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FALL REHEARSALS BEGIN ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
6:30 - 8:30 with an optional short social time after
WILLMAR COMMUNITY CENTER
624 US-71 BUS (across from Robbins Island), WILLMAR
If you have not sung with our group before, please
contact our director, Naomi Powers-Baker, via email: nbaker@calvarywillmar.org
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to access an online survey that has been set up for anyone wanting to receive emails for
updated information about the Anniversary Concert and/or for anyone interested in singing with the choir.
Add your name and email.
Please feel free to share the link with former members or anyone else you know that might be interested.
https://forms.gle/qYU5pVKyS2pvCWCn7
https://www.facebook.com/westcentralsingers
AND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR FOR THIS EPIC CONCERT, PLEASE CONTACT
Donna Brau, WCS Board President: dkbrau@gmail.com
The 2025 FALL Season rehearsals will begin on THURSDAY, AUGUST 21!
If you are interested in singing, please contact our director, Naomi Powers-Baker
nbaker@calvarywillmar.org
- singers of all ages who have experience singing in a chorale group
- who have some sight reading skills
- and who are willing to commit to practicing at home, attending regular evening rehearsals for 10-12 weeks in a row
- We also ask that you commit to performing in two concerts.
We'd love to include you!
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For updates and current news check us out on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/westcentralsingers
WEST CENTRAL SINGERS DIRECTOR – Naomi Powers Baker Naomi began directing WCS the fall of 2018. She enjoys the excitement and passion of this group. After thirty-two years of teaching music, 30 in the New London-Spicer School District, Naomi is currently the Director of Music Ministry at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar, MN. Besides her love of music, Naomi enjoys having fun hanging out with family, friends and dogs.
BELOW: CURRENT GROUP MEMBERS SPRING 2025
SOPRANO I
Cathy Nielson, Willmar
MiKaila Norman, Litchfield
Nanette Serbus, Renville *
Kali Stiles, New London
Sarah Tiede-Moulton, Morris
Eileen Twedt, Willmar
Jean Urban, New London
SOPRANO II
Rebecca Bellman, Paynesville
Jill Benson, Willmar
Elaine Boyd, Willmar
Sarah Kretschmann, Willmar
Kaylee Nelson, Willmar
Cheryl Schmidt, Willmar
Kris Swanson, Willmar *
Diane Thompson, Pennock
ALTO I
Cynthia Koll Tengwall, Spicer
Sarah Larson, Willmar
Lisa McBrian, Willmar
Bridget Neumann, Raymond
Kristen Pierce, Pennock *
Aspen Steinhofer, Starbuck
ALTO II
Rondi Adams, Willmar
Heather Carver, Spicer *
Rachel Clark, Kandiyohi
Kateri Gruber, Melrose *
Char Kingstrom, Willmar
Barb Lilleberg, Atwater
Hailey Wolf, Willmar *
CONTRALTO
Donna Brau, Spicer *
TENOR
Pete Baalson, New London
Jaron Bachmann, Willmar
David Frey, Willmar
Roger Kingstrom, Willmar
Brad Schmidt, Willmar
BARITONE/BASS
John Benson, Willmar *
Dale Lauer, Spicer *
Andrew Stadem, Willmar
Peter Stadem, Willmar
Jeff Tengwall, Blomkest
John Wenke, Willmar
ACCOMPANIST
Kari Stadem, Willmar
INSTRUMENTALISTS/PERCUSSION
Andrew Benson, Elaine Boyd, Andrea Denardo, Sophie Haas
* Denotes Board Member
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FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEASON WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO:
Faith Lutheran Church, Spicer
Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar
Britta and staff at the Willmar Community Center
Printmasters, Willmar
The Spicer Legion (for our post-concert gathering)
Dennis Benson (pictures and recording, and moral support)
Sophie Haas - Violinist
Andrea Denardo - Flutist
Diane Thompson, Elaine Boyd, Becca Bellman,Kristen PIerce,
Andrew Stadem and Sarah Kretschmann - Soloists
Andrew Benson and Elaine Boyd - Percussion
Roger Kingstrom - Narrator
Kari Stadem - Accompanist
and of course, our Director Naomi Powers-Baker
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West Central Singers would like to thank and acknowledge the following people, businesses, and organizations
that are a positive voice in support of the arts in our community and the surrounding area,
and that directly support us through significant donations that make our concerts possible.
If you would like to support these efforts, please mail your tax deductible contribution to:
West Central Singers, c/o Donna Brau, Board President, 5183 – 109 Ave NE, Spicer, MN 56288
2024/2025 DONORS
QUARTET LEVEL
ROGER and BARB BENGTSON
TRIO LEVEL
Allergy and Asthma Specialty Clinic
Anfinson Thompson & Co
Carol L Benson
Terry and Donna Brau in memory of Robert J Brau
Duane Carrow
Charles and Heather Carver
Don's Flooring, LLP
Dooley's Petroleum, Inc
Fischer Laser Eye Center
Gary and Nancy Geiger
Karin J. Gilbertson
Arvin and Corrine Grove
H Lester and Joann Halverson
Shahid and Julia Jaffer
Roger and Char Kingstrom
Mona Lackore
Larry and Mary Larson
Dale and Judi Lauer
Dan and Peggy Lister
Bill and Bridget Neumann
Palmer and Dee Norlilng
North Sibley Insurance Services, Inc
Brad and Cheryl Schmidt
Pete and Kari Stadem
Rolf and Joyce Standfuss
Kris Swanson
Don and Eileen Twedt
Walt's
Paul White and Jessica Erickson
Carol Welket and Lee Roisum
Brenda Woltjer
Bill and Kellie Wright
and a donation with the request to remain anonymous
DUET LEVEL
Bravara Bank
Cheri Buzzeo
Fancy Coats Pet Grooming and Inn
Bill and Anne Fenske
First State Real Estate
Michael R Gardner, D.D.S.
LaDonna Hallberg Sook
Hanson and Fonkert Dental
Neal and Julene Haugen
Bryan and Traci Mara
Rick and Pat Nordin
Tim and Mary Pieh
Ron and Sherri Pool
Gerald and Rebecca Reiter
Jean Rittenour
David and Nola Zane
WE REHEARSE AT 6:30PM ON THURSDAYS (except for holidays)
WILLMAR COMMUNITY CENTER
624 US-71 BUSINESS
Willmar, MN 56201
(across from Robbins Island)
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