Sing for Joy
Heard by thousands of listeners in nearly 200 communities
nationwide, Sing For Joy has a simple mission: to provide
music and commentary that will support the church in evangelism
and worship. By providing sacred choral music and thoughtful commentary,
the program prepares listeners for worship and reinforces their
worship experience.
A defining trait of Sing For Joy is basing
each week's music on the scriptural lessons specified in the common
lectionary. This three-year cycle of readings has become the basis
for worship in the services that a majority of churchgoers in America
attend. The musical performances eloquently "do the talking," while
the host's concise comments illuminate the meaning of the texts.
Accomplished members of the St. Olaf College community
share chief responsibility for Sing For Joy's content. College
Pastor Bruce Benson is writer and host. Professor of Music John
Ferguson and Producer and Music Director Jeff O'Donnell oversee
the selection of music. Together, this team continues the tradition
and mission of Sing For Joy first established over 50 years ago.
