MEET THE MUSIC STAFF

Patricia Bjorklund,
Music Director

Patty comes to Oak Knoll Lutheran as a lifelong church musician and woman of faith. She is a native Minnesotan, attended Concordia College in Moorhead and earned her B.A. in vocal music education, having sung in the Concordia Choir under the direction of Paul J. Christiansen. She earned her Masters of Sacred Music degree from Luther Seminary/St. Olaf College in 2002. Her goal at Oak Knoll Lutheran is to engage, encourage and enrich those who seek the Lord in worship and community through music.

We are blessed to have Patty here at Oak Knoll!

You can contact Patty at:
pattyb@okluthern.org  

 


   John Hermanson, 
   Worship Leader

John has served as Oak Knoll worship vocalist/leader since 2004. A professional vocalist, composer and recording artist, John enriches the Oak Knoll worship experience with his eclectic folk singing style. The OK congregation treasures his creative stylings of traditional hymnody and original settings of the Psalms  Recently commissioned to compose a Communion Liturgy, it was enthusiastically received and is currently being prepared for publication.

John graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in Religion, having played violin in the St. Olaf orchestra. He grew up in Montana. Half of the performing duo “Storyhill” , John and singing partner, Chris Cunningham have recently  performed twice on the popular MPR radio show Prairie Home Companion.

Beth Key, 
Handbell Choir Director

Beth Key has served as volunteer bell director at Oak Knoll Lutheran since 2002. What began as a youth bell choir has since transformed into an all-inclusive opportunity for all ages under her direction. Beth believes that hand bells can be a joyful addition to the worship experience at Oak Knoll. She attends several workshops and performances throughout the metro area to keep on the cutting edge of hand bell techniques and music. She particularly enjoys bell pieces that incorporate a variety of instruments and talents found within the Oak Knoll community. Several of Beth’s immediate and extended family  are avid ringers who perform in metro area churches and regularly play in the OK Bell Choir.

Anyone who is interested in playing hand bells should feel free to contact Beth through the church office.