Bethany Magazine - Spring/Summer 2023

Paulson Appointed New Choir Director

David Paulson is Bethany’s new Choral Director, and he will also serve as Assistant Professor of Music. “Mr. Paulson is a respected and gifted music educator and we are pleased to welcome him to Bethany Lutheran College,” said President Gene Pfeifer. I know that he deeply appreciates Bethany’s treasured choral and musical heritage, and I am certain he will work diligently to edify Bethany’s music program.”

Paulson holds a master of music, choral conducting degree from St. Cloud State University and a bachelor of music education from Valparaiso University. He has taught and directed choral and band programs

at Lutheran South Academy (Houston, Texas), St. John’s Preparatory School (Collegeville, Minnesota), and has served his home congregation - Holy Cross Lutheran Church (St. Cloud, Minnesota) as worship music coordinator, adult choir director, and adult and youth handbell ensemble director for nearly three decades.

Paulson said, “I am humbled by and excited for the opportunity to support Bethany’s special mission, and I hope to continue the College’s exceptional legacy of excellence in music that glorifies God. I believe there is no higher standard to strive for than to use one’s gifts in service and praise to Him.”

Paulson and his wife Paula raised and homeschooled three daughters: Daylin (BLC ‘22), Natalie (BLC ‘24), and Vanessa (BLC ‘27). In his spare time, he enjoys felling trees and splitting wood, coin collecting, and watching Detroit Lions football.