The music ministry at Saint Paul Lutheran church strives to serve the
Lord through presentations that are both accessible to the listener and also
of the highest possible musical integrity. All choirs and other
musical groups are open without audition to members and non-members alike.
St. Paul has a
Senior Choir and a
complete Youth Music Program. Through its Music at St. Paul series, the congregation
annually offers concerts of a high caliber, including being the resident home of
the Albuquerque Chamber Soloists concert series.
SENIOR CHOIR: The St Paul Senior Choir is open to members and non-members alike. Its primary purpose is to
provide service music and to help lead congregational song.
In addition, the Senior Choir usually sings one larger work per year as
part of the “Music at St. Paul” series.
The choir and congregation have an active history of commissions and/or
guest artists. Recent choral works
have been commissioned from John Ferguson and Rene Clausen.
Guest artists visiting St. Paul include the choirs of St. Olaf, Luther
and Concordia (Moorhead) colleges, and such distinguished musicians as Alice
Parker, Kenneth Jennings, Paul Manz, John Ylvisaker, and John Helgen.
The Senior Choir is led by Bradley Ellingboe.
Music staff:
Bradley Ellingboe, Director of Music
Beverly Pettit, Organist
Ethan Smith, Director of “Music and More”
program and Director of “Kids of
the Kingdom” and “God’s Gumdrops”
Iris Ciesielski, Associate Organist
Music Ministry at St. Paul Lutheran Church