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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.

Dobson Organ

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 E. 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.

Dobson Pipe Organ

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. It's 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 nearly a decade. 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. And the 2008-2009 season will be no exception. Click here to view this year's schedule or you may download a 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!

Celebrate! Choir
No group is left out from participating in the music ministry of the congregation. The Celebrate! children's musical ensemble is a wonderful example. Each week they study music, either vocal or instrumental, that they will share in worship. They also participate in a craft project, such as creating banners or other art work that is then displayed. It is a joy to see a child (or an adult for that matter) who before thought they had little to offer in the way of music, blossom into an experienced bell ringer, drummer, or vocalist.