Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethany Arts Series
The Bethany Arts Series is dedicated to the celebration of music and art as God's gifts and an extension of worship. Inspired by the installation of the church's esteemed Clarence Agnes Carlson Memorial Pipe Organ in 2002, the series strive to provide organ and other musical concerts and art shows by musicians and artists of the highest possible caliber. Â The series endeavors to nurture and foster community outreach to the glory of God.
Our 19th Season, 2021-2022
Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Alloy Horn Quartet
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Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm
The Benson Family Singers
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July of 2022
Bethany Summer Musical
Performers From Past Seasons
| Organists | David Schrader (Dedication Concert) Craig Cramer Aaron David Miller Richard Heschke Erik Wm. Suter Susan De Kam Dr. Anthony Williams Randall Sheets (Nov 2015) John Sherer (Feb 2016) Eldred Marshall (February 2019) |
| Choirs | Lutheran Choir of Chicago (May 2016) Carthage College Choir Heartland Voices Concordia University Kapelle Choir Agape Ringers - Handbell Choir Cor Cantiamo (Nov. 2019) |
| Hymn Festivals | Robert Hobby Dr. John Behnke David Jonies Dr. David Cherwien |
| Vocalists | Kirsten Leslie Rise Jones Gwendolyn Brown ACTE II (September 2017) |
| Ensembles | Northwestern University Brass Ensemble Prairie Brass Band Chicago Brass Band The Kithara Trio – Flute, Harp Cello Winds Off the Lake, Woodwind Quintet Elgin Symphony Brass Quintet ESQ – Elgin String Quartet Cotton Patch Rodland Duo (February 2018) Molasses Creek (May 2019) |
| Piano | Dr. Raymond Jackson Diane Koenig Marguerite Faulds – Four Hand Piano Redekopp Edwards – Piano Duo |
| Guitarists | Mark Kroos |
| Drama/Musical | Getting to Know The Sound of Music (2019)Â Bethany Lutheran Church Drama/Music Camp |