Choir
Each year a talented group of choral singers gathers to practice and perform for the General Assembly (GA) audience. Typically the choir participates in the Sunday Morning Worship and the Closing Celebration, and sometimes other events or hymn sings during GA. For many, singing in the choir is a key part of coming together as UUs at General Assembly.
General Assembly Choir registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be registered for General Assembly to participate in the choir (you may register for choir first). Choir registration is $20, payable by Visa or Mastercard at the time of registration, to be used for sheet music and music production costs. Financial support for choir registration is available: participants may select a waiver of one-half of the fee or the full amount if needed. The Choir Director will distribute digital copies of the music to all participants before the first rehearsal. Choir Binders and print copies will be distributed at the first rehearsal for in-person attendees.
Rehearsal Schedule
Song Info Sessions - Zoom link will be provided to all choir registrants.
Wednesday, April 9 3-4 p.m. Pacific, 6-7 p.m. Eastern
Tuesday, May 13 3-4 p.m. Pacific, 6-7 p.m. Eastern
Recordings will be made available for practice and information in same location as music and practice tracks.
Thursday, June 19, 10–11:30 a.m. Eastern
Choir Practice Room
Friday, June 20, 10–11:30 a.m. Eastern
Choir Practice Room
Saturday, June 21, 9–10 a.m. Eastern
General Session Hall: tech rehearsal
Saturday, June 21, 10–11:30 a.m. Eastern
Choir Practice Room
Sunday, June 22, 9–10:30 a.m. Eastern
General Session Hall: tech rehearsal
Choir members will perform at the Sunday Morning Worship on June 22, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern (see full GA schedule). Choir members should dress in black for the Sunday service; colorful stoles will be provided.
Choir Director
We are excited to welcome our 2025 General Assembly Choir Director, Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson!
Rev. Robinson (he/they) is a newly fellowshipped Unitarian Universalist minister who holds degrees in History, African American Studies, and Music Performance from SUNY College at Brockport, SUNY University at Buffalo, and Boston University. He is currently an Assistant Minister for Growth at First Unitarian Church of Rochester, and the Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of East Aurora.
Rev. Verdis completed a Master of Divinity degree in 2022 from Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago specializing in Faith Formation Pedagogy. Prior to ministry in Rochester, NY, Rev. Verdis served as the Ministerial Coordinator of Worship Arts Production and Adult Lifespan Spiritual Exploration for the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, Vermont, after serving the congregation as a Ministerial Intern under the guidance of the Rev. Joan Javier-Duval. Since 2022, Rev. Verdis has served central Vermont as the Executive and Artistic Director of the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir sharing the hope, joy, and inspiration of African American gospel music in Vermont and is the founder of The JUUbilee Singers, First Unitarian Church of Rochester’s first gospel choir. Rev. Verdis’ music ministry is his calling, heritage, and love.
Contact the GA Choir Director at generalassemblychoir@gmail.com