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When worship is in person, the choir meets during the fall, winter and spring and rehearses at the church on Wednesday evenings. In the summer, a pick-up choir called the Ashtones sings the first Sunday of the month and meets at 9 am before the 10:00 service. All voices welcome.
Margery Heins is Choir Director. For information about joining either Adult Choir or Youth Choir, send email to uccashfield@gmail.com. During Covid, a small group of singers met safely to record music for Sunday services. Listen to recent choir recordings below. (Please note that these pieces are sung by a small choir.) If Ye Love Me, Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585) Now God Be Praised in Heav'n Above, Melchior Vulpius (c.1560-1616) David's Lamentation by William Billings (1746-1800) Dona Nobis Pacem Tebe Pojem Lift Thine Eyes |
SEEKING MUSIC MINISTER First Congregational Church UCC of Ashfield, an Open and Affirming Congregation, seeks a music minister to play organ and piano for Sunday morning worship as well as accompany the choir for mid-week rehearsals/Sundays. Additional opportunities arise to play with a variety of guest instrumentalists and soloists. Classical training is preferred, with ability to work in other styles. Part-time, approximately 4 – 7 hours/week. Works closely with the minister, choir director, worship team, and diaconate. The sanctuary holds a recently restored 1903 George Reed tracker organ and a baby grand piano. Please submit letter and resumé to: karemarshall48@gmail.com or First Congregational Church, attn. Kare Marshall, Deacon, P.O. Box 519, Ashfield, MA 01330. Further details here. |