Music: Sun Mar 14

 

The UUSC's historical work on behalf of the denomination's values, its commitment to environmental justice, social equity, and advocacy for the oppressed and marginalized, underlie this morning's musical selections. In addition, the works of the lesbian French composer Cécile Chaminade and the African-American Margaret Bonds draw attention to International Women's Month. The works of Unitarian composer Edvard Grieg celebrate the nascent season and the spirituality of the natural world, while the Unitarian Béla Bartók gives voice to the indigenous cultures of Eastern Europe by preserving their oral musical heritage. This morning's Parting Music is based on an energetic folk song from Southeast Africa, as arranged by the British composer of African descent Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. In addition, words of hope from the musical Dear Evan Hansen come our way in a virtual performance by our own choir, augmented by friends from other area UU choruses and beyond.  Read on for programming details.

 

Gathering Music: Adam Kent, piano

Rumanian Dances

            Dance with Sticks

            Waistband Dance

            On the Spot

            Hornpipe

            Rumanian Polka

            Quick Dance

                        Béla Bartók

Pièce romantique

Sérénade

Scarf Dance

                        Cécile Chaminade

 

Centering Music: To Spring, Op. 43, No. 6

                        Edvard Grieg

Anthem: CUUC Choir and Friends, directed by Lisa N. Meyer and accompanied by Georgianna Pappas

"You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen

                                   

Musical Meditation: Woodland Peace, Op. 71, No. 4

                                    Grieg

Interlude: Troubled Waters

                                                Margaret Bonds

Parting Music: "Take Nabandji"

                                    Traditional Southeast African, arr. by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor