
Our Saviour’s Music Staff

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.

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.

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.

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.
