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Hymn Festival honors Paul Manz


  • (November 6, 2009) The life and work of Paul Manz is being honored this weekend with a special musical celebration sponsored by the LSTC.  The celebration will culminate in a hymn festival of the sort Manz himself made popular among American Protestants.

    Planned to mark the maestro's 90th year, this musical fireworks display at St. Luke's Church, 1500 W Belmont AV, in Chicago, will coincide with his Minnesota funeral.   More >>

Manz leaves a priceless legacy


  • (October 29, 2009) Paul Manz.  If ever there was a man for his time, he was it.  It's hard to think of church music over the last 50 years without his contributions.  His inspiring hymn festivals -- with his thrilling organ improvisations, his inventive compositions, his beautiful and practical choral music -- manifestly enriched not only the Lutheran Church, but really all of American Christianity.   -TW

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Paul Manz

Paul Manz 1919-2009

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  • Founder of Chicago's Music of the Baroque, Wikman leads the professional choir at Church of the Ascension.
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Voice Teacher
  • Wikman has taught vocal technique to many opera and concert stars.  As a pianist, he enjoys accompanying singers in recital.
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