Saint Olaf, Patron of Norway, Catholic Church is proud to offer the Soli Deo Gloria Music Award of $500 to local area music students in their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school or first year of college. Number of awards will be based on donations received. The great composer and church musician, Johann Sebastian Bach, would sign his pieces with the words “Soli Deo Gloria” or “for the glory of God”.  This award will go to students who showcase a passion for music in different disciplines (performance or composition) and want to continue to pursue that passion.

2021 Soli Deo Gloria Music Award Winners

The music department of St. Olaf, Patron of Norway, Catholic Church is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Soli Deo Gloria Music Award.

Marianne Packer, Piano and Voice

Edwin Lampitt, Cello

Nolan Forsythe, Percussion

Link to listen to Nolan's performance:  https://youtu.be/nXJwDjn0jLc

We wish them luck on their future musical endeavors!

2020 Soli Deo Gloria Music Award Winners

The Music department at St. Olaf is pleases to announce the First Annual Soli Deo Gloria recipients.

Sydney Harris (Harp) Link to Video 

Mackenzie Conners (Voice) Link to Video

We wish them both luck in their future musical endeavors.