Choir

The primary goal of the UUCLB Choir is to have fun.

The Choir is composed of amateur music-lovers who get together on Wednesday nights to sing a variety of music. Classical selections, pop songs, jazz tunes, folk and world music and spirituals are all in our repertoire. No audition or musical experience is required, just a love of singing and energetic participation.

Beginning Sept. 13, we sing at the 11:30 am service practically every Sunday, and provide special music for special occasions and holidays. The choir participates in an annual district festival and we start off each season with a Labor Day weekend retreat. The choir sings in Sunday worship from after Labor Day through Father's Day.

Choir practice is at 7:30 pm on Wednesday evenings in Wylder Hall, and we meet at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings for warmups. For more information call Jim Ruggirello, Director of Music at 562.597.8445 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wylder Spirits

The Wylder Spirits perform contemporary selections every Sunday at the 9:30 am service. The mood is upbeat and casual, and all are welcome. Our of Director of Music directs this lively, fun ensemble. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and we meet at 8:30 am on Sunday mornings for warmups. For more information call Jim Ruggirello, Director of Music at 562.597.8445 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Long Beach Mozart Festival

Founded at UUCLB, the Long Beach Mozart Festival celebrated its 36th year in 2008. Since its inception, the Festival has grown to become a community-wide volunteer organization sponsored by a number of Long Beach churches. The mission of the Festival is to encourage the study and appreciation of classical music in general and that of Mozart in particular, and to offer performance opportunities to outstanding young vocal and instrumental musicians from Southern California. Activities include young artist competitions, free community concerts and two fundraising events. The Long Beach Mozart Festival is primarily funded by individual contributions. For more information visit the Mozart Festival web site or contact Sam Warner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Music and Movement

Music and Movement is an ongoing educational music experience program for children ages four to nine. There are separate classes for each age group.

This multidisciplinary program combines elements of Orff-Schulwerk and Kodaly methods with traditional philosophies of music education. This combination of singing, playing, listening, moving and creating encourages musical, social, emotional and physical development.

While there is a fee associated with this program, scholarships are available to UUCLB members.

For additional information please call Danuta Kilmczak at 562.494.1529.