Unitarian Universalist Church West

MULTIGENERATIONAL CHOIR

The Multigenerational Choir is open to all singers, ages 5 to 125.  Fun for families, empty nesters, kids, and pretty much everybody!  This group is directed by our Choir Accompanist, Kristin Collom.  The Multigenerational Choir will sing familiar holiday favorites at our annual Holiday Music Service.

• Rehearsals: Saturday, November 19, 10am to 11am.  Saturday, December 3, 10am to 11am.  Saturday, December 10, noon to 1pm.

• Performances: Sunday, December 11, 9:15 and 11:00 services

THANKSGIVING TAIZÉ SINGERS

Our November WoW (Worship on Wednesday) will be on the theme of Thanksgiving in the style of Taizé, an ecumenical chant practice established by the Taizé monastic order in France in the last century.  Taizé invokes a deep meditation through the repetition of simple musical chants.  The entire congregation sings the chants, but we are looking for a small choral group who can learn the chants ahead of time to facilitate ease of learning during the worship service.

• Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 22 from 6pm to 7pm

• Performance: Wednesday, November 26 at 7pm

WINTER SOLSTICE SINGERS

The December WoW (Worship on Wednesday) will be our annual joyous, raucous, awesome celebration of the Winter Solstice.  The Solstice Singers participate in this earth-based ritual service by singing simple rounds and songs and leading congregational singing.

• Rehearsals: Thursday, December 8, 6pm to 7pm. Thursday, December 15, 6pm to 7pm.

• Performance: Wednesday, December 21, 7pm

CHRISTMAS CHOIR

The Christmas Choir sings traditional and new four-part Christmas carols at the 4:30 Christmas Eve service.  Individuals participating in the Christmas choir should have proficiency in reading music.

• Rehearsal: Thursday, December 15, 7pm to 9pm.

• Performance: Saturday, December 24, 4:30pm (call time is 3pm)

UUCW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The UUCW Symphony Orchestra is open to all woodwind, string, brass, and percussion players who are members or friends of UUCW -- students, hobbyists, and professionals alike.  The orchestra will play at the 8:00pm Christmas Eve service. 

• Rehearsals: Tuesdays, November 29 through December 20, 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

• Performance: Saturday, December 24, 8:00pm (call time is 6:30pm)

ADULT CHOIR

If you are interested in singing on a regular basis, consider joining the adult choir. The adult choir performs beautiful music encompassing a variety of styles from classical to gospel and folk to jazz. Singers of all abilities are welcome! The ability to read music is not a prerequisite. Just ask a choir member how much this avtivity means to them and you will get a sense of the amazing ministry you can experiance as a part of this group. Membership is open to all people high school age and older. The Adult Choir will headline the 50th Anniverary Gala Concert in April 2012 with the Midwest premiere of composer Tobin Stokes' large-scall 2011 work based on UU theology, Missa Brevis pro Serveto complete with orchestra! 

ADULT CHOIR rehearsals 
Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 8:30 pm.

ADULT CHOIR performances
See UUCW .org/music for complete list

SPECIAL MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

Our worship services are frequently enhanced by musicians who seek a performance/service opportunity not affiliated with one of our other established musical groups. If you have any musical gilfts to share, or are interested in connecting with other musicians, please let us know so your voice can be heard! 

CANVASS CABARET

The Canvass Cabaret is a major highlight of the church year.  This variety show performance is energetic and exciting, kicking off our annual fundraising efforts to the operating budget.  Expect to laugh, to be surprised, and to have a lot of fun.  Any interested acts can contact Ruben at any time to express their interest in participating.

MUSIC COMMITTEE

The Music Committee is a vital component in the success of UUCW's Music Program. The committee assists UUCW’s Director of Music in guiding the music program -- for example, with important events like the annual Choralfest, and with specialized tasks like recording and piano maintenance. The committee also helps with writing grant proposals, budget planning, special events, and community outreach. The Music Committee can help you find any level of volunteer opportunities, including volunteering for the Coffee House, UUCW Playhouse, and Kirtan. Meetings: first Thursday of the month, 5:45pm.