Music

Q: Have you ever sung in the shower?

THEN, JOIN A CHOIR!

Music plays a pivotal role in the creation of a meaningful worship experience. At United we seek to explore a variety of musical traditions within the services and weave music in the programmatic and thematic elements of scripture and sermons. Steinway Artist and Music Director, Jacquelyn Helin, plays piano throughout the services and special music and guest soloists are a regular part of worship. Singing is offered through the four choirs listed under the direction of both Jacquelyn Helin and Catherine Robinson.

Opportunities include:

  • Sanctuary Choir which sings at the 11:00 service (Catherine Robinson)
  • Early Morning Choir which sings for the 8:30 service (Jacquelyn Helin)
  • Bell Choir performing on special occasions (Donna Clark)
  • Teen Que? Choir for grades 6-12 (Catherine Robinson)

Many Services include special music such as:

  • Guest soloists from the wider community
  • Student Pianists
  • Jazz groups
  • Bluegrass gospel

United Church Santa Fe is fortunate to have Jacquelyn Helin, an internationally famous pianist, as the Director of Music Ministries. Jacquelyn, whose concerts draw standing ovations and rave reviews, has played in the major music capitals of Europe and the USA. As winner of the Artists International Competition, she played to a sold-out audience in Carnegie Recital Hall. For additional reviews, awards, and repertoire go to:jacquelynhelin.com.

In addition to her renowned skill as a musician, a religious background has given her insight into how to integrate the music into a meaningful worship experience.

 

Catherine Robinson, Director of Choral Ministries, is currently pursing a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting at Cal State. Since moving to Santa Fe only 2 years ago, Catherine has performed with the Desert Chorale, Canticum Novum, pro Musica, and the NM Symphony Orchestra chorus, She teaches voice at Santa Fe community college and is the director/conductor of Coro de Camara in Los Alamos. Catherine brings joy to singing and conducting. She fills her life and our sanctuary with glorious songs of praise.

 


“I will praise the name of God with a song ...
This will please the Lord more than an ox.”
Ps. 69:30-31