The OPUS 50
Parsons Pipe Organ
Three Manuals, 57 Stops, 51 Ranks
FIRSt lutheran Church
Music Arts Series
Music is an integral part of First Lutheran Church and its mission.
Our redesigned sanctuary offers excellent acoustics.
Our congregation has been blessed with several fine instruments: the Opus 50 Pipe Organ, by Parsons Pipe Organ Builders of Canandaigua, NY; two newly refurbished grand pianos by Premier Pianos of Walker, IA; and a refurbished harpsichord.
Through this concert series we will be able to share the gift of music and these instruments with the community. It is our hope that these concerts and events will bring inspiration and joy throughout the year.
— Concerts —
A Summary of our Annual Concert Events:
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The Wolgasts
in Concert
This annual fall event features
Brett and Marita Wolgast, members of First Lutheran's staff for over 30 years.Lunch in the Loft
Music for the Seasons
Midday Wednesday concerts of holiday music in December performed by organists and musicians from the Cedar Rapids community.
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Organists of lowa
This annual concert features an organist from one of Iowa's colleges and universities.
Spring Serenades
In March, area college music faculty will present mini concerts on Wednesdays at noon.Sing Out!
A Hymn Festival
This late-spring event performed by various choirs and instrumentalists of First Lutheran Church with inspirational words and songs.Type the content for this list item here. This is just example text to show you what it will look like when you enter text content into this list item. Your unique, authentic, and appropriate text will be filled into this section. Once you click into this text area, you will see the filler text disappear.
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Pipes, Pedals & Pie
Monthly summer concerts feature church organists and other musicians from the Eastern Iowa corridor followed by an "old-fashioned" pie & ice cream social.
Great American Organists
Biennial concerts presented by America's renowned concert organists on the Parsons Opus 50 Pipe Organ.Type the content for this list item here. This is just example text to show you what it will look like when you enter text content into this list item. Your unique, authentic, and appropriate text will be filled into this section. Once you click into this text area, you will see the filler text disappear.
2024-25 Music Arts Series
Lunch in the Loft:
Music for the Seasons
Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18 at 12:05 p.m.
Midday concerts featuring Cedar Rapids community organists and musicians.
Bring your lunch to enjoy with music for the holiday season.
Organists of Iowa:
Dr. Carrie Groenewold
Sunday, January 26, 3 p.m.
This season’s featured organist from an Iowa higher education institution will be
Dr. Carrie Groenewold, Music Professor and Organist at Dordt University.
Great American Organists
Dr. Gail Archer
Ukrainian Relief Concert
Sunday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m.
A memorable afternoon concert featuring internationally renowned organist,
Dr. Gail Archer. performing music by Ukrainian composers. A free-will offering will be directed towards Ukrainian war relief and refugee efforts.
Spring Serenades
Wednes. March 12, 26, & April 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Mid-day mini concerts welcoming the spring season and a time of renewal. The concerts feature music faculty from area colleges and universities. Lunch is provided following these events.
Sing Out! Hymn Festival
Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m.
An afternoon of inspirational words, hymns, and songs, featuring various choirs and musicians from First Lutheran and our community.
Pipes, Pedals, and Pie
Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, & August 12 at 7 p.m.
Our monthly summer concerts featuring church organists and other musicians from the Eastern Iowa corridor. Plan to stay after each concert to enjoy n “old-fashioned” pie and ice cream social and great fellowship.
— Support the Series —
Your donation will be used for musicians’ honorariums and accommodations, concert series publicity and food. Our goal is for this Musical Arts Series to be sustainable annually, through voluntary contributions, with free admission made available to all concert attendees.