Music and Arts

Music is central to church life at UUCA as it transforms our emotions, lifts our spirits, and inspires us to action. Wherever you feel your talent or experience level lies, there is a place for you! Our music program is for all who wish to grow and enrich the congregation through music. For more information on any of our music program, contact uuca@uucava.org.

We are currently seeking a new permanent Director of Music!

See job description here:

Director of Music (posted 2/26/24)

Sanctuary Singers

The Sanctuary Singers choir is open to adults and young adults including members and non-members of UUCA. We perform music in a variety of styles in worship typically two Sundays a month. The choir sings a repertoire that includes classical, folk, pop, and world music, learned by conventional methods (sheet music) as well as the oral tradition.  We rehearse every Thursday evening from 7-9p. No audition necessary. For more information, please contact interim director of music, Jen Hayman.

Handbells

UUCA offers opportunities for experienced handbell players as well as beginners. Polymnia, the advanced handbell ensemble, typically performs monthly for worship. Crescendo, our multigenerational handbell ensemble, performs 2-3 times per year. For information on our Bell Choir Ensembles, contact Ken Bissell, Director of Handbells.

Junior Choir

New this church year, the UUCA Junior Choir welcomes young singers ages 5 and up. The Junior Choir performs approximately four times a year in worship, and rehearses Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:05a. The focus of the ensemble is to introduce young singers to important choral concepts, including solfege singing, rhythmic notation, and what it means to sing as a group. We learn the origins of the music we sing and discuss the meanings of the texts we sing. Please contact Jen Hayman for more information.

House Bands

Do you play an instrument? Do you have experience playing or singing with a band? Please consider joining one of our house bands: The Free Spirits, an experimental jazz ensemble, and the UUCA House Band, who regularly perform pop and rock tunes in worship! Please contact Jen Hayman for more information.

Chalice Theatre

Chalice Theatre produces first-rate productions at UUCA. Many members are participants in the cast and crew. For more information, click HERE.

Photos of Current Musical Groups and Performers

Polymnia Handbell Choir
Guest singers,”beheld”

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