The Music Ministry at First Parish seeks to enrich and enhance our
experience of spirituality, community and creative service through
music.
Choirs at First Parish
Adult Choir
Elizabeth Norton, Director
The
Adult Choir (pictured here in Budapest on thier 2002 Transylvania
Musical Pilgrimage) is the cornerstone of the First Parish music
program singing almost every Sunday for at least one of the two
services. In addition to regular Sunday services, the choir sings on
Christmas Eve and prepares at two larger works each year, one during
the winter holiday season and one for the May "Music Sunday." The
choir's wide repertoire includes choral classics, jazz, gospel, folk
songs and world music. The Adult Choir is open to adult men and women
and high school singers who love choral singing and wish to enjoy the
unique fellowship of a choir. The ability to read music is helpful, but
not required.
Also see the choir schedule.
Rehearsals: Wednesday nights from 7:45 to 9:30 PM
 adult_choir_information_form
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Handbell Choir
Martha Goodman, Director
Creating magic with First Parish's five octaves of Malmärk Handbells
and three octaves of choir chimes, the Handbell Choir provides music
for Sunday services approximately once each month. Traditionally, they
play in church on Christmas Eve and on Palm Sunday as well as for other
Parish and community events. The choir is opened to all adults
regardless of prior handbell experience.
Rehearsals: Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00.
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Junior Choir – for children in grades 1 to 3 Gail Carey, Director |
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Members of the Junior Choir gather in the safety
of a song circle where they are encouraged to discover the inherent beauty of
their voices through shared song. Song
selections reflect the wide diversity of cultural and religious traditions
welcomed and celebrated in our UU faith.
The Junior Choir sings at approximately 8 worship services during the
year, including Christmas Eve, sometimes combining with other First Parish
Choirs.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Printable registration form: choir_registration_form_08-09
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Chalice Choir – for children in grades 4 to 6 Gail Carey, Director
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Members of the Chalice Choir are empowered to
assert their choral voices and take fun risks as they begin to learn about
their integral role within worship leadership.
Song selections reflect the wide diversity of cultural and religious
traditions welcomed and celebrated in our UU faith. The Chalice Choir sings at approximately 8
worship services during the year, including Christmas Eve, sometimes combining
with other First Parish Choirs.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:40 p.m.
Printable registration form: choir_registration_form_08-09
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Gospel Choir – for youth in grades 7 - 12 Anderson Manuel, Director |
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Through
learning and performing music of the Gospel tradition, singers will be
empowered to share their musical talents with the congregation and to
develop their leadership potential for the benefit of our church.
Singers and instrumentalists (keyboard, bass, and percussion) are
invited to join the group. The Gospel Choir will provide music
leadership in several services scheduled throughout the church year,
including Christmas Eve, sometimes combining with other First Parish
Choirs.
Rehearsals: Sundays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Wright Tavern
Printable registration form:
choir_registration_form_08-09
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