Incarnation Lutheran Church is pleased to be able to offer this music series as a gift to the community, and you are invited to experience the transforming power of music. We are striving to fill the world with God’s grace and love through locally available, high-quality concerts. This is a terrific opportunity for us to give generously and inspire hope. Freewill offerings are gratefully accepted at all concerts to support the musicians and continuation of the series.
Incarnation Music Series 2025-26 Events Brochure
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Vivaldi on Fire
Our season begins hosting the Bach Society of Minnesota with a concert featuring beguiling music by Antonio Vivaldi — the “Red Priest” — a mad genius of virtuosity, bringing “follia,” craziness, and boundless fun. Vivaldi’s love stories were followed with bated breath by his contemporaries — one of his loves, a beautiful singer! Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski will seduce the audience with her captivating performance. www.mnbachsocietymn.org (Performance time: 1 hour, 50 minutes)
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Home for the Holidays
Experience nationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Jennifer Grimm, joined by her talented family and friends, in a holiday music program that will showcase her amazing vocal stylings. Jennifer’s musical journey began early, singing across the country with her family’s variety act. After settling in the Twin Cities, she earned a mathematics degree from Augsburg College while continuing to perform. She has performed with Garrison Keillor and Debbie Duncan, and at venues in New York, Europe, and the Caribbean. Join us for a memorable holiday event. www.JenniferGrimm.com (Performance time: 75 minutes)
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Explosion Big Band
The Explosion Big Band, a 17-piece big band led by Doug Haining and Scott Agster, plays a repertoire of rock and swing and compositions from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny, and others. Doug Haining, sax and clarinet player, has been delighting audiences for over three decades. He performs in pit orchestras in local theaters and leads the Twin Cities Seven, a local swing band. Scott Agster, trombone player, moved to Minneapolis in 2005 to study at the University of Minnesota. He teaches trombone, writes music for, and plays with a number of local jazz bands. www.explosionbigband.com (Performance time: 75 minutes)
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
Enjoy the music of this old-world string instrument in a concert of pops, classical, and more performed by the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra, a community group founded in 1991 to preserve and foster the enjoyment of mandolin music. With 30 musicians playing mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar, and bass, their repertoire includes old and new compositions, including transcriptions of classical pieces and popular tunes. www.mnmando.org (Performance time: 75 minutes)