John Behnke recently retired from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, after 29 years of teaching. He taught undergraduate and graduate organ, directed the Alleluia Ringers, Concordia’s touring handbell choir and led them in 28 tours, and taught graduate handbell courses. Along with Kenneth Kosche, he designed and implemented the Master of Church Music degree.
Behnke continues to serve as organist and choir director at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, where he plays an 1878 Schuelke organ, and as music editor for AGEHR Publishing—Handbell Musicians of America. He continues to present organ recitals and hymn festivals, serve as conductor/clinician for handbell festivals and workshops, and compose and arrange music for organ, handbells, and choir. For information on his compositions and upcoming activities: www.johnbehnke.com.
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