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Robert Wetzler | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle

February 4, 2021

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In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Robert Wetzler.

Robert Wetzler

Photo Used with Permission of Composer

b. 1932

Robert Wetzler is an American composer, organist, and choirmaster based in Minneapolis, MN, well-known for his sacred choral works. Wetzler earned his Bachelor of Arts from Thiel College and his Masters at the Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary. Additionally, at the University of Minnesota, in graduate studies in Music Theory and Composition, he continued to hone his skills on organ, piano, and choral singing. Robert served as organist for both Thiel College’s chapel and the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, then as Chapel Organist for Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary for three years before assuming the Choirmaster position. Later, at Salem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, he was Choirmaster as well as Director of Music, and was  Composer in Residence at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. For 44 consecutive years, he has received the Composer Award from ASCAP. His choral works are primarily religious with soaring melodic lines. His works are frequently performed by school and church choirs across the Midwest.

Suggested choral pieces: 

  1. Followers of the Lamb (Lorenz LZCAM 516) 
  2. Wondrous Nativity (Lorenz LZCAM 273) 
  3. Glorious Day (Lorenz LZCAM 836) 
Posted in: Musical Moments
Tags: Composers from Minnesota • Composers of the Late 20th-21st Century • United States Composers

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