"What's In A Name": A Winter Choir Concert
Sunday, December 3 - 7:30pm in Worship Hall
Come and join the choirs of FirstU for "What's in a Name?", an evening of choral music on Sunday, December 3!
Each of our choirs will perform music that is inspired by the name of their group - Chalice Choir music of hope and light, Three Rivers Singers music about water, and Fusion music from a mix of genres and times. You'll hear seasonal selections, pop, folk, and classical; between sections of the program, you will also hear brief reflections about names and the meanings they hold for people.
Admission is by donation, and a cake reception will follow.
Sunday, December 3 - 7:30pm in Worship Hall
Come and join the choirs of FirstU for "What's in a Name?", an evening of choral music on Sunday, December 3!
Each of our choirs will perform music that is inspired by the name of their group - Chalice Choir music of hope and light, Three Rivers Singers music about water, and Fusion music from a mix of genres and times. You'll hear seasonal selections, pop, folk, and classical; between sections of the program, you will also hear brief reflections about names and the meanings they hold for people.
Admission is by donation, and a cake reception will follow.
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Join a FirstU Choir - Come Sing With Us!
Our choirs are always looking for new voices and there is a place for everyone to sing at FirstU!
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choirs at firstuChalice Choir meets Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 and is our largest group. Our repertoire covers it all, from pop arrangements to hymns; folk tunes to choral standards. We value community building, dedication to musical development, laughter and learning. We sing in services approximately twice a month. This is a non-auditioned choir and everyone is welcome. Previous musical experience is helpful but not necessary.
Chalice Choir is actively searching for more members - this is a great place to start if you are new to choir singing or new to FirstU. Three Rivers Singers meet on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm. We are a small women’s ensemble that sings in a variety of styles, aiming to highlight female composers and themes of welcome, community and empowerment. Three Rivers sings in services on a monthly basis. This is an auditioned choir; ability to sight-read and/or learn music quickly is an asset.
Fusion rehearses on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:30pm. We like to sing music that has lush harmonies and funky rhythms and we work on blend and ensemble development. Fusion sings in services on a monthly basis and is designed for experienced singers. This is an auditioned choir. Ability to sight-read and/or learn music quickly is an asset.
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our music director
Jennifer ("Jenn") Berntson became FirsTU's Music Director on August 16, 2021, after a competitive search with talented applicants, input from our Music Search Team , Choir members, Revs. Pat and Eric.
Jenn recently went on parental leave and will return in Fall 2023. Jenn is the Ottawa Children Choir's Chamber (for 11-15 year olds) conductor for the 2021-2022 season. She has also been the conductor for OCC's Prima choir (for 6-7 year olds) for the last four seasons. In addition, Jenn is the founding artistic director of Aella, an advanced treble ensemble based in Ottawa, known for its innovative and engaging programs and sings with the Capital Chamber Choir. Here is an example of Jenn's work (do note the full length is 16 minutes) Jenn holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Mount Allison University and a Master of Arts in Music and Culture from Carleton University, where her research focused on collective music-making as a form of protest. We are excited for Jenn to bring her experience, talent, creativity, and passion for choral music to FirstU. 
Fusion Choir in rehearsal with Jenn
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