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Prophetic Voice: Dual members of CUCC and The Good New Message Church (KCC) which worships in our building bring us the music of their heritage in the Democratic Republic on Congo. They provide a brief summary of the lyrics to help us worship God through a cappella songs in French, Kikongo and Lingala. (See Music of CUCC media page.) Chancel Choir: Everyone is welcome to join the SATB (4 part harmony) choir which sings a mix of traditional, contemporary and classical music. While songs are most often accompanied by Doug Barrick on the organ or piano, we sometimes use simple rhythm instruments or have the delight of joining with a wind or brass accompanist. Generally we sing on 1st and 3rd Sundays. At Advent and Easter we make a special effort to perform challenging music and welcome twice-a-year choir members. Choir Director Anne Moorman-Smith brings out our best. Why do you like singing with the Chancel Choir? “Because I love to sing!” – Linda “It’s a way of expressing my faith through music. It’s joyful.” - Anne Practice: First and Third Thursdays
Chanting: The simple, repetitive chants of the Taizé Sunday service provide all members an opportunity to meditate through music. Folk Group: We’d love to have you join us as we sing modern folk-style songs. No auditions necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music. Guitarists are welcome to join the accompaniment and occasionally we are joined by a flutist or pick up drums and other rhythm instruments. Generally we sing once every 1-2 months. Why do you like singing with the Folk Group? “I like to sing. I like this kind of music. I like to play guitar. Like all good music, it’s a way of experiencing things, of thinking about things, of feeling things that you sort of know but experience with more intensity.” - Mike Practice: Sunday before we sing, noon-1 Special Music: Individuals and groups of musicians and singers enrich our worship by providing special music, usually on the Sundays when one of the choirs is not singing. Our congregation has welcomed a variety of musicians including instrumentalists gifted in piano, hammer dulcimer, recorder, guitar, violin and flute. We have also enjoyed liturgical dance as well as vocalists with a love for shape-note singing, spirituals, early 20th century hymns and folk music. Children and youth have played instruments and formed small ensembles with their parents and friends. If you would be willing to share your musical talent as a soloist or with a few additional musicians willing to share a song which inspires you, contact our organist, Doug Barrick.
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