Christmas Musicals for Church
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48613 40 L EE DENGLER is a composer and arranger with over 400 published choral anthems, cantatas for Christmas and Holy Week, children's musicals and vocal and piano solo collections to his credit. Lee studied composition and arranging with Alice Parker, and received both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His music is performed throughout the US and in many other countries throughout the world. He currently serves as conductor for the Adult Choir at College Mennonite Church in Goshen, Indiana. He is also an outstanding baritone soloist who has appeared in a wealth of operas, oratorios and recitals. Lee has taught voice and composition on the college level, and is currently a freelance music editor and engraver. SUSAN NAUS DENGLER is a lyricist and writer. Her lyrics, narrations, and poetry have been used by many composers and publishers. Together with her husband Lee, she has written many anthems, cantatas for Christmas and Holy Week and children's musicals. She has conducted children's choirs and has served as a guest conductor for choral festivals. She developed an intergenerational arts curriculum for churches that teaches children healthy vocal technique and introduces musical concepts, along with visual arts and drama, all of which teach Biblical stories and spiritual truths. In addition, Susan has taught classes and private students on the high school and college level. She is a soprano soloist who has sung in a long list of operas and oratorios throughout her career. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from West Chester University and her Master of Music Degree in vocal performance and church music from Valparaiso University in Indiana. Lee and Susan live along the Elkhart River in Goshen, Indiana where they enjoy spending time with their grown children and five grandchildren. xxx For Preview Only