Unitarian Universalist
…a welcoming spiritual community
190 Academy Rd, North Andover, Massachusetts,
01845-4022 978-687-7948 office@northparish.org
Music at North Parish: Join us!
There are many opportunities for listening to and creating music here at North Parish. The joy of making music together is a special one and we encourage anyone who sings or plays to join in! The Director of Music conducts the groups listed below, and we also enjoy frequent guest performers from among our talented congregation. If you are interested in joining or starting a group, or in providing some music for a service, or have any other ideas about the music program, contact the Music Director .
Music Committee
The North Parish Music Committee works with the Director of Music, the Ministers, and parishioners to sustain our vibrant musical life. We meet monthly (occasionally more often) and welcome new members. Contact cochair Gail Page for more information.
Groups
Vocal Choir
The vocal choir is the heart of our music program and sings at one or two Sunday Services a month. It is an intergenerational group of parishioners who love to raise their voice in song. You need to read music a little, or pick up by ear easily.
For rehearsal and singing dates, see the sidebar.
Handbell Choir
This intergenerational group plays at special services. Experience reading music (vocal or instrumental) preferred, but not essential. We form a Concert Handbell Choir of experienced players for special occasions. Contact Jo-Dee Gentile.
World Music Ensemble
This eclectic group includes percussion, strings, winds, accordion. It celebrates the music of people around our planet. Contact the Music Director
Individual Performers and Other Groups
There are opportunities for individuals and groups to play music of varying styles, including classical, jazz, early music, and folk music. Contact music to make arrangements. Contact the Music Director
Adult Choir
Rehearsal Schedule
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Sing
We sing both services unless otherwise noted.
Children's Choir
Rehearsals
For children ages 7 to 12.
Will begin again in Fall.
Crossroads Coffeehouse
In 1989, a group of North Parish members cooked up the idea for Crossroads while in an adult Spiritual Growth Group. Crossroads Coffeehouse provides reasonably priced musical entertainment on the second Saturday of each month, September—May. Proceeds support the church and occasionally a charity. Folk, blues, gospel, world, a capella, Celtic … and delicious treats, coffees and teas provided by parishioners. A separate committee runs Crossroads.
Coffeehouse bakers and volunteers get in free! Crossroads Coffeehouse. 978-687-3960.
Welcoming Congregation
North Parish is a Welcoming Congregation, consistent with the guidelines of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We actively welcome lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender, and intersex people as full participants in the life of the church. For more information, see our Welcoming Congregation page, or contact our Interweave chapter.