First
Unitarian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts
90 Main Street 01608 508.757.2708
Music Program
Music, because of its deeply spiritual power to inspire our emotions or illustrate a text, often better than the spoken word, plays an integral role in worship. Music is a universal language, and, with people around the world each week, we celebrate and express our faith through the singing of hymns, anthems, and solos, all accompanied by pipe organ, piano, harpsichord, and a variety of other fine instruments. We embrace a diversity of musical styles and cultures from Anglican Episcopal to Southern Gospel, from Kwanza and Channukah to Easter and Earth Day. Although our musical emphasis is typically western classical and religious, we enjoy exploring many other musical eras.
Our festival choir consists of volunteers and section leaders/soloists from a wide range of musical backgrounds who come together to provide choral music for worship and meditation. Rehearsals are most Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00, and all are welcome without audition. The choir performs about three Sundays per month and has many special "music Sunday"concerts throughout the year. We highlight local and occasionally international musicians to augment our services.
History of First Unitarian's Music Program
Instruments at First Unitarian: Steinway pianos, Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ
Information for substitute organists
Information for new choir members (logistics & service particulars)
The Bob Bennett
Memorial 3-rank harpsichord (presented to Music Worcester and housed at First
U)
Floral soundboard artwork by Isabel Carleton
First Unitarian home page Music at First Unitarian E-mail: info@firstunitarian.com |
The
Reverend Tracey Robinson-Harris, Interim Minister(2013-14) The Reverend Barbara W. Merritt, Minister Emerita Jessica Gray, Director of Faith Development Ministries Will Sherwood, AAGO, ChM, Director of Music & Organist James Haupt, Music Intern Jerry Bellows, Assistant Director Paul Ropp, Music Committee Chair |
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