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Music for Children and Youth: Shalom Chorus/Beacon Singers
Shalom Chorus

UUFG has a vibrant and exciting music program. Children and youths who sing or play an instrument are invited to participate in our music program as a soloist or in one of our choirs.

At UUFG, joining a choir means: Beacon Singers

  • Having the pleasure of being part of a supportive, ongoing group
  • Singing at Sunday Services once or twice a month
  • Meeting other people who share a love for music
  • Developing confidence and poise when performing
  • Experiencing music from different cultures and time periods
  • Learning the life-long skills of singing and reading music
  • Feeling the appreciation of the congregation for the joy you bring

The Shalom Chorus is for all children and youth treble singers in grades K-12. All ages begin the rehearsal together. The younger singers are dismissed after about 30-40 minutes. Then the middle and high schoolers who constitute the Beacon Singers stay to rehearse more advanced repertoire. Our children and youth choirs sing at Sunday services once or twice a month.

 

Safe Community

At UUFG, we continue to work to make all our programs for Children and Youth safe and nurturing. Two teachers are assigned to every classroom, and background checks are performed on all volunteers, staff, and ministers, anyone who works with our children. No photos of a child will be published without written parental consent. While children wear nametags in their classrooms, nametags are removed before they leave class. Children may play on the playground after Religious Education classes if they have parental supervision.

We will continue to look for ways to improve our safety and welcome your feedback. At UUFG, we feel the time and money that makes this a safe place for all our children are well spent.

Religious Education Registration

All children and adolescents involved in any Religious Education program at UUFG, including Youth Group, must have a current, updated, registration form filled out and on file. A new registration form needs to be filled out annually or whenever a child’s living situation changes. Any time new people wish to attend UUFG Religious Education classes, they can register.Parents, children and youth do NOT need to be members of UUFG to register for and participate in UUFG Religious Education and Youth Group programs.

All Registration Forms can be accessed by the following link: CYREC Forms

Thursday is Choir Night.

  • Shalom Chorus/Beacon Singers: 6:30 PM to 7/7:10 PM
  • Beacon Singers: continue to 7:40/7:45 PM
  • Chalice Choir: 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM

 

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
4225 N.W. 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605-1422
352-377-1669

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Minister (Rev. Meredith Garmon, PhD)
Minister of Music (Ruth Lewis)
Office Administrator (Cam Pierce)
Music Associate (Eddie Neimann)

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