Oak Grove is known for its outstanding choral program. Through the years, Oak Grove choirs have been invited to numerous state, regional and national conventions. In addition to tours and concerts on campus, Oak Grove choirs appear regularly before church and civic groups, and on radio and television. Oak Grove choirs perform a wide variety of inspirational and scared music, proclaiming God’s glory by expressing faith through songs of joy and inspiration. Oak Grove’s annual Christmas Concert celebrates the glory of Christ’s birth, and draws hundreds to the much-loved event.
Oak Grove students now have the opportunity to perform in a space designed specifically for the fine arts. The Scheels Center for the Performing Arts was completed in 2007, complete with two rehearsal halls, practice rooms, instrument storage and a large performance hall.
Students may participate in choir as soon as they join Oak Grove. Choral opportunities at Oak Grove include:
The Chapel Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble for students grades nine through 12. They sing at area churches during the year and perform for Homecoming, the Christmas Concert, and the Spring Music Festival.
The Concert Choir is an auditioned ensemble for students grades ten through 12. In addition to singing during the year for concerts and church services, the Concert Choir also takes an annual 10-day tour across the United States.
The Madrigals are a small group of 12 auditioned voices for students grades ten through 12. The Madrigals are seen during the Christmas season around town at many events and sing a few songs on tour along with the Concert Choir on their annual tour.
Grover Choir Squad - The 2007-2008 Grover Choir Squad consists of 31 members (grades 4-5). The group will be performs at various events throughout the year including Homecoming, the Annual Dinner, a Christmas tour and concert, and a Spring tour and concert.
Honor Choir, grades 7-8
Middle School Choir, grades 6-8
Elementary School Music, K-5
High school choirs are directed by Mr. Aaron Zinter, the middle school choirs are directed by Mrs. Roxanne Meinert and the elementary school choirs are directed by Mrs. Kathy Lindquist.
“Sing to the Lord a new song for he has done marvelous things!” – Psalm 98:1
The Oak Grove 44-voice Concert Choir, directed by Aaron Zinter, will leave on its annual tour on March 28. The choir will travel to the southwest this year, visiting cities such as Mesa, Tucson, and Sun City. The group will cover 3,919 miles on their 10-day tour, visiting 10 states, giving nine concerts and singing at two Sunday morning church services.
Each concert will focus on God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and will include songs by composers Franz Schubert, F. Melius Christiansen, Stephen Paulus, Moses Hogan, Eric Whitacre, and Aaron Zinter.
The choir will return to Fargo on April 6, giving their final tour concert, their “Home Concert,” in Oak Grove’s Scheels Center at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for the Home Concert Dinner, sponsored by the Grover Club, at 6:00 p.m. in the Eid Center. Reservations are required; dinner costs $18 (payable at the door). Please RSVP by April 1 by calling 701.373.7104. Reserved concert seating will be provided for those attending the banquet.
The tour itinerary is as follows; we hope you can join us at one of the performances. Come and share in the artistry and spirit of the Oak Grove Concert Choir as they sing glory to God through song!
Concert Choir Tour 2008
Friday, March 28
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rapid City, SD
1012 See San Drive
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 30
Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, Englewood, CO
10150 E. Belleview Avenue
8:30 a.m. service
Monday, March 31
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ
1200 North Campbell
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ
612 S Ellsworth
12:00 noon concert
Tuesday, April 1
American Lutheran Church of Sun City, Sun City, AZ
17200 Del Webb Blvd
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2
Community Lutheran Church, Las Vegas, NV
3720 E. Tropicana Ave
2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3
St. John's Lutheran Church, American Falls, ID
656 Tyhee Ave
7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 4
King of Glory Lutheran Church, Billings, MT
4125 Grand Avenue
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 5
Faith Lutheran, Bismarck, ND
1402 Ave C East
7:30 p.m.
(will also perform at church services on Sunday morning)
Sunday, April 6
Home Concert
Oak Grove’s Scheels Center for the Performing Arts, Fargo, ND
124 North Terrace
7:30 p.m.
