Music is central to church life at UUCA as it transforms our emotions, lifts our spirits, and inspires us to action. Wherever you feel your talent or experience level lies, there is a place for you! Our music program is for all who wish to grow and enrich the congregation through music. For more information on any of our music program, contact dmann@uucava.org.
We have ongoing programs with weekly rehearsals, as well as special events and opportunities.
Learn more about our choir, band, and handbells.
UUCA also partners to offer theatrical productions, learn more.
News & Updates
Read on for important news and upcoming dates for our musical programs here at UUCA
Chalice Theatre Fall 2026 Performance: Copenhagen tickets now available!
Tickets are now available for Chalice Theatre’s fall play, Copenhagen, by Michael Frayn, directed by D. Ohlandt. https://uuca-526363.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3948982
Five performances will be presented in the Reeb Center from November 6 to November 15, 2026. This Tony-award winning play imagines what might have happened during a real-life meeting in 1941 between the German scientist Werner Heisenberg and his former mentor Niels Bohr, in occupied Denmark. This play for adults explores questions from history that are relevant to today: what responsibility should scientists take for how their research is used? And what does one owe one’s home country when it is doing things you disagree with?
Running time: 2hr 30min with one intermission. Tickets $25. FREE roundtable panels with the Sunday matinees (see ticket link for details). Note: there are no Saturday performances. Recommended for ages 14 and up, younger if interested in the topic.
And don’t miss this…Chalice Theatre announces Auditions for HONK! November 14th | 10am-2pm
The 2027 Chalice Theatre multigenerational musical is Honk!, a retelling of the Hans Christian Anderson folk tale about acceptance of yourself and others. Auditions are open to anyone 4th grade and above, teens and grownups encouraged!! Auditions Saturday daytime and Monday evening. Check with us at the table on Sunday!
View the audition flyer here
Ongoing Programs
We have programs with different levels of commitment and involvement.
Sanctuary Singers
Sanctuary Singers rehearses on a weekly basis (Thursdays at 7:00pm in the Reeb Center). This choral ensemble performs twice per month during service and is open to ages 16 through adults. SS performs a variety of styles including gospel, folk, musical theatre, and classical.
Contact: Director of Music, David Mann <dmann@uucava.org>
Handbells
Polymnia Handbell Choir rehearses on a weekly basis (Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Activity Room). This ensemble performs throughout the year during service and is open to ages 16 through adults. Polymnia performs a variety of styles including hymns, folk tunes, musical theatre, and pop. Prior handbell ringing experience is not required to join, but the ability to read music is required. Additional opportunities for younger ringers are available as well. For those with no prior experience playing a musical instrument or that would like a more relaxed schedule, please contact Alan directly.
Contact: Handbell Director, Alan Payne <via email
Junior Choir
Junior Choir rehearses on a weekly basis (Sundays, beginning September 21st from 11:45-12:15am downstairs in the chapel). This educational ensemble performs occasionally for services and is open to ages 5 through 12. JC performs a variety of styles including folk songs, social justice songs, pop, and songs in languages other than English. We also incorporate elements of movement, musicianship, and play in our rehearsals.
Contact: Director of Music, David Mann <dmann@uucava.org>
House Band
UUCA Band rehearses and performs in service on a monthly basis. We welcome all instruments and voices to come “jam” with us during our rehearsals. The band performs a variety of styles including jazz, rock, folk, and pop.
Contact: Director of Music, David Mann <dmann@uucava.org>
Special Music and Song Leading
Are you interested in offering special music during a UUCA?
Volunteers, including teens, are welcome to offer special music, play along with hymns, or collaborate in small groups as a part of Sunday services. All genres and styles are welcome!
Contact: David Mann <dmann@uucava.org>
Chalice Theatre
Founded in 1997, Chalice Theatre is an intentionally inclusive and intergenerational theatre ministry of UUCA. Stay tuned for audition and show dates our upcoming season. We are excited to share that there will be two shows in the 2026-2027 season!
Contact: <ChaliceTheatre25@gmail.com>
