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:

• 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.

Our Chalice Choir (adult choir) meets Thursdays, 7:45 to 9:30 PM. The Chalice Choir also welcomes boys with changed voices. Singers just must be able to securely 'carry a tune' and match pitch. The Chalice Choir sings at services about three times a month. New singers are welcome at any time!

• sings at Sunday services about three times a month
• sings anthems, both sacred and secular, from a wider variety of sources and traditions
• prepares the major portion of our annual Christmas Eve service and other special music services
• begins each season with a Saturday retreat at the end of August featuring much singing, learning and socializing
• occasionally sings with or plans joint activities with other choirs at UUFG and around Gainesville and Florida
• INVITES YOU TO JOIN US!