Psalms
100: 1-2
Make
a joyful
noise
to the Lord,
all
you lands!
Serve
the Lord
with
gladness!
Come
before his
presence
with singing!
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Music Biography
Inge Schultz
is a local performing artist and songwriter whose experience spans over 20 years.
Inge's first instrument was learning to play the accordion at age nine. This was
the beginning of her musical interest in exploring music and its many facets. From
polka, classical, folk, and on to pop, Inge has learned an appreciation
for different musical styles. One of the most important musical experience was when Inge became involved in an
evangelistic group through the Seventh Day Adventist church in Perth, Western Australia. The group sang songs
at train depots and on street corners in the city of Perth. The picture at the left shows Inge's right out in front
row singing gospel songs like "Try a little Kindness," and "Heaven came Down
and Glory Filled my Soul." Inge states that "it was scary to be in the
front row, but I loved to sing the songs, they were so joyful and positive.
I didn't even know the true meaning behind the songs I was singing. I was
a teenager that was seeking out the meaning of love and how to live life
in a world that was constantly changing." In the fall of 1974, Inge finds herself in Seattle homeless. While she attended Queen Anne High, a special friend
shared the Gospel story. Inge than began to understand the deeper meaning of the songs she sang in Australia. In December of 1974, she asked Jesus into her heart as her Lord and Savior.
Inge also learned to play the clarinet in Junior High and High School. She participated in the Seattle All City Band in the summer of 1974. The band was
privilege to go to Spokane and perform for Expo. 74. In the
fall of 1974, Inge's senior year in High School, she traded her faithful
clarinet in at Green River Music for a classical guitar. Inge began
an adventure of learning classical style picking, and chord progressions.
Inge wrote her first composition titled, "Lasting Love". The song
speaks of God's lasting love that is ever present to comfort, heal and
renew us in our times of distress. The focus is to look
at the one who was crucified, the one who really cares. Inge states,
"it's a personal relationship, and not a practiced religion. It's
something that is heart felt and changes your innermost being. You
know without a doubt that something took place within your heart and you
are changed, refreshed, and renewed. When you have experienced His
presence in an intimate way, your perspective of yourself changes.
For some it is immediately, while for others, it is a slower process.
Whatever the situation, your life takes on a different perspective once
you have experienced His presence."
In 1982, Inge was voted in by the congregation as the new choir director in 1982, for Grace Fellowship in Kent, Washington. She served in this position for one year leading worhip and prepared musical cantata's for Easter and Christmas. Inge's outreach experience in Australia, has given her the desired for reaching the public and helping those in need.
She was able to give of her time in helping the cause of those less fortunate in her community by assuming a position as entertainment coordinator for
Kent Cornucopia Days during the years of 1987 to 1993 under the organization of the Kent Lions Club. Inge freely
volunteered herself in singing and playing gospel/folk songs during the fair. Inge has also served for a short time on the Kent Arts Commission appointed by mayor Dan Kelleher. Inge and Dan Kelleher are 1975 graduates of Kent Meridian High School
Inge has participated in many fairs throughout King and Pierce County in
Washington State.
Inge radiates God's love and has a real heart for worship and ministry.
Today she sings for weddings, and specials in churches. Inge is currently working on an album titled, "A Pilgrim's Journey"
that is dedicated to the Bread of Life Mission, who helps homeless men
in Seattle, Washington. One song on the album titled "The Cross" was recorded live at the mission. Her silky smooth voice and crystal clear
soaring highs takes you on a journey to another place in time. Inge's album is truly
a testimony of God's calling and gift of music as she sings about life and her
relationship with a loving God. The title song "A Pilgrim's Journey," is an excerpt
from Ephesians chapter 6 in the Bible, is wonferfully done as a ballad with the added touch of a spiriual song that ends with the lyrics "I am bound
for the Promise Land." The album will have a mixture of gospel hymns and Inge's own songs she has written. Inge would like to also put a couple of readings of two poems on this album. This album will be distinct and different from a normal Christian CD.