Music is at the Very Heart of Worship Life at UUCR

Music speaks to the soul loudly and deeply and is an integral part of worship here. Our staff, musicians, and choir contribute to our services and reflect the spirit and energy of our church community. Our dynamic and engaging music program offers ways for members and visitors to participate through singing in the choir, as guest musicians, and as drummers.

During this socially distanced time, we continue to create opportunities for connection, artistry, and celebration. Our virtual presence is new and exciting, as it takes advantage of all that digital mediums have to offer.

To learn about joining in the music at UUCR, please fill out our Music Inquiry Form.

Our Choir

Choir is open to all members and friends of the church. Led by Dr. Bonnie Anderson, Music Director, this choir of 30+ talented and dedicated singers enhances worship with a wide variety of beautiful music drawn from classical, folk, contemporary, gospel, and world traditions.

The choir sings three services per month from September through mid-June, including special celebrations at Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas Eve. Because music empowers us to act upon our beliefs and inspires us to recommit to our covenant, the choir also prepares larger works, such as Kendyl Gibbons and Jason Shelton’s “Sources,” celebrating the diverse roots of Unitarian Universalists’ beliefs, and John Kramer’s cantata The Immigrant Experience.

Featured Musicians

Musicians from our congregation enrich our services with their many talents. Coordinated by the Music Director, guitarists, keyboardists, vocal soloists and ensembles, wind and string players, and percussionists grace our services several times each month. 

Music for Summer Services

Coordinated by UUCR members and a Summer Music Director, the music for our summer worship services provides a wide variety of expression and often features musicians from our congregation. 

Our Instruments

Instruments available for use are the sanctuary organ, grand piano, Clavinova, drum set, and hand drums. A console piano and electronic keyboard are available in Fellowship Hall.

Come Join in the Music at UUCR!

Singers: Have you thought about joining the choir? Come give it a try! 

Instrumentalists: Would you like to share your music during a service?

To learn about joining in the music at UUCR, please fill out our Music Inquiry Form.