CHURCH MUSICIAN
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Joy to the World Congegational Hymn
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Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Good Shepherd Singers |
What Child is This?
Violin & liturgical dance |
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Jim has extensive work as Music Director, organist, pianist, keyboardist, and choir director in permanent positions, interim roles, and monthly gigs. He has a thorough understanding of liturgical and non-liturgical worship with considerable work in Lutheran (ELCA, LCMS), United Church of Christ (UCC), Methodist (UMC), and Presbyterian (USA) congregations.
* Twenty-plus years work as freelance, substitute church musician
* Decades of experience playing for weddings, funerals, and memorial services
* Twenty-plus years work as freelance, substitute church musician
* Decades of experience playing for weddings, funerals, and memorial services
See UPCOMING EVENTS list on Home/Events page for Jim's upcoming services and locations.
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Music Director* Planned worship services with pastor
* Coordinated schedule with multiple ensembles, cantors, and special music 2022-2024 (17 month Interim) Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Plymouth, MN 2018 (2 month Interim) Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MN 2003-2012 Edina Morningside Church (UCC), Edina, MN |
Choir Director2022-2024 (17 month Interim)
Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Plymouth, MN 2019 (2 month Interim) Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MN 2005-2012 Handbell Choir Director Edina Morningside Church (UCC), Edina, MN |
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"Lost in the Night"
Jim directs from piano |
"Jesus Loves Me"
St. Anthony Park ELCA Choir |
"Still, Still, Still"
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Pianist2024 - present
First Sunday of the Month substitute Salem Evangelical Lutheran (ELCA) Church, Minneapolis, MN 2022-2024 (17 month Interim) Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Plymouth, MN 2020 (Wednesday Lenten Service Interim) Pilgrim Congregational (UCC), Duluth,MN 2018 (2 month Interim) Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MN 2018 (1 month Interim) Union Congregational (UCC), St.Louis Park, MN 2003-2012 Edina Morningside Church (UCC), Edina, MN |
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Worship Band2019, 2022, 2023-present
Good Shepherd Lutheran (ELCA), Navarre, MN 2017, 2018, 2019 Lord of Life Lutheran (ELCA), Maple Grove, MN 2008-2012 Edina Morningside Church (UCC), Edina, MN |
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I Saw the Light --
closing song w/bluegrass band |
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus -- band prelude
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Organist2023-2024 (3 month Interim)
Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Plymouth, MN 2018 (1 month Interim) Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS), Robbinsdale, MN 2018 (2 month Interim) Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MN 2017 (2 month Interim) Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Plymouth, MN 2003-2012 Edina Morningside Church (UCC), Edina, MN 1985-1990 Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran (LCMS), Eagan, MN |
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Great God, Your Love Has Called Us ELW 358
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St. Theodulph
Kristina Langlois |
St. Theodulph
Johann Gottfried Walther |
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Wilbur Held
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