In this series, Benjamin Kolodziej reflects on several figures in American Lutheran sacred music history. This series is based on his new book Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847–1947, which is available now from Concordia Publishing House. Does it seem like there is a lot of singing in a Lutheran service? Indeed there is — and our musicians must cultivate certain skills to make church music happen. From choir directors and organists to instrumentalists and vocalists to the ...
