Our Adult Vocal Ensemble
JUUL Tones is a small, multi-age, a cappella vocal ensemble (that is, music sung without instrumental accompaniment). Andrea Newall, a member of the First Church music staff, is the director of JUUL Tones. This ensemble began under Andrea's direction as a part of a highly successful Looking Glass Theatre stage production, “A Christmas Carol.” When the production was completed, the members decided to continue the group on a volunteer basis. In September, 2005, directing the JUUL Tones was made part of Andrea’s staff responsibility.
The JUUL Tones sing a variety of styles including hymns, pop, doo-wop, barbershop, gospel, ballads, folk, children's, and contemporary music. The ensemble sings in Sunday morning services, as well as for special church events and community functions. Members have a wide range of musical backgrounds, but they must be able to sing in four- to eight-part harmony and demonstrate commitment to attending rehearsals, practicing individually, and improving their musicianship in the ensemble.
The JUUL Tones sing a variety of styles including hymns, pop, doo-wop, barbershop, gospel, ballads, folk, children's, and contemporary music. The ensemble sings in Sunday morning services, as well as for special church events and community functions. Members have a wide range of musical backgrounds, but they must be able to sing in four- to eight-part harmony and demonstrate commitment to attending rehearsals, practicing individually, and improving their musicianship in the ensemble.
Upcoming Performances
To find out when and where the JUUL Tones are performing next, keep an eye out for announcements in our weekly church bulletin, The Window.
12 is our magic number
Because we value balance and vocal blend, this choir is limited in size (12 members); a waiting list of interested singers is maintained for those occasions when a space is open.
Who to contact
Andrea Newall-Lockett
JUUL Tones Ensemble Director
Ask for Andrea at (619) 298-9978.
Andrea directs the JUUL Tones a cappella vocal ensemble here at First UU of San Diego, and also serves as song leader and contributes instrumental music to our services, here and at the South Bay campus. She has been the musical director for several Looking Glass Theatre productions at First UU.
JUUL Tones Ensemble Director
Ask for Andrea at (619) 298-9978.
Andrea directs the JUUL Tones a cappella vocal ensemble here at First UU of San Diego, and also serves as song leader and contributes instrumental music to our services, here and at the South Bay campus. She has been the musical director for several Looking Glass Theatre productions at First UU.
