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Chorus America has awarded the 2007 Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence to the National Lutheran Choir. Robert Harris, a member of the Chorus America Board of Directors, presented the award to the National Lutheran Choir and David Cherwien at a June 9, 2007 ceremony in Los Angeles.
The Board of Directors of the Luther Institute has unanimously authorized the presentation of a Wittenberg Award to the National Lutheran Choir.
The Wittenberg Awards were established in 1990 to recognize Lutheran laity and clergy from around the world for distinguished service to church and society, and, in so doing, to encourage others to accept the call to service and servant leadership.
Previous organizational winners of the Wittenberg Award include Lutheran World Relief and the Saint Olaf Choir.
Tune in on Thursday, May 19, at 3:15 p.m. as Steve Staruch, host for Minnesota Public Radio's "Regional Spotlight" program, will have composer Joshua Fishbein as his guest. Winner of the National Lutheran Choir's Choral Composition Competition, Joshua will discuss his experience as a composer and his winning composition, May the Words of My Mouth, being premiered at this weekend's performances.
It was Martin Luther who famously said, “Whoever sings once prays twice.” His Reformation movement gained the reputation of “a singing church.” That was in contrast to typical worship in medieval Christianity, where “the experts” did the singing and “ordinary people” mostly listened.
Joshua Fishbein is the winner of the National Lutheran Choir's Choral Composition Competition. His composition, May the Words of My Mouth, will be premiered at NLC's concerts on May 21 & 22, 2011.
Runner-up: Thomas Keesecker, Jesus said, "Come, follow me."
Immediate opening: Alto Section Leader for the National Lutheran Choir. In addition to singing in the choir, the section leader is the eyes and ears for details in the section, and leads sectional rehearsals. Requirements include commitment to the schedule, and a successful audition. Conducting experience preferred, but not required. To receive a copy of the season's schedule, job description, and/or to schedule an audition, contact Debby Harrer at dkh@nlca.com, or 612-72
The National Lutheran Choir (NLC) is celebrating its 25th season in 2010-2011. One aspect of the NLC mission is to support choral composers and the art of sacred choral music. In keeping with its mission, the NLC is sponsoring this Choral Composition Competition in celebration of our 25th season. The winning composition will be performed at the season’s culminating concert in May 2011. The composition may be considered for publication by MorningStar Music Publishers as part of the NLC Choral series. The winner will be awarded a $2,000 cash prize, with the possibility of two honorable mentions at $500/each.
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