Chancel Choir and D.A.M. Ukulele Band

The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The Chancel Choir sings a choral anthem during worship most Sundays, gathering an hour before worship at 8:45 a.m. on Sundays for a short rehearsal. All are welcome to sing in the choir! We meet on Thursdays from September to June.

The Chancel Choir is a non-audition choir. Many of our singers are music readers, but it is possible to learn your parts by listening to others around you. We vary our repertoire from traditional to contemporary pop music. To express your interest and learn of upcoming opportunities, please contact Music Director Zachary Fitzgerald by email at zach@fauntleroyucc.org or call the church office at 206-932-5600.

The D.A.M. Ukulele Band meets each Thursday at 6:00 p.m. for an hour and a quarter of joyful music-making before the choir rehearsal. Named after Duey Auringer, a long-time member of Fauntleroy Church who began learning to play his ukulele shortly before joining the Heavenly Ukulele Band, the band’s full title is “The Duey Auringer Memorial Ukulele Band.” We currently have about 15+ active members. We play from our own songbook of favorite ukulele songs suggested by our members. Beginners are welcome.

Please contact Music Director Zachary Fitzgerald if you’d like to be on the email list for either the Chancel Choir or the D.A.M. Ukulele Band.

Upcoming Chancel Choir Rehearsal information

UPCOMING repertoire

Sunday October 25: “The Road Home” by Stephen Paulus
Sunday November 1: (Choir has the week off. Women’s Ensemble will sing.)
”Lux Aeterna” by Michelle Roueche
Sunday November 8: “Distant Land” by John Rutter
Sunday November 15: “Good People” by Mumford & Sons
Sunday November 22: “Song for Justice” by Kim Andre Arnesen.

Advent:
Sunday November 29: “A New Jerusalem Arise” by Kyle Pedersen.
(Choir has the week off. Women’s Ensemble will sing.)
Sunday, December 6: Children’s Pageant. No choir anthem.
Sunday, December 13: “The Promise” from the Wonder Cantata by Bronwyn Edwards
Sunday, December 20: “WonderLight” from the Wonder Cantata by Bronwyn Edwards

Choir anthems resume on Sunday, January 17 (MLK weekend)

Important dates for your calendar

Saturday, December 19 at 7 PM Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 20 at 4 PM Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 24 at 7 PM Christmas Eve Worship “Let There Be Light” by Craig Courtney