Music + Arts
"Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us." - Martin Luther
University Lutheran has long had a strong tradition of church music. At the core of our worship is vigorous congregational singing of hymns as well as chanting the liturgy and great choral and organ music from across the centuries. Our music program aims to uphold the best of the historic Lutheran musical tradition as well as the best of what is being written in our own time.
Pop-up choir
This fall we are excited to relaunch our Pop-Up Choir, supported by choral scholars and leaders. If you are interested in joining the Choir (for one or all four of the festival Sundays listed below, along with a few extra rehearsals), simply talk to our music director, Dr. Brian Schkeeper, or Pastor Meagan. Or if you want to recommend a strong vocalist to serve as a cantor or choral leader, we welcome your referrals!
Sunday, Sept. 13th: 9:15am Rehearsal to sing at the 10:30am Welcome Back Sunday Worship
Sunday, Oct. 18th: 9:15am Rehearsal
Sunday, Oct. 25th: 9:15am Rehearsal to sing at the 10:30am Reformation Sunday Service
Sunday, Nov. 1st: 9:15am Rehearsal to sing at the 10:30am All Saints Sunday Service
Sunday, Nov. 15th: 9:15am Rehearsal
Sunday, Nov. 22nd: 9:15am Rehearsal to sing at the 10:30am Christ the King Sunday Service
Support our Music Ministry
Special music at University Lutheran is an important part of our Lutheran sacred music heritage. Several times a year we seek to expand our resources in order to offer a Bach Cantata, engage an orchestra for Christmas Eve and Easter, or commission new music. If you would like to make a tax free donation to support our music ministry, we encourage you to do so here.