Craig Hopper, Gospel Choir Director

Craig Hopper is native of Washington State. He was born in Seattle Washington and studied at Seattle Central Community College, where he completed coursework in music theory, music composition, piano and choral training. He has an extensive background in vocal direction and as a church musician.

Craig knew at an early age the ministry of music was his calling. While in high school, he served as a volunteer instrumentalist for the Inspirational Chorus and Chapel Choir at Mount Zion Baptist Church. There, developed his skills as a gospel singer and drummer. He would also work as the assistant Director of the Brotherhood Chorus, and Director of the Hopper Family Singers. A family music ministry, whose repertoire included beautiful acappella African American Spirituals. The group performed throughout the greater Seattle Area from 1977 until 1990.

In 2001, Craig was called as the Director of the St Matthew Lutheran Church Adult Choir in Edmonds, Washington. There he would serve the St Matthew congregation until fall of 2004. Following a merger of three congregations St. Matthew, St. Peter by The Sea and Christ Lutheran, he became Choir Director and Music Coordinator for the newly formed Edmonds Lutheran Church, where he would develop the music program, consisting of an adult choir, a vocal ensemble, string ensemble, chime choir and praise chorus. 

After an extended sabbatical, Craig returned to the music ministry in the fall of 2018 and has been serving the people of Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church ever since. He believes that through the ministry of music the people of God can experience His Power and Grace.

Craig Hopper is married to Gigi Reed-Hopper a stay a home mother, has one child, a son Jordan Hopper. He enjoys reading, exercising, Major league Baseball and studying history.  

Email: csgrasshopper1961@gmail.com