Music at United
United Church of Santa Fe - A Church of Music
The United Church loves to sing—not only as the full congregation in worship, but in Kids United, youth retreats, council meetings, and anywhere else! All ages sing all kinds of music—Global, African American Spirituals, Jazz, and Gospel, traditional Anglo-Protestant hymns, Spanish hymns, new hymns. If it’s singable, we sing it!
And we welcome all people to sing – including Santa Fe Opera Apprentices and our own Choral Scholars and volunteer Choir, along with all the rest of us!
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Music Opportunities
Sanctuary Choir
10:00am Sunday Service (Sept-May)
Wednesday evening rehearsals (7:00-9:00pm)
All welcome! To learn more about this group (directed by Andre Garcia-Nuthman, please call the church office at 505-988-3295 or email Music Director Michelle Schumann here!
Kids United Sing!
Children’s, Youth and Family Minister Dana Bender incorporates music into every gathering of children and families. As the former Director of the Phoenix Children’s Chorus, she knows how to get kids to sing—and have a great time doing it!
Do You Play an Instrument?
Then let Music Director Michelle Schumann know. United’s worship includes not only piano, but often African drum, cello, violin, guitar, mandolin, flute.
Music This Month
It’s hard to believe how quickly the summer is going by, but it has been gloriously filled with exceptional music making throughout June and July. We continue this August (last month before choir resumes) featuring wonderful talent in our community while creating uplifting worship moments.
The Drop-in Choir sings August 9th. Remember, this is an opportunity for anyone who would like to sing and be a part of the choral experience at United. Just show up at 9:00 am and learn an anthem and then sing for and help lead the congregational singing in the 10:00 service. It’s always a joyous time!
On August 16, we welcome back Lavonne Yazzie to celebrate Indian Market Sunday. Lavonne joined us last year for a stirring service featuring an incredible variety of Navajo/Diné music and a dialogue sermon together with Pastor Talitha Arnold. We can’t wait to have her back!
Choral Scholars Javier Ortiz and Heather Lacy lead congregational hymns on August 2nd (Javier) and 23rd (Heather) and also offer solos.
On August 30, I’ll offer special music throughout the service featuring beloved sacred and secular piano solos. I’m looking forward to experiencing this all with you.
Finally, please consider singing with the 10:00 Choir this fall! We sing all kinds of music and have a great time doing it. Rehearsals start Wednesday, Sept. 9 (7:00 to 9:00 pm) and sing for the September 13th Fiesta Service (rehearsal at 9:00, service at 10:00) For more information, please contact me or Choir Director André García-Nuthmann. Thank you!
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!
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.
