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Music
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The
music program at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is an integral part of the worship
life of the parish. It seeks to express God’s love and glory and enhance our
liturgies through inspiring and artistic expressions of our faith and
praise. |
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In keeping with the rich heritage of the Lutheran Church and establishing a
tradition of excellence while recognizing the interdependence of spiritual and
musical growth, the music program seeks to offer learning opportunities for
all of its members. It also hopes to make a special contribution to the
cultural life of the greater Wichita community and, in doing so, strives to
enrich the lives of those it touches and to gather into the assembly those who
believe in and work to advance the message of God’s love. There is a place
in the Gloria Dei music program for anyone who wishes to learn, grow, serve
and praise God in song. Come and join us as we make a joyful noise to the
Lord.
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Musical
Opportunities:
ADULTS AND YOUTH
PARISH CHOIR
High School-Adult
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This choir is open to all
high school age through adults. Childcare is provided. The Parish
Choir leads and embellishes the 11:00 AM Eucharist each Sunday from
September to Pentecost and at other special events throughout the
year. The Parish Choir sings a wide variety of the choral literature
using our vast choral heritage and seeking out the most durable
music of our time as well as the propers of the liturgy. The love of
singing and a commitment to attendance are needed. |
GLORIA DEI RINGERS
High School-Adult
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Open to those high school
age through adult, the Gloria Dei Ringers rehearse in the Music Room
(second floor) on Wednesdays. For those who don’t
sing, handbells provide an excellent opportunity to enrich our
worship. The Gloria Dei Ringers play for various Eucharists and
other special services. Many times the bells will ring with the
vocal choirs. Music reading is helpful but not required. A
commitment to attendance is needed. |
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CANTOREI (ASSISTING CANTOR’S GUILD)
High School-Adult
The Cantorei is open to those high school age through adult. Music is sent
in advance and Cantorei members are responsible for learning the music on
their own. A brief rehearsal is held before any given liturgy. Our assisting
cantors lead the psalm and propers at every Eucharist. Experienced cantors
new to the parish are invited to become a part of the Cantorei.
Less-experienced individuals with a desire to lead our sung prayer are
invited to contact the Cantor to develop their skills as a part of this
vital ministry. Music reading and a pleasant singing voice are essential.
The ability to sing comfortably for large groups (without amplification) and
a meeting with the music director are required.
INSTRUMENTALISTS
High School-Adult
For those middle school age through adult who play a symphonic musical
instrument there are many opportunities throughout the year to utilize their
individual talents. Rehearsals are scheduled with the music director as needed.
Those who are interested are invited to contact the music director, must be able to
read music, be comfortable playing in front of large crowds and an audition
is necessary.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
JUBILATE RINGERS (YOUTH BELLS)
Children - Youth
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Those in grades 6 through
12 are eligible for this ensemble. Rehearsals are held in the Music
Room (second floor) on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 PM. The Jubilate
Ringers (Youth Bells) play for various Eucharists and other special
services. Many times the bells will ring with the vocal choirs.
Music reading is helpful but not required. A commitment to
attendance is needed. |
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Children
 The
Children’s Choir is open to all in grades 2-5. The Children’s Choir
rehearses Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:00 PM in the Music Room (second
floor). The Children’s Choir sings at Eucharists and other services
throughout the year. Choristers are exposed to basic musical skills while
learning the core repertoire of the Church from all periods. The love of
singing and a commitment to attendance are all that is needed. We are always
looking for new singers. The Children’s Choir begins rehearsals on September
21 at 5:30 PM.
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Youth-Adult
For those middle school age through adult who play a symphonic musical
instrument there are many opportunities throughout the year to utilize their
individual talents. Rehearsals are scheduled with the music director as needed.
Those who are interested are invited to contact the music director, must be able to
read music, be comfortable playing in front of large crowds and an audition
is necessary.
PIPE ORGAN
The organ at Gloria Dei was built for the church and installed in 1996/1998
by the Schantz Organ Company in Orrville, Ohio (Op. 2115). It contains 28
ranks (sets) of nearly 1,700 pipes, the smallest being smaller than a
pencil, to the largest of over 16 feet long in the facade of polished tin.
The organ also includes a Zimbelstern, a set of rotating bells. The two
manual drawknob console is now located in the middle of the choir loft.
Great
16' Rohrgedeckt
8' Principal
8' Rohrflöte
4' Octave
4' Traverseflöte
2-2/3’ Nazard
2' Gemshorn
1-3/5' Tierce
IV Fourniture
8' Hautbois (Sw)
8' Krummhorn
Tremulant
8’ Trumpet
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Swell
8' Spitzflöte
8' Salicional
8' Voix Celeste
4' Principal
4' Koppelflöte
2' Principal
1-1/3' Larigot
IV Mixture
16' Basson-Hautbois
8' Trompette
8' Hautbois
4' Clairon
Tremulant
8' Trumpet (Gt)
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Pedal
32' Resultant
16' Principal
16' Subbass
16' Rohrgedeckt (Gt)
8' Octave
8' Subbass
4' Choral Bass
4' Subbass
16' Contre Trompette (Sw)
16' Basson-Hautbois (Sw)
8' Trompette (Sw)
4' Hautbois (Sw)
8' Trumpet (Gt) |
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