July 30–August 2
Carthage College Kenosha, WI
Sing a New Song to the Lord
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The theme of the conference is Sing a New Song to the Lord. While the song of the gospel is always new, this conference will make extensive use of new songs from the 2021 WELS hymnal and beyond.
Conference Highlights
The worship conference offers something for everyone. It’s not only for pastors and musicians but also for lay people who love worship and want to encourage worship enrichment in their congregations.
- 50+ presentations
- Plenary address: “Lutheran Worship: What Now?” by Pastor Jonathan Bauer – an extension of his 2023 Leadership Conference keynote with specific application to worship
- Vendors offering music, art, instruments, and professional services to congregations and individuals
- Opportunities for relaxation and fellowship
50+
Presentations
- Concerts and recitals
- Keyboard and choral reading sessions on new repertoire
- 120-voice Festival Choir (with full orchestra) directed by Jonathan Laabs and Katherine Tiefel
- 120-voice high school Honor Choir (with full orchestra) directed by Adrian Smith
- 70-voice children’s choir directed by Sarah Henrich
120 voice
Festival Choir
120 voice
Honor Choir
70 voice
Children’s Choir
National Conference 2024
Choir Applications
No longer accepting applications.
Worship, Music, and the Arts
Registration
Registration is now closed.
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