The Gar Lockrem Community Choir

The Gar Lockrem Community Choir “Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” ― Yip Harburg Garland O. The risers were quickly filled. Under Mr.

Lockrem was a music teacher at Henry Sibley High School for 26 years, from 1956 to 1982. Under Gar’s guidance, the music program at Henry Sibley High School grew into a nationally recognized program. Gar was a man of deep faith and deep thought, a fact evidenced by readings from his personal journals at his funeral on May 26, 2006, at Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota. At the conclusion o

f the service, former students were invited to step onto risers and sing some of his favorite hymns. Elizabeth Bertz-Westlund, a former student, established the Gar Lockrem Community Choir the same year. Gar’s daughter, Terolle Turnham, herself a renowned music teacher and Minnesota Teacher of the Year, conducted their first concert, in December 2006. Terolle continues to sing with the choir today. Another former high school teacher, William E. White, took over as music director in the spring of 2007. White’s direction, the choir quickly grew in number and quality into one of the finest community choirs in Minnesota. In the fall of 2010, Mr. White passed the baton on to the current director, Aaron Kapaun, who holds Gar’s former seat at Henry Sibley. In just five short years, GLCC has grown into a spirited group of over 50 active singers, ranging in age from teens to eighties. Many of the current singers never knew Gar; but teachers who, like him, instilled in their students an understanding of the art and science of music, a sense of ethics, and a life-long passion to learn and to sing inspired most.

12/04/2012

Our final dress rehearsal is tonight! Come join us this weekend at one of our Holiday Concerts. We will kick things off on Friday at Augustana Lutheran Church in West St. Paul. Like this post if we will see you there!!

11/27/2012

I am sure many of you have your Christmas trees decorated, your lights up and shining on the house, candy and cookies are starting to fill your kitchen and the Christmas music can be heard everywhere...what's your favorite part of the Holiday Season?

We hope you can join us!!
11/20/2012

We hope you can join us!!

Today is the Day!!!! Please GIVE TO THE MAX!!!!
11/15/2012

Today is the Day!!!! Please GIVE TO THE MAX!!!!

Help support THE GAR LOCKREM COMMUNITY CHOIR INC on Razoo! Donate or click "Share" below to spread the word.

Rehearsal has been postponed due to the all important responsibility that we have tomorrow. Get out there and exercise y...
11/06/2012

Rehearsal has been postponed due to the all important responsibility that we have tomorrow. Get out there and exercise your right to vote and we will exercise our voices on Thursday!

Happy Altos!!!!
10/31/2012

Happy Altos!!!!

10/31/2012

Break time at choir....O Magnum Mysterium is coming along very well!! Like this if you love that song!!

10/23/2012

Hi Fans! GLCC has rehearsal tonight...so let's ask the choir...what song are you looking forward to working on this evening?

Check out some recordings from last Spring's concert!
10/18/2012

Check out some recordings from last Spring's concert!

10/17/2012

Nobody wants to admit it but the holidays will be here sooner than you think. The GLCC is already immersed in holiday music to share with you all. Check out our events page for more details on our upcoming concert series!
http://www.facebook.com/garlockrem #!/garlockrem/events

“Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” ― Yip Harburg

10/17/2012

It's official! We have officially launched our page. Time to build our community. LIKE our page and share this with as many people as you can. WELCOME!

Address

Saint Paul, MN

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Gar Lockrem Community Choir posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category