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
Happy New Year to all of you! This January, we have much to celebrate and be excited about. Epiphany Sunday (January 4), Choir Director Andre Garcia- Nuthmann leads a “Drop-in Choir” for all voices. If you love to sing, but can’t commit to the Sanctuary Choir, it’s a great opportunity. Come at 9:00 am to rehearse an “accessible” anthem, then sing in the 10:00 am service. No pressure, but lots of fun and meaning, as you help lead worship through song!
On January 21, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday with gospel-inspired choral and piano works.
And, mark your calendars for FebFest 2026—the 8th year of United’s collaboration with Coro Lux (directed by Bradley Ellingboe) for a choral celebration of African American sacred music. Guest conductor and composer, Dr. G. Phillip Schoultz, leads an all-day choral workshop on Saturday, January 31. On Sunday, February 1, Dr. Schoultz is guest conductor in United’s 10:00 am service and shares a “trialogue sermon” with Talitha and Brad.
Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm, he leads the FebFest Choir in concert at St. Francis Cathedral. (I’m also the pianist for the workshop and concert.)
All singers are welcome! Register for FebFest at abqcorolux.org/febfest/.
You’ll get a “sneak-peek” as United’s choir sings some of the works in the 10:00am Epiphany worship.
Musically yours,
Michelle
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.
