Author: Michele Kelly

The History of the Universal Singers

•

The FUSF choir, officially known as “The Universal Singers,” has been in existence since the early 1990s.  Our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Carol Rosine, suggested the name, thinking that it sounded more welcoming and less intimidating than “FUSF Choir.”  Over the last 30 years, many singers have come and gone and several FUSF volunteers have led the group including Phil Hall, Sue Bencuya, Rick Duthe, Lyndie Laramore, and Michele Kelly (before officially serving as Music Director.)  … Continue reading The History of the Universal Singers

Michele’s Musical Notes ♫

•

September has always meant the start of a new year for me. Since my birthday is in early September, that day of getting one year older has always coincided with the start of school when I was a student and continued as I became a public school music teacher.  Once I began attending FUSF in 1996, September also marked the beginning of a new church year as fellow congregants came back together at the traditional … Continue reading Michele’s Musical Notes ♫

Michele’s Musical Notes ♫

•

As we enter year three of this pandemic, I have spent time thinking about how much my role of Music Director has changed from when I was first hired. Some of my duties remain the same:  scheduling pianists, finding special music singers/instrumentalists, and working with the choir, though one that is much reduced in size. However, I can now add many technical skills to my musical bag of tricks which will come in useful moving … Continue reading Michele’s Musical Notes ♫