Music at 4th U

Frequently Asked Questions about Music at 4th U

1. What kinds of music will I hear at Sunday services?
Our services include music from a wide array of styles and influences, including western classical music, jazz, pop, gospel, folk, and world music.

2. Do you have a choir? Can anyone join?
Our adult choir is a volunteer ensemble comprised of men and women who love to sing and to study music. We meet every Sunday morning from 9:15-10:30 AM in the choir room. Anyone, regardless of previous musical experience, is welcome to join. Repertoire includes standard sacred choral literature, as well as pop, gospel, and world music styles. Our choir season runs from September to June. There is no choir rehearsal in the summer.

3. My group is interested in performing at 4th U. Do you hire guest performers?
Yes! We frequently feature ensembles and soloists of all types. Please contact the 4th U office for more details.

4. What kinds of musical opportunities are there for kids?
Children are encouraged to participate in the Family Choir, which is an intergenerational ensemble that performs several times a year in the worship services. The Family Choir provides parents and children with the opportunity to sing together. For more information, contact the RE director.

5. What kinds of hymns does the congregation sing?
We use two hymnals in our services, Singing the Living Tradition and the new supplement called Singing the Journey. Many of the hymns are traditional songs with rewritten lyrics that reflect the UU faith. There are also many original songs and familiar folk tunes. If you are interested in hearing midi files of the hymns in the new teal supplement, Singing the Journey, visit http://archive.uua.org/publications/music/recordings.html.

6. Can I request my favorite hymn?
Of course! Keep in mind, however, that we strive to be diverse in our hymn selection and to sing favorites as well as introduce new songs. Effort is made to link the hymns to the topic of the service and to not repeat hymns frequently.

7. I’m a 4th U community member and I’d like to get more involved in music at 4th U. What can I do?
Our music committee is open to anyone who is interested in improving the musical life of the congregation.