Music

Music at Worship

Brass Choir The UUFR Choir welcomes everyone! The choir sings traditional and contemporary SATB (Soprano-Alto-Tenor-Bass) music from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The choir performs at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service twice a month from September to June. Click here for rehearsal and performance schedules. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

JoyUUs Singers is an instant choir, open to anyone who can come to rehearse and sing for a given service. All members are welcome, including families with young singers. JoyUUs Singers performs at the 11:00 a.m. service once or twice a month. Click here for rehearsal and performance schedules. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Brass Choir is an opportunity for members who play a brass instrument. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays at 7:15-8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Click here for rehearsal and performance schedules. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pete LearySoloists and Small Ensembles. Interested in performing at a worship service? Our congregation includes many musically talented individuals and ensembles. If you are interested in sharing your talents with the congregation, contact Music Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Summertime Singers. Do you have more time during summer to sing? Summertime Singers is an instant choir active only during the summer. It is open to anyone who can come to rehearse and sing for a given service. All members are welcome, including families with young singers. Click here for rehearsal and performance schedules. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sunday mUUsic for All. Join us at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary to explore spirituality through music, September through June. Lots of singing, appropriate for all ages.

Other Musical Activities

Classical Music Club encourages members to explore spirituality through performance, listening, and discussion of classical music. The Classical Music Club hosts monthly programs such as book discussions, presentations, and member performances at UUFR. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the GoogleGroup site.

Friday Folkie Forum. Come, bring your songbooks, voices, and instruments for an evening of fellowship, music and songs from the folk era and acoustic music tradition. Everyone is encouraged to come share songs and pick together in an informal and low-key atmosphere. Meets second Fridays, 7:30 p.m. in the Clara Barton room. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Music in the Community. Periodically UUFR musicians share our love of music with people who are in need, such as those with AIDS or those with memory loss, by singing and playing in community venues such as retirement centers or nursing homes. Suggestions for places to perform are welcome. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Performing Artists Series is an occasional presentation of outstanding area musicians in programs of classical and pops music. Past concerts have included the Quercus Piano Quartet, a flute-piano duo, a guitar-soprano duo, and the Raleigh Jazz Orchestra, among others. Watch for announcements of upcoming performances at UUFR and in local media outlets.

To learn more about how to become a part of music making here at UUFR, call or email Director of Music This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Music Committee Chairperson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

View our UUFR music program brochure (PDF) front back

We look forward to meeting you, and to singing and playing music with you!