Music Ministry

BRUU Welcomes David Maley

BRUU extends a warm welcome to David Maley, our Interim Music Director starting January 6th, 2023. David is an experienced music minister and phenomenal pianist. He is also a music therapist, piano instructor, and composer. David completed the music therapy program at Shenandoah University and currently holds the credential, MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified). His undergraduate work was completed at George Mason University, where he earned a B.A. in Music, with minors in Psychology and Exercise Science. David was previously the accompanist at Calvary Presbyterian Church. He also works as a piano instructor at a music studio in Falls Church, VA. David plays piano, guitar, organ, accordion, and sings. In his free time, he enjoys composing music, reading, kayaking, hiking, and being in nature.

Music is an important element of our congregational life.

    The following is our safety protocols and choir meetings:

  • Vaccinations are required and everyone must wear a mask, until changes are officially announced in our newsletter and website.
  • The adult choir meets on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. It is not necessary that you be able to read music or have prior experience; anyone who can match pitches and carry a tune is welcome to join.
  • Instrumentalists and singers are welcome to play for services, either solo or in a small ensemble.

Please contact our interim music director, David Maley, if you have questions. (music@bruu.org or 703/361-6269) Office hours to be established.

An Appreciation Celebration for Annease Hastings

An Appreciation Celebration for Annease Hastings took place on December 18, 2022 to commemorate Annease’s musical career at BRUU from January 1987 to December 2022. A tea sandwich reception and cake was served in the Fellowship Hall following the music service in the Sanctuary. Details and links to the videos are available on Annease Hastings Celebration Page.

Our Music Ministry Before COVID

We are slowly returning to this program as possible.

We have a vibrant music program at BRUU, with many opportunities for YOU to be involved. There are four choirs which meet regularly September-June.

BRUU children, youth and adult choirs singing at the Ellipse in DC, December 2010. (Photo courtesy of Bob McGrath)
BRUU children, youth and adult choirs singing at the Ellipse in DC, December 2010. (Photo courtesy of Bob McGrath)

Children’s Choir

2016 Winter Choir Service with Combined Choirs

Our children’s choir is for kids who are 9-13 years old as of December 31 and rehearses on some Sundays after RE and occasionally on a Thursday night. Here is the Children’s choir schedule.

Youth Choir

Youth choir is for ages 14-18 (as of December 31) and rehearses on some Sundays after RE and occasionally on a Thursday night. Here is the Youth choir schedule.

Adult Choir

The adult choir meets on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 (childcare is available) and sings normally on second and third Sundays.  It is not necessary that you be able to read music or have prior experience; anyone who can match pitches and carry a tune is welcome to join.

BRUU Singers supporting Equality
at PWC School board (7-2017)

UuPBeats

UuPBeats is a choir for all ages and meets on first and third Tuesday afternoons at 1:30.  It’s a nonperforming group that sings just for fun. In addition, we have an ongoing ministry at Caton Merchant House (an assisted living home near BRUU), where we lead singing with residents there.  Here is the UUpBeats schedule.

 

Other opportunities

We offer alternative worship experiences several times during the church year. Evensong services are contemplative in nature and filled with music, poetry, and reflections.They are on Friday nights at 7:30. Instrumentalists are welcome to play for services, either solo or in a small ensemble.

The Music Liaison Committee sponsors our annual BRUU Variety Show, a multi-generational talent show and is lots of fun.