Music at UUCR

UUCR adult choir and
Dr. Myra Tate,
former Director of Music



Excellent music is a cherished tradition at UUCR that is fully integrated into worship and special programs, offering many music styles and opportunities for UUCR members.

Music Facilities: Our sanctuary is stunning!

  • New sanctuary seats 350; great acoustics for singing; floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides
  • Excellent new Kawai 7-foot grand piano maintained in top condition
  • Additional smaller worship hall suitable for high-quality recording

Ongoing Programs

Adult Choir: The 35-member adult choir has grown in musical ability and scope of repertoire, and has taken on such challenging pieces as the Fauré Requiem and the Vivaldi Gloria. It also provides a community where the members make friends, deepen their connection to the church and have fun!

  • Rehearses Thursday evenings in fall, winter, and spring
  • Sings in the 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service two or three times per month
  • Skilled piano accompanist
  • Contact Jennifer Rodgers Beach, Director of Music, for more information.

Children’s Choir: Our primary focus is on music education, with several performance opportunities throughout the year. Children do not have to be able to read or read music to join. Come sing with us!

  • Open to children from preschool through 4th grade.
  • Contact the coordinator, Terri Winkler for more information.

Youth Choir: We want to HAVE FUN singing together, while working on reading music, harmony and technique. We are exploring music from many cultures and styles and encourage all members to bring music to share with the group. We share our music with the congregation every other month. Youth do not need to be able to read music in order to join, but it is helpful.

  • Open to young people in 5th through 12th grades
  • Contact one of the coordinators for more information: Barbara Weis or Irene Felsman.

Sonaria: Small women’s singing group, open to teen and adult women

  • Focuses on the new Singing the Journey UU songbook
  • Sings in worship services several times per year
  • Contact Karen Malley at for more information

Getting Ready for the Holidays Band: Dust off your instruments and join us playing traditional holiday music in a multi-generational holiday band.

  • Instrumentalists perform holiday music each year at the “Getting Ready for the Holidays” gathering at UUCR.
  • Contact coordinator Mike Holmes for more information.

Windenhammer Trio: An established ensemble that features dulcimer, harpsichord and flute.

Talented Pianists, Vocalists and Instrumentalists: Play often in worship services and other events. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jennifer Rodgers Beach.

Last updated August 27, 2007 by the Webteam.