John Hermanson is an award-winning songwriter and composer of the acclaimed acoustic duo Storyhill alongside Bozeman musician Chris Cunningham, as well as independent and commercial music spanning orchestral, world, pop, rock, and indie genres. Raised at Hope Lutheran Church in Bozeman, John has served Lutheran communities in Minnesota, Washington state, and Montana. His sacred music is in regular rotation at centers of Lutheran liturgy like Holden Village (Washington), Christikon Camp and Conference Center (Montana), and House of Mercy (Minneapolis). Rooted in prophetic and mystical traditions, John's sacred songs raise ancient yet urgent questions about radical love and mutual responsibility, written in his compelling, distinctive folk style. John's music is in regular rotation at centers of Lutheran liturgy like Holden Village (Washington), Christikon Camp and Conference Center (Montana), and House of Mercy (Minneapolis).
John serves as Hope Lutheran's Artist-in-Residence, writing, recording, and performing original sacred music to serve the worldwide church. In 2024, Hope celebrated the release of his new songbook of sacred hymns, Are the Morning Stars Still Singing? (available for purchase in the Hope main office).
John also serves as the Director of Sound and Technology for worship and specia events.