They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.
Psalm 138:5
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Vinje's music ministries offer a variety of ways for people to grow in faith and share their talents. Whether singing in one of the choirs (for children, youth, and adults of all ages), participating in one of our song/worship leading teams on Sundays at 10:45 am, playing handbells, playing your musical instrument in an ensemble or with one of our choirs - we have a place for YOU. |
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John Jahr
Director of Music and Worship Ministries |
But be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord
in your hearts.
Ephesians 5:18b-19
Music Opportunities for Adults |
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Vinje Choir – for post-high
school singers
- Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the choir room, starting September 1st.
- Participates in worship approximately three weeks per month, usually at the 8:30 service, as well as special events
- Music represents an eclectic mix of “classic” Lutheran choral works, gospel, world music, and new favorites
- New members are always welcome, please speak with John Jahr if you have interest
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JuBELLation – adult Handbell
Choir
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Practices are Wednesday evenings from 5:45 – 6:45 PM in the sanctuary, starting September 15th.
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We ring 4
octaves of Schulmerich handbells and 3 octaves of Suzuki Choir Chimes
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Participates
monthly at worship services (alternating service times)
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Directed
by John Jahr. Please speak with John if
you have interest. Ringers needed!
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Tapestry – Adult
contemporary choir
- This group of musicians provides music in a more contemporary fashion, utilizing instruments, tight four part harmonies, in a variety of styles
- Tapestry also sings global music and leads worship for the annual observance of Uhambisano Sunday
- New members are always welcome, please speak with John Jahr if you have interest
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Worship Leading Teams – enhancing the
people’s song
- These groups
lead congregational singing for our 10:45 contemporary service
- Each group has
its own special flavor, but utilizes drums, keyboards, guitar, bass, and
other rhythm instruments
- Each
group sets own rehearsal schedule. If you have interest, please speak with John
Jahr and he will direct you to an appropriate team
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Requiem Choir – for funeral
services
- Faithful group
of singers providing music during funeral services
- Members are
alerted via postcard when a funeral is scheduled
- Choir prepares
prior to the service and enhances the congregation’s song; choir may also
provide an anthem during the service.
- If
you would like to participate in this group, please visit with John Jahr.
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Additional Music Opportunities
- Provide
special music (vocal, instrumental, duet, small group) for worship
- Play a musical
instrument during a choir anthem or hymn
- Join an
instrumental ensemble for special services (Reformation, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Easter, other possibilities)
- Join the Vinje
Choir for a “season”
- “Summer
Praise” song leaders for outdoor summertime courtyard worship
- Assist during
the Midweek Lenten services
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Please visit with John Jahr if you
have interest in any of the above activities or if you have an idea for a
program you might like to see offered at Vinje.
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Music Opportunities for Youth and Children |
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Shalom Singers – for Grades 9-12
- Wednesdays, 6:10
PM in the Vinje Choir Room
- Provides and
anthem and leads congregational song one Sunday per month at 10:45
- Su
Michelson and Travis Michelson
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Nova Voices – for Grades 6, 7
& 8
- Wednesdays, 5:25 PM in the Vinje Choir Room
- Participates in
worship approximately once a month at alternating services
- Su Michelson,
director
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Joyful Kids – for Grades 3-5
- Wednesdays at
4:00 PM – following WoW afterschool program
- Participates in
worship approximately once a month
- John
Jahr, director
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| Need a ride? Transportation available from
Willmar schools to Vinje on Wednesday afternoons for WoW and Joyful
Kids Choir! Call John Jahr at the church office (235-1441) to be added to the
pickup list. |
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Little Saints – for Kindergarten
through Grade 2
- Wednesdays 3:30-4:15, transportation from Willmar schools provided.
- Parents are
asked to provide snacks and help during rehearsal approximately two times
per year.
- Participates in
worship approximately once per month.
- Mary Hodapp , director
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Need a ride? Transportation available from
Willmar schools to Vinje on Wednesday for Little Saints Choir! Call John Jahr
at the church office (235-1441) to work out the details.
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