Soli Deo Gloria Institute
Founded in 2002, Soli Deo Gloria Institute is dedicated to enriching our community through music. Through our musical ensembles, Soli Brass and Sine Nomine Brass, we bring musicians together to share their talents and inspire audiences.
Soli Deo Gloria Brass ChoirDr. Patricia Backhaus, Music DirectorSoli Deo Gloria Brass Ensembles
There are no auditions to join the groups. All levels of musicians are accepted. All that is required is that you be a confirmed Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) member.Concert in the Park[ing Lot] returns!Soli Deo Gloria Concert BandComing again next year!Grace Lutheran Church, Waukesha WI, 700 Beechwood AveBring a chair. Enjoy an ice cream social after the concert presented by East Side Circle. Free and open.This band is open to any confirmed WELS/ELS member. Please make 2 rehearsals.
Sine Nomine Brass
In 2020 seven friends met in Pat’s Waukesha, WI. driveway to play for the sheer joy of playing. They now number ten brass musicians from multiple churches who travel around the area to WELS churches playing for worship services. They never planned to have a name – thus, Sine Nomine – without name.
If you’d like Sine Nomine to play for your church service or special occasion, use the contact form for your request.
Members
Dr. Pat Backhaus – Music Director/Conductor
Mark Schroeder – Trumpet
Pastor Tom Bauer – Trumpet/Piccolo Trumpet
Rod Clouser – Trumpet
Brian Genrich – Trumpet
Marty Kuphall – Flugelhorn/Trumpet
John Rosenberg – Eb Tenor Horn/Baritone
Mike Swenson – F Horn
Eric Backhaus – Euphonium
Al Floeter – Euphonium/Eb Tuba
Tracy Clouser – Bb Tuba
Coming Events
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Contact
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