MUSIC
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things... Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music. - Palm 98:1,4
Mrs. Shelli Wiebersch
Mrs. Wiebersch (WEE-bursh), a classically trained singer, earned her Bachelors in Music Education with endorsements in K-12 General Music and K-12 Choral Music from Pacific Lutheran University. In addition to teaching music at St. Nicholas, she also teaches choir at a Catholic homeschool co-op, teaches music theory at the Cantate Homeschool Choir, as well as private lessons in voice, clarinet, and beginning piano. She has directed various church and community children’s and youth choirs since 2005, including the new children’s choir at St. Nicholas parish.
When teaching classroom-based music, Mrs. Wiebersch enjoys combining the Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze music methodologies. This variety allows students to fully engage in their musical education experience with movement, folk music, traditional church music, ear training, sight-singing, instrumental music, theory, music appreciation, all of which in one or more ways appeals to and connects with each type of student learner. The goal she strives to achieve for her students is not just to learn music but to learn to love it and use their musical talents to glorify God.
Mrs. Wiebersch is an active member of the American Orff Schulwerk Association and the Evergreen Orff Chapters, has completed Kodaly Level 1 training, is a member of her church choir at Sts. Cosmas and Damian in Orting, and a member of the Sonoro Choral Society.
The biggest passions in her life are God, family, and music. She married her wonderful husband, Erik, in 1999 and in addition to teaching music, she also helps him operate their small construction company. She has two young adult children, Elizabeth and Thomas. Together they love singing, family game nights, camping, grilling, and hanging out with family and friends.