Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park

Hello, Augustana! My name is Michael Terry Caraher and I am thrilled to be starting as the Cantor Director of Music on October 1st! Making intentional music is one of the greatest parts of being in a community, such as Augustana, and I hope you’ll join me in making music every Sunday morning.

As I start my role at Augustana, we WILL be having choir(!) and rehearsals will be immediately following the 8:30am service in the choir loft. To gauge how much music that needs to be prepared/distributed, please email the cantor email (cantor@augustanahydepark.org) and let me know that you’ll be joining us! All are welcome to join.

If you have any questions regarding participating in the choir or other music making here at Augustana, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I look forward to hearing from you!

Peace,
Michael

Michael Terry Caraher Bio

Michael Terry Caraher serves as the Cantor Director of Music at Augustana. A lifelong musician, Michael has been singing and intentionally making music in churches since he joined his church choir as a child in California. He received his early music training through the Royal School of Church Music Voice for Life program, and was one of the first Americans to receive the Gold Award in 2010. After attending Interlochen Arts Academy as an organ major for high school, Michael received a B.A. in American Studies and a B.M. in Church Music with an organ emphasis from St. Olaf College. He was a member of the St. Olaf Cantorei and St. Olaf Choir, and was an organ student of Dr. Cathy Rodland and a voice and conducting student of Dr. Anton Armstrong. Michael is thrilled to be part of the Augustana community and to be making intentional and meaningful music with such a wonderful congregation!