The Music Ministry at First Parish seeks to enrich and enhance our experience of spirituality, community and creative service through music.
For a printable version of the First Parish Music Ministry Brochure, click FP_Music_Ministry_Brochure_2009-2010.pdf
Choirs at First Parish
First Parish Choirs sing Paul Winter's Missa Gaia - May 2009
Adult Choir
Elizabeth Norton, Director
The Adult Choir 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
For New Members:
Adult_Choir_Information_Form_2011-12.pdf
What_Every_Choir_Member_Needs_to_Know_0111.pdf
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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. in the Parish Hall
Printable registration form: general_registration_form_2011-2012.pdf
*Note: Third graders who have sung for at least one year with Junior Choir are able to join Chalice Choir. Please bring any questions about placement directly to Gail.
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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 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Printable registration form: general_registration_form_2011-2012.pdf
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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: general_registration_form_2011-2012.pdf
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Threshold Singers
Partnering with the First Parish pastoral care ministry, the Threshold Singers nurture an ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of those who are struggling with illness or approaching death. At their meetings, singers learn simple, healing music such as hymns, chants, lullabies, rounds and spirituals to support one another and, when invited, to share with parishioners in need of healing, in homes, hospitals and hospice beds. The group is open to any adult who loves to sing and longs to serve through music.
Meets first and third Thursday of every month. For more information contact Beth Norton, Music Director.
Handbell Choir
The First Parish Handbell choir has been suspended. We plan to restore this program as finances allow.
