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Handbell (3)
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5 (3)
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2 (2)
2+ (1)
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Dennis, Karissa (3)
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Advent (1)
Christmas (1)
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Dennis, Karissa
Karissa Dennis
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KARISSA DENNIS graduated from Bemidji State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, specifically Composition, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and Organ Performance. She received the Spangler Piano Scholarship and Carl O. Thompson Scholarship. While in college, she taught piano, organ, and composition lessons at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts.
Since 2004, Karissa has been a full-time Director of Worship and Music in ELCA churches. In her current congregation of over 2,500 members, she oversees various ensembles including vocal and handbell choirs, praise bands and instrumental ensembles. Leading traditional and contemporary music for worship services, weddings and funerals is a part of her ministry. Karissa has successfully driven church fundraises for a grand piano, handchimes, handbells, keyboard and pipe organ. She led a concert series for 6 years has given numerous piano and organ concerts.
Karissa has a passion for composing music. She has several handbell pieces accepted for publication through Lorenz, Ringing Word and Hope. The professional choral ensemble, From Age to Age, commissioned Karissa to arrange
O Holy Night
. Karissa's choral and handbell pieces have been performed by various church vocal and handbell choirs throughout the United States for both worship services and concerts, including a tour in Singapore.
Karissa feels blessed to live out her calling every day. She resides in Farmington, Minnesota, just on the outskirts of the twin cities. She enjoys spending time with her husband Ryan and two children, Aleya and Parker.
KING OF LOVE (My Shepherd Is) -
DENNIS
(L2)
MY SHEPHERD'S AMAZING GRACE -
DENNIS
(L2)
THE MOON OF WINTERTIME -
DENNIS
(L2+)
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