The Easter season is the pinnacle of the Church Year, and its music reflects the profound joy of Christ’s resurrection. The sounds of Easter ring out with triumphant hymns, festive liturgy, and celebratory organ music that proclaim, “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!”
Throughout the weeks of Easter, congregations sing beloved hymns such as “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” and “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds,” rich in theology and exuberant in melody. The use of trumpets, handbells, and expanded choirs adds to the majesty of the season. The Alleluia, absent throughout Lent, returns in full force, restoring the language of praise to its rightful place in worship.
As the season continues through Pentecost, Easter music encourages us to live in the light of the Resurrection. Each Sunday’s music connects the ongoing life of the Church to the victory won on Easter morning, reminding us that Christ’s resurrection is not just a moment in time, but the heartbeat of our faith.
Let us continue to lift our voices in joyful song, celebrating the risen Lord who brings life, hope, and salvation to all.
In Christ,
Zach Hastings
Director of Music
Zach Hastings is the Director of Music at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church in Omaha NebraskaZach studied organ performance at Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music in 2016. He has been an organist, bell choir director, and director of worship primarily in the central Iowa area. He continually seeks opportunities to grow as a musician through various conferences and seminars. Zach currently serves on the Central Iowa American Guild of Organists (AGO) Executive Committee, and on the American Guild of Organists Young Organists (AGOYO) National Board.
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