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Good Samaritan's Music Ministry

Music plays an important role in the worship and educational experiences at Good Samaritan. A variety of musical opportunities are available for children, youth and adults.

Good Samaritan Singers 2007 Winter Performance Schedule

Nov. 29 (Thursday), 6:30 PM
Holidazzle Parade Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis

Nov. 30 (Friday), 2:00 PM
Mt. Olivet Careview Center 5517 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis

Dec. 5 (Wednesday), 1:15 PM
Salem Lutheran Church 4150 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis

Dec. 6 (Thursday), 6:00 PM
Rosewood Estates 750 Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul

Dec. 12 (Wednesday), 6:00–6:40 PM
Mt. Olivet Church Advent Service 5025 Knox Ave S., Minneapolis

Dec. 16 (Sunday), 4:00 PM
Shakopee Women’s Correction Center 1010 W. 6th Ave., Shakopee

Dec. 18 (Tuesday), 7:00 PM
Friends and Family Concert Good Samaritan UMC


Good Samaritan Singers - Daytime Women's Choir

Are you a woman who loves to sing? Do you have Friday mornings open? The Good Samaritan Singers invite you to join them on Fridays, starting September 7 from 8:4511:45 am in Fellowship Hall. We are beginning to practice for our winter programs. If you are interested, or have questions, please call Marilyn Christensen, 952.941.3939.


Bell Choir Openings

Bell Choir Openings! Join us as a regular or substitute. Training is provided. Rehearsals are each Wednesday from 6:00–7:15 pm.  For further information, contact Sue Nissen at 952.221.9626 or sgnissen@comcast.net.


A New Year, A New Song

There is a hint of fall in the air, and that means that our music groups will be starting up for a great year of musical offering. There are all kinds of musical opportunities in our church. This year, in addition to the traditional groups that have given great leadership in our church, we are also adding both a men’s and a women’s group for those who wish to participate in those styles of singing. The Chancel Chimes bell choir is always looking for new players, and our children’s and youth choirs are looking forward to a great year. Our band is open to new participants as well, and there are numerous opportunities for special musicians. If you play an instrument, why not offer your gifts as part of our worship service music.


Good Samaritan Singers

Good Samaritan Singers is an ecumenical women's choir sponsored by Good Smaritan for over 30 years. Under the direction of Dawn Allen, the varied program includes both spiritual and secular music. Practices are at church on Fridays from 8:45 - 11:45 a.m., September - May.

Christmas Choir

The Christmas Choir, a shorter-term alternative to the Chancel Choir, will begin rehearsals in Octobe. Singers join us for a portion of our Wednesday evening rehearsals and only sing with the Chancel Choir during our December Advent/Christmas services.


Women's and Men's Ensembles

Women's and Men's Ensembles are available to provide special music for a variety of events. For more information about these groups, please contact Marilee Stevens or Marlys Fiterman.


Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound has been an integral part of Good Samaritan's musical outreach since 1985. The band rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 PM in Room 153 and leads worship services once a month. They also can be heard at church functions throughout the year. Persons of all ages interested in participating in this contemporary group should contact coordinator Brad Carlin at band@good.org.

Chancel Chimes

Chancel Chimes handbell choir meets on Wednesdays in Room 154. This outstanding ensemble plays for worship about once a month during the school year. Last year they participated in BellFest with 50 other bell choirs! For position openings, please contact director Sue Nissen at 952.927.9268 or sue@good.org.


Chancel Choir

Chancel Choir meets on Wednesdays in the Choir Room (7:15-9:00 PM). As the most visible group at church, Chancel Choir sings for both services during the school year. In addition, this outstanding group prepares sacred concert works for presentation on Sunday mornings or other special events. As with all the choirs, there are no auditions and new members are welcome at any time.

Good Samaritan's music programming (other than Summer Choir) occurs during the school year. Please contact Dr. Bruce Kramer, Director of Music Ministries, bruce@good.org, for further information about joining the choir.


Easter 2007

Open this story to see a slide show of the Easter Service