Rehearsals of an area choir to present a Palm Sunday cantata on April 1 will begin on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4:00 at First Lutheran Church under the direction of Kathy Englund and accompanied by Kirstin Olson.All singers from all area churches are welcome to join the choir in presenting the message of Christ’s death and resurrection. This annual event is sponsored by the Karlstad Area Ministerial Association for the benefit of all the people of the community on behalf of the all the Christian congregations of the area.
First Lutheran Church Choir
Kirstin Olson, director and accompanist
Winter-Spring 2012
Wed. Jan. 4practice
Sun. Jan. 8not sing
Wed. Jan. 11 practice
Sun. Jan. 15sing (illness)
Wed. Jan. 18no practice
Sun. Jan. 22not sing (11:00 SERVICE)
Wed. Jan. 25 practice
Sun. Jan. 29sing (many absences)
Wed. Feb. 1practice
Sun. Feb. 5sing
Wed. Feb. 8 practice (cancelled)
Sun. Feb. 12not sing (Sun. Sch. sings)
Wed. Feb. 15practice
Sun. Feb. 19 sing (this is a change)
Wed. Feb. 22 no practice (Ash Wednesday)
Sun. Feb. 26sing
Wed. Feb. 29practice
Sun. Mar. 4not sing
Wed. Mar 7practice
Sun. Mar. 11sing
Wed. Mar. 14not practice
Sun. Mar 18not sing
Wed. Mar. 21practice
Sun. Mar. 25sing
Wed. Mar. 28practice
Sun. Apr. 1sing (Palm Sunday)
Wed. Apr. 4practice
Sun. Apr. 8sing (Easter Sunday)
Wed. Apr. 11no practice
Sun. Apr. 15not sing
Wed. Apr. 18practice
Sun. Apr. 22not sing
Wed. Apr. 25practice
Sun. Apr. 29 sing (Confirmation)
Wed. May 2no practice
Sun. May 6not sing
Wed. May 9practice
Sun. May 13 sing (Mother’s Day)
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Of course, this schedule is subject to change.
This schedule is also on the website choir page and on the website calendar page.
We could use soloists or small groups on any Sunday the choir is not singing.
“Those who sing pray twice.” - St. Augustine
Karlstad Area Choir on Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011, directed by Kathy Englund and accompanied by Kirstin Olson, presenting "We Remember Calvary."
Afternoon rehearsal of the Karlstad Area Choir on Palm Sunday 2011.
Area Choir members relax before the performance of "We Remember Calvary" at First Lutheran Church on Palm Sunday 2011.
Area Choir Members
First Lutheran Church
April 17, 2011
DIRECTOR:Kathy Englund
ACCOMAPNIST:Kirstin Olson
NARRATOR:Justin Dagen
SOPRANO
Lori Anderson
Ruth Bakke
Jackie Hellerud
Rachel Knapp
Rebekah Knapp
Rose Knapp
Laurie Slaathaug
Michelle Waldorf
Regine Wollin
ALTO
LaVonne Anderson
Donna Dagen
Ruth Halverson
Ruth Knapp
Margo Soltvedt
Barb Staie
Jenn Wadholm
Abby Waldorf
Sara Waldorf
TENOR
Everett Englund
Dean Johnson
Gene LaDoucer
James Pederson
Wesley Staie
David Waldorf
JoshuaWaldorf
BASS
Darwyn Anderson
Dan Bass
Gary Halverson
Paul Knapp
Jacob Waldorf
Jesse Waldorf
Matthew Waldorf
Brad Wubbels
Choir carols and treats at The Meadows 12/22/10
Puzzles are always on the table at The Meadows, even at the caroling party. 12/22/10
Lunch was served to well over 200 people at First Lutheran Church after the area choir sang on Palm Sunday 2011.
"We Remember Calvary"
composed by Joel Raney
April 17, 2011
Here I Am to Worship
We Remember
+ “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Bread of Life
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Change My Heart, O God
+ “Search Me, O God”
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
The Old Rugged Cross
+ “Just As I Am"
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Lord, Remember Me
The Crucifixion
Near the Cross
+ “The Power of the Cross”
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
+ “Amazing Grace
Four choir members went to 2011 Tri-County High School Prom, but only one had a date.
Several guests joined the choir in caroling and eating with the residents 12/22/10
Lunch at The Meadows provided by the First Lutheran choir after Christmas caroling 12/22/10
