Music
The music groups for the 8:15 am service kick off their fall season rehearsals on Wednesday night, September 4. Cross View’s new Director of Music & Choir Ministries, David Mennicke, and our new organist/accompanist, Brian De Young, invite all past and new choir and handbell musicians to join in, continue, and build on Cross View’s rich musical tradition.
Based on feedback from current musicians and Cross View staff, a new rehearsal schedule has been set up for this fall:
Handbells: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm in the sanctuary
Handbells is open to all experienced ringers and new people who have music reading background and want to learn. This group will play at approximately once 8:15 am service each month.
Choir: Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 pm in the sanctuary
Choir is open to all singers with choral experience, high school age and up. Those who wish to attend Wednesday night Bible class can come to rehearsal after the class presentation is done at 7:15. Choir will sing at approximately 2-4 8:15 am services each month as well as holiday services (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holy Week).
Women’s Ensemble: Wednesdays after Choir, 8:15-8:45 pm
This is a small ensemble of sopranos/altos with strong reading ability/independence. Rehearsals will take place on selected weeks as needed. This ensemble will sing at approximately one 8:15 am service each month.
This schedule will be evaluated in the fall and tweaked if needed to best meet the needs of its members and Cross View’s ministry.
The choir will also have a day retreat of music and fellowship at Cross View on Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am-3:30 pm (lunch provided). Handbells will have a retreat/clinic with guest handbell specialists on a Saturday in November or January (specific date TBD).
For questions or more information, please feel free to contact David Mennicke at david@crossview.net.
Cross View’s music staff is excited to reconnect with current musicians and welcome new people to these musical communities. The upcoming year will provide regular opportunities for the whole congregation to share in meaningful music and Word that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Meet Cross View's Traditional Music Leaders
Dr. David Mennicke assumed Cross View’s Director of Music and Choir Ministries position in June 2024. Previous ministry positions held by Dr. Mennicke include Director of Chorale and Men’s Choir at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, St. Paul Outreach Center Coordinator, and Director of Choral Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, where he served for 35 years.
Brian De Young is Cross View's organist. Mr. De Young has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organ Performance, a Graduate Certificate in Church Music, and a Piano Pedagogy Certificate. He works at Augsburg University as a Campus Ministry Musician, Organ Studio Artist, and Collaborative Pianist. Brian brings 20 years of experience in church music, most recently at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan. Additional information can be found here.