FirstU Food Cupboard Benefit Concert
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Featuring the Beacon Community Concert Band
Wednesday, December 4 - 7:00pm Worship Hall By Donation - $20 suggested Enjoy the Beacon Band - including FirstU's on Maury P on clarinet - as they play Christmas music, Broadway hits and other favorites, in support of FirstU's Food Cupboard. Join us for some holiday fun! The Beacon Community Concert Band is a nonprofit community band that performs at community establishments and events across the region. |
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Carols and Songs Sing-Along
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Monday, December 16 - 7:00pm
Fellowship Hall FREE - Refreshments Included Warm up your singing voices, grab your friends, and jingle all the way to FirstU, for our annual sing-along of all your favourite Christmas carols and Winter Wonderland tunes! This annual event is always a good time and we can't wait to share it with you. Hot cocoa and cookies available throughout! |
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Polished Brass Quintet Seasonal Concert
Tuesday, December 17 - 2:00pm
Worship Hall
FREE
Join Unitarian House and FirstU for a concert by the Polished Brass Quintet!
Let's get together with our Unitarian House neighbors to celebrate the season and form deeper connections with each other while enjoying an exciting afternoon concert! Featuring a wide spectrum of styles - classical to folk, show tunes, seasonal and sacred music, dixieland, swing and light jazz - they'll have something for every musical taste.
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall at 3:30pm.
Worship Hall
FREE
Join Unitarian House and FirstU for a concert by the Polished Brass Quintet!
Let's get together with our Unitarian House neighbors to celebrate the season and form deeper connections with each other while enjoying an exciting afternoon concert! Featuring a wide spectrum of styles - classical to folk, show tunes, seasonal and sacred music, dixieland, swing and light jazz - they'll have something for every musical taste.
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall at 3:30pm.
our music directorJennifer ("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 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). |
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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.
choirs at firstuJoin 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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Fusion Choir in rehearsal with Jenn
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Chalice 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.
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.
