Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,
praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.
- Psalm 150:3-5
God's people have been encouraged to praise him with song and musical instruments since the days of King David. Building on this foundation, the Valley Lutheran music department seeks to provide students with a variety of opportunities while exploring and expanding their own abilities.
Highlighting this focus on worship is the annual Lenten Tour. Each year the Symphonic Band and Golden Voice tour the Midwest sharing God's love through music.
Performance Schedule
Vocal Music
The Golden Voice and Mixed Chorus choirs meet for one class period each day. Both choirs perform a variety of contemporary and classical music. The Golden Voice is comprised of 10-12 graders and requires an audition. The Mixed Chorus is open to any student seeking to develop their singing skills.
A number of extra-curricular ensembles are also offered. Impact includes both male and female voices and specializes in contemporary Christian music. The Barber Shop Singers are males voices and specialize in music arranged with the traditional barbershop harmony.
Contact Director Paul Eschmann (989-790-1676) for more information or to schedule performances.
Instrumental Music
The Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble meet for one class period each day. Both perform a variety of contemporary and classical music. The Symphonic Band serves as the schools pep band at home athletic events. The Symphonic Band is comprised of 9-12 graders and requires an audition. The Wind Ensemble is open to any student seeking to develop their instrumental performance skills.
A number of extra-curricular ensembles are also offered. The Brass Quintet and Flute Choir perform arrangements designed especially for their instruments. The Jazz Band performs a variety of traditional jazz compositions. The Glorify Hand Bell choir performs a variety of compositions written for hand bells.
In addition, Valley Lutheran offers a middle school music program for students in Lutheran schools from throughout the area. These programs are offered during the school day and include the opportunity to perform full band arrangements through participation in the Junior Symphonic Band program.
Contact Director Lindsay Meyer (989-790-1676) for more information or to schedule a performance.
Contact Barb Doyle (989-790-1676) for more information or to schedule a performance by the Glorify Hand Bell Choir.