Music and Dance
Contents: Introduction - Choir of Christ Chapel - Christ Chapel Brass - Christ Chapel Dancers - Christ Singers - Handbell Choirs
Introduction
The Department of Music and the Christ Chapel staff collaborate closely to bring excellent music to the Chapel. Student and faculty musicians help lead worship regularly. This page includes descriptions of the main ensembles associated with the Chapel program, but in addition to those listed, regular performers include the Gustavus Choir, Lucia Singers, woodwind ensembles, string quartets, flute choirs, and Taizé musicians. Faculty musicians also perform in Chapel.
Choir of Christ Chapel
The Choir of Christ Chapel is a large mixed ensemble comprised of 66-72 singers. It draws its repertoire primarily from the fine sacred literature of the mid-18th to 21st centuries. In addition to singing for Holy Communion and Daily Celebrations, this Choir participates in Christmas in Christ Chapel and other major choral events on campus. Off campus, this ensemble presents concerts, sings for worship services, and makes an annual spring tour. In 2002, the choir traveled to Texas presenting concerts in Austin and New Braunfels, touring San Antonio, and participating in worship services at sister institution Texas Lutheran University and in Marble Falls. The Choir of Christ Chapel is conducted by Dr. Patricia Kazarow.
Click here for the 2005 Tour Schedule
Christ Chapel Brass
The Christ Chapel Brass, part of the brass chamber music program at Gustavus, consists of the finest student brass musicians on campus. This ensemble, conducted by D. Scott Moore, performs on Fridays in Christ Chapel, Christmas in Christ Chapel, and has a number of off-campus commitments, including full-length recitals throughout the area.
Christ Chapel Dancers
Established in 1999, this auditioned group of dancers prepares pieces for the daily and Sunday liturgies at Christ Chapel. Their director, Sue Gunnes, has taught liturgical dance in the Twin Cities and also serves on the faculty at Gustavus teaching beginning and intermediate ballet.
Christ Singers
Christ Singers, comprised of four or five mixed quartets, draws its repertoire primarily from the medieval era through the 18th century. In addition to singing for Holy Communion and Daily Celebration services on campus, it tours with the Choir of Christ Chapel and participates in worship services off campus. Christ Singers is conducted by Dr. Patricia Kazarow.
Handbell Choirs
There are three handbell choirs at Gustavus, which function as part of the music program of Christ Chapel. These ensembles are open to students by audition and carry .125 course credits per semester. The three groups are the Glockenchor, Christ Chapel Bells, and Christ Chapel Ringers. Conducted by Connie Liljengren, these ensembles rehearse on Tuesday evenings, and each plays for Chapel services 3-4 times per semester, usually on Wednesday mornings. In addition, the Christ Chapel Ringers perform as part of Christmas in Christ Chapel.
Choir of Christ Chapel 2005 Tour Schedule
Thursday, April 14, 2005 7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church
1100 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802-2285
218-728-3668
Friday, April 15, 2005 7:00 PM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
417 First Avenue West (Corner of Fifth St. and 1st Ave. W.)
Grand Marais, MN 55604-0638
218-387-2227
Sunday, April 17, 2005 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM
First Lutheran Church
424 South Eight Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-9552
Sunday, April 24, 2005 3:30 PM
Christ Chapel, Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
507-933-7446
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Andy Bryan and Charlie Paukert Advance in Doubles, Bryan, Kauss Knocked Out In Singles
The Gustavus men's tennis doubles team of Andy Bryan and Charlie Paukert won its first round match at the NCAA Championship in Lewiston, Maine on Friday afternoon. Bryan and Paukert defeated David Ashlock and Dustin Phillips of Texas-Tyler 6-2, 6-3 and will now face the third seeded team of Filip Marinkovic and Andrew Thomson of Middlebury on Saturday afternoon in a quarterfinal match.
Women's Golf Finishes Sixth At NCAA Championships, Kosak Finishes Tied For Sixth Individually
The Gustavus women's golf team posted a solid final round score of 316 (+28) to finish sixth at the NCAA Championships out of 20 teams. The 72-hole tournament, was played at Centennial Oaks Golf Course in Waverly, Iowa. The Gusties made up 13 strokes to move up two places and finish one stroke ahead of St. Thomas. Junior Kimbra Kosak (Grand Rapids, Minn.) wrapped up a very strong tournament with a final round score of 75 (+3).
