Director of Music Ministries - Susan Hartney

Union Lutheran Church has a deep, rich musical heritage. Susan Hartney joined our professional staff in August 2004 as Director of Music Ministries and has enhanced the worship experience for us with new contemporary and traditional music. We have a number of ensembles that help to lead the congregation in the responses and hymns during worship. They also offer special music that complements the readings for the day to create a unified worship experience.

All our groups welcome new members – of all ages – who have a genuine interest in making a commitment to serve the Lord and their congregation through music.

Our Current Ensembles: - Which one is right for you?

Union Chorale	Youth Singers
Kids of the Kingdom
	Sound of Praise (picture to be added)
Handbell Choir (picture to be added)

One or more of the ensembles typically serve in a music leadership role each Sunday and at other special occasions throughout the year.

Worship Material

During worship, we use hymns, songs, and liturgical settings from a variety of sources, some of which, if necessary, are duplicated with copyright permission in the bulletin:

• Lutheran Book of Worship
• With One Voice
• Hymnal Supplement 1991
• Renewing Worship
• Gather
• Worship Today Subscription Service
• Large Print Hymnals are available from the ushers.

Growing our musical library in all areas is one of our priorities. We are pleased that we have the ability to offer selections representing current musical trends as well as the beloved traditional favorites.

Rehearsal Areas and Instruments:

We are fortunate to have a well-equipped Choir Room, located on the Lower Level of the building. Most of our ensembles rehearse in that room, with the exception of the Handbell Choir, which rehearses in the nave.

The instruments we currently have include:

• Rodgers Digital Electronic Organ
• Pramberger Grand Piano
• Yamaha Synthesizer
• Young Chang Studio Piano
• Electronic piano
• Autoharp
• Guitar
• Variety of Rhythm Instruments
• Schulmerich Handbells
  

Wish List:

Our primary wish list item is MORE PEOPLE, which is something we cannot buy! Suggestions for gifts are listed below:

• Additional Handbells
• A fund to compensate Guest Musicians
• A Recital Series
• Orff Percussion Instruments
  

Contact Us:

If you would like more information on the Union Lutheran Church musical ensembles or if you are interested in contributing to the Wish List, please contact the Church Office at unionluth@aol.com or email Susan Hartney at suzyflute@aol.com

See our monthly on-line calendar for rehearsal schedules at - http://www.unionlutheranchurch.org/cal.htm.

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