Choir and Musicians

Worship Through Music

Music brings us together, comforts us when we grieve, and helps our spirits soar. Many volunteer musicians work together to create the music ministry we experience each Sunday.

The Choir

Our unique choir sings three Sundays each month, providing several anthems and all service music. On other Sundays, our music staff or guest musicians (including many from our congregation!) provide beautiful solo and ensemble music.  

Several times a year our choir is joined by guest musicians for special Music Sundays. Music truly is at the heart of our worship life as a congregation. All are welcome to join the choir; there are no auditions. The choir rehearses on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Contact Interim Director of Music , Allegra Martin for more information or to join the choir. 

Artists-in-Residence

First Unitarian Church has a long history of presenting excellent music for its parishioners and the community. We are fortunate to have among our membership fine professional instrumentalists, and great musicians in our community. We are proud to present them with the honor of Artist-In-Residence – to elevate and promote their talents with the appreciation and visibility they deserve. 

Young Artists-in-Residence

A part of our music program’s mission is to develop and encourage young talent both within our church and in the larger Worcester community. For the church year starting in September 2022, our Young Artist-In-Residence is William Ryan.

William Ryan is a violinist, pianist, and composer attending Burncoat Senior High School. William studies violin with Chrysanthe Manuel and Aaron Packard, piano with Mark Manuel, and studies composition with Sam Headrick. In addition, he is a member of multiple ensembles in Worcester Youth Orchestras and the Joy of Music Program. Outside of music, William is a member of the Burncoat robotics team and enjoys the creative process behind building the robot. The creative process inspires him in all aspects of life.

Supplemental support for our music program comes from generous donors through the Encore Fund.