About Us
Sanctus Winds is a community band of wind, brass, and percussion players who use their musical gifts to the glory of the Triune God. The ensemble gathers 2-3 times a year to prepare concerts that have Christ-centric themes incorporating high-quality sacred and traditional literature for the wind band. Membership is open to adult musicians and advanced high school musicians (with audition).
Upcoming Concerts
of the 2024-2025 season
For Us
Sunday, February 16, 2025 / 4:00pm / St. John Lutheran Church – Arnold, MO
Join us for a program of music tracing Jesus for us through the church year. No tickets are required. Please note the updated location for this concert!
Works Include
- Past the Equinox – Jack Stamp
- Ere the World Began to Be – Jack Stamp
- Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light – Willam Latham
- Symphonic Variations on ‘In Dulci Jubilo’ – Claude T. Smith
- Dies Natalis – Howard Hanson
- Chorale Variants – Todd Stalter
- Bavarian Easter Festival – James Barnes
Previous Concerts
Life Eternal
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 4:00pm | Peace Lutheran Church
Join us for a program of music giving thanks for the saints who have gone before us and anticipating the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. No tickets are required. Click above to view the performance.
Works Include
“One True Life” – David Gillingham
“Sanctus” – Ola Gjello
“Life Eternal” – Rossano Galante
“Alleluia! Laudamus Te” – Alfred Reed
O Christ, the Lamb of God
Sunday, February 18th, 2024 | 4:00pm | Peace Lutheran Church
Join us for a program of music suitable for reflection to begin the Lenten season. No tickets are required. Click above to view the performance.
Works Include
“Fantasia in G Major” – Johann Sebastian Bach
“On an American Spiritual” – David Holsinger
“Amazing Grace” – Frank Tichelli”
“First Suite in Eb for Military Band” – Gustav Holst
Sing, Dance, Praise
Sunday, November 3, 2024 / 4:00pm / Peace Lutheran Church
Join us for a program of music inspired by Psalm 149. No tickets are required.
Works Include
Prelude on Lobe Den Herren – James Curnow
Choral Music – Jacob de Haan
Beautiful Savior – James Swearingen
Joy Revisited – Frank Tichelli
Jupiter (from The Planets) – Gustav Holst/arr. James Curnow
A Little Tango Music – Adam Gorb
Meditation on an Irish Hymn Tune – Benjamin Culli
Chorale Prelude on Abide with Me – Fred Allen
Symphonic Dance #3 – Clifton Williams
The Director
The director and founder of Sanctus Winds is Matthew Janssen. Matthew serves as the Director of Bands at Lutheran South and as Kantor at Hope Ev. Lutheran Church, both in St. Louis, MO. At Lutheran South he is the chair of the music department, directs the middle school band program, and leads the high school Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. At Hope he is the principal organist, directs the adult and children’s choir, plans worship, and serves as the curator of the churches music series, Music in a Sacred Space. Mr. Janssen has a B.S. in Music Education from Concordia University, Nebraska and an M.M. in Trumpet Performance from the University of Louisville, KY. When not leading some sort of musical endeavor he enjoys being at home with his wife and pets, camping, and binge-watching through various streaming services.
Membership
Membership is open to advanced high school musicians (with an audition) and adult musicians with previous ensemble performance experience. Members are requested to attend 4-5 rehearsals to prepare for each concert. In the true community band spirit, there are no limitations to the number of players in each section. We are always open to new members. Click below to fill out the Sanctus Winds Interest Form.
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