Few things stir within us a greater sense than does beautiful music. Bethesda has a strong musical tradition. We use music to enrich our worship experiences, teach our message to each other, and offer praise.
The Bethesda Choir is the core of our music program, offering leadership during worship from September through May, and in special services and concerts. Membership is open to anyone who wants to sing!
Our teens and children sing frequently during our services, and instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles join our music director in providing special musical offerings throughout the year.
Join a choir, play an instrument, participate in the Bethesda Music Series, or soak in the power of this extraordinary gift of God!
The Rev. Kathryn Nichols, Minister of Music at Bethesda Lutheran Church, has enjoyed a richly varied career in music and pastoral ministries in churches of several denominations, directing choirs of all ages and playing the organ, with extensive experience in preparing and conducting oratorios and cantatas. Most recently she shared a full-time position with her husband, Dr Mark Brombaugh as Co-Directors of Music Ministries for twelve years at Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington. During those years Kathryn also worked part-time as a hospice chaplain for CHI Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care. Prior to moving to Washington in 2008, Kathryn served as Associate Pastor and Minister of Music at First Congregational Church (UCC) in Branford, Kathryn is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA. Her formal education was acquired at University of Tennessee, Yale University and Institute of Sacred Music, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Westminster Choir College.
Dr. Mark Brombaugh, Music Ministry Associate at Bethesda Lutheran Church, has served in music ministry in several denominations across the country and taught organ, harpsichord and church music on the faculties of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, and at the Universities of Illinois and Oregon, while maintaining an active recital career. Prior to moving to Washington he was for many years Director of Music Ministry at United Church on the Green (UCC), New Haven. Currently he teaches organ students part-time at Yale University. He has also worked in pipe organ building and served as consultant for numerous churches for new organs and restoration projects. He holds education degrees from Oberlin College, University of Louisville, and Yale University.
You can contact Kathryn and Mark at music@bethesdanewhaven.org.
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