Kay Knutson

• Developed music budget to supervise purchase, use and maintenance of music materials and supplies.
• Built interpersonal bonds with team members to enhance meaning of music in worship.
• Chose pieces of music to set choir up for success and challenge abilities.
• Planned and directed choir rehearsals to increase music literacy and appreciation.
• Studied Traditional and Contemporary scores to develop interpretations and develop music in detail.
• Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
• Conducted adult, youth and children in various musical mediums.
• Prepare all liturgy and music for worship services and established 3 special services for church year.
• Lead music for worship on organ and or piano.
• Recruited members for all choir and handbell groups.
• Successful and Experienced fund raiser for music and instrumental needs for church.

Attended Concordia University, Mequon, WI for Master Class offerings in the area of handbells. The graduate classes taken were for conducting and performance. Studied with International conductor and composers Dr. William Payne and Kay Cook.

Participated in many Handbell Musicians of America workshops, festivals and one International Handbell Symposium.

Studied private organ lessons with the distinguished, Dr. Lynn Trapp.