One of the greatest ways we cultivate a community is through song - all voices welcomed, no matter age, ability or experience.
Fostering a Lifetime of Singing
Our Education and Outreach programming initiatives seek to nurture a lifelong connection with sacred music for people of all beliefs.
“It is my dream that any person from age one to 100 can discover and nurture their innate ability to sing. As Lutherans, we believe in the power of community singing—so much so that audience participation is part of our concert experiences. Our educational programs will reflect these values and honor the role that singing has in finding purpose and meaning.”
For generations, singing together has been an essential part of the Lutheran faith identity. Over the last 40 years, the National Lutheran Choir has not only performed sacred choral music, but we have embraced opportunities for our audiences to be active participants in singing together in our Choral Tune-Ups, Hymn Festivals, and Concert Programs.
Now we look to the future and the next generation of singers to carry this legacy of singing a sacred song.
Why Education and Outreach?
Our Education and Outreach Programming seeks to:
Strengthen and support music education in churches and schools.
Foster belonging across generations.
Affirm multigenerational spaces as thriving communities.
Help children, youth and their primary influencers develop leadership capabilities of young people
Secure the vitality of church music and choral traditions
We want to hear from you!
Hi, my name is Erin Gaffaney, and I’m the Director of Education and Community Outreach!
I want to hear from you about how NLC’s Education and Outreach Programming can best serve your students, schools or church communities. If you have ideas or questions, please reach out by filling out the form below and I’ll be in touch!