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A 1999 UCLA study showed that gains from music education were just as great, or greater for students of low socio-economic status as for privileged students.
A 2001 College entrance exam study showed that students who had experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal section of the SAT and 41 points higher on the math. What can we learn from all of these studies? Music is good for our kids.
By participating in community children’s choir kids can literally becoming smarter! The United Christian Parish (UCP) Kid’s Choir program is a wonderful opportunity to open up a venue of music education not available to our children elsewhere.
Three times a year UCP in Lakeport creates a children’s choir. This choir is open to all Lake County children in Kindergarten through 6th grades and is offered free of charge.
The next session of Kid’s Choir begins on Oct. 5 at 4 p.m., however children are welcome to come as early as 3 p.m. for Homework Hall, free play on the playground and snacks.
The rehearsal itself is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and parents are welcome, though not required, to attend.
We are often asked why UCP offers this program for kids in the community, since we neither require them to pay, nor to be affiliated with our church.
The answer is as simple as the bumper stickers we sometimes see around town: “It’s good for the kids.”
As former President Bill Clinton said, “Music is about communication, creativity and cooperation, and, by studying music … students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience the world from a new perspective.”
Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, and Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30. The dress rehearsal will be Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and the final performance shall be Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.
The UCP Kid’s Choir is free but preregistration is required.
For more information on the next session of Kid’s Choir, please contact Pastor Shannon Kimbell-Auth before Sept. 30 at 707-263-4788 or by email
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After her retirement in June the church had a great many questions about its music program and where the future would lead them.
United Christian Parish is now pleased to announce the hiring of Rev. Diana Green as the interim choir director.
Rev. Green has directed several choirs since her first directing experience in 1960. She has even directed a musical (or two) and anytime she hasn’t been directing was delighted to sing in choirs.
She has a bachelor of science degree from the University of San Francisco and a master's of divinity from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley.
“Being part of church music has always been important in my life,” said Green. “I am excited to work with the UCP choir because it involves working with such a great group of people and gives me a chance to use my experience to help create worship to God.”
As the church begins this new chapter in its music program they would like to issue an invitation to men and women living in the Lakeport area, “Come make music with us!”
Adults of all ages and experience level are welcome. You do not need to read music to join the choir.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
For more information call 707-263-4788 or come to a rehearsal.
United Christian Parish is located at 745 N. Brush St. in Lakeport.
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
A Rosh Hashanah service will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in the social hall of the Lower Lake United Methodist Church.
For directions or other information, please call 707-355-1306 or email
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The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the church, 5340 Church St.
There will be an incredible selection of clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, kitchenware, jewelry and collectibles.
Don't miss this twice-a-year chance to save big on items for your home and family.
If you have items to donate, please bring them to the church beginning on Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or call 707-279-1104 to arrange pick up on large items.