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Director of Music Ministry Caryl Tipton shares an excerpt of her homily from Sunday, October 24, 2021 where she reflected on the theme “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned at UUCWC.” Thirty years is a long time. A time filled with questions and searching, beautiful music and “meatballs of wisdom,” as a conducting … Continue reading Reflecting On My Thirty Years at UUCWC
by Caryl Tipton, Director, Music Ministry Our accompanist, Steve Ryan, and I have had emails/comments with concern about not wearing a mask at times while providing music for services on Sunday. We are very aware of the many factors of COVID spread and especially singing. Steve and I take this very seriously and talk about … Continue reading Safe Singing
In many ways, Unitarians made Christmas what it is today. Of course, Christmas is the celebration of a Palestinian prophet named Yeshua, or Jesus. The early Christian church celebrated his birthday in April and then in June. They then co-opted the yule and solstice of the Earth-based religions and the first Christmas celebrated in December … Continue reading Unitarians and Christmas
We know that not everyone can commit to choir rehearsals and Sunday worship services when Crossing Chorale sings. Many of you teach RE classes, are involved in so much at church, have active work lives and may have young families. In recent years, we have invited people who may not be able to be with … Continue reading Sing With the Crossing Chorale for Christmas Eve Service
The role of the Crossing Chorale is to sing choral music for our worship services…to create beautiful music; enhance the topic of the month and/or sermon; offer different genres and diverse cultural music; give the opportunity for listening, joy and reflection; and to support the singing of the entire congregation during a service. Another important … Continue reading Crossing Chorale Rehearsals Start Aug. 29
My articles for the past few months have been of a serious nature. Thought I’d share some church music humor with you this month! Church Bulletin Music Bloopers: The choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church … Continue reading Church Bulletin Music Bloopers
Join the Racial Justice Initiative Steering Committee on April 23 at 7pm to further explore this topic. RJI asks that you read Reckless Borrowing or Appropriate Cultural Sharing before the meeting. Email racialjustice@uucwc.org with questions and if you need childcare to attend. by Caryl Tipton, Director, UUCWC Music Ministry I’ve been singing African American spirituals … Continue reading Music and Cultural Mis/Appropriation
Caryl Tipton, Director, Music Ministry Last month I offered Part One of this perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation from Rev. Jason Shelton. Next month, I will share some of my own thoughts and perspective. Rev. Jason Shelton is an award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, song- and worship leader, workshop presenter, and coach for clergy and … Continue reading A Perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation – Part 2
This month, and next, I’d like to offer this perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation from Rev. Jason Shelton. In April, I will share some of my own thoughts and perspective. Rev. Jason Shelton is an award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, song- and worship leader, workshop presenter, and coach for clergy and musicians looking to deepen … Continue reading A Perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation
By now, you will have noticed that Crossing Chorale is filling up our “choir loft”. We’ve welcomed “old” friends back and some new friends have joined us. We are thrilled to have Kathy Frey singing again after a few years away. And, Michael Howe-Smith is joyfully in the Bass section again. Sara and Juan del … Continue reading New Faces – and Voices – in the Choir
