MUSIC MINISTRY

Worship Service Music (all ages)
Our Music Ministry and musicians are an integral part of weekly worship services. Most weekends, someone from the congregation volunteers to sing or play an instrument. More than 40 adults and 30 youth stepped up to present music to the congregation over the course of last year alone. Children, youth, and adults of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to share their gifts. Please contact our Music Director, Cynthia Spiegel, if you and/or your child are interested in performing during a service or other UUSG event.

Choir
Our UUSG Choir performs throughout the year and welcome all to join! Please contact our Music Director, Cynthia Spiegel, with questions on how to get involved at music@uusg.org.

April - May 2024 Music News

Lushly evocative music was brought to the candlelit Tenebrae service by Elena Spiegel on violin, Sophia Spiegel on cello and vocals, pianist Tom Zimmerman and vocalists Linda O’Neill, Jessica Littlefield and Music Director Cynthia Spiegel.

Easter’s joyful music featured a full house of talent, with Val Heinkel-Bollero on piano; Corey Klein on trumpet; John Rosenkrans on string bass; and the beloved UUSG Choir led by Cynthia, with Lauren Foulkes, Julie Riffle, Kelly Herz, Rachel Harbold, Melanie Abercrombie, Megan Spencer, Pat Vary, Colleen Cushing, Kyra Ward, Andy Montgomery, Roger Gallentine, Dave Hanchette, John Rosenkrans, Mike Bollero, Tom Haslett and Tom Zimmerman.

Geoff Pynn played his original electronic synth melodies for some gloriously out-of-this world music, with hymn leadership provided by Cynthia, Colleen Cushing and Tom Zimmerman, plus Dave
Hanchette adding his signature percussion.

Next up, Cynthia and Tom were at the keyboard and leading hymns, while the YRUU service showcased the musical gifts of students Mae Littlefield on violin, and Corey Klein on trumpet.

Our musical celebration of Earth Day was shared by a bevy of talents, including a sweet vocal offering from The Ad Hoc Young Singers, highlighting Harper Littlefield, Will Sapet, Helena Clark, Sarah Clark, Emily Clark, Leo Yurkewicz, Jessica Littlefield and Katie Yurkewicz, with Linda O’Neill on violin. Michael Mackey charmed on a guitar and vocal solo, and Val Heinkel-Bollero shone at the keyboard. Taking turns at the piano were Tom Zimmerman and Cynthia, soloist and song leader. Beautifully sung selections were brought to us by an expanded UUSG Choir, led by Cynthia and featuring Lauren Foulkes, Julie Riffle, Rhonda Robinson, Kelly Herz, Emily Clark, Rachel Harbold, Melanie Abercrombie, Megan Spencer, Pat Vary, Colleen Cushing, Linda O‘Neill, Lynn Fisher McCanne, Teal Cyko, Lara Ward, Kyra Ward, Ash Peterson, Roger Gallentine, Tom Zimmerman, John Rosenkrans, Mark Adams, Mike Bollero, Tom Haslett, Mark Rudolph and Dave Hanchette, who added percussion. Surrounding the pews for one hymn, the choristers helped lead the congregation in a collaborative musical experience.

A special highlight was the choir’s debut performance of “Carry Me,” whose melody and words are by fellow member Linda O’Neill, arranged by Adam O’Dell. Cynthia said she hopes to see the work included in a future UU hymnal.