Welcome to the Children's Choir Homepage!
Children’s Choir is meant for any child in 3rd to 6th grade. There is no requirement of musical background to join. Children’s Choir meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-6:45 pm and sings once a month in Sunday morning Worship. The goal of Children’s Choir is that every child begins to read music, builds on musical skills, feels confident in their ability to perform worship anthems, knows that they are loved, and feels welcome. Childrens’ Choir is directed by Lily Askegaard, our Director all Children’s Ministry & Music. If you have any questions, please contact Lily at Laskegaard@normluth.org or 952.977.9350. We are blessed to have your family apart of the Children’s Choir Ministry at Normandale Lutheran Church.
Upcoming Children's Choir Calendar:
Or download the Cherub Choir 2024 – 2025 Calendar pdf here.
- Wednesday, September 18 – First Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, September 25 – Regular Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, October 6 – Regular Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, October 9 – Regular Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Sunday, October 13 – Sing in 9:30 am worship. Arrive by 9am to warm up and put on robes!
- Wednesday, October 16 – No rehearsal: MEA Break!
- Wednesday, October 23 – Regular Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, October 30 – No rehearsal: Trunk-or-Treat Family Event 6-8 pm in the parking lot. Wear your Halloween costume!
- Friday, November 1 – Optional All Saints Family Bonfire Event in Trinity Commons, 6-8 pm
- Wednesday, November 6 – No rehearsal: Prayers for Peace Vespers Worship, 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 13 – Regular Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, November 20 – Regular Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:45 pm
- Sunday, November 24 – Sing in 9:30 am worship. Arrive by 9 am to warm up and put on robes!
- After worship: Christmas Program Rehearsal 10:40 – 11:30 am in the Chapel
- Wednesday, November 27 – No rehearsal – Thanksgiving Break!
- Wednesday, December 4:
- Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal 5:00-6:30 pm.
- Optional Advent Worship #1 at 6:30 pm.
- Sunday, December 8 – Sing in Christmas Program Performance in 9:30 am worship. Arrive by 8:45 am for costumes and warm up!
- After, join us for a Christmas Program Cookie Reception from 10:30 – 11:00 am!
- Wednesday, December 11:
- Rehearsal 5:45-6:30 pm (Time change due to Advent worship!)
- Advent Worship #2, 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, December 18:
- Rehearsal 5:45-6:30 pm (Time change due to Advent worship!)
- Advent Worship #2, 6:30-7 pm
- Tuesday, December 24 – Sing in Christmas Eve Worship. Arrive by 3:00 pm. Service at 3:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 25 – No Rehearsal: Merry Christmas!
- Wednesday, January 1 – No rehearsal: Christmas Break!
- Wednesday, January 8 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, January 15 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, January 22 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Sunday, January 26 – Sing in Sunday worship. Arrive by 9:00 am for robes & warm ups.
- Wednesday, January 29 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, February 5 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, February 12 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, February 19 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Sunday, February 23 – Sing in Sunday morning worship. Arrive by 9:00 am for robes & warm ups.
- Wednesday, February 26 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, March 5 – Ash Wednesday:
- Lent rehearsal time, 5:45-6:30 pm
- Ash Wed. Vespers, 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, March 12:
- Lent rehearsal time, 5:45-6:30 pm.
- Lent Vespers #1, 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, March 19:
- Lent rehearsal time, 5:45-6:30 pm.
- Lent Vespers #2, 6:30-7 pm
- Sunday, March 23 – Sing in Sunday worship. Arrive by 9:00 am for robes & warm ups.
- Wednesday, March 26:
- Lent rehearsal time, 5:45-6:30 pm.
- Lent Vespers #3, 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, April 2 – No Rehearsal: Spring Break!
- Lent Vespers #4, 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, April 9:
- Lent rehearsal time, 5:45-6:30 pm.
- Lent Vespers #5, 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, April 16 – Lent rehearsal time, 5:45-6:30 pm.
- Friday, April 18 – Good Friday: Sing in worship. Arrive by 4:30 pm for robes & warm ups. Service at 5 pm.
- Saturday, April 19 – Optional Family Event: Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11:30 am
- Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday: Sing in worship. Arrive by 8:45 am for robes & warm ups. Service at 9:30 am.
- Wednesday, April 23 – No Rehearsal: Break after Holy Week
- Wednesday, April 30 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Wednesday, May 7 – Regular rehearsal, 6-6:45 pm
- Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day: Sing in worship. Arrive by 8:45 am for robes & warm ups. Service at 9:30 am.
- Wednesday, May 14 – End of Year Celebration! 6-6:45 pm
Meet your Children's Choir Director & Accompanist!
Lily Askegaard - Director
Lily Askegaard is the Director of Cherub Choir, Children’s Choir, and Children’s Ministry at Normandale Lutheran Church. She graduated from St. Olaf college and has a big passion for teaching music. Lily has worked at Normandale Lutheran Church on the CYF Team since 2020. When not making music, Lily loves to spend time outside- canoeing, camping, hiking, pickelballing, reading, walking the dog, sunset gazing, etc!
Angela Anderson - Accompanist
Angela Anderson is the Accompanist for both Cherub Choir and Children’s Choir. Angela has been the accompanist for Children’s Choirs at Normandale Lutheran Church for many years. She also teaches music to Pre-School students at the Normandale Pre-School! Fun fact: Angela also plays the oboe. When not making music, Angela loves to spend time with her two kids.
