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 St. John’s Summer Music Program is a free program which offers music lessons to any child or adult in our community. A college student who is majoring in music is hired to give these lessons (typically Monday through Thursday). Piano is always offered along with whatever instruments the teacher can handle (usually most band instruments). We even have a handful of instruments on hand that a student can use for the summer. At the end of the summer students will have the opportunity to participate in a recital, showcasing their summer progress.

 This is a good, no risk, way for your child to keep the rust off during the summer months (if they have lessons during the school year) or to dip a toe into the musical world (if they have never tried an instrument before). More importantly it is an avenue into the great world of music and God’s connection to this wonderful art. What better way to enjoy God’s beauty than music and his Word?

Hannah Caauwe, 2025 Teacher

Hannah Caauwe majors in church music at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. There she is involved in nearly every musical ensemble on campus: Concert Choir, Handbells, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble. This spring Hannah performed her junior recital on piano and organ. She is also a regular chapel organist and occasionally plays organ for area church services.

She is looking forward to working with students of all kinds this summer to take their musical skills to the next level and to give beginners a great introduction to the world of music.

This summer we will also offer lessons in Marshall, MN. Lessons on Thursdays will be held at Samuel Lutheran School in Marshall.

Fill out the registration form today to get started.

Youth Choir Camp

Rehearsals at St. John’s (Wood Lake) Saturday, July 12 and July 19 from 10:00a-2:00p

Sing for Divine Service at St. John’s on July 20 (9:00am)

Ages 8-14 (unchanged voices)

 

Bible and Music Academy

During the summer we also offer a Bible and Music Academy on Monday nights.  From 6:30 to 8:00 pm all are invited to come and learn some basic music theory, practice singing, learn about the Bible, eat a light supper, and have some fun! 

This summer we’ll be diving in the Psalms, the Bible prayer and song book. We’ll look at several hymns that are based on Psalms. Our Bible study will be on the Psalm itself and see how the hymn both explains and helps us to sing and pray the psalm. Along the way, we’ll use the hymn to learn a few practical tips for singing.

2025 Registration

 

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“MUsic is God’s Greatest Gift.”

–Martin Luther

MusicProfessor Online Lessons

MusicProfessor Online Lessons

 

 Every Sunday at St. John’s, kids have the opportunity to play music at two spots in the Divine Service. Below are some great resources for hymn-based piano music for young music students. We have copies of all these at church to be borrowed, but links are provided here if you wish to have copies of your own.