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First UU SD Vocal Ensembles

Join us!

Below you can read more about our vocal ensembles (Chalice Choir, Women's Choir, JUUL Tones, and South Bay Singers), and will find contact information for their directors. Please be in touch with any questions or for information about joining one or more of our groups. (We have some community members who participate in three or four different ensembles!)

Chalice Choir

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The Chalice Choir is First UU's mixed-voice community choir, open to Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses of all gender identities and expressions. If you like to sing and are looking for a choir, Chalice Choir could be the place for you.  Chalice Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings, from 7-8:30pm in Bard Hall, and performs regularly (about every third week) at Sunday worship services.

If you're interested in joining the Chalice Choir or would like more information, please email First UU music director and Chalice Choir director Marshall Voit at marshall@firstuusandiego.org.  While Chalice Choir is a non-auditioned group open to singers of all levels of musical experience, Chalice Choir members are expected to be able to match pitch, to hold their part (with other members of their section) within the context of four- or more-part choral music, and to demonstrate their commitment to attending weekly rehearsals.

Women's Choir

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Formed in the 2000s as a safe space for women to gather and share songs and stories, our Women's Choir is a beloved group within our larger church community. The Women's Choir rehearses weekly on Monday evenings, from 7-8:30pm in Bard Hall, and performs occasionally at Sunday worship services and other community events. This ensemble is open to women of all voice types, and sopranos and altos (treble voices) of all gender identities and expressions. For more information, contact First UU music coordinator and Women's Choir director Lorelei Isidro-Garner at lorelei@firstuusandiego.org, or music director Marshall Voit.

JUUL Tones

The JUUL Tones
JUUL Tones is a small a cappella vocal ensemble (that is, music sung without instrumental accompaniment) that emerged out of a highly successful 2004 Looking Glass Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol.”

The JUUL Tones sing in a variety of styles including hymns, pop, doo-wop, barbershop, gospel, ballads, folk, and contemporary music. The JUUL Tones rehearse weekly on Sundays at our Hillcrest campus, and sing regularly at Sunday worship services, special church events, and other 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.

For more information or questions about joining the ensemble, contact JUUL Tones founding director Andrea Spiero at andrea@firstuusandiego.org, or music director Marshall Voit.

South Bay Singers

South Bay Singers
The South Bay Singers is a multicultural and multigenerational ensemble of highly spirited and enthusiastic singers, often accompanied by talented local musicians on guitar, ukulele, keyboard, bass, drums, and more. Our repertoire is eccentric and inspiring, ranging from traditional to contemporary songs from all over the world, including Spanish folk music, American blues and folk music, Native American chants, African American Spirituals, and more. The South Bay Singers rehearse weekly on Sunday mornings at 11:15am at our South Bay campus, and sing regularly at our South Bay worship services (currently taking place at 10am on the first and third Sundays of every month). For more information or questions about joining the ensemble, contact First UU music coordinator and South Bay Singers director Lorelei Isidro-Garner at lorelei@firstuusandiego.org, or music director Marshall Voit.

Who to contact

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Marshall Voit
Music Director, Chalice Choir Director
(619) 398-4432
marshall@firstuusandiego.org

Lorelei Isidro
Lorelei Isidro
Music Coordinator, Women's Choir and
​South Bay Singers Director

(619) 920-2070
​lorelei@firstuusandiego.org

Andrea Spiero
JUUL Tones Director
Ask for Andrea at (619) 298-9978.​
andrea@firstuusandiego.org
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(619) 298-9978  |  Staff Directory
Hillcrest campus 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103  |  South Bay campus 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA. 91911
  For GPS to our Hillcrest Campus, please use 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
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  • Home
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    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
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      • Art Guild
      • Christian Study Group
      • Earth Centered Spirituality Circle
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Listening Circles
    • Restorative Process
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
    • Children and Youth Music Program
    • About Our Music Team
  • Education
    • Children's RE > >
      • Family Ministry Library
      • Children's RE Registration
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Family Ministry > >
      • All Church Camp
    • Youth Programs
    • Young Adult & Campus Ministry
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL)
    • SD Co-op Preschool
  • Programs
    • Caring
    • Food Pantry
    • Larger UU Connections > >
      • Denominational Relations
      • Friends of De Benneville Pines
      • Philippines Partner Church
      • Transylvania Partner Church
      • UU Service Committee
    • Leadership Development
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      • Social Justice Executive Team
      • Climate Justice
      • Generosity Offerings
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