Nathan Elsbernd (M.M. organ ’25) spent the early part of his career serving various Midwest church communities in order to gain a broad base of experience. He earned a B.A. from Luther College where he studied organ, collaborative piano, and conducting. Additionally, he pursued research interests on the intersections between community, hospitality, and hymnody and was the first Luther College Church Music Fellow. Nathan is a member of The Diapason’s “20 Under 30” Class of 2023. He believes music making should be a community-centered endeavor.