Music at Little Zion

Lutherans are very keen on excellent music and vibrant congregational singing. Here at Little Zion we consider all worship to be relevant to the teachings of the Bible and our contemporary setting. Our music illustrates our worldview.

We love the Bach of our heritage as well as the African tunes our missionaries have brought home. Folk, jazz, pop and traditional hymns are also represented in the mix that helps us interpret our unique experience as followers of Christ in this place and time.

In addition to our choirs, our musical organizations include the Little Zion Acoustic Group, the seasonal brass and the chime players. Accompaniment for congregational singing is provided on pipe organ, piano and guitar. We are also blessed to have soloists most Sundays who add their gifts to our worship.

Our Choirs

Senior Choir (teens and adults):
Led by director Lisa Travis, the Senior Choir currently consists of 20 members. It is ever-expanding and meets on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, with a break during the summer months. We welcome all who would like to join us in singing God's praises. No experience is required; you will learn about music as you go!

Junior Choir (3rd-7th grade):
The Junior Choir meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm, with a summer break. If you like singing, you will enjoy being part of this group of spirited youth.

Cherub Choir (4 yrs-2nd grade):
The Cherub Choir is for our youngest singers, from 4 years of age through the 2nd grade. They meet during the 9:00AM Sunday School hour and have a lot of fun, learning songs, singing and playing games. Lisa Travis leads the little singers, who participate in worship occasionally and have activities together like picnics.

Organ Music:
Little Zion has a pipe organ and on Sunday mornings it is gloriously played by Linda Beck.

Little Zion Acoustic Group:
Originally started as a small musical group gathered to play four times a year at church, the Little Zion Acoustic Group (LZAG) has become an organized 'band' of players who perform all over the Bux-Mont area. LZAG's primary 'gig' is the quarterly 'Land and Seasons' Little Zion church service, which celebrates the changing seasons. The accompanying liturgy includes special seasonal prayers and music that reflect our connection to the land around us. 'Land and Seasons' services, observed in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, are special to Little Zion and we are eager to share them with you. For a schedule of quarterly 'Land and Seasons' services, contact the church office.

LZAG has performed at various area churches and outdoor venues, and at such places we play a variety of music, ranging from early American folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, and of course, sacred songs. To arrange for LZAG to perform at your upcoming function, contact George for information.

Little Zion Acoustic Group:

George Buchanan: Mandolin, Guitar and Fiddle
Linda Beck: Hammered Dulcimer and Piano
Lynn Hasson: Tin Whistle and Flute
Rick Hunsberger: Echoharp
Liz Kerr: Flute and Percussion
Scott Nyce: Guitar
Mitch Shelly: Bass
Roger Spampata: Guitar