The music ministry of Unity Church seeks to integrate music into the life of the church by providing the highest standard of music representing a wide variety of different cultures, eras, genres and styles; by providing opportunities for members of the congregation to participate in formal and informal musical ensembles; and by creating opportunities for interaction between worshipers and musicians both from within the congregation and from the wider Twin Cities musical community.

Children and Youth Offerings
We have worked to think creatively and both evaluate and improve our music program offerings for children and youth in these last several years. Our hope is that they will be more coordinated with the R.E. program and designed to meet the needs of our children and youth with greatest effectiveness.

Children’s Choir (Grades 1–5) Kathleen Radspinner, director
Rehearsal: Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. in the Foote Room

Children’s Musical (Grades 5 & 6)
Youth in grades 5 and 6 are invited to audition for the annual children's musical. For the past 20+ years, Unity Church has produced a children's musical with an original script and original music.

Adult Offerings
Unity Singers: an auditioned 17-voice ensemble
Rehearsal: Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Foote Room

Unity Choir: non-auditioned ensemble of 60 to 75 voices
Rehearsal: Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall

Unity Choir Ensemble: Smaller divisions of Unity Choir — often occurring on Sundays when the choir splits between services, memorial services, various occasions, etc.

Carmina Singers: A "one-time" experience that meets for a few rehearsals and then performs once in our services. Please let Ruth know of your interest in the Carmina Singers. See "call" at right.

"Walk-in" Choir: An opportunity for those who would love to sing but just cannot make choir rehearsals. Come and meet together for a 45 minute rehearsal, then sing in our 4:30 p.m. service or combined project with other choirs! It could be a folk song with guitar, a round, an African call and response, etc. Please let Ruth know of your interest in the "Walk-in" Choir. See "call" at right.

Concerts with a Cause: These one-hour concerts will be offered periodically throughout the year followed by a reception and social time. All proceeds from these concerts are given to a named cause. All musicians donate their time and performance to the benefit of this cause. Watch for additional information in newsletters this fall.

Women’s Ensemble: This originates with the group of women who worked with Ruth at the last Women’s Retreat in January 2011. Let’s build on this experience! Please let Ruth know of your interest in the Women's Ensemble. We will rehearse at specific, short-term announced dates for particular times to sing. See "call" at right.

Unity Church Volunteer Musicians: As always we will be looking forward to hearing from our own Unity musicians in various venues. Of particular interest is the Wellspring Wednesday worship service. We encourage solos, small ensembles and family musical teams to participate.

Guest Musicians: We always look forward to inviting outstanding musicians to participate in our services and are enriched by the presence of their expertise.

Questions about Unity Church's music programs should be directed to Ruth Palmer, Director of Music Ministries, by email to ruthp@unityunitarian.org or by phone at 651-228-1456 x118.