Ongoing Musical Groups
Choirs
Adult Choir– Our wonderful adult choir meets each Wednesday evening, 7:30-9:00 in the sanctuary. We are an unauditioned group of singers, and generally perform twice monthly for Sunday services. We begin rehearsals in late August and our season closes in late May. We perform a variety of music, including spirituals, classical, pop, jazz, contemporary, world and chant. Directed by Ryan Marvel.
» Adult Choir Fall 2011 Schedule
Madrigal Choir- An octet of select singers that perform Madrigals, as well as some contemporary music. This group performs generally 2-3 times per year for Foothills, including the lovely Yule service offered by our Adult Enrichment program. Led by Doug Simons.
Youth Music - Music is an important component of a spiritual life. All children enrolled in the Religious Education Program at Foothills Unitarian Church learn a variety of fun, age-appropriate music as part of their worship time on Sunday mornings. Parents and other adults will have the opportunity to learn the same songs during our multigenerational (All-Church) Sunday services. Our RE Music Assistant, Sharon Docherty brings a wealth of musical experience to our children and families.
Spirit Singers – Our young musicians are welcome to join this choir that starts in late October. Open to 2nd-5th grades. The choir will perform a variety of pieces including holiday music from many traditions. Spirit Singers will perform 3 times: One Sunday morning service, the 7 PM Christmas Eve Service and one community performance in Fort Collins. The singers will also be exposed to rhythm instruments, tone chimes and round-singing. Rehearsals are in between services on Sunday mornings. Sign-ups start at RE Registration in the fall. Led by Ryan Marvel.
» Spirit Singers Fall 2011 Schedule
Holly Singers– This is our youngest choir at Foothills, and a perennial favorite! Open to ages 4-1st grade, a fun and energetic group will sing at a Sunday service in December, at the early Christmas Eve service and one community performance in greater Fort Collins. Lots of singing, jingle-belling and holiday cheer. Music from a variety of traditions. Rehearsals are in between services on Sunday mornings. Sign-ups start at RE Registration in the fall. Led by Sharon Docherty: firesoul@mac.com
» Holly Singers Fall 2011 Schedule.
Song Circle
This wonderful group meets First Fridays of every month in the RE Building here at Foothills. A casual gathering of people who want to sing, make music and fellowship together. Open to all ages and abilities. This is a group led evening, drawing music from folk traditions as well as sing-along songs from Rise Up Singing. Instrumentalists welcome, too! Interested? Contact April Undy april@roseundy.net
Drum Circle
An open drumming group that explores percussion and drumming in an atmosphere of fun and spirituality. Open to all abilities and ages. Bring a drum or use one of the many available. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening in the social hall of the church. Led By Jim Zdunek, co-sponsored by Adult Enrichment and Music Committee. drumcircles@hotmail.com