Music Ministry

Prerequisites: None 

Skills:

• Performance ability on chosen instrument(s) and/or voice
• For hymn leaders, ability to read music and to play/sing sensitively to congregational hymn singing

Time Commitment: 1–3 Sunday mornings per year; 2–6 hrs. during assigned weeks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As needed, provide 1–4 pieces of repertoire for performance in worship as special music
• Work with the Music Director to align musical selections with the service theme and with coordination of other service musicians
• For pianists, as needed, serve as hymn accompanist for Sunday morning worship services
• For pianists, as needed, serve as accompanist for other service musicians and soloists
• For vocalists, as assigned, sing and lead congregational hymns in Sunday worship

Sign up to be a Service Musician here!

Prerequisites: None

Skills:

• Ability to sing on key (match pitch)
• Ability to learn easy to intermediate music, either by reading or by ear

Time Commitment: 2–5 hrs. per week, including most Wednesday nights and 8–12 Sunday mornings

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly rehearsals to learn pieces and improve their performance as an ensemble
• Engage in individual home practice as needed to ensure musical excellence
• Communicate thoroughly and as early as possible schedule conflicts with the Music Director
• Perform in worship services with the choir on select Sunday mornings

Sign up to be a Chorister here!

Prerequisites: None 

Skills:

• Performance ability on chosen instrument(s) and/or voice
• Ability to learn easy to intermediate music, either by reading or by ear

Time Commitment: 3–6 Sunday mornings per year; 3–6 hrs. during assigned weeks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare chosen songs for Band performances as assigned
• Attend and perform in assigned worship services, including rehearsal prior to the service in the morning
• Attend any additional rehearsals as needed

Sign up to be a Band Member here!

Prerequisites: None

Skills:

• Ability to learn and use basic functions of technology (hardware and software)
• Ability to comprehend and execute instructional scripts quickly and accurately

Time Commitment: 2–6 hours per month, including 1–2 Sunday mornings per month, as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate assigned area of UUCM worship tech, as designated by the worship script
• Maintain a general working knowledge of UUCM tech software and hardware by reviewing assigned training materials as necessary.
• Communicate up-to-date schedule and coordinate availability with Office Administrator

For a more detailed view of UUCM tech operations, you can watch these instructional videos.

Sign up to be a Tech Associate here!

Prerequisites: None

Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

Time Commitment: 3–5 hrs. during assigned concert weeks (1–4 per year)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• As assigned, perform tasks relating to specific concerts in the Performing Arts Series, including, but not limited to, selling tickets, distributing programs, setting up/resetting sanctuary seating, setting up reception items, and catering to artist needs.
• Aid in the promotion of Performing Arts Series events to UUCM congregants and the larger Wayzata community.
• Coordinate schedule and availability with Performing Arts Series Coordinator

Sign up to be a Performing Arts Series Usher here!