Giving Time and Talent: The Festival Choir

Cathy Levine

I value the opportunity to learn wonderful music from a variety of sources. Especially challenging are the requiems that we perform for All Souls Day. It is thrilling to sing these beautiful works accompanied by talented members of the orchestra. We learn so much musically from Will Sherwood and he makes it fun. I also appreciate the camaraderie of the choir members.

Music touches the spirit and moves us. It provides comfort and beauty and soothes the soul. The music we sing enhances and reinforces the other aspects of the church service. The Music Program is an additional source of excellence in our very special church.
--Cathy Levine

Steve Knox

I value the choir for the deep and lasting friendships I have made over many years. The creative act of readying new music for performance is a bonding experience. Each vocal part is a range of sound colors, and only by listening to each other is the full texture of the music realized. It is then that Will interprets and shapes the music into an expression that is rich with meaning.

Music has been an integral part of the worship experience in all religions from the very earliest days. It is the universal language of the human spirit, a language which brings the listeners and performers into a communal experience. First Unitarian has long been recognized within the Worcester music community as a special place to perform, and our many musical offerings are our cultural contribution to the city. --Steve Knox

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