BlueGrass Worship

Our Saviour’s Music Staff

Jennifer Thurman
Jennifer Thurman, Director of Music & Worship Arts

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Jennifer Thurman joined Our Saviour’s Lutheran in 2018 as the Director of Music & Worship Arts. She has been a worship leader, professional pianist, and piano teacher for over 20 years.

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Eeva Savolainen
Eeva Savolainen, Director of Celebration Choir

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Eeva Savolainen holds a master’s degree in Music education and Vocal Performance from Sibelius Academy in Finland. She immigrated to United States in 1995 and has been living in Twin Cities since 1996.

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Amanda Heywood
Amanda Heywood, Handbell Director

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Amanda Heywood has been a member of Our Saviour’s since she was little. Growing up she watched her stepdad, Dan Sloneker, ring the big bass bells in the Carillon Bell Choir.

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Max Trochlil
Max Trochlil, Organist

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Max Trochlil is originally from Willmar, MN. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education from Concordia-Moorhead in 2020 and a Master of Sacred Music from the University of Notre Dame in 2023. Since completing his studies, Max has been active in the Twin Cities as a church musician, choir conductor, and freelance vocalist, contributing his talents across a variety of sacred and choral music settings.