Message From Andrew
If someone you didn’t really know offered you money, how quickly would you take it? Perhaps if it were simply a few dollars, this might give you pause before extending your hands. Now imagine those few dollars multiplying into the tens of thousands- how then might you respond? It’s probably safe to say that most of us would jump at the opportunity to earn a decent sum of money. How could you say “no” to that? I would not- could not- have declined in this case.
I have received several thousand dollars from someone with whom there is no acquaintance, and despite how kind this individual sounds, this gift did not come without condition. It took hours of practice and travel, and finally, strong competition against several other very talented organists before being granted a full-tuition prize. The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music only awards this scholarship to the top three organists, and as I watched each piece of this experience fall into place, I knew that it was time to make a substantial move forward with my education.
I’m sure you know where this is leading; “goodbye” to the people to whom I’ve devoted myself does not come easily. Two years seems too short when I look at how the Chancel Choir, Lutheringers, and I have grown together, but my work cannot stop here. I am very, very grateful for all the kindness and support, and now, these things will accompany me to graduate school as I better myself in the craft of church music.
For you that remain: PLEASE DO NOT STOP what you’re doing. Invest yourselves spiritually, emotionally, and financially; make music at this church a priority. If you do, you’ll attract the right person to lead you further this August. Until then, I’ll continue to enjoy worshiping with you each Sunday.
More in the coming months!
Peace,
Andrew
I have received several thousand dollars from someone with whom there is no acquaintance, and despite how kind this individual sounds, this gift did not come without condition. It took hours of practice and travel, and finally, strong competition against several other very talented organists before being granted a full-tuition prize. The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music only awards this scholarship to the top three organists, and as I watched each piece of this experience fall into place, I knew that it was time to make a substantial move forward with my education.
I’m sure you know where this is leading; “goodbye” to the people to whom I’ve devoted myself does not come easily. Two years seems too short when I look at how the Chancel Choir, Lutheringers, and I have grown together, but my work cannot stop here. I am very, very grateful for all the kindness and support, and now, these things will accompany me to graduate school as I better myself in the craft of church music.
For you that remain: PLEASE DO NOT STOP what you’re doing. Invest yourselves spiritually, emotionally, and financially; make music at this church a priority. If you do, you’ll attract the right person to lead you further this August. Until then, I’ll continue to enjoy worshiping with you each Sunday.
More in the coming months!
Peace,
Andrew
We have a choir every Sunday at the 10:30 AM service as well as a Lutheringer handbell choir that plays once a month and on holidays. Come join us for wonderful music and worship this Sunday!
June 3, 2018
Choir practicing before service