Worship at Holy Trinity is deeply rooted in the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran church. Congregational singing, pipe organ and piano music, anthems offered by our choirs, and solo voice or instrumental music are all a regular part of our worship life together.
Music & Fine Arts
"My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary."
― Martin Luther
Committee on Worship and Fine Arts
Through beauty, we experience the divine. The fine arts, including music, visual art, liturgical decorations, and the performing arts, are important at Holy Trinity. Our Committee on Worship and Fine Arts provides support to and consults with the pastor and music staff regarding the conduct of weekly and special worship services in accordance with the practices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and in a manner that draws upon the resources of the ecumenical community of faith; provides for the availability of worship and devotional resources; coordinates fine arts events; and provides for the purchase of worship supplies, vestments, banners, and art work.
Gloria Ringers Handbell Ensemble
The Gloria Ringers rehearse on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. from September through May. The group rings for Sunday services a handful of times throughout the school year and participates in off-site events to share handbell music with our community. The Gloria Ringers play on a unique set of Whitechapel handbells and a set of hand chimes. No prior handbell experience is required to participate, but familiarity with reading sheet music is encouraged. The group’s collaborative and encouraging rehearsal style supports ringers with varying levels of handbell experience. Contact Logan Olson at lolson@htlcmpls.org.
Jubilation Youth Handbell Ensemble
Jubilation invites middle and high school students in sixth through twelfth grade to explore the art of handbell ringing in a fun and supportive setting. Members learn the fundamentals of ringing and performing as a group and play in worship 4 to 5 times each year. The group rehearses from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, teamwork, and a willingness to try something new.
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings most Sundays from September through May. They sing a wide variety of choral literature, psalm antiphons, liturgical music, and hymn settings. Techniques on breathing and posture are taught in rehearsals to keep the adult voice in good singing health. No experience necessary to join and sing. Contact Cantor Phil Radtke at pradtke@htlcmpls.org.
Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir is composed of children kindergarten through fifth grade and rehearses Wednesdays in the choir room from 5:45-6:45 p.m. They sing every 4-5 weeks in worship throughout the school year, September-May. In rehearsals they not only learn fun anthems, but how to become better musicians and understand how to lead and comprehend parts of the worship service and church year. Contact Cantor Phil Radtke at pradtke@htlcmpls.org.
Cantate
Cantate gives middle and high school students in sixth through twelfth grade the chance to grow as singers, build confidence, and be leaders in worship. The choir rehearses from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and sings in worship every 6 to 7 weeks. Music includes accessible harmony and parts for changing voices with opportunities to collaborate with other ensembles. No prior choir experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and sing together.
Pop-Up Choir
The Pop-up Choir provides an opportunity for folks who aren’t able to make regular rehearsals join together and learn a relatively easy anthem or two before a worship service and sing it that same day. The Pop-up Choir typically sings once a month in the summer months, June-August as well as other times scattered through the year. Watch for announcements in the seasonal calendar, Community Church or ask when the next opportunity will be.
