Music Ministries
Prince of Peace celebrates the musical talents of our members and provides outlets for these abilities.
Music Ministries
Prince of Peace celebrates the musical talents of our members and provides outlets for these abilities.
Prince of Peace has a wide range of musical ensembles that welcome children and adult singers and instrumentalists.
Music is a meaningful expression of the scriptures and theologies of the church. Through our music we can reflect on and “live” those texts in new and exciting ways.
From the music of Martin Luther and J. S. Bach to current composers, the Lutheran Church has welcomed music that reflects the thoughts and beliefs of the church.
Through music, God’s spirit “lives” in all of us. We all have our favorite hymns and styles of music, but new musical pieces are constantly being created as people explore new ways to experience the Word. Through these new pieces we are given the opportunity to have new favorites.
MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES AT PRINCE OF PEACE:
Chancel Choir
| Singers | Adults and High School Youth, all voices welcome. |
| Director | Kathy Tunseth, 651-484-4144 |
| Sings at worship | Three Sundays per month |
| Rehearsals | Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Nursery available for Choir members from 7:20 to practice end.) |
| Commitment | Singers can commit to one or more terms: Fall: September – December Winter: January – March Spring: April – May |
Bells of Peace Hand Bell Choir
| Ringers | Adults and High School Youth, no ringing experience necessary but must be able to read music. |
| Director | Kathy Tunseth, 651-484-4144 |
| Rehearsals | Wednesday evenings, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
| Rings at worship | One Sunday per month |
Alleluia Choir
| Singers | Preschool through Grade 2 |
| Directors | Laurel Cederberg and Liz Ericksen |
| Class Times | Sundays 9:30 a.m. during Education Hour |
| Purpose | An opportunity for youngest voices to have fun singing together. |
| Contact | Any Children’s Ministry Leader |
Joyful Noise! Children’s Choir
| Singers | Grades 3 through 6 |
| Director | Melissa Burke |
| Rehearsals | Sundays 9:30 a.m. during Education Hour in the 3rd/4th grade Sunday school room |
| Sings at worship | Approximately once a month. |
| Contact | Melissa Burke at 651-387-9277 |
Lightshine Choir — Jr./Sr. High
| Singers | Grades 7 through 12 |
| Director | Milt Warkentien, 651-635-9834 |
| Rehearsals | Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. |
| Sings at worship | Once a month |
Instrumental Ensembles – Brass, Percussion, Strings, and Woodwinds
| Instrumentalists | 4th Grade — Adults |
| Director & Contact | Milt Warkentien, 651-635-9834 |
| Rehearsals | Usually Wednesday 7:15 p.m. |
| Plays at worship | Once a month |
Worship Team – Helps Lead the Band-led Worship Services
| Singers and Instrumentalists | Middle School through Adults |
| Director | Milt Warkentien, 651-635-9834 |
| Rehearsals | Wednesday Evenings or Saturday mornings |
| Leads worship | Once a month |
Music News
From Milt: Easter Ends, Pentecost Appears
During this season Milt thinks about how Christ is everywhere through the Holy Spirit. How do we see Christ in nature, each other, our political views, everything? How we each respond to Christ is what makes us who we are, not just as Christians, but as who we are, CHRISTIANS!
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“Masterworks” Worship on April 29
The Prince of Peace Chancel Choir presents John’s Rutter “Requiem.” This moving liturgy will shape our worship during both services on Sunday, April 29. Featuring soloist Kim Wetteland, strings, oboe and timpani and under the direction of Kathy Tunseth.
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OK’s Senior Group Hosts a Hymn Sing
The Older Kids’ program April 12th is “Hymn Sing Favorites” with our own organist Cheri Sykes. Social hour begins at 11:30, luncheon at noon, with the program following. We will also celebrate Spring! Hope to see you there.
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