Music Programs at First Unity Church
In his role as Music Director at First Unity Church, Dr. Steven Schenkel arranges for leading members of the St. Louis musical community to be with us for Sunday Services. He retired after 37 years at Webster University, where he founded the Jazz Studies program, the Webster Jazz Concert Series, and the Jazz Studies/Music Technology program. Steve works at The Fox Theater as Orchestra Manager and plays for the Muny. He has also played for the Opera Theater of St. Louis and worked with The Rep and St. Louis Symphony. This puts him in touch with hundreds of area vocalists and musicians in the St. Louis area. First Unity Church’s weekly musical guests, featured below, integrate our Sunday message into the worship experience through music, song, and instrumental performance.
Brian Clarke on Vocals and Guitar Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He recently received the St. Louis Magazine “A List” Awards as Best Vocalist and Best Musician
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Ashby Laws, vocals Ashby Laws is a born-and-raised St. Louis musician. Since she was five years old, she has studied and performed traditional Irish and classical music. Her primary instruments include piano, accordion, voice, guitar, tin whistle, and bodhrán. She has been to the world competition of traditional Irish music…
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Recording artist Mitzi MacDonald performs regularly at churches and concert venues throughout the St. Louis area. Her most recent album, “Higher Ground,” is available on all major streaming services. https://www.unitystl.org/music-programs/
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Scott Alberici is one of America’s finest clarinet virtuosos. Known for his superbly rich and warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and command of the American songbook, Mr. Alberici has developed a personal style that is instantly recognizable. His rare ability to capture the moment with a subtlety of expression mixed with…
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Kati Michalas is one of First Unity’s song leaders, and she and her husband Nick and two sons Niko and Braden, are regular attendees, with Nico and Braden attending Youth Education classes. Kati grew up in Unity, attending the Collinsville, Illinois church. Kati’s family was a musical one; both her…
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Ashby Laws, vocals Ashby Laws is a born-and-raised St. Louis musician. Since she was five years old, she has studied and performed traditional Irish and classical music. Her primary instruments include piano, accordion, voice, guitar, tin whistle, and bodhrán. She has been to the world competition of traditional Irish music…
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Recording artist Mitzi MacDonald performs regularly at churches and concert venues throughout the St. Louis area. Her most recent album, “Higher Ground,” is available on all major streaming services. https://www.unitystl.org/music-programs/
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Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Joanna Serenko won first place in the “Fox Theater Teen Talent” competition. She subsequently appeared multiple times on the NBC program “The Voice.” Her most recent album “The Best of Me” is available on all major streaming services. https://www.unitystl.org/music-programs/
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Kim Fuller has been performing for decades in the St. Louis area. She is a member of “The Jazz Story” group at the Sheldon and the “Oikos Ensemble.” Her recent performances honoring singer Nancy Wilson at “Jazz At The Bistro” were completely sold out https://www.unitystl.org/music-programs/
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Brian Clarke on Vocals and Guitar Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He recently received the St. Louis Magazine “A List” Awards as Best Vocalist and Best Musician https://www.unitystl.org/music-programs/
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