Keene 55-years in church choir

Fifty-five years of wearing a robe on Sunday – a choir robe, that is. It has been said that singing in a church choir can be a lifetime experience, and our own Jan Keene has provided ample evidence of this. 

Jan began her service to the Chancel Choir in the mid-1960’s and thus began a 55-year stretch when she was rarely absent from the choir loft on Sunday morning. Jan was always a cheerful presence in choir rehearsals and social gatherings, and it was my pleasure to work with her as she took her place in the Alto section. When I think of who might be seen as a shining example of faithful and steady service to a volunteer organization such as a church choir, Jan Keene stands out.

About the author:
Ron Pearson received a Bachelor of Music from Concordia College in 1972, and a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan in 1974. He joined the church staff as organist in 1974 and assumed the combined music director/organist position in 1995. He has also been Adjunct Instructor of Organ at TU.