Organist, Choral Conductor,
Church Musician
Church
Musician
In his role as a church music director, Michael strives to build programs that emphasize intellectually, theologically, and musically rich and rigorous programming through enthusiastic recruitment, retention, training, and encouragement of volunteers, robust support of staff musicians, and a commitment to the highest standards of performance. Of central importance to Michael's work is congregational song fostered through supportive organ accompaniment, judicious selection of repertoire, and choral training that supports the congregation in its praises. In liturgical planning, Michael programs music that draws from and reinforces the sacred texts of the day and points to the unified and singular character of corporate Christian worship in a fashion that is described in the weekly Music Ministry article at Blessed Sacrament, an example of which can be found here.
The hymn, "All Creatures that On Earth Do Dwell" set to the tune OLD 100TH arranged and played by Dr. Michael Plagerman on the "Ruth and Paul Manz Organ" during the celebration of the Mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Seattle.
The celebration of the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, 2025, from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Seattle as sung by the combined Parish Choir and Cantorei under the direction of Dr. Michael Plagerman. Michael Plagerman and Kyle Canaday, organists.
The Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion, 2025, from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Seattle as sung by the Cantorei under the direction of. Dr. Michael Plagerman. Kyle Canaday, Organist.
The celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, 2025, from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Seattle as sung by the Parish Choir under the direction of. Dr. Michael Plagerman. Michael Plagerman and Kyle Canaday, organists.