Music Director Kimberly Bedell has been at Incarnation since 1997. She has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a Master of Arts degree in Choral Conducting with an emphasis in Church Music from the University of Iowa. Kimberly an active teacher, vocal coach, and conductor and is a member of American Choral Director's Association, Chorister's Guild, VoiceCare Network and the American Guild of Organists. She also serves on the education committee for the San Diego Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. 
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Incarnation Lutheran has a long history of excellent music expressed though vibrant choirs and congregational singing, dynamic contemporary musicians and skilled soloists. A hallmark of our ministry is the frequent integration of musicians of all ages, from young children through seniors. New members are always welcome to participate in LCI's music. You need not be an experienced musician; you just need the desire to learn and the love of music.
The Liturgical Choir
This choir, open to older teens and adults rehearses September -June on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-9:00. Great choral music from the Renaissance to the present makes up the ensemble's repertoire. The choir sings at the 9:00 service, for special seasonal services and gives concerts both at church and in the area. Upcoming events include "Tales of Wonder: Great Stories of Christianity Told though Music."
Children's Choir and Children's music
LCI's children's choir meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 while school is in session and is open to all children in the 2nd-6th grades. In addition to singing for Sunday services, the choir gives concerts and special presentations through the year. (See upcoming events.) We also offer music education to children and youth during Sunday School and at the Incarnation Lutheran Preschool.
Contemporary Music
Our praise team leads the music for our contemporary-style worship held at 10:45. The ensemble rehearses Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.
Bell Choir
Incarnation's bell choir meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 in the choir room and plays for the 5:30 and 9:00 services.
Short Term ensembles and small groups
For special occasions through the year, we have bell choirs, instrumental ensembles, and small choirs who present music for any of our worship services.
In addition to encouraging our own young organists to play for church, Incarnation participates the the San Diego Chapter of the American Guild of Organists' program that allows high school and middle school organists to come and play preludes, postludes or hymns.
Instruments
LCI has 2 Yamaha baby grand pianos and a Yamaha digital piano for worship and rehearsals. Our two manual pipe organ was built by Portland organ builder Richard Bond in 1987.
Music Staff
Karen Zajac, musician for the Saturday evening service has a Masters in Music from Northwestern University emphasizing both piano and voice throughout her education. She worked for many years as a mezzo-soprano soloist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus and in Chicago area churches and synagogues. She taught elementary music education, also serving as district music coordinator for the Winnetka Public Schools in Winnetka, IL. Karen has been an active piano soloist and accompanist in both the Chicago and San Diego areas.
Bob Torres, leader of music for the contemporary service, has served at Incarnation as a guitarist for 18 years. Bob plays professionally at nightclubs, social events, recording sessions and weddings. In addition to accomanying a vareity of instrumentalists and singers, Bob performs solo on the classical guitar, as a guitar duet with Richard Worrall, and with the Pacific Guitar Trio. Bob is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 325.
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