundays. The choir frequently collaborates with neighboring churches to present large choral works in concert, including most recently, Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, Bach’s Cantata 80, Ein feste Burg, and Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem. Contact Tim Strand, Cantor and Director, to inquire about membership in the Senior Choir at (612) 331-5988.
The Bell Choir of University Lutheran Church of Hope has 4 octaves of Malmark handbells and 2 octaves of choirchimes. We rehearse on Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the balcony, again, during the academic year. We play at services 1-2 times per month and on most festival Sundays. If you can count and enjoy making music, this may be the group for you! New members and rehearsal substitutes are welcomed. If interested, contact Tim Strand, Cantor, at 612-331-5988 or talk to any member of the Bell Choir.
University of Lutheran Church of Hope has a 40-rank Holtkamp pipe organ which was installed in 1968. It is an excellent instrument for supporting the vigorous singing of liturgy and hymns, accompanying choirs and instrumentalists, and also a very fine recital instrument. Come hear it!
University Lutheran Church of Hope is also blessed to have many talented instrumentalists among its members. They frequently offer their musical talents in worship throughout the year. Some of the instruments represented include flute, saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, violin, viola, cello and recorder. Besides providing special music for preludes, offertories and postludes, they often support the singing of liturgy and hymns.
For a fun read, check out this item by Garrison Kiellor entitled "Why Lutherans Love to Sing".
"So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, to the sound of the horn, trumpets, and cymbals, and made loud music on harps and lyres." - 1 Chronicles 15:28
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All children age 7-18 have an opportunity to participate in Youth Choirs!
The Chapel Choir (grades 2-6) sings at least once a month and at festival services throughout the year. The children learn anthems, hymns and liturgy, develop their singing voices, often singing in two parts. The Chapel Choir also learns to play choirchimes and Orff instruments. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm, September through May. For more information about the Chapel Choir, contact contact Music Director Timothy Strand.
The Youth/Aria Choir (Grades 7-12). Besides singing, they would have opportunities to learn bell ringing and be worship assistants or play their applied musical instruments as a solo or accompaniments. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings from 8:30am for bell choir and 9:00am for choir during the academic year.
Attention Youth Grades 7-12!
All youth in grades seven through twelve are welcome to join any or all music offerings at University Lutheran Church of Hope. Music provides a way to worship, serve, and be part of a community. It was my privilege to work with last years group, and I look forward to working with you again this year. New members are always welcome. If you have questions, please contact Kay Else at 763-550-1277.
We welcome all youth who are interested in singing to join the choir at anytime.
For further information, contact Youth Choir Director Timothy Strand.
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