Music News

Jun 2022

UUSM Choir “TalentPalooza” Video; Fundraiser extended to June 30
Bid on Six Silent Auction Items Now!

Hello! Please enjoy the video of UUSM’s Choir in this year’s Dining for Dollars Fundraising Concert for UUSM. The UUSM Choir TalentPalooza was presented on Friday night, June 10, at 7 pm. In addition to the concert, the Choir is offering six exciting musical items up for bid, see below. Click this button to bid today!

 
 
 
Bidding has been extended to the end of the month, June 30.
 
Item #1Choose a hymn for the choir to sing
The highest bidder gets to choose their favorite hymn (from the Gray, Teal or Purple hymnals) for the choir to sing on an agreed upon Sunday. Bidding starts at $30.
 
Item #2Choose an anthem for the choir to sing
The highest bidder gets to choose any song or piece for the choir to sing as Music for the Morning or Offertory Anthem on an agreed upon Sunday. Bidding starts at $75.
 
Item #3 – Choose an anthem for the section leader/s to sing
The highest bidder gets to choose any song or piece for the section leaders to sing as Music for the Morning or Offertory Anthem on an agreed upon Sunday (could be a solo, duet, trio, or the full quartet). Bidding starts at $120.
 
Item #4 – Chocolate Cake by Sue Bickford
A sumptuous, multi-layered chocolate cake with ganache made by choir member and Worship Associate, Sue Bickford – perfect for any occasion or for treating yourself to a late night dessert! Bidding starts at $60.
 
Item #5 – Los Angeles Master Chorale Gift Card
Do you love choral music? Well, our next item is a $50 gift card for that goes toward tickets for a Los Angeles Master Chorale concert – the premier professional choral ensemble in Southern California. Many of the musicians that have been associated with UUSM also work with this stellar ensemble. Bidding starts at $50.
 
Item #6 – Salon concert (by Chloé Vaught and Ryan Humphrey)
Our last auction item just might be the most prestigious and exciting. A 30-minute salon concert by our soprano section leader Chloé Vaught and pianist Ryan Humphrey in the venue of your choosing! Venue rental is not included with this bid, so this item is ideal for church members who have access to ample entertaining space in their homes, office, or even by renting a space in the church! If the performance venue is not equipped with a piano, we can arrange to bring a keyboard. Invite your friends over for a nice summer soiree and be entertained by our very talented musicians Chloé Vaught and Ryan Humphrey! Bidding starts at $200. Toi Toi!