Fine Arts

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6)

Recognizing the close relationship between ministry and the arts, the Fine Arts Department at MLS develops students’ God-given abilities in the areas of music and the arts. All students experience both academic and performance-based courses that help them discover and cultivate their gifts to serve God’s people.

MLS band performing in concert
Student singing at a fine arts performance
Student performing on trumpet at a concert
MLS choir performing in red robes
Choir students singing together
MLS band performing in the gymnasium
Students raising their hands in concert
Student dressed up at an MLS event
Student performing on upright bass at a concert
Choir students singing from music folders
Choir students performing in red
MLS choir singing in red robes at a church service

Fine Arts Related Course Offerings

  • Music 1 (required)
  • Music 1 Mass Chorus (required)
  • Music 2 (required)
  • Music 2 Mass Chorus (required)
  • Chapel Choir (elective)
  • Concert Choir (elective, by audition)
  • Applied Piano and Organ Lessons (required and elective)
  • Piano Lab (required for students with limited/no piano background)
  • Band (elective)
  • Introduction to Fine Arts (elective; dual-credit with Martin Luther College)
  • Art and Art History 1 (elective)
  • Art and Art History 2 (elective)

Extra Curricular Fine Arts Offerings

  • Pep Band
  • Shadows Show Choir
  • Drama
  • Pop up Ensembles/Activities
Check Please A One-Act Comedy by Jonathan Rand

“Check Please”

The MLS Fine Arts Department is pleased to present “Check Please” on November 7 & 8. It is a comedy that centers on two main characters, Guy and Girl, who are each trying to navigate the perils of modern dating. They encounter one bizarre match after another until they realize that they might be a great match for each other. After their relationship runs its course, they dive back into the dating world only to find the options have grown stranger. Tickets are available for purchase starting on October 12 at 10:00 am.

Showtimes are Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.

Tickets Prices: $10 for adults | $5 for Children (Age 3-12)

Never Miss an Event

Check out information on upcoming Music and Drama events on our News and Events page here. Can’t attend in person? Many of our events are livestreamed on the MLS YouTube channel here.

Student Perspective

As a student at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, I participated in the fine arts program in drama, choir, and band. I was blessed to have a very involved life in these programs, which led to many wonderful opportunities.

The choir allowed me to witness my faith to others in song and meet fellow members of the WELS church on choir tour. I got to see how different churches from various regions worshiped Jesus in a different way culturally, but worshiped the same Jesus we worship every day of our lives. It was so encouraging to see so many individuals on fire for Jesus everywhere we went.

I was also blessed to be a lead in multiple productions in the theater program at MLS. These experiences built my confidence and creativity. As I train to be a future pastor, these experiences have helped to build me up for my future callings in life. It showed me that the show must go on, no matter what, and that can be very true in ministry when things don’t go the right way.

Finally, as a member of our band, I got to learn the confidence it takes to perform a solo and the true blessing that instrumental music is to the church. I played at many local churches that were always extremely appreciative, and it made me realize how much such a small thing can mean to anyone on any day.

In all things, the fine arts program at MLS led me to recognize that I have the gifts to serve our Savior in the public ministry, and since I was blessed to be able to participate in such a way at MLS, I can now have the confidence to share the Word with everyone around the globe.

– Caleb Martin,
MLS Class of 2025

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