Music Ministries

The various choirs at St. Lorenz exist to serve God through music ministry. Choir members find great joy in bringing the Word of God to the congregation and in leading the congregation in worship and praise. It holds two functions: to preach the Word through the words of our psalms and anthems, and to lead the congregation in worship and praise to the Triune God. The members are uplifted through their participation.

For information about joining the Mixed Choir email Myles Hayden.

For information about joining the Treble Choir email Diane Gladstone.

For information about joining the Men’s Chorus email Myles Hayden.

The function of the St. Lorenz instrumental ensemble is to enliven and enrich the corporate worship of God in the assembly of believers gathered at St. Lorenz. Goals of the instrumental ensemble include supporting congregational singing and adding interest, variety, and color to congregational worship. Through their playing, the ensemble seeks to effectively lead singing, to encourage the worshiper in their faith, and to offer praise and glory to God with a joyful song. Working in harmony with other players, and in humble service to the church, ensemble members strive to faithfully use their God‑given talents with a spirit of dedication, self‑sacrifice and excellence. If you have experience playing a traditional band instrument and would like to join the wind ensemble email Michael Keller.

For those I haven't met yet, I am the Director of Music Ministries at St. Lorenz, Myles Hayden. It will be a pleasure to meet you as we continue this tremendous concert series at our congregation! The committee and I have been hard at work to get concerts lined up that will be sure to garner your interest and deliver some memorable music. Please make sure to take a glance at them below! Any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you!

CHRISTmas at ST. LORENZ

December 14, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

December 15, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

St. Lorenz Church Sanctuary

Come to listen, sing along, and enjoy a Frankenmuth tradition: The St. Lorenz CHRISTmas Concert. All our parish ensembles including the Mixed Choir, Male Chorus, Trible Choir, Mass Choir, Parish Hand Bells, and Wind Ensemble will be heralding the celebration of our Lord's nativity with joyous and festive music. Additionally, come to hear and sing some of your favorite Christmas Carols to start the Advent and Christmas season.

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY CHORAL

March 1, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

St. Lorenz Church Sanctuary

The Valparaiso University Chorale is recognized internationally as a premiere Lutheran collegiate choral ensemble, upholding the highest standard of choral art through performance of the greatest literature of all eras. Dedicated to performing works that celebrate the university's heritage, the chorale has been honored to receive several prestigious invitations.

ST. LORENZ WIND ENSEMBLE

March 9, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

St. Lorenz Worship & Events Center

The St. Lorenz Wind Ensemble presents "Story and Song." Each piece has a story to tell, whether through scripture or song, with singers or with narrator. Pieces included in the concert will be "You Raise Me Up," "I Dreamed a Dream," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." and much more.

MARTIN JEAN, ORGANIST, YALE UNIVERISTY

MARCH 30, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

St. Lorenz Church Sanctuary

Martin Jean is within the highest ranks of the world's concert organists. He is widely recognized as an exacting and warmly communicative artist whose playing exhibits "visceral intensity, expressive eloquence, and exquisite elegance" (the Kansas City Star). Winner of the illustrious Grand Prix de Chartres (France) and numerous American Guild of Organists competitions.

Blessings!

Myles Hayden

Director of Music Ministries

mhayden@stlorenz.org

989-652-0782