Topic: +Updates, etc.
Greetings to everyone,
 
This is my first entry and personalized use of a blog.  It's main purpose is to share with you the goings on of the residency over the course of the next two years (2012-2013).  My hope is to post at least once a week any updates, news worthy items, thoughts, struggles, etc. having to do with this musical endeavor.  God willing, this will be a successful blogging experience.  Enjoy your time catching up.

Peace,
Ted

Program Contributors
Topic: +Program Contributors
So far, $620 has been donated separate from this Chipin Website.  Thus, the current donation total is $780.

~ Russ & Shirley Christian
~ Robert Imholz
~ Louis & Martha Jander
~ Michael Kneemueller
~ Kathryn Crumrine
~ Richard Mintzlaff
~ Patricia Nelson
~ Bethany Schmidt
~ Carol Stewart
~ Shirley Woods

Topic: +Composer-in-Residence?
What is the Lutheran Church Composer-in-Residence Program?
You may be asking yourself, “What is a Lutheran Church Composer-in-Residence?”  Such a
position can take on a variety of characteristics.  The goal of this program is to invigorate
sacred music and to provide the composer an opportunity to create fresh music for the worship
setting.  The composer will collaborate with a single congregation to create new works and
arrangements reflecting the Lutheran Church.  Once the music has been premiered for the host
congregation, it will become available to other churches and organizations.  This host congregation
will be benefited as this position, through publicity, will draw people to visit and inquire about the
uniqueness of the residency; enhance the worship experience; and show that the congregation has
the desire to build on its reputation of music.  Finally, this distinctive post can be a source of pride
for the congregation.