Music Program
Thursday is Choir Night at UUFG.
- Shalom Chorus/Beacon Singers: 6:30 PM to 7/7:10 PM
- Beacon Singers: continue to 7:40/7:45 PM
- Chalice Choir: 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Music for Children and Youth: Shalom Chorus/Beacon Singers
UUFG has a vibrant and exciting music program. Children and youths who sing or play an instrument are invited to participate in our music program as a soloist or in one of our choirs.
At UUFG, joining a choir means:
- Having the pleasure of being part of a supportive, ongoing group
- Singing at Sunday Services once or twice a month
- Meeting other people who share a love for music
- Developing confidence and poise when performing
- Experiencing music from different cultures and time periods
- Learning the life-long skills of singing and reading music
- Feeling the appreciation of the congregation for the joy you bring
The Shalom Chorus is for all children and youth treble singers in grades K-12. All ages begin the rehearsal together. The younger singers are dismissed after about 30-40 minutes. Then the middle and high schoolers who constitute the Beacon Singers stay to rehearse more advanced repertoire. Our children and youth choirs sing at Sunday services once or twice a month.
Music for Adults: Chalice Choir
Our Chalice Choir (adult choir) meets Thursdays, 7:45 to 9:30 PM. The Chalice Choir also welcomes boys with changed voices. Singers just must be able to securely 'carry a tune' and match pitch. The Chalice Choir sings at services about three times a month. New singers are welcome at any time!
The Chalice Choir:
- sings at Sunday services about three times a month
- sings anthems, both sacred and secular, from a wider variety of sources and traditions
- prepares the major portion of our annual Christmas Eve service and other special music services
- begins each season with a Saturday retreat at the end of August featuring much singing, learning and socializing
- occasionally sings with or plans joint activities with other choirs at UUFG and around Gainesville and Florida
- INVITES YOU TO JOIN US!
Audacity
This is a small, adult a cappella music group that performs occassionally for services and special events. They recently held the first Beth Younggren Glassman "Pay It Forward" concert to raise funds for a fellow member in need of a lung transplant.
The UnUUsuals Band
Have an instrument? Want to participate in an alternative contemporary worship service? This is the place for you!
2007-2008 Choir Season Highlights
This has been a year filled with many projects for our choirs: a music service for Association Sunday in October, two music filled holiday services in December, Cabaret Night in February, the second annual UU Choral Festival held in Orlando in March, and the Earth Songs music service in April.
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