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An
open invitation to join the UUC Adult Chorale
Join
us!
All are welcome. For more information, phone the UUC office at
(727) 531-7704
or email
Dr. David Katz.
From
Dr. David Katz, UUC Music Director:
Sing
a Joyful Song!
I
love a new year! To me it feels like the start of school
with fresh paper and untouched pens for which to define your life
for the next twelve months. I can’t wait to see how
UUC will make a difference in the lives of those it serves.
One
of the greatest ways to serve UUC in 2012 is through the ministry
of music. Our adult chorale has been steadily increasing
its numbers. The age range of the participants is also
diversifying including some of our teens who are starting to join
us on Sunday morning. My goal for the chorale is that
everybody in the congregation should want to participate in the
chorale and feel that they can participate in chorale. It
is not limited to those of a certain age, musical education or
ability. It is a small group ministry which lifts up both
the participants and congregants who have the joy of hearing us
sing our joyful song on Sunday morning.
If the chorale
isn’t your “cup of tea,” may I suggest joining
our newest group at UUC, the “TrUUbadores.” Our
first rehearsal for TrUUbadores is this
coming Sunday, January 15th
from 9:45-10:15 am in the chorale room.
I can hardly wait to begin. If you want to be in an
intergenerational group where you can make music with your
children and grandchildren, then this group is for you! If
you don’t have children or grandchildren or they don’t
live close by, we will gladly let you adopt one from the group
but only during our practice time! You have to return the
child at 10:15 am! If you enjoy singing music of a more
folk or popular nature, this group is for you. If you want
to play your instrument with this group, then this group is for
you. Are you excited yet? Lest I sound like an
infomercial, wait because there’s more!
How about
performing at church in a small vocal or instrumental group or
performing on your instrument with our wonderful pianist Linda
Jones? We are always looking for special music throughout
the entire church year. This is also a wonderful
opportunity for those who can’t commit to a weekly
rehearsal but are able to contribute their talents on a more
occasional basis.
Interested in leading the hymns on
Sunday morning? Leading hymns on Sunday morning is a very
fulfilling opportunity and also very important. I have
received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from
congregants grateful for having someone lead them through an
unfamiliar hymn or just by giving them confidence in joining in
on a familiar one.
Are you still not convinced about
participating in music at UUC? Well, may I suggest you
speak to any one of our children who have participated in music
through their Religious Education class? The joy of music
is evident on all their faces. Children are not
professional musicians. They don’t think too much
about time management. They are spontaneous and they love
to have a good time. Perhaps your new year’s
resolution might be to take a child like joy in your music
making! If that’s your resolution, be sure to e-mail
me at katzmusicstudio@aol.com
and let me know!
Blessed
Be and Shalom, David
Dr.
David Katz, Music Director
More
on the Adult Chorale
Our
Adult Chorale sings in Sunday services. The Adult Chorale also
presents major choral works in concert. Musical creativity in the
church is inspired and supported by many volunteers.
The
Adult Chorale practices at 7:00-9:30 pm on Wednesdays, and
9:00-9:30 am on Sundays.
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