Music News

Music News

Here you will find the archives of "Music Notes" and other items written by various members of the Music Ministry committee. For choir news, click here.

We encourage you to explore the world of Music at First Unitarian! Regardless of age, experience, or style... we just know there's a musical place with your name on it!



New Choir Director - Oct 2012
A New Choir Director for 1U

 

We are pleased to announce the hiring of a new Choir Director for First Unitarian!

Aubrey Connelly comes to us with a passion for choral music and a vision of people making music together. He is very personable and has strong leadership skills. Aubrey holds a Bachelor of Music from Rollins College and brings diverse musical interests, experiences, and skills. Aubrey has taught chorus, piano, and other music programs at the high school level. He has been involved in many community programs including serving as the conductor and director of the Orlando Gay Chorus. Of particular interest, he was the Music Director here at First Unitarian from 1997 to 1999. His combination of good energy, flexibility, and musical excellence is a wonderful fit for 1U.

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Choir Director Position - July 23
First Unitarian Church of Orlando
Choir Director Position


 
First Unitarian Church of Orlando is seeking a quarter-time Choir Director. The primary focus of the position will be to direct the Chalice Choir, which is one of several vocal groups. The group rehearses one evening a week (currently Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm). The Choir Director also may rehearse special ensembles or children’s choirs as arranged with the Music Director. The position reports to the Music Director and is supported by a paid Accompanist. Repertoire has included sacred and secular music of various styles, cultures, and religious perspectives. The church has a large music archive. From mid-September through late-May, there are two worship services each Sunday (expected to be a 9:30 am and 11:00 am for the 2012-2013 program year). During the summer months, there is a single worship service each Sunday (at 10:45 am for summer 2012).
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From Music Director - April 2012

From the Desk of the Music Director

Hello friends of music and fellow sojourners of the 1U experience. The first quarter of

2012 has been rich with musical moments and messages of meaning. I'd like to thank the many of you that made the February 1U Centennial Celebration and the Florida District (statewide) Choral Festival possible. To you who enjoyed the music; you are the reason we do all this. Our goal is to enrich your experience at our church and bring depth and Art into your time on campus.

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Piano Accompanist Wanted - Oct 2011
Job Description: Accompanist

Requirements: A degree in Piano and/or Music or comparable experience, and training and experience sufficient to carry out the duties listed below.

Responsibilities (Average 8 hours per week, Mid-August to Mid-June):

Provide piano or keyboard music for the two Sunday services mid-August through mid-June.

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District Choral Festival - Feb 25 & 26

6th Annual Florida District UU Choral Festival

Save the Dates: Feb. 25-26, 2012! The First Unitarian Church of Orlando is hosting the 6th Annual Florida District UU Choral Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26, 2012. All Florida District UU choir and/or music ministry members are invited to participate.

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