Explore the wide range of music and arts opportunities available at UUCF. Our program involves people of all ages and abilities in the arts and music. We hope to touch the spirits of our congregants, and leave them with experiences that transcend the commonplace. And we intend to enjoy ourselves in the process. Join us!
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Music Improv Workshop
Description: The Improv Workshop will be a monthly session designed to help develop improvisational skills within a broader group of UUCF musicians (both instrumentalists and vocalists). The goal is to enable participants to create music from the heart in real time and express themselves creatively and with confidence on their instrument of choice. Each session will include lesson and performance components, allowing participants to gain experience in an informal, supportive group setting. Over time, this workshop will incorporate a range of popular musical styles (rock, blues, jazz, country, Latin, etc.), but there will be a slight emphasis on jazz, due to the central role of improvisation within this genre. Prerequisite skills: A basic facility on your instrument, including the ability to read simple music notation and play major/minor scales. A willingness to step out of your comfort zone! Instrumentalists of all types and vocalists are welcome. Instructor & Facilitator: Dave Anderson, longtime UUCF member and pianist with 50 years of improvisation experience across multiple music styles (primarily jazz, rock, blues and Latin). Dave has past experience teaching jazz harmony and improvisation. Logistics: The workshop will meet in the UUCF Music & Arts Room. Piano, drums and a simple PA system will be available for use. We may refer to a book or other materials occasionally, but these would be an optional purchase. We are planning to kick off this workshop in either February or March. We envision this as ongoing sessions that may continue through the summer and into the 2017-18 program year. Continuous attendance will not be required, although we will have an online sign-up for each workshop once we get started. The lesson subject for the next workshop will be publicized in advance, along with any recommended advance preparation. Survey of Possible Dates: If you are interested in participating, please email Dave Anderson and let him know which of the days below works best for you. Please assume a 7:30 p.m. start time, although that may be adjusted. We will move forward with the date with the most votes. If you are interested in participating, but none of these dates work, please let Dave know as well. Other dates might be possibilities, but we will try for the dates below first. 1st Monday 2nd Monday 1st Tuesday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Tuesday 4th Tuesday 1st Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 4th Wednesday Thanks considering this opportunity to expand your musical skills and participate in the UUCF music program.
ARTspeaks installations
Presenting theme-related works of art created by UUCF members and friends Open to all UUCF and external artists to loan UUCF selected artworks tying into the monthly theme. Click here for the submission process for all monthly shows. March 2017 theme: Risk Artwork should depict risk, explore the concept of “being at risk,” or be the result of the artist taking a risk (such as using a new technique or covering new subject matter). April 2017 theme: Transformation Artwork should depict a transformation from one state to another (i.e., young and old version of the same person, same location at different times of day or season) or be a combination of two art forms (for example, poetry with artwork or music and art that you have connected). We will try to support video of performance pieces (live music, dance or drama).
UUCF handbells need two more ringers
UUCF's handbell group, Revolution Ringers, is open to all; no experience needed. Practice are held Sundays from 2-3 p.m. in the Music & Arts Room.
Merry Makers rehearsal
Sun., Sep. 24, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Chapel. Contact Children's Music Director Mary Gaskins. Sign up here or on Sunday mornings. Merry Makers, UUCF's Kindergarten-Grade 5 singers, will sing during services about five times a year. All are welcome; no experience necessary.
Fall Concert: Rock Creek Singers and the UUCF Chorale
Sat., Oct. 7, 7-8:30 p.m., in the UUCF Sanctuary. Suggested donation: $10/person; $25/family. Click the PayPal button below to register and make a ticket donation. The Rock Creek Singers, a select chamber ensemble of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, joins the UUCF Chorale for a concert of classical, Broadway, pop and everything in between. Benefits the Transgender Education Association of Greater Washington. Ticket donation levels One ticket $10.00 USD Two tickets $20.00 USD Family rate $25.00 USD
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UUCF handbells need two more ringers
UUCF’s handbell group, Revolution Ringers, is open to all; no experience needed. Practice are held Sundays from 2-3 p.m. in the Music & Arts Room.
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Chorale practice tracks
- Check back later for periodic posting of Chorale practice tracks.
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