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BEST WISHES From two life-long members of SONS OF NORWAY (Vonheim Lodge #108) to NORWEGIAN GLEE CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS & SANGERFEST 2014
2014 Julian and Verna Holter Grieg Male Chorus, Canton SD NSAA Member since 1937
Velkommen til 60th Biennial
2014 It is indeed a pleasure to welcome the members of NSAA and their companions to Sangerfest 2014 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. In addition to our 60th Biennial Sangerfest, Norway is celebrating its 200th Anniversary of Constitution Day, Syttende Mai 1814 - 2014. We gather for the love of Scandinavian male chorus music, to create friendship among its members and to provide the public with an opportunity to become acquainted with Scandinavian music. The wish of the NSAA is for everyone to “make memories” these three days with your music and good fellowship. It has been an honor to have served as your President. Herb Nelson
Sangerfest Locations Through the years, Sangerfest has been hosted in many locations. It has always been a privilege of the members and their companions to have enjoyed each place. 1892.......................................Sioux Falls SD 1894.......................................Sioux City, IA 1896.......................................Omaha, NE 1898.......................................Duluth, MN 1900 – 5th.............................St Paul, MN 1902.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 1904.......................................Grand Forks, ND 1906.......................................La Crosse, WI 1908.......................................Minneapolis, MN 1910 - 10th...........................Sioux Falls, SD 1912.......................................Fargo, ND 1914.......................................Chicago, IL 1916.......................................Grand Forks, ND 1918 - No Sangerfest........... WWI 1920.......................................Duluth, MN 1922.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 1924.......................................St Paul, MN 1926.......................................Chicago, IL 1928.......................................Winnipeg, Canada 1930.......................................Minneapolis, MN 1932 - 20th...........................Madison, WI
1934.......................................Fargo, ND 1936.......................................Duluth, MN 1938.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 1940.......................................Rockford, IL 1942 - 25th...........................Minneapolis, MN 1944 - No SangerfesT..........WWII 1946.......................................Minneapolis, MN 1948.......................................Duluth, MN 1950.......................................Chicago, IL 1952.......................................Sioux City, IA 1954 - 30th...........................Sioux Falls, SD 1956.......................................Rockford, IL 1958.......................................Rapid City, SD 1960.......................................Minneapolis, MN 1962.......................................Salt Lake City, UT 1964.......................................New York City, NY 1966.......................................Decorah, IA 1968.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 1970.......................................Sioux City, IA 1972.......................................Chicago, IL 1974 - 40th...........................Madison, WI
1976.......................................Decorah, IA 1978.......................................Minneapolis, MN 1980.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 1982.......................................Rockford, IL 1984.......................................St Charles, IL 1986.......................................Minneapolis, MN 1990.......................................Madison, WI 1992.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 1994 - 50th...........................Sioux City, IA 1996.......................................Decorah, IA 1998.......................................St Charles, IL 2000.......................................Madison, WI 2002.......................................Minneapolis, MN 2004.......................................Sioux Falls, SD 2006.......................................Decorah, IA 2008.......................................Fargo, ND 2010.......................................Madison, WI 2012.......................................St Charles, IL 2014 - 60th...........................Minneapolis, MN
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National Officers The Norwegian Singers Association of America Founded September 24, 1891
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Herbert A. Nelson President
Thor Fell Vice President
Carsten Slostad Assistant Director
James Slostad Grand Marshal
Richard Leake Recording Secretary
Don Berg Corresponding Secretary
Dr. David E. Judish Director in Chief
Frank Potempa Assistant Grand Marshal
Francis Peterson Treasurer
State Vice Presidents
Curt Hepner South Dakota
Veterans Chorus Officers
Larry Lubbert Secretary/Treasurer
Ed Stone Iowa
Frank Potempa Illinois
Norman Arlandson Minnesota
Charles Morkri Wisconsin
Ron Beck President
Bjorn Lasserud Marshal
Robert Lillie Vice President
Bernard Gluth Director
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Greetings and Best Wishes for a Successful Sangerfest from the Norwegian National League of Minnesota
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Short History of Norwegian Choruses and “Sangerfests”
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n the mid 1800’s in Norway as well as in much of Northern Europe; students, craftsmen and merchants organized choruses to provide a musical and social opportunity outside of church music. These groups, with the support of Nordic composers of the time, performed music that came from folk songs, reflected Nordic life and nature, and supported the new sense of patriotic fervor in the lands. As Scandinavians migrated to North America in the late 1800’s they brought with them their love of singing and singing societies. These societies first established on both east and west coasts but once the immigrants moved inland the Midwest became a vital center of singing as well. The first Scandinavian Sangerfest was held in Philadelphia in 1887. A local male chorus was joined by a New York City Chorus, Normennenes of Chicago and two choirs from Norway for that event. A second Sangerfest was held in Chicago with 24 choruses making up 600 singers. By 1891, when Minneapolis held its first biennial Sangerfest, it attracted 51 choirs from New York to Seattle totaling over 800 singers! Although one of the purposes of the early choruses was to promote fellowship among all Scandinavian groups, it soon became evident that various ethnic groups were setting up their own singing societies. On September 21, 1892 the Norwegian Singers Association of America was founded and NSAA Sangerfests have been held in even numbered years ever since, with the exception of 1918 and 1944, war years. Regional associations were also formed, such as the Sioux Valley Singers Association in 1936, which still holds Sangerfests in the odd numbered years. As members grew older, a Veterans Chorus was established around 1930 within the NSAA. Each of the NSAA member choruses has its own structure and history. All of the choruses represented in this 60th Biennial Sangerfest have long histories, many over 100 years of singing. The pattern for concerts and events as well as the music selected for Sangerfests has been established by the musical leadership of the member choruses. With so many years of singing, “traditions” have been established that members hold as very special, one being the awarding of medals for years of singing. The NSAA has established a website (www.nsaaonline.org) and its official publication is Sanger Hilsen (singers greeting), which is published bimonthly. Archives of the NSAA and member choruses are housed at the Center for Western Studies within the Library of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Information in this summary is from two documents submitted, “The Story of Norwegian Choruses” by Dr. Ralph Iverson and “Sixtieth Biennial Sangerfest” by Donald L. Berg, NSAA Corresponding Secretary.
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VELKOMMEN
Your host chorus, The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis in conjunction with the Norwegian Singers Association of America, is honored to host the 60th Bienniel Sangerfest 2014.
From the members of the Glee Club and the Glee Club Auxiliary we wish for you the best of times that a Sangerfest can provide through good fellowship and songs honoring our Scandinavian heritage. In addition to NSAA’s 60th Biennial Sangerfest we recognize and celebrate Norway’s constitutional bicentennial 1814 – 2014
Livet er en sang, synge!
Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis
Front Row: Kris Rusten (*23), Sverre Waagen (*25), Einar Johansen(*23), Carsten Slostad-Dirigent, Martha Mutch-Akompagnatør, Bjørn Lasserud (*25), Clarence Hansen (*25), Bjørn Hagen (*28) 2nd Row: Ron Hemstad-Recording Secretary, Gary Rust, Lee Randall-Treasurer, Harald Huglen, Philip Peterson, Jerry Dokka-Financial Secretary, Bent Paulsen 3rd Row: Dennis Sorheim, James Slostad, Duane Olson, Andrew Anderson, Gudmund Julseth, Carl Pedersen, Ted Anderson, Charles Engh-Corresponding Secretary, Connely Dyrud, Robert Olson-Vice President, Erik Bruun Top Row: Paul Slostad-Marshal, Julian Ronning, Earl Evenstad, Wes Schultz, Herb Nelson-President, Norman Arlandson, Arne Selbyg, Philip Heide, Louis Becker, Jack Hauer Not pictured: Leonard Baltus (*20), Frank Berger, Joseph Campion (*30), Bob Olson, Mark Olson, Foster Solem (*Number of Sangerfest Attended)
Front Row: Gerd Hagen, Shar Hauer, Florence Hanson, Shirley Engh (President), JoAnn Olson, Shirley Evenstad, Betty Henstad, Anne Lise Lasserud Back Row: Gayle Selbyg, Karen Anderson, Eileen Ronning, Mary Skomsøyvåg, Vivian Strand, Anne Lise Paulsen, Beth Rust Not pictured: Susan Ronsen, Shirley Berger, Maggie Campion, Dawn McCarthy, Jackie Olson, Alice Waagen
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Director in Chief DAVID JUDISCH David Judisch, director of the Luren Singing Society of Decorah, Iowa, since 1975, has also been Director-in-Chief of the Norwegian Singers Association of America since 1984. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Iowa and is Professor Emeritus of Music at Luther College in Decorah. In 2012 he retired from a full time position in music at Luther where he taught voice, opera, diction for singers, and vocal pedagogy. He has been featured in a variety of venues as baritone soloist in twelve countries and twenty eight American states. He has maintained an active career as singer, stage director, conductor, teacher, and administrator. Most recently he was heard with the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre in the operatic roles of Benoit and Alcindoro in Puccini’s La Bohème. In 2003 he was one of eight singers selected to represent the United States in a festival in Bolivia called Songs Across the Americas sponsored by Songs Unlimited, Inc. In recent years he has been presented in recital in Sun City, Arizona, with players from the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. He has led six separate male chorus tours as a conductor to Norway between the years 1983 and 2005. During his diverse career he has sung for 36,000 baseball fans in Wrigley Field and has performed with Luren Singers for the King of Norway on three separate occasions. He has performed fortyfive operatic roles and has appeared with regional orchestras, opera companies, and choral societies throughout the Midwest in both opera and oratorio. He has also dabbled in musical theater and performed the role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof to critical acclaim with Iowa’s Dorian Opera Theatre. He was twice a district winner in the NATS Artists Awards competition and received a certificate from the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, in vocal performance. For twenty six years he was Director of the Dorian Summer Music Camps at Luther College. He has been a frequent voice clinician and has served as adjudicator for state and regional vocal competitions. For twenty four years he was choir director at Decorah Lutheran Church. He lives in Decorah with his wife, Gail.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CARSTEN SLOSTAD Carsten Slostad...Assistant Director-in-Chief is the conductor of the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis, a position he has held since 2007. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield Minnesota and was a member of the St. Olaf Choir. He has recently retired from 44 years of working as a part-time church musician serving as organist and choirmaster in various Lutheran congregations in the Twin Cities. He is also the founding director of “7 Gifts, A Women’s Sextet”. This semiprofessional group has been singing together for 14 years, presenting concerts and singing in liturgical settings. He is a long time member of the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, serving in many leadership capacities over the years. In addition to his musical career, he has worked as a chef for AAUW of Minneapolis and was Food Service Director for Plymouth Church in Minneapolis. He also had a career in public administration with the Neighborhood Revitalization Program in Minneapolis. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
ACCOMPANIST DAN RITTER Dan Ritter has worked with many choirs over the years. He presently accompanies the American Swedish Institute Male Chorus, and directs and accompanies the Pistachio Singers, a women’s group; and the Männerchor, a German male chorus. He also accompanied the Nordkap Male Chorus for 11 years, until their farewell centenary celebration in 2009, and accompanied the White Bear Lake Community Chorus and the Metropolitan Boys’ Choir, each for six years. Mr. Ritter is organist at Parkway UCC, in Minneapolis, and works with the church choir there, as well. Mr. Ritter has a BA in piano performance from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He has done extensive accompanying of singers and instrumentalists, as well as choirs, and has taught piano lessons for over 30 years. He is delighted for the opportunity to once more work with Norwegian singers, in this, his second stint as Sangerfest Accompanist for NSAA.
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Menus
Afterglow - Reception Dinner
Thursday June 12, 2014 – 9PM til 11PM - Host Hotel Ballroom – Cash Bar Salad Station Chopped romaine salad with tomatoes, black olives, corn, shredded cheese and cilantro lime dressing. Taco Bar Portion Chipotle seasoned ground beef Grilled chicken strips, Peppers and onions Soft flour tortillas, Hard corn shells Refried beans, Spanish rice Fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa and guacamole Dessert Station Caramel apple flautas Cinnamon tortilla chips with fresh strawberry salsa Freshly brewed Tazo iced tea, Lemonade and Water will be available on the tables.
Banquet
Friday June 13, 2014 – 5:30PM til 11PM - Host Hotel Ballroom – Cash Bar Apple cider pork loin with caramelized bourbon gravy Fancy mixed greens, red onions, gorgonzola crumbles, and candied walnuts White Balsamic and Oil and Vinegar Dressings on each table. Minnesota wild rice, Fresh asparagus with carrots and lemon zest Rustic Artisan bread and rolls, LEFSE Freshly brewed Starbucks regular, decaffeninated coffee and Tazo teas Freshly brewed Tazo iced tea and Wine Dessert 1 Salted Caramel Panna Cotta with Candied Pecans
Reception Dinner
Saturday June 14, 2014 – 9PM til 11PM - Host Hotel Ballroom – Cash Bar Caesar salad bowl Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Tri Color Tortellini with Alfredo Sticks House Baked cookies and Brownies Pitchers of Freshly brewed Tazo iced tea, Lemonade and Water will be placed on the tables.
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Schedule of Events
Saturday June 14, 2014
Friday June 13, 2014
Thursday June 12, 2014
Twin Cities/Minnesota June 12-14
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Time
Event
Location
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration
Hotel Hallway to Ballroom
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Velkommen Kaffee
Registration and Hotel Logic Room
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Transportation Tickets
At Registration Table or Nordic Butikk
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mini Tour Signup
At Registration Table
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Raffle Ticket Sales
Nordic Butikk - Hotel Gallery Room
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Nordic Butikk
Hotel Gallery Room
1:15 p.m.
Sangerfest 2014 Opening
Ted Mann Concert Hall
1:30 p.m.
Mass Chorus Rehearsal
Ted Mann Concert Hall
3:30 p.m.
Individual Chorus Rehearsals
Ted Mann Concert Hall
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Service
Ted Mann Concert Hall
7:00 p.m.
Parade of Choruses
Ted Mann Concert Hall
9:00 p.m.
Thursday Afterglow (Buffet & Cash Bar)
Hotel Ballroom
Time
Event
Location
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Nordic Butikk
Gallery Room
9:00 a.m.
Directors’ Breakfast Meeting
Boardroom, 3rd Floor
State VP Meeting
Ballroom “C”
9:00 a.m.
Corresponding Secretaries
Logic Room, 3rd Floor
10:00 a.m.
Veteran’s Meeting & Pre Paid Brunch
Ballroom “A/B”
10:00 a.m.
Mini Tour Departures, If Requested
Hotel Entrance
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ladies Outing Departure
Hotel Entrance
9:00 a.m.
(Light continental breakfast) (Light continental breakfast)
1:30 p.m.
Mass Chorus Rehearsal
Ted Mann Concert Hall
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reception
Pre-Event Ballroom Hallway (Cash Bar)
6:00 p.m.
Award Ceremony & Awardee Pictures
Ballroom
7:00 p.m. – ????
Formal Banquet (White Coats) & Dancing
Ballroom
9:00 p.m.
Thursday Afterglow (Buffet & Cash Bar)
Hotel Ballroom
Time
Event
Location
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Nordic Butikk
Gallery Room
9:00 a.m.
NSAA Officers’ and Delegates Breakfast
Ballroom “DEF”
10:00 a.m.
NSAA Business Meeting
Ballroom “DEF”
11:00 a.m.
Ladies’ Luncheon
Ballroom “ABC”
1:30 p.m.
Mass Chorus Rehearsal
Ted Mann Concert Hall
6:30 p.m.
Mass Chorus & New NSAA Officers’ Pictures
Ted Mann Concert Hall
7:00 p.m.
Grand Concert
Ted Mann Concert Hall
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Afterglow (Buffet, Cash Bar & dancing with Leroy Larson and The Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble)
Hotel Ballroom
Mandskoret Bislett Bad & Rundkjøring The Bislett Men’s Choir
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Tore Ullebe
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he Bislett Men’s Choir of Norway was founded in 1977 as an independent men’s choir consisting of 19 members and one conductor. The choir prides itself on its slogan “the choir which only sings abroad”. But to set the record straight, they have on a few ocassions sung in Norway. The choir’s most recent revitalization began in 1989, which was responsible for releasing its true musical and humoristic potential. Their repertoire goes from the typical 19th century Norwegian male choir songs to light 21st century pop music and a variety of musical styles in between.
Forces and the Norwegian Broadcasting System (NRK)
The Bislett Men’s Choir has co-operated with several Norwegian organizations; their main “tour” partner being the Norwegian Seamen’s Church, which has locations throughout the world. They are also associated with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chief Chaplain of the Norwegian Armed
The Bislett Men’s Choir has several CD recordings and is proud of a long list of concerts and television appearances in Norway and abroad.
The choir gets its name from the Bislett neighborhood in Oslo distinguished by its being located by a swimming pool (bad) and a round about (rundkjøring) and not in a proper church setting. The members of the choir are from all parts of Norway and gather at various locations in Norway to work on the “annual tour abroad” as the ultimate highlight of their concert work. Tore Ulleberg, there conductor lives in Stavanger.
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In Memoriam 2012-2014
June 12, 2014 – 6:00 p.m.
Illinois Harmony Singing Society
Clarence Larson John Gagliano
Iowa Luren Singing Society Nordic Male Chorus
Clarence Amundson Rev. Robert Hansen John Kvidal Raymond Stoen
Minnesota
Norwegian Glee Club
South Dakota
Grieg Male Chorus
Rev. Lester Dahlen (Nordkap) Chris Feste Earl Lilistrand Helge Nordby Donald Sandness Ruth Beck-Accompanist Kirk Preheim Bob Stenberg Theodore Aanenson Stan Hesby Lawerence Jensen Palmer Karli Arthur Olsen Milton Steen Roger Wold
Minnehaha Mandskor
Norse Glee Club
Wisconsin
Edvard Grieg Chorus
Allen Wollenzien Rev. Hans Floan
Welcome and Opening Prayer ~ Psalm 100 ~ Rev. Duane Olson 1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
“River in Judea” Lessons and Meditation Roll Call of Departed Members
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. 5 For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis Rev. Phil Heide Julian Ronning, Betty Hemstad and Shirley Evenstad
Hymn (All Sing) “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” ~ Henry vanDyke 1852-1922 Joyful, joyful we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, Praising thee, their Sun above. Melt the clouds of sins and sadness, Drive the gloom of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day.
All thy works with joy surround thee, Earth and heaven reflect thy rays, Stars and angels sing around thee, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in thee.
Benediction ~ Rev. Phil Heide
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Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in thee are thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine.
Parade of Choruses
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The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota Carsten Slostad, Director / Martha Mutch, Accompanist Det går et festtog gjennom landet! Carl-Andreas Næss / Grethe Myhre Skottene Harmonien arr. Carsten Slostad Se Norges Blomsterdal Traditional Folk Tune Veterans Chorus Bernard Gluth, Director / Edwin Kramer, Accompanist Vakra Sky C.A. Brolen Holy Lord of All Isalaw/Williams Sioux Valley Singers Lyle Kroon, Director / Deanna Wehrspann, Accompanist Tonerna Sjöberg-Balogh We’re the Men Jay Althouse Norse Glee Club of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Lyle Kroon, Director / Deanna Wehrspann, Accompanist Aftenroster The Mansions of the Lord
Oscar Borg Wallacee/Glennie-Smith / arr. B. Harlan
Minnehaha Mandskor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Terry Walter, Director / Deanna Wehrspann, Accompanist The Sailor - Den Norske Sjømann Edvard Grieg The Lost Chord Sir Arthur Sullivan Nordic Male Chorus of Sioux City, Iowa Charles Schuett, Director / Pam Lowe, Accompanist Solnedgang arr. S.G. Conradi Money arr. Jack Kunz Edvard Grieg Chorus of Madison, Wisconsin Mark W. Everson, Director / Carolyn Fuerst, Accompanist Norge, mitt Norge Alfred Paulsen / Theodor Caspari Man of La Mancha Mitch Leigh / Joe Darion Recorder, Linda Svanoe Solo, James Svanoe Normennenes Singing Society of Chicago, Illinois Charles Kessell, Director / Carsten Slostad, Accompanist Naar Fjordene blaaner Alfred Paulsen Chantey Medley William Otis Bjornson Male Chorus of Chicago, Illinois Edwin Kramer, Director De Animals a Comin’ arr. Marshall Barthlomew Kongekvadet B.Bjornson/Edvard Grieg Solo, Kenneth Michaels Trumpet, Stuart Wallace Rockford Harmony of Rockford, Illinois Sherry Dreyfuss, Director / Sharon Whitlock, Accompanist Vårsång Misty Luren Singing Society of Decorah, Iowa Dr. David Judich, Director Morgensang af “Elverskud” This Little Light of Mine with Do Lord
Prins Gustaf Errol Garner
Niels Gade arr. Val Hicks
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Medal Award Ceremony Those Attending “First” Sangerfest Edvard Grieg Chorus, Madison, WI……………………………………………....................Linda Johnson, Dean Selte, David Selte Grieg Male Chorus, Canton, SD………………………………………………………………..........................Allen Petrich, Mark Petrich Luren Singing Society, Decorah, IA………………………………………....................Uwe Rudolf, Robert Smedsrud, Tom Stene Minnehaha Mandskor, Sioux Falls, SD………….......Dana VanRoekel, Larry Meyerink, Doug VanRoekel, Tony Leggett Ray Schnabel, Larry Luinenburg, Bill Hoffman Nordic Male Chorus, Sioux City, IA……………………………………………………………………………...............................Lee Schmidt Norse Glee Club, Sioux Falls, SD………………………………………………………………………...............................Randy Wallenburg Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN……………………………….............................................Philip Peterson, Arne Selbyg
Those in Attendance and are Ninety Years of Age or Greater Norse Glee Club, Sioux Falls, SD………………………………………………………………………...............................Wally Wallenburg Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN……………………………………………………….......................Louis Becker, Lee Randall
Bronze Medal for Recipients Attending “Fifth” Sangerfest Edvard Grieg Chorus, Madison, WI…………………..........Tony Hartman, Peter Johnson, Dick Johnston, Jonathan Lewis Harmony Singing Society, Rockford, IL………………………………………………………………………..............................Wade Vance Luren Singing Society, Decorah, IA………………………………………………………..........................John Boehm, Mike Fitzgerald Nordic Male Chorus, Sioux City, IA………………………………………………………………………………...............................Larry Weil Normennenes Singing Society, Chicago, IL……………………………………………………………….............................Charles Kessel Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN……………………………………………………………………..............................Paul Thorson
Silver Medal for Recipients Attending “Tenth” Sangerfest Edvard Grieg Chorus, Madison, WI……………………………………………………………...........................Paul Eastwood, Al Swain Harmony Singing Society, Rockford, IL………………………………………………….........................John Brinkman, James Lynch Luren Singing Society, Decorah, IA…………………………………….................LeRoy Iverson, Robert Lillie, Francis Peterson Minnehaha Mandskor, Sioux Falls, SD……………………………………………………………………...............................Rex Livermore Norse Glee Club, Sioux Falls, SD…………………………………………………………………….................................Orland Wallenberg Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN…………………………………………….....................Norman Arlandson, Charles Engh
Gold Medal for Recipients Attending “Fifteenth” Sangerfest Grieg Male Chorus, Canton, SD………………………………………………………………………………...................................Jerry Holter Norse Glee Club, Sioux Falls, SD…………………………………………………………………………... .................................David Hanson Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN……………………………………………………………………..............................Robert Olson
Gold Medal w/One Diamond for Recipients Attending “Twentieth” Sangerfest Bjornson Male Chorus, Chicago, IL………………………………………………………………………................................Jerry Anderson Luren Singing Society, Decorah, IA…………………………………………………………………………...............................David Judisch Minnehaha Mandskor, Sioux Falls, SD……………………………………………………………………...............................Roger Amdahl Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN………………………………………………………………….............................Leonard Baltus
Gold Medal w/Two Diamonds for Recipients Attending “Twenty-Fifth” Sangerfest Bjornson Male Chorus, Chicago, IL………………………………………………………………………………...................................John Lee Normennenes Singing Society, Rockford, IL………………………………………………………………............................Karl Tangeros Norse Glee Club, Sioux Falls, SD…………………………………………………………………………….....................................David Stene Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN…………........Bjørn Hagen, Clarence Hanson, Bjørn Lasserud, Sverre Waagen
Gold Medal w/Three Diamonds for Recipient Attending “Thirtieth” Sangerfest
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Norwegian Glee Club, Minneapolis, MN.......................................................................................................Joseph Campion
Grand Concert Program
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Pre-Concert Prelude The Copper Street Brass
Mass Chorus Singing Dr. David Judisch, Conductor Daniel Ritter, Piano Accompanist Norway National Anthem USA National Anthem
Ja vi elsker dette landet The Star Spangled Banner
Rikard Nordraak Francis Scott Key
Rise Up O Men of God Jubilane, Amen! You Raise Me Up Kenneth Michaels, solo Charles Gray, violin Old Welsh Melody
Marching On Who Are the Brave
arr.Kenneth Jennings Halfdan Kjerulf Rolf Lovland / Brendan Grahm
arr.Frederick Wick
Copper Street Brass, accompnaiment
J. Paul Williams / Joseph Martin
COPPER STREET BRASS participation in “Sangerfest 2014” is being sponsored by a generous donation from the Slostad brothers; Carsten, James and Paul in memory of their father Elmer Slostad. He was a talented tenor, and instilled in them the joy of singing. From Oslo Norway Mandskoret “Bislett Bad & Rundkjøring” Tore Ulleberg, Conductor Musical Selections to be Announced Mass Chorus Singing Carsten Slostad, Conductor Daniel Ritter, Piano Accompanist Det går et festtog gjennom landet!
Carl-Andreas Næss / Grethe Myhre Skottene
Julileumssang for Grunnlovsjubileet 2014 Hil Dig, Norge Fader i himlen
Allison Hall, Trumpet
Ut mot havet From Sea to Shining Sea
A Patriotic Medley
Rudolph Magnus Forwald Bengt Eriksson Edvard Fliflet Bræin arr. Carsten Slostad
From Oslo Norway Mandskoret “Bislett Bad & Rundkjøring” Tore Ulleberg, Conductor Musical Selections to be Announced Mass Chorus Singing Dr. David Judich, Conductor Daniel Ritter, Piano Accompanist Vikingarne
William Hoffman, solo
I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing Loren Hartley, solo Terry Walter, piano duet Do You Hear the People Sing? Landkjending
from “Les Misérables”
Julian Ronning, solo Charles Gray, Orchestra Coordinator
F.A. Frieberg Howard Helvey
Kretzmer/Schönberg Edvard Grieg
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Nordic Male Chorus
Front row: Director, Chuck Schuett, Dave Gross, Bob Hansen, Ed Stone, Stan Ahrendt, Ken Katohl. Back row - Dick Wightman Randy Knuth, Larry Weil, Tom Flackoy, Gary Munson. Not pictured - Ron Olson, Charles Horkey, Lee Schmidt.
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Norse Glee Club, Sioux Falls, SD
Front row: Warren Eitrem, Rodney Hoff, Eugene Johnson, Crystal Aman (accompianist), Steve Espeland (president), Clifford Olson, Wally Wallenberg Middle row: David Hanson, Ordell Krogstad, Ben Carson, Randy Wallenberg, Elvin Thomsen, David Stene, Howard Paulson Back row-Samuel Ausdemore, George Regan, Robert L. Johnson, Joseph Isakson, K. Roger Johnson, Robert Tiedemann, Helmer Haugland, Gail Kristensen, Lyle Kroon (Director) Not pictured: Robert Amend, Noel Egan, Derald Espeland, Elmer Haugen, Jr., David Lien, Marvin Nelson, and Arthur Olsen
Norse Glee Club Auxiliary
Front row: Bonita Hoff, Kristi Hoff, Sonja Hanson, Margaret Tidemann, Betty Johnson Back row: Karen Espeland, Karen Johnson, Judy Regan, Kim Kristensen, Marlys Johnson, Char Espeland, Jane Egan, Betty Stene, Karel Amend, Edie Hoff not pictured: LouAnn Paulson, Carol Thomsen
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Bjornson Male Chorus, Chicago IL
Front row: Ron Hoppe, Ă˜ystein Borsheim, Edwin Kramer (Director), Jimmy Sorensen, Robert Marshall, George Michals, John Lee Back row: Phillip Holmes, John Myhre, Tom Awes, Julian Ronning, Joel Awes, Eivind Torske, Roger Stavnem, Harold Ericksen, Kenneth Micaels, Jerry Andersen, Keith Jensen, Hugh Colburn, Milton Gustafson, Robert Weldon, Richard Klein Not pictured: Neil Anderson
Bjornson Ladies Auxiliary
Front row: Sally Hoppe, Marge Gustafson, Leslie Stavnem-President, Esther Sorensen, Carol Ann Colburn Back row: Joyce Klein, Jill Bohrnell, Carol Michaels, Shirley Andersen, Carol Hoidahl, Colinette Marshall, Cindy Andersen, Eileen Ronning, Carol Sternberg Not Pictured: Karen Kramer, Valerie Michals, Ruth Mensing, Diane Myhre
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Normennenes Singing Society, Chicago, IL
Front row: Dick Fjeldheim, Bill Johnson, Henry Carlson, Jerry Jensen, Karl Tangeros, Clarence Peterson Back row: Howard Skoien, Dave Petersen, Dan Boyle, Howard Larson, Thor Fjell, Frank Potempa, Lowell Hertsgaard Chuck Kessell – Director, Una Stroda - Accompanist
Harmony Singing Society, Rockford, IL
Front row: Ralph Pullin, Dana Bailey, John Brinkman, Sherry Dreyfuss, Director Sharon Whitlock, Accompanist Jim Lynch, Steve James Back row: Joe Metzler, Brad Whitlock, Wade Vance, Bob Aden, Chuck Dreyfuss, Dan Lindberg, Johan Monsen, Don Cunitz, Ken Damon
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Luren Singing Society, Decorah, IA
Front Row: Richard Simon Hanson, LeRoy Iverson, Wayne Bicknese, Lester Erickson, Sophia Huang, Gordon Jenson, Donald Berg Second Row: Robert Lillie, James Lage, James Gray, Stewart Storlie, Robert Smedsrud, David Andreae, David Hinz, Phillip Olson, Dennis Barnaal, Kurt Anfinson, David Judisch Third Row: Todd Krueger, Mike Fitzgerald, Gerald Aulwes, Peter Peterson, Loren Hartley, Larry Monson, Randy Schmitt, Ardwin Reicks, Tim Samuelson, Bernhard Gluth, Dan Alstad, Lee Grippen Fourth Row: Dean Fisher, Ralph Van Fossen, Richard Leake, Kenneth Larson, Fred Arnold, Merlin Finley, Larry Landsgard, William Fried, Jim Womeldorf, Art Roseland, Jerrold Tesmer, Larry Lubbert,Karl Peterson, Tom Buresh Back Row: Francis Peterson, Roger Buhr, Gene Somdahl, Richard Bjorlo, Mike Novak, Andy Darrington, Fordyce Brevig, Ed Lechtenberg, James Glesne, Colin Pickett, David Carlson, Ronald Fretheim, Frank Snell Not Pictured: Joel Barkel, Dick Biehl, Jack Boehm, Hub Christen, Rick Gloede, Dean Hagen, Dan Huebner, Jim Iversen, Mik Martin, John Nelson, Uwe Rudolf, Carlton Shaw, Tom Stene
Luren Ladies Auxiliary
Front row: Jean Forde, Elsie Kittleson, Arlene Lage, Barbara Berg, Pat Fitzgerald, Gail Judisch 2nd row: Rebecca Swella Smedsrude, Penny Leake, Jan Roseland, Lavonne Monson, Gale Buhr, Sandy Somdahl, JoAnn Aulwes, Carol Hasvold, Jean Iverson, LaRue Hagen 3rd row: Connie Buresh, Sue Boehm, Candace Erickson, Doris Lubbert, Marge Iversen, Jenine Jordahl, Arlene Nelson, Marilyn Peterson, Brenda Carlson, Shirley Finley, Kathy Tesmer Not pictured: Kari Alstad, Barbara Arnold, Doris Barnaal, Gladys Biele, Marjorie Brevig, Louann Bjorlo, Ruth Caldwell, Joyce Christen, Ellen Fisher, Karen Fretheim, Ruth Glesne, Carol Gluth, Karen Gray, Gisela Hartley, Lynn Hinz, Marian Jefferson, Julie Jensson, Marion Jensson, Sharon Lillie, Jennifer Pickett, Virginia Olson, Pat Peterson, Sue Peterson, Edna Reicks, Laurel Womeldorf
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Minnehaha Mandskor, Sioux Falls, SD
Front row: Terry Walter(Director), James Pollmann, John Rasmusson, John Nelson, Jerry Muchow, Rex Livermore, Tony Leggett, Joel Wehrspann, Deanna Wehrspann(Accompanist). Middle row: Roger Amdahl, Larry Meyerink, Dennis Wollman, Jake Van Den Hul, Marlan Velgersdyk, Dana VanRoekel, RayOde, Donald Cooper. Back row: Robert Viet, Bruce Duncan, Norm Braak, Bill Hoffman, Larry Luinenburg, Doug Van Roekel, Derrick McKenna, Ronald Beck, Ray Schnabel.
Janell Beck
Karen Muchow, Joan Rasmusson, Theola Viet, Terry Walter, Dene Amdahl, Janell Beck. ( Not pictured: Jerry Livermore, Juanita Schnabel,and Carol Wollman.
Minnehaha Mandskor Auxiliary Carol Velgerdyk (president), Bonnie Ode, Anita Preheim (treasurer), Donna Entringer (vice president), Nancy Meyerink, Donna Van Roekel, and Roxine Luinenburg (secretary).
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Edvard Grieg Chorus, Madison, WI
Front row: Gary Hendrickson, Jim Hanson, Peter Johnson, Jim Pettersen, Roger Morris, Rolf Killingstad, Steve Christenson, Jonathan Lewis, and Linda Johnson. Middle row: Linda Svanoe, Tony Hartmann, Phil Dybdahl , Russ Nelson, Myron Wilcox, Al Wahl, Orin Hermundstad, Doug Pfundheller, Phil Paulson, Dean Selje, David Nelson, and Mark Everson. Back row: David Druckenbrod, Paul Larson, Steve Fortney, David Selje, Jim Svanoe, Dwayne Berg, Chuck Morkri, Dick Johnston, Clyde Nyhus, and Tom Martin-Erickson. Not pictured: Paul Eastwood, Hans Floan, Brian Gjermo, Jorgen Goderstad, Jim Griffin, Jon Grinde, Paul Haakenson, David Houser, Richard Lornson, Jack Nelson, Norm Sime, Karsten Snitker, and Al Swain.
Sioux Valley Singers
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1814 2014 BICENTENARY
Norwegian Constitution
T
his is the year of the Norwegian bicentennial. In the constitution signed on May 17, 1814, paragraph one also served as a Norwegian declaration of independence. Norway did not succeed in achieving its independence in 1814, but it succeeded in establishing Norway as a separate country with one of the most democratic governments in the world. Norway had been a separate and independent country before, but that independence was lost in the year 1387. For the next 400 years Norway was ruled from Copenhagen. During this period there were numerous wars with Sweden. Then came the Napoleonic Wars. By 1807 the French armies under Napoleon had gained control of most of Europe, and to stay safe the Danish king declared his alliance with Napoleon. That was a disaster for Norway because the British fleet prevented almost all exports from Norway and the import of food Norwegians needed to avoid starvation. Since Sweden was allied with Britain it also resulted in another war between Norway and Sweden. One of Napoleon’s generals, Carl Johan, had been appointed Crown Prince and Regent of Sweden. Carl Johan agreed to have Swedish armies join the fight against Napoleon if the major powers would allow him to force Denmark to transfer Norway to Sweden, and in January 1814, he made the King of Denmark sign a peace treaty that transferred Norway to Swedish rule.
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When the Norwegians learned this they were very upset. Sweden had been an enemy for hundreds of years. The Norwegian leaders were familiar with the American and the French revolutions, and the principles of people choosing its own government, and that rulers needed the consent of the people they governed. A constitutional convention was held, and on May 17 it declared Norway an independent country with executive
power in the hands of a cabinet selected by a king. It gave legislative power to an elected assembly, the Storting. The Crown Prince of Denmark was elected the first king. The Swedes did not want to accept this. But Carl Johan was in a hurry, he realized that as soon as the threat from Napoleon was over it would be the King of Denmark, and not a commoner like him that would get the support of the big powers. So he agreed to sign a peace treaty, allowing the Norwegians to keep their constitution, as long as it was amended to make the King of Sweden also the King of Norway. On November 4, 1814, the revised constitution was adopted, the one from which Norway has been governed for two hundred years. In the revised constitution Norway lost its independence, but it remained a separate country, governed by Norwegian law, with its own currency, its own parliament, its own military, and its own officials. Seven percent of the population could vote in national elections, more than in any other European country. Originally the members of the cabinet were the personal choices of the king, but in 1884 the cabinet was impeached for not advising the king to follow the wishes of the parliament. Since then the elected representatives also control the executive branch. In 1905 the king said he could not find any cabinet willing to serve under the policies he found acceptable, that was used as an excuse to remove him from office. So as of June 7, 1905 Norway again became an independent country with its own king. It is still May 17 (Syttende Mai) that is celebrated as the Norwegian National Day. May 17, 1814, is the day when democracy was established, and the May 17 constitution is what made independence possible in 1905. For almost two hundred years it has been the source of celebrations of patriotism and love of country.
Photo by Herb Nelson
This is the house, belonging to Carsten Anker (1794 – 1823) in Eidsvoll, Norway, where the Constitution was signed on May 17, 1814. House construction started in 1770 and was completed in 1811.
THE INDEPENDENCE PARTY
A majority of delegates to the Constituent Assembly, around 80 in number, belonged to the independence party, dubbed the ‘Danish party’ by its opponents. Led by Christian Magnus Falsen, the party also included key figures such as Georg Sverdrup, P. Motzfeldt and Wilhelm Frimann Koren Christie. The independence party wanted Norway to immediately declare itself an independent country. It also wanted to restrict the role of the Constituent Assembly to framing the Constitution and electing a king. The independence party was dominated by public officials with close ties to Denmark through their education in Copenhagen and positions in the Danish public administration. The party also encompassed a majority of the farmer representatives in the Constituent Assembly.
THE UNIONIST PARTY
The unionist party, whose members opposed complete independence for Norway, was in a minority in the Constituent Assembly. The unionist party had a stable core of around 20 people, led by Count Hermann Wedel Jarlsberg , Severin Løvenskiold, Nicolai Wergeland, Peder Anker and
Jacob Aall. The party was dubbed the ‘Swedish party’ by its opponents, but in fact all unionists claimed that they would have preferred independence if they had considered it possible to sustain. The party wanted to adapt the Constitution to a loose union with Sweden because they believed an independent Norway would be unable to defend itself against a Swedish attack. They were, moreover, incensed by the Danish-Norwegian foreign policy that had damaged trade with England.
GRUNNLOVSJUBILEET 1814 – 2014
When the Constituent Assembly’s 112 elected representatives arrived at Eidsvoll Verk on 10 April 1814, 57 of them were public officials, 18 were businessmen and 37 were farmers. 25 representatives came from the country’s towns, 54 from rural districts and 33 were drawn from the army and navy. It was a youthful assembly. Almost all the representatives were under 50 years of age, and around half were under 40. The youngest was only 17 years old. Few representatives had any political experience, and very few had held administrative office.
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Translations Ja, vi elsker Yes, We Love This Land Rikard Nordraak (The National Anthem of Norway) Yes, we love this land as it wins renown, weathered over the water with the thousand homes. (We) love, (we) love it and think of our father and mother and the saga-night that settles, (and we) dream of our soil. Det går et festtog gjennom landet! 1. There goes a parade of celebration throughout the country, in city and valley, by the mountains and fjords. We waive the flag proudly for Norway, with shouts of hurrah from the south to the north. Chorus: Hurrah. We march and we sing, songs in red, white and blue. We feel the rhythm of freedom in our body, filled with joy for our country. 2. We will celebrate the big day. Now you hear the melody of thanks, which soars rhythmically up from the people, from us who want a democracy. Chorus. 3. Seventeenth of May. The spring is coming. The Nation is decorating itself for festivities. March together! Promote what is worthy, so that all will thrive! That’s for the best. Chorus. 4. There goes a parade of celebration throughout the ages, where families have set deep roots. By their choice they gave us the future. Look, our roots are sprouting and growing. Chorus. (translated by Gudmund Julseth) Jubilate amen! Halfdan Kjerulf Hark! the vesper hymn is stealing o’er the waters soft and clear; nearer yet and nearer pealing and now bursts upon the ear: Jubilate amen! Farther now, now farther stealing soft it fades upon the ear: Jubilate amen! Now like moonlight waves retreating
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to the shore, it dies along; now like angry surges meeting breaks the mingled tide of song: Jubilate amen! Hush! again, like waves retreating to the shore, it dies along: Jubilate amen! Hil Dig, Norge Hail to Thee, Norway Peer Sivle Hail to Thee, Norway! Norway, our father’s land. They glory is ours, thy justice is ours today. Hail to Thee Norway! Norway, our father’s land. Honored, Thou shall be seated in the people’s council. Hail to Thee Norway! Norway, our father’s land. Fader i himlen Father in Heaven Bengt Eriksson 1. Father in Heaven, Thee will I praise. Father in Heaven, Thy Name will I praise. 2. Father in Heaven, Thee will I glorify. Father in Heaven, Thy Name will I glorify. Thou art almighty. Yes, (Thou) are everything. Thou art the highest, Thou who created our world. 3. Father in Heaven, Thee will I honor. Father in Heaven, Thy Name will I honor. Thou Thyself art Love, Yes (Thou) art Peace. Thanks for Thy salvation, as for all Thou givest. Ut mot havet Out to the Sea Edvard Fliflet Braein She stands there on shore, now lifts her hand, and waves and smiles as I go out. And my boat sails along the beach, and she stands alone with sadness and longing. I know that I have longings in my heart but the boat pulls me away, so I must leave. For now that I head toward rocks and islets my thoughts are of home and the one I love. I sure can have my sad moments in loneliness here on an endless sea, but the days go by, yes they are like a miracle, when my wandering thoughts go to my dear.
2014 If the days are gray and the nights are black, I am here and humming a song in my heart, to her at home my thoughts are drawn to the one who smiles the day I return. (translated by David Judisch and Kari Grønningsæter) Landkjending / Landsighting (A Condensed Translation) Edvard Grieg Olaf Trygvason went forth across the North Sea U p toward his new kingdom which did not await him. As he catches the first sight of land “What is this wall rising out of the sea?” And there was Olaf Trygvason The land appeared quite closed. All of his kingly dreams Seemed dashed against the cliff Until a poet spied white domes and spires in the sky. And Olaf Trygvason thought He suddenly saw graying old temple walls with white snow arches. In his youthful faith, he longed sorely to stand inside. The land opened; spring was alive. With the rush of waterfalls, storms, and the ocean’s roar around them. Strange was the hum of the forest Organ and bells could be heard. The king looked around; the king was moved. Here is the foundation, The temple arch defies hell. The spirit trembles, the heart is full. Here only the greatest is acclaimed! Would that my faith were as strong as the foundation Rising to nature’s greatest height Filled by Him who unites. We all join in Olaf ’s prayer. Now as then and always The spirit trembles, the heart is full. Here only the greatest is acclaimed! Would that my faith were as strong as the foundation Rising pure as the glacier’s dome. The spirit rising to nature’s greatest height, Filled by Him who unites. Filled by Him!
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Grieg Male Chorus, Canton, SD
Front row: Christian Petrich, Rev. Nate Hanson, Julian Holter, Lane Karli - Director Middle row: Steve Nadaud, Mark Petrich, Gerrit VanDentop, Don Pottratz, Accompanist Ruth Beck, Curt Hepner, Ron Lunde Back row: Roger Iverson, Leslie Hernes, Lyle Schwartz, Alan Petrich, Jerry Holter, Bob Bergren Not pictured: Bill Kortemeyer, Paul Hohman, Brandon Bergren, Rev. Augie Borchardt, Doug Olseth, Gordon Grimsrud
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Velkommen til Mindekirken Celebrating since 1922
Welcome to the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, ELCA, a vibrant spiritual and cultural home to people of Norwegian ancestry throughout the Twin Cities area. Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. in English, 11:00 a.m. in Norwegian Last Sunday of each month: one bilingual service at 11:00 a.m. A social coffee hour is offered after each service. Bible Studies Mindekirken Choir Sunday School & Nursery Tuesday Open House Norwegian Language Classes Genealogy Seminars Fiskeboller Luncheons Rømmegrøt Luncheons Leiv Eriksson International Festival Holiday Treasure Chest Sale Holiday Bake Sale Lutefisk Dinner Syttende Mai
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church 924 East 21st Street Minneapolis, MN 55404-2952 612-874-0716 www.mindekirken.org 45 www.mnlcp.org (classes)
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