Edward Rechlin: First Concert Organist of the Missouri Synod

Rechlin’s professional life was spent in the service of the Gospel through performance rather than through composition, teaching or parish ministry.

Walter Wismar: A Kantor for the Whole Church

Walter Wismar’s writing, conducting and leadership modeled the fullest vocation of a Lutheran Kantor.

Martin Lochner: Building a Sacred Music Tradition at River Forest

Martin Lochner continued his family’s legacy of stewarding the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran church as he taught generations of church musicians.

Karl Brauer: The First Music Professor of the Missouri Synod

Through his organ design and promotion of the ancient, rhythmic style of chorale singing, through his teaching of singing, theory and organ, Brauer conveyed high ideals of sacred music to hundreds of students.

C.F.W. Walther: Theologian and Musician

Did you know that C.F.W. Walther’s original dream was to be a church musician?

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