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Program History

Pastor Bruce Benson,
Host

Dr. John Ferguson,
Music Adviser

Production Team

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Production Team

Jeffrey O'DonnellJeffrey O'Donnell, executive producer

Jeff O'Donnell is a 2002 graduate of St. Olaf College, where he received a bachelor of music degree cum laude in church music. He studied organ with John Ferguson and choral conducting with Anton Armstrong. Jeff was a member of several music ensembles including the St. Olaf Choir.

As a radio producer, Jeff has had a hand in many successful radio projects, including serving as co-executive producer of Home, Harvest and Healing: A Sing For Joy Hymn Festival and St. Olaf: A Holiday Tradition of Note, part of NPR®'s presentation of the 2003 St. Olaf Christmas Festival.

When not immersed in stacks of CDs choosing music for the program, Jeff oversees the production and recording items for Sing For Joy. He enjoys performing with several Twin Cities choral ensembles, and serves on the steering committee for the 2008 AGO National Convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul. He is a terrible golfer, but doesn't let that stop him from trying.


Miriam Mueller, communications coordinator

As a Lutheran "PK," Miriam has a long history of hearing, singing and enjoying sacred music. She is a very active choir member; currently singing with three local choirs. Miriam is very excited to help promote the unique blend of spiritual musical selections and narrations that Sing for Joy offers to listeners worldwide.