“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”   Martin Luther 

Music at Covenant Lutheran deeply enhances the worship experience of all who gather here. Voices and instruments blend in a variety of musical styles expressing God's Word in ways that speak to our hearts. Whether you are involved in making music, or listening to music, you will find something here for you.

Join the Senior Choir & Stay Healthier?
While hiding, er, doing research in a cool library on a recent 95-degree day, I came across an interesting quote from the director of music at a university in Great Britain. According to Professor Grenville Hancox, "Research . . . involving international choirs and over 12,000 people identified several particular benefits of regular group singing."

Among other things, it seems that singing exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, improves cardiovascular system efficiency, and encourages the intake of oxygen, leading to increased alertness. Furthermore, improved airflow may actually inhibit the growth of bacteria in the upper respiratory tract, thus reducing a singer’s chances of catching colds or flu.

Will singing in the Senior Choir improve your health? We can't guarantee it. But we can promise you several things: fun, fellowship, the opportunity to help lead the congregation in worship, the chance to sing a wide variety of sacred music, a blue robe reserved just for you, and the occasional chocolate chip cookie.

Please plan to join us when rehearsals resume on September 11. We'll rehearse every Sunday morning from 9:10 to 10:10 in the music room (first room on the left in the main-floor education wing). Child care will be available in the nursery. If you have questions or need encouragement, contact the church office or talk to any Senior Choir member.

Beth Gardner