Service Music

August 2024

The week of August 4

On Sunday, August 4th, Bass Soloist Michael Harris will be accompanied by guest pianist Nick Emmanuel in support of Kristina Church’s service about “rest as resistance.” For the Prelude and Postlude, Nick will provide restful classical piano pieces - Grieg’s Holberg Suite mvt. IV and Réverie by Claude Debussy. At the Offertory, Michael will sing “World Weary” by Nowel Coward, a jazzy number about the desire to detreat from the commotion of modern life. As the Reflection, Michael will share Leonard Cohen’s contemplative “If It Be Your Will."
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The week of August 11

On Sunday, August 11th, Tenor Soloist Shaun Doyle will be leading a service about being a “recovering Catholic,” and the service music will explore the negative as well as the positive elements of the Catholic faith. As the Prelude, the UUCB Chamber Choir (special summer edition!) will sing the gently reverent “Ave Maria” as set by 20th-century German composer Franz Biebl. As the Offertory, Shaun will sing Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise,” capturing the detriments of an afterlife-focused lifestyle. As the Reflection, Soprano Soloist Taryn Goehrig will sing an a-capella rendition of “Amazing Grace.” The service will end with a piano Postlude from Christopher Sierzchula.
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The week of August 18

On Sunday, August 18th, we welcome Hy Carrel back to the pulpit to speak about the power of “holding presence.” The service will begin and end with the music of minimalist composer Phillip Glass played on the piano by Christopher Sierzchula. The music of the Indigo Girls – specifically the tunes “Let it Be Me” and “Love Will Come to You” - will grace the Offertory and Reflection, with vocals performed by Jessie Downs and Taryn Goehrig, accompanied by the HoUUse Band.
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The week of August 25

On Sunday, August 25th, guest vocalist Erin Alexander will share selections inspired by the theme of Abundance.
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Guest Musicians

In addition to performances by our choir and staff musicians, we also regularly feature guest musicians in our services, both volunteers from our own congregation and featured artists from the greater Buffalo area. These guests represent a broad range of musical styles. If you are interested in being a guest, you can reach out to Music Director Dr. Jessie Downs (jdowns@buffalouu.org) with a proposal.

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Buffalo, NY 14222
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Sunday Services are at 10:30