Music Ensembles
Music is a cornerstone of who Central is. There are many ways to get involved with music at Central Lutheran. Below are some opportunities to get involved.
Central Choir
Who: Adults and High School-aged Youth
Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m. (September-May)
Contact: Joe Osowski, Choir Director
The Central Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service from September through May and for all major church festivals. A wide variety of music is sung, from Palestrina and Bach to global music and spirituals. Good music reading abilities are necessary. There are no auditions. Instead, we maintain a two-week “trial” period in which both new singers and the director ascertain whether the fit is a good one.
Handbell Choir
Who: Adults and High School-aged Youth
Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (September–May)
Contact: Isaac Drewes, Director of Music
The Central Lutheran Church Bell Choir performs a variety of handbell music throughout the program year. It is an engaging and unique way to make music together, and we have openings this fall. Basic music-reading proficiency is necessary, but prior bell-ringing experience is not required; we will teach you the techniques! This ensemble plays in worship approximately once a month.
StreetSong MN
Who: Persons ‘experienced’ in homelessness (i.e., persons currently or formerly homeless, and those who care about them)
Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (September–May)
Contact: Katie Dillon, Director of Align Mpls
StreetSong draws on the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of its members to produce a choral experience promoting personal fulfillment and the development of community. A meal is available prior to rehearsal, and bus tokens are provided. The choir has appeared at the Central Library in downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America as part of its Holiday Music Festival, the annual Homeless Memorial March and Service, and at various churches and mosques. In April 2016, StreetSong MN performed at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
Isaac Drewes
Director of Music
Want to make music with us? Email Isaac or Joe today!
Joe Osowski
Choir Director