Composer and organist David Cherwien shares his enthusiasm for using hymn introductions as an opportunity to encourage vibrant singing. He demonstrates how to evoke the meaning of the hymn with several creative improvisation techniques, most of which are accessible even to beginners. He encourages starting small and building up one's repertoire of improvisational techniques.
David M. Cherwien
On March 3, 2022 the National Lutheran Choir shared the news that Artistic Director, Dr. David Cherwien, announced his plan to retire from his position with the NLC at the end of the 2022-23 concert season (June of 2023).
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Mark Lawson interviews David Cherwien.
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David Cherwien is Cantor at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN) and Artistic Director for the National Lutheran Choir. Dr. Cherwien is a founding member of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians and served as the National President from 1993 to 1997. A distinguished organist and director, Cherwien's choral and organ works account for nearly 70 titles in the MorningStar Music catalog. He is also the editor of our National Lutheran Choir Choral Series.
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