First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
Arlington, Massachusetts
- Music Program

Upcoming Choir & Sunday Service Schedule

Past Music at First Parish
2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 | 2003-2004 | before 2003
Opportunities for Young Singers: Children's Choirs (click on "Music")

If you are interested in joining us as a singer or instrumentalist, please send email to the Music Director,
Laura Prichard, at laura @ prichard . net, or talk to any of the First Parish staff.
Notes from the Director

We incorporate chamber musicians into our services at least once per month, and feature large instrumental groups every month.

Solos are often presented during the Lighting of Candles or during Offering Music, and may be contributed by any member of the congregation. Please volunteer.


Rehearsals - Voices
Adult Choir (ages 15 and up): 8-9:30pm Thursdays in the Sanctuary; Sunday call time is usually 9:15am for a 10am Service
Festival Choir for Special Music Services: 8-8:45pm Thursdays in the Sanctuary
(three rehearsals remain for Mozart Requiem, please come to at least two: 10/19, 10/26, 11/5)
Call time on Sunday, Nov. 5 is 9am.


Chalice Lights
(grades K-2, beginning level): 11:45am-12:30pm Sundays in the Chapel
Lights will sing on 10/29 (Hallowe'en), 12/11 (Alliance Party), and in the Holiday Pageant (12/17)
Chalice Singers (grades 2/3 - 8, intermediate level): 5:45-6:45pm Thursdays in the Sanctuary
Singers will sing on 10/29, 11/5 (with adults), 12/10 (with adults), 12/11 (Alliance Party) and in the Holiday Pageant (12/17)
Chalice Flames (advance/high school students): with Adults or Singers in the Sanctuary
Flames will sing with adults on 11/5 and 12/24, and may present solos at the Alliance Party on 12/11

General Music Practice Files

Rehearsals - Instruments
First Parish Symphonic Band : upcoming rehearsals

(ALL) For Sunday Oct. 29 (Hallowe'en Intergenerational Service), call time 9am
Music: Fantasia (last 3 parts only)
Two rehearsals remain - please attend one!
this Thursday, Oct. 19, 7-8pm
this Sunday, Oct. 22, 12:30-1 (1-1:30 will be December music)

(2-3 FLUTES, TROMBONE, TUBA, TIMPANI, STRINGS) For Mozart Requiem parts
Service: Sunday, Nov. 5, call time 9am
Dress rehearsal: Thursday, Nov. 2, 7:30-9pm

(BRASS only) For Dec. 11 Service
3 possible rehearsals (let me know your availability, and we'll choose 2 only):
Thursday, (not T-giving) November 30, 7:30-9pm (partly with the choir, 8-9)
Sunday, December 3, 12:30-1:30pm
Saturday, December 9 sometime during the day (please let me know your availability)

(ALL) For Alliance Christmas Party (Dec. 11) & Dec. 24 service
Music: Klezmer and Christmas seasonal favorites, including Fantasia (first 4 parts only)
Three rehearsals (please choose 1-2 to attend):
Sunday, Oct. 22, 1-1:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 10, 12:30-1:30pm
Thursday, Dec. 21, 7-8pm

First Parish Flute Loops Flute Ensemble : coordinated by Mies Boet-Whitaker (flute)
First Parish Bell Choir: rehearses as part of Adult & Children's Choirs
First Parish Jazz Ensemble : coordinated by Chris Botos (trombone) and Chris Cirker (saxophone)
Klezmer Band : performs for the early December Alliance Holiday party (12/11/06)
Three rehearsals (please choose 1-2 to attend):
Sunday, Oct. 22, 1-1:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 10, 12:30-1:30pm
Thursday, Dec. 21, 7-8pm


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