Soli deo Musica

The people of Faith Lutheran Church welcome you to the 19th year of our Artist Series, Soli deo Musica. With a strong musical heritage and proclamation of the Gospel, we invite you to be a part of nearly two decades of music and the arts.  We believe our series is an important ministry to the community at large and one of the ways which we can proclaim the richness of our faith and heritage.  As our congregation celebrates 25 years of ministry together....the 2009-2010 Soli deo Musica season reflects our Traditions of Faith, with an opening organ recital and hymn festival featuring organist, Mark Babcock and the choirs of Faith Lutheran Church and Grand View University. The season continues to offer superb vocal and instrumental performances by local and touring artists throughout the year.  We also have opened our series to explore the richness of our country's heritage as well...with special blue grass and gospel music, culinary and folk arts, the laughter of the American circus and celebration of women in music. We believe music and art are gifts to be shared....they are an expression of a deeper relationship with our maker and bring us closer to God.

Psalm 98 tells us to "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord...". The music and art for our 2009-2010 season does just that, and we are excited about both the quality and variety of this year's offerings! Just as Christ opens his arms in the spirit of faith and healing, we welcome you, and look forward to sharing th joyful sounds and gifts of Soli deo Musica!

Sherry Kocek,
Director of Music Ministry - Faith Lutheran Church

and

David Piersel,
Chair - Soli deo Musica

 

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2009-2010 FINE ARTS SERIES

 

 

 

Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Celebrating Women in Music

Faith Lutheran Church is co-hosting a workshop and afternoon choral concert with clinician, Dr. Rebecca Gruber. 

Dr. Gruber will be working with women's ensembles from Drake University, Central College, Simpson College, Heartland Youth Choir and Faith Lutheran Church, Clive. She is currently the Choirmaster at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Des Moines, and administers the Cathedral Arts Series at St. Paul's.

All choirs will participate in an afternoon concert celebrating the voices of women in music! 
 

Please note location change!
1115 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA

Saturday, February 13 - 7 p.m.
Children’s Musical
Sunday, February 14 - 10:00 & 11:15 a.m.
Once Upon a Parable, by Allen Pote

The children of Faith Lutheran Church invite you to their annual musical. An outreach to the surrounding community for over ten years…Faith’s musical promises a fully staged production, great theater and a live musical combo! And most importantly, the voices of our children in song!

Monday, March 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Waukee A Cappella Choir

A Cappella has earned a reputation for excellence. They frequently perform at various festivals and events and have worked with such notables as the King Singers and international Opera star, Simon Estes. Their performance standards, awards and level of excellence have placed A Cappella as one of top high school ensembles in the United States.

Friday, March 26 7:30 p.m.
The Luther College Symphony Orchestra

The Luther College Symphony Orchestra, is Luther’s largest and oldest orchestral ensemble. More than 85 student musicians, representing a variety of academic majors, perform with Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra tours yearly throughout the United States and maintains a three-week residency in Vienna, Austria every four years, performing in venues such as the Vienna Konzerthaus and the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz.

Good Friday, April 2 - 7:30 p.m.
Heinrich Schutz’s The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross

with Faith Lutheran Church’s Festival Choir, Soloists & Chamber Orchestra

Our traditional Tenebrae Service of Shadows brings us to Holy Week and echos with the last words of our Savior crucified on the cross.

Sunday, April 4 - 6:30, 8:30, & 10:00 a.m.
Festival of the Resurrection

We celebrate the joy of the Resurrection of our Lord with Faith’s Chancel Choir, Brass Quintet and children’s choirs at all Sunday morning worship services.

Saturday, April 10 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 11 - 8:45, 10:00, & 11:15 a.m
Folk Art Traditions

Concert and Pie Auction

Join us for a weekend of American folklore, good ole’ American Bluegrass and a soon-to-be famous Pie Auction! Our Art Gallery will feature works from the VSA Arts of Iowa…promoting the creative power of people with disabilities. (The concert and pie auction will be held on Saturday evening)

Saturday, May 1 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday May 2 - 8:45, 10:00, & 11:15 a.m.
Cantatae Deo

We recognize the gift of music and musician’s in all our worship services….

 

 

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