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Music

Concert Series

Since 1978, the Music Committee of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego has sponsored the Concert Series as an extension of cultural outreach to the community. We present monthly concerts from September to June, featuring a wide variety of musical traditions and styles including chamber music, world music, and jazz in the fine acoustical setting of our Meeting House. Unitarian Universalists believe in a Living Tradition that includes the "direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures." It is the Music Committee’s firm conviction that the lively arts open us to that mystery and wonder.

All who are interested in participating in the music program are invited to phone the Music Office at (619) 269-5204.

The purpose of the music program at First Church is to open hearts and minds within the church community to “that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, that moves us to a renewal of the spirit” (the U.U. Purposes and Principles). We intend the scope of the program to be thoughtfully eclectic. The choirs are as likely to sing an African folksong as a Latin motet. One of our vocal soloists may open the service with a chant from the traditional Jewish liturgy, then later in the service sing an African-American spiritual. Anything from a Brazilian tango to a Bach fugue may sound forth from the Meeting house organ in Sunday worship.

Music develops and interprets the themes of worship, as well as the emotional subtext of each Sunday’s focus. Our liturgical calendar encompasses the turning of the seasons and holy days of many traditions. We invite members and friends of First Church, as well as professionals from the music community, to use their talents continually to expand the scope and depth of our music-making.