Zion Lutheran Church Choir in Concert - Bayeux Cathedral

Join the Zion Lutheran Church Choir (USA) for this free performance as they tour throughout France! We hope to see you there!
About this Event

The Adult Choir at Zion is a vibrant volunteer ensemble open to anyone who loves to sing, bringing together teachers, students, business professionals, medical personnel, and retirees. While their primary focus is providing music for worship and special services at Zion, the choir has also shared their talents internationally, performing in countries such as Norway, Russia, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. Their performances are always filled with energy, passion, and a sense of community, making each concert a special experience. Zion Lutheran Church provides the perfect setting for these musical celebrations, offering programs and outreach that connect the choir’s music to the wider community.

The director of the group is Tyler Hagy, an active performer, conductor, and educator, based in Iowa City, Iowa. He currently serves as the Director of Choirs at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, Iowa. Choirs under his direction have been selected for many featured performances, including at the Luther College Dorian Choral Invitational, the Iowa Choral Showcase, and the Iowa Association of School Boards’ 78th Annual Convention.

The organist joining the choir at Bayeux is Marlys Botte. A native of Iowa, Marlys Boote grew up immersed in music – especially music of the church. She started piano at age 6, adding study of organ and voice, and participating in every music opportunity she could. She continued musical training in organ and church music, earning a bachelor's degree, then an MFA (University of Iowa), then spent a year in Germany as a DAAD Scholar playing historic organs of northern Europe as a student of Harald Vogel, then returning to the University of Iowa, where she completed the DMA as a student of Delores R. Bruch.

Boote has been Senior Organist at Zion Lutheran Church, Iowa City, IA, since 1997, where she plans and plays weekly services, accompanies ensembles and soloists, and directs the Handbell Choir. She is delighted to play the historic 1852 George Stevens-A. David Moore pipe organ – the oldest pipe organ in the state of Iowa. Past positions include College Organist at Grinnell College (IA), home to a 1949 Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.