We make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

	With our voices
	With our Instruments

With our voices

	Senior Choir
	Disciples Youth Choir
	Junior Choir

The Senior Choir

The dedicated members of the Senior Choir offer their weekly anthems and offertories as well as special music for special occasions. Special Lenten has been pieces such as John Rutter's hymn settings and an interesting mix of Duke Ellington, Dan Welcher (excerpts from "JKF, The Voice of Peace"), and a spiritual. Vivaldi's "Gloria" was a more traditional Christmas Masterwork. 

The Senior Choir is directed by Martha Sutter. Pat Doherty plays the organ, piano, and harpsichord. Soloists are Sheila Murphy (Soprano), Roxanne Sopchak (Alto), and Eric Nilsson (Tenor). It rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 and before the 11:00 Sunday service.

Masterworks and other special music

Besides our usual musical offering, we have special musical events such as the annual Masterworks. Some of the works we have performed in the past include:

	Mozart's Requiem
	Faure's Requiem
	Brahms' Requiem
	Bach's Cantata #4
	Handel's Messiah
	Pachelbel's Magnificat
	Lessons and Carols

The Disciples Youth Choir

Youth in grades 6-12 continue to share their gifts of music. Each year culminates with a musical production such as "Exodus from Egypt" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat." The choir has shared their talents in the community as well with special holiday performances at the Nottingham Retirement Community. 

The Disciples Youth Choir is directed by Lynn Steenberg. It rehearses on Sunday mornings during part of the worship service.

The Junior Choir

Nearly a dozen energetic youngsters from Grades K-6 have participated in the Junior Choir, adding yet another musical dimension to the worship service at UUMC. The group concentrates on simple, but lively songs that the children can learn easily and sing comfortably. The directors feel privileged to work with the children of UUMC, as they discover and reflect God's love through music and song.

The Junior Choir is directed by Lynn Steenberg. It rehearses for a short time during worship.

With our instruments

	UUMC Orchestra
	Handbell/Handchime Choir

The UUMC Orchestra

No matter what your skill, age, or instrument, you're invited to make music with our UUMC "No Fault" Orchestra, directed by members Danny Magowan and Steve Bacon.

We have a variety of instruments: violins, violas, celli, flutes, clarinets, oboe, horns, trumpet, trombones, tuba, piano, percussion, and harp. Our orchestra includes music teachers, young students just beginning their instruments, and everyone in between. We also welcome people from the community who would like to join us in making music together.

UUMC Handbell Choir

We have five octaves of bells and three octaves of handchimes. We play a variety of music, including some original compositions by our director! We welcome anyone, including young people, regardless of previous musical experience!

Our Handbell Choir is directed by Danny Magowan. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:20 to 7:30.