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A Musical Heritage
Since its inception in 1971, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd's congregation has been blessed with an outstanding tradition of music and leadership. Our music leadership has reached out and incorporated many styles of instrumentation that have enhanced and energized the worship service. Good Shepherd's Cantor, The Reverend Marilyn Witte, continues the excellence of music leadership by sustaining the congregation with her own gifts of music, as well as leading the choirs of the congregation. Pastor Witte’s SabbaticalPastor Marilyn Witte marked her seventh anniversary as Cantor at Good Shepherd in September of 2008. She became eligible for a sabbatical, which she enjoyed May 23 through August 23, 2009. Leaving for Europe, she spent 2 weeks in France participating in the Summer Institute for French Organ Studies. From there Pastor Witte traveled to Leipzig, Germany for the Bach Festival in mid-June. When she returned to the states, she studied Sacred Harp music in the Smokies of North Carolina. While studying hammered dulcimer, she performed with other hammered dulcimer players, as well as mountain dulcimers, guitars, autoharps, and other Appalachian instruments.
Our new 27-rank pipe organ is the centerpiece of our music program. It was crafted and installed in 2006 by Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, the same builders as Philadelphia's Kimmel Center organ. Its unique design alone qualifies it as a work of art. Just wait until you hear it! Fine Arts Series Good Shepherd's Fine Arts Series has been filling the hearts and stirring the imagination of both young and old for more than three decades. These free-to-the-public programs celebrate both sacred and secular music through the festive flavor of local children's choirs to the often powerful and always moving classical chamber music and organ recitals. Under the direction and coordination of Good Shepherd's Cantor, the Reverend Marilyn Witte, various music programs are carefully researched and brought to Good Shepherd every year for the cultural enjoyment and spiritual enrichment of the community. The 2011-2012 season brings you everything from Advent Lessons and Carols to an Baroque Chamber Ensemble, to a British Brass Brand, to an Orchestra Extravaganza. Click here to view the 2011-2012 season's brochure. If you'd like to learn more about Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, the Fine Arts Series or any of our other programs contact us today. Celebrate!
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