Composaers

Terry Piontkowski

Terry Piontkowski began his liturgical music experience in his home town of Alpena,

Michigan. For more than thirty years, he has served as Director of Music and Liturgy for churches in Michigan and Wisconsin. He completed his formal music education and officially began his career a a composing artist in 1990.

In 1991, North American Liturgy Resources released Terry’s first collection, Seeker of Silence. This music had been so well received that churches began requesting complete concerts of his music. To help fulfill these requests, Terry created Parable Music Ministries in 1993, which would enhance and give life to his music. While Terry was in Michigan, the ministry published two more collections of his original music, The Stone Still Cries, and Mystical Rose.

Terry moved to Wisconsin in August of 1996, and shortly thereafter, resumed recording and sharing his music. June of 2000 brought the completion of yet another collection entitled Bread From the Earth. In May of 2001, the ministry was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under our new name, Lumen Christi Ministry, Inc. Terry's latest collection, Veni Sancte Spiritus was released in July of 2004 by Lumen Christi Ministry.

Catholic Herald Article - October 2002

RPI News Article on singable music in Church

John VanWagoner

John VanWagoner, singer, songwriter, percussionist and guitarist, was born in Delta, Utah. “ I love to share music with others. I believe God communicates to people through music.”

After obtaining a degree in Music Education from Utah State University, John taught classes in vocal, guitar and instrumental ensembles for over 12

years. In addition to composing and performing, he serves as a liturgical musician at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City, Utah. John is currently working on a CD of his own works.

Link to John VanWagoner's Website