Music at FLC

“Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.” Isaiah 49:13

At First Lutheran, we seek to carry on the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran tradition that supports and teaches the Christian faith.  We invite all ages and skill levels to participate in a dynamic music ministry that includes congregational song, choirs, instrumentalists, the pipe organ, and the opportunity for education in our piano lab. 

For information about music ministry, please contact Zachary Brockhoff.

adult ensembles 2023-24

children’s and youth ensembles 2023-24

flc choir school

Founded in 2022, the First Lutheran Church Choir School strives to establish a strong foundation in children for musical and liturgical participation in worship. In the creation of this program, we recognized music's innate ability to change the lives of children and youth who sing and those who listen. Sacred music of great quality helps us proclaim the promises of God in word and song. There is no greater way to share the good news of Christ than through music. As Martin Luther reminds us, "The Holy Spirit honors music as an instrument of His proper work"—that is through music we are strengthened in faith with the hope of Jesus' promise of life.

As a part of the FLC Choir School, we strive to prepare and equip students to make music at the highest level and engage them in sharing their music with First Lutheran Church and the greater Sioux Falls community. In return, we hope students of the FLC Choir School are equipped with the tools to seek out scholarships in higher education, find vocational opportunities, and be lifelong musicians once graduating from the program.

music in worship

Throughout the year, music in worship celebrates the birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord. Highlights of the coming year are included below.

lent, holy week, easter

Sunday, March 24 – Sunday, March 31

Holy Week at First Lutheran Church

• Palm Sunday • March 24, 9 and 11 a.m.

• Holy Monday-Wednesday • March 25-27, 11:15 a.m., Chapel

• Maundy Thursday • March 28, 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Good Friday • March 29, 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Easter Vigil • March 30, 5 p.m., Sanctuary

• Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Day • March 31, 7, 9, and 11 a.m.

The good news of Christ’s victory over death is celebrated throughout Holy Week. Ensembles and instrumentalists support worship across this time of remembrance and celebration.

ascension

Thursday, May 9, 2024 • 6:30 p.m.

Vespers celebrating the Ascension of Our Lord with Community Mass Choir, First Lutheran ensembles, bells, brass, timpani, and organ

Christ’s ascension means our Lord reigns in power over all things! Join a community mass choir and instrumentalists as we lift our voices in song and celebrate this festival day around a service of Evening Prayer.

Organs and piano

First Lutheran Church is blessed with many instruments, but three in particular stand out as truly exquisite. First, the sanctuary is home to a beautiful Aeolian-Skinner organ and a Steinway grand piano. Christ the Victor Chapel is home to an Alfred Fuhrer organ. Learn more about the organs and piano at FLC.