Music at United
United Church of Santa Fe - A Church of Music
The Sanctuary Choir sings each Sunday morning (from September to early June) in the 10:00 service. The choir sings everything from Gregorian chant to Gospel.
They rehearse on Wednesday evenings (7:00-9:00 PM).
If you have a love of singing and would like to learn more about this group, please call the church office at 505-988-3295 or email Music Director Michelle Schumann here!
Music This Month
As always, there’s a lot going on with music at United! February is a busy month that begins with FebFest 2026, our celebration of African American sacred music. A collaboration between United Church of Santa Fe and Brad Ellingboe’s wonderful “Coro Lux” singers, this year’s FebFest is led by guest conductor and composer, Dr. G. Phillip Shoultz III (and I am the collaborative pianist).
It starts with an all-day choral workshop on Saturday, Jan. 31 at United—and all singers welcome! On Sunday, Dr. Shoultz is our guest in 10:00 worship at United, conducting one or two of his works as part of the service, and doing a trialogue sermon with Talitha and Brad. Sunday afternoon, FebFest culminates in a 3:00 free concert of choral music and readings at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis. All welcome!
On February 15, we welcome jazz pianist, Andy Kingston, to help lead our annual Mardi Gras service. There will be great music, great fellowship, and as always, a great message. Three days later, Ash Wednesday begins our contemplative and thoughtful journey to Easter. Worship includes special piano music for the 12:00 noon service and the Choir in the 7:00 pm service. We continue the journey Feb. 22, the First Sunday of Lent. I am working with
André to plan the choir’s music to spiritually carry us all through this season.
Musically yours,
Michelle Schumann
As People of faith, we’re called to “make a joyful noise,” and we try our best to do just that at United. Reach out to our music staff, and join in!
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If you play an instrument, whatever your age, then please let Music Director Michelle Schumann know here. Music at United is played not only on the Steinway Piano in the Sanctuary, but also on drums, violins, guitars, trumpets, and lots of other instruments, too.
