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            [post_content] => Singing in choir is among the most mentally, physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually beneficial activities we humans can engage in. Singing with others is rooted in ceremony and ritual, and the "choir" as we know it began in the church where folks come looking for inspiration, connection, and healing.

The Chancel Choir provides music for United Parish's worship services throughout the year, singing everything from classical works with orchestra to a cappella arrangements of Spirituals. They are a wonderful and truly welcoming group of singing people of all ages, including seasoned professionals, first-time choir members, and everything in between!

Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9pm in the Choir Room!

If you are interested and want to give it a try, please contact Minister of Music Susan DeSelms at susan@upbrookline.org.

We need your voice!


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            [post_content] => Join us for the third evening of the Jazz Sanctuary series with bassist, vocalist, and composer Devon Gates, one of 2024’s "Up and Comers of the Year" (The New York City Jazz Record). Gates brings her distinctive blend of jazz, chamber, and soul influences to United Parish in Brookline for an intimate, interdisciplinary evening of original music, storytelling, and movement on Saturday, January 24 at 7pm in the Sanctuary.

Based in Brooklyn, NY and originally from Atlanta, Devon Gates has emerged as a powerful creative voice on the contemporary jazz scene. A graduate of Harvard University and Berklee College of Music, she has collaborated with artists including Terri Lyne Carrington, Vijay Iyer, Jen Shyu, and Nicole Mitchell, and has performed at leading venues and festivals such as The Jazz Gallery, Monterey Jazz Festival, Winter JazzFest, and the Kennedy Center.

Most recently, Gates is featured on bass and vocals on Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy-nominated release We Insist 2025, a tribute to the landmark Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach album.

For this special Jazz Sanctuary performance, Gates reunites with frequent Boston-based collaborators guitarist Matt Greenwood and dancer Simon Montalvo, alongside special guests. Together, they create a deeply personal and immersive experience that blurs the lines between sound, movement, and narrative.
Performers
Devon Gates – Bass, Vocals
Matt Greenwood – Guitar
Simon Montalvo – Dance

plus Special Guests
About Jazz Sanctuary
Hosted in the breathtaking High Victorian Gothic setting of United Parish, Jazz Sanctuary is more than a concert series — it is a gathering of community through music and art. By attending, you are helping to revitalize the church’s historic performance spaces, preserving them as a hub for culture and connection in Brookline for generations to come.
Tickets
General Admission (Advance $20 | At the Door $30)
Student Admission (Advance $10 | At the Door $20)

Buy Tickets


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            [post_content] => Minister of Music Susan DeSelms will be giving a presentation on Sunday, February 1 at 2pm in the Parlor about the Negro Spiritual Royalties Project.

Join in singing spirituals and engaging in conversation together as we consider how choral organizations can participate in restorative justice. Sponsored by the Greater Boston Choral Consortium.

About the Project: The Negro Spiritual Royalties Project is an initiative of United Parish in Brookline, which collects and distributes monetary royalties for the use of music composed by enslaved Black Americans. Learn more.


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