Please join us for our fall concerts where we will celebrate A Bit of Norway,
complete with the fiddlers from Sunburg Community Music!




2026 WINTER/SPRING REHEARSALS BEGIN ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 with an optional short social time after
WILLMAR COMMUNITY CENTER
624 US-71 BUS - Willmar, MN (across from Robbins Island)

If you have not sung with our group before, please contact our
director, Naomi Powers-Baker, via email for more information: westcentralsingers@gmail.com

More details about the 25th Anniversary Concert and how to participate: 25th Anniversary Page





CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to access an online survey that has been set up for anyone wanting to receive emails for
updated information about the Anniversary Concert and/or for anyone interested in singing with the choir.
Add your name and email.

Please feel free to share the link with former members or anyone else you know who may be interested.
https://forms.gle/qYU5pVKyS2pvCWCn7





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WEST CENTRAL SINGERS DIRECTOR
Naomi Powers-Baker began directing WCS in the fall of 2018. She enjoys the excitement and passion of this group.
After thirty-two years of teaching music, thirty in the New London-Spicer School District, Naomi is currently the Director of Music Ministry at
Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar, MN.  Besides her love of music, Naomi enjoys having fun hanging out with family, friends, and her dogs.

CURRENT GROUP MEMBERS - FALL 2025

SOPRANO I
Sarah Moulton, Willmar
Cathy Nielson, Willmar
Jeanie Rittenour, Glenwood
Nanette Serbus, Renville
Beckie Simenson, Litchfield
Kali Stiles, Morris
Eileen Twedt, Willmar
Jean Urban, New London

SOPRANO II
Jill Benson, Willmar
Elaine Boyd, Willmar
JoAnn Halverson, Willmar
Ramona Hjulberg, Corcoran
Sarah Kretschmann, Willmar
Kris Swanson, Willmar *
Diane Thompson, Pennock
Kellie Wright, Willmar

ALTO I
Cindy Koll-Tengwall, Spicer
Sarah Larson, Willmar
Peggy Lister, Corcoran
Lisa McBrian, Willmar
Bridget Neumann, Raymond
Kristen Pierce, Pennock *

ALTO II
Madison Anderson-Wilson, Willmar
Rebecca Bellman, New London
Heather Carver, Spicer *
Kateri Gruber, Melrose *
Char Kingstrom, Willmar
Barb Lilleberg, Atwater
Hailey Wolf, Clara City *

CONTRALTO
Donna Brau, Spicer *(ex officio)

TENOR
Peter Baalson, New London
David Frey, Willmar
Roger Kingstrom, Willmar
Andrew Stadem, Willmar
Nolan Sutton, Starbuck

BARITONE/BASS
John Benson, Willmar *
Dale Lauer, Spicer *
Peter Stadem, Willmar
Jeff Tengwall, Blomkest
John Wenke, Willmar
Bill Wright, Willmar

ACCOMPANIST
Kari Stadem, Willmar

* Denotes Board Member

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FOR THE UPCOMING FALL 2025 SEASON WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO:
First Lutheran Church - Norway Lake, New London
Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar
Britta and staff at the Willmar Community Center
Print Masters, Willmar
Dennis Benson (website administration/guidance)
Special musical guests, the fiddlers from Sunburg Community Music
Kari Stadem - Accompanist
and of course, our Director, Naomi Powers-Baker and our Substitute Director, Madison Anderson-Wilson
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West Central Singers has begun our annual donor compaign to raise funds in support of the Fall 2025 season and the upcoming 2026 Spring Concert and 25th Anniversary Celebration.  If you would like to support these efforts, please mail your tax deductible contribution to:
West Central Singers, c/o Heather Carver, 9999 North Shore Drive, Spicer, MN 56288

We would like to thank and acknowledge the following people, businesses, and organizations that are a positive voice in support of the arts
in our community and the surrounding area, and that directly support us through significant donations that make our concerts possible.
** Donors at these levels are sponsors for our 25th Anniversary Concert and Celebration. Thank you!


2025/2026 DONORS

** QUARTET I LEVEL ($1000 - $4999)
Carol Benson (in memory of William and Gabriel)
Global Development Services (in memory of Fred and Barb Roguske)


** TRIO II LEVEL ($500 - $999)
Terry and Donna Brau (in memory of Robert J Brau)
Charles and Heather Carver

  


TRIO I LEVEL ($100 - $499)
Allergy & Asthma Specialty Clinic
John and Jill Benson
Border States Electric
Fischer Laser Eye Center
Karin Gilbertson
Corrine and Arvin Grove
JoAnn Halverson
Hanson and Fonkert Dental
Home State Bank
Julia and Shahid Jaffer
Roger and Char Kingstrom
Mona Lackore and Ron Adkins
Dale and Judi Lauer
Barb Lilleberg
Bill and Bridget Neumann
Palmer and Dee Norling
Pete and Kari Stadem
Kris Swanson
Judith Terhune
Thrivent - Paul White and Jessica Erickson
Walt's
Carol Welker and Lee Roisum
West Central Sanitation
Brenda Woltjer


DUET II LEVEL ($51 - $99)
Bravera Bank
Anne and Bill Fenske
Bryan and Traci Mara

DUET I LEVEL ($25 - $50)
Darlene Bratberg
Fancy Coats Pet Grooming and Inn
Neal and Julene Haugen
Barb and Jerome Johnson
Brian and Sherry Pearson
Tim and Mary Pieh
Ron and Diane Pierce
Rolf and Caryl Peterson
Jeanie Rittenour
Brad and Cheryl Schmidt
Marilyn Young
Nola Zane


WE REHEARSE AT 6:30PM ON THURSDAYS (except for holidays)
WILLMAR COMMUNITY CENTER
624 US-71 BUSINESS
Willmar, MN 56201
(across from Robbins Island)