About the Choir


The Lutheran Youth Choir of North America offers high school and returning college students the opportunity to:
• Come together to experience the joy of rehearsing and performing music to the glory of God.
• Go forth to spread the good news of God’s love in Christ through music, word and deed.
• Build strong, faith-based relationships among participants and with Lutheran congregations.


Founding Principles
The Lutheran Youth Choir of North America is founded on the following principles:
1 - Provide a faith-based learning experience for high school youth and returning college students though studying and rehearsing a broad spectrum of sacred music, particularly choral literature and hymnody of the Lutheran heritage and of the Americas.
2 - Present inspiring, educational and enjoyable concerts and worship services to congregations in North America and abroad.
3 - Establish and strengthen relationships with Lutheran congregations and youth by interacting with them in preparation, concert/worship and post-concert/worship settings and activities.
4 - Expand the experience and understanding of youth, faith and culture for both program participants and audiences.


Founding Congregation
The founding congregation of the Lutheran Youth Choir of North America is Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (a western suburb of Chicago). The conductor, accompanist, chaplain, business manager and many of the board of directors are members of Faith, and the congregation and church council are strong supporters of the program. Faith members provide room and board for the choir's participants during their stay in Glen Ellyn. Pre-travel "Glen Ellyn Week" rehearsals take place on Faith’s campus, with the greater Chicago area offering a rich cultural and musical background for the experience.
The most valuable thing I learned was that it is important to work together as a group. Whether you are singing for at a summer concert in Chicago, or running through the London airport to try and make it on the next flight to Germany, LYCNA taught me the importance of living in Christian community. A choir always sounds best when you work together as a group, and LYCNA is a great place to learn those skills. It is a great feeling to know that others care about your interests (especially music and singing!), your life story, and most importantly, you as a person!