The UUFSD choir invites you to visit a rehearsal, try us out and consider becoming a member! Our numbers hover around 30 members strong and we are always looking for sopranos, altos, tenors and basses.
The choir sings many styles of music – it is balanced and satisfying repertoire that will challenge the veteran choral singer as well as involve less skilled singers. We happily sing many types of music including classical and wide-ranging folk music, music from varying religious traditions, as well as some gospel, pop and jazz.
Our choral group is warm and friendly, and enjoys the hard work of preparing this varied literature. We have a wide range of musicianship skills. Some members are experienced choral singers. Others are new to choir.
The mission of the UUFSD Choir is to complement and enhance the Sunday worship service experience, making it more stimulating and memorable. The choir also strives to learn and perform a variety of music while maintaining a high quality standard. We value the fellowship experienced in meeting weekly to make music together.
Rehearsals
Choir practice is held every Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Founders’ Hall. We take most of the summer off.
Choir at Church Services
The choir sings at services about twice a month. On those Sundays that the choir sings, we warm up rehearse from 9:00 to 9:45 before the service, and then attend the service at 10:00 a.m.
Music Sundays
Twice a year during the church year, in December and June, the worship service is entirely focused around a musical worship. These Music Sundays feature the UUFSD Choir, but also community soloists and instrumentalists are featured.
Workshops
Two half-day workshop retreats are held every year as preparation for the Music Sunday Concerts.
How to Join
The choir welcomes experienced singers and novice alike. If you love to sing and can make a commitment to come for rehearsals and be present when the choir sings, the choir would love to have you join them. Come to any of the Thursday evening rehearsals (7:00 to 9 p.m.) and talk with the Director.
Choir Attire
Men and women wear black trousers or long skirts and white long sleeve shirts or sweaters. In the chill of winter, we wear black turtleneck sweaters. The group is unified with tie-dyed stoles.
Top Ten Reasons to Join the Choir:
• Learn a lot of new songs
• Develop group singing skills
• Sing while accompanied by a Nobel Peace Prize winner
• Get to know the difference between piano and forte
• Eat great snacks during breaks
• Opportunity to sing a solo
• Leadership opportunities abound
• Make new friends
• You can invite your family to hear you sing
• Everyone sounds great when singing with a choir!