Music Ministry at Augustana
Daniel Schwandt directs the music ministry at Augustana. There are several opportunities for participation in this ministry of the parish. In all areas of music a multi-cultural approach is taken, with the goal of incorporating music of Christianity from around the world and throughout history in worship for a greater experience of the Body of Christ through time and space. All ensembles are entirely volunteer — no audition is required. All that is needed is a desire to sing, learn and work with others to proclaim the gospel of Christ in song.
Choristers
The Chorister Choir is directed by Cantor Schwandt and includes children kindergarten through age third grade. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. The children learn musical skills and are scheduled often to sing in the Sunday worship service. Repertoire includes learning new as well as historical hymns of the Church, psalm refrains, gospel acclamations, and other liturgical music.
Schola Cantorum
The Schola Cantorum or "School of Singers" is for youth aged 9 and older. Directed by Daniel Schwandt, it continues the musical education begun in Choristers with an expanded repertoire both culturally and historically. The Schola rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings, 5:10 – 6:00 p.m., in the sanctuary.
Cantorei
The Cantorei rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings in the sanctuary, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. and are directed by Daniel Schwandt. The choir sings each Sunday beginning after Labor Day and ending in June, leading the congregation in the singing of Psalms, verses, hymns and other liturgical music. They also sing anthems based on the readings for the day during the offering or distribution of communion, and sometimes do choral settings of portions of the liturgy.
Instrumentalists
Parishioners who have musical talent on any instrument are welcome to play during worship. Very young musicians are encouraged to participate. Professional instrumentalists or vocal soloists are sometimes hired for special occasions.
The Pipe Organ at Augustana
A New Pipe Organ for Augustana
In 2009 Augustana commissioned Wahl Organbuilders of Appleton, Wisconsin to craft a new 20-stop mechanical action organ for our worship space. Anticipated delivery is mid-2011. Our current 1968 Holtkamp organ is for sale.
Click here to follow progress on our new organ.
1968 Holtkamp pipe organ
Cleveland, Ohio
| Manual I | Manual II | Pedal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Gedackt | 8 | Gemshorn | 16 | Gedackt |
| 4 | Principal | 4 | Gedackt | 8 | Gemshorn |
| 2 | Gemshorn | 2 | Principal | 8 | Gedackt |
| Mixture III | 1 1/3 | Gemshorn | 4 | Principal | |
| 8 | Dulzian | 16 | Dulzian | ||
| 4 | Dulzian | ||||
3 fixed combination toe studs
Summary of Pipework (all unenclosed)
| 16 | Gedackt | 85 pipes |
| 8 | Gemshorn | 85 pipes |
| 4 | Principal | 73 pipes |
| Mixture III | 183 pipes | |
| 16 | Dulzian | 85 pipes |