Malila Hollow, Director of Music

Malila Hollow is a graduate of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, where she earned both a Bachelors and Masters of Music in Piano Performance. She studied under Mark Uranker and Craig Richey, respectively.  Since graduating in 2017, Malila has enjoyed accompanying soloists at conservatories, multiple choir programs, and ballet classes of all levels, as well as teaching piano privately and directing musicals. Malila has enjoyed accompanying for choral programs at all levels for 5 years and currently is collaborative pianist and teacher for the choral program at Portola High School in Irvine. She has also directed and regularly plays in several musicals, gigs regularly for weddings and other events, and is currently working on earning a teaching credential in choral music from California State University Fullerton.

Lindsey Hundley, Collaborative Pianist

Lindsey Hundley is a graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy. Since moving from Colorado to Southern California in 1999, Hundley has been established as a piano soloist, vocalist, music director, arranger and composer. Hundley performs a broad range of styles from familiar jazz standards and blues to Brazilian/Latin, classical, R&B/pop and original compositions. Hundley has been a spiritual music director and collaborative pianist throughout Southern California since 2001. Lindsey has worked in this capacity as a choral director, pianist, vocal soloist and arranger for adult and youth choirs as well as small ensembles.

The UUCLB CHOIR

The UUCLB Choir is driven and inspired by its love of singing and coming together in song. We are a group of passionate music lovers with a diverse repertoire that includes but is not limited to classical, pop, jazz, folk, multicultural, and spirituals. No audition or musical experience is required, just a love of singing and energetic participation! 

The UUCLB Choir sings on Sundays about twice a month and also provides music for special services, holidays and occasions. 

Choir practice is every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00pm in Wylder Hall from mid-August through mid-June. We meet at 9:00am on Sunday mornings to warm up for service. 

If you are interested in joining choir, please contact our music director, Malila Hollow!

The WYLDER SPIRITS

The Wylder Spirits are a small group of musicians, providing contemporary music for services.

Church celebrations may include music and dance to appreciate or participate in, such as the rollicking performances at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and the community dances outdoors around the Maypole at Beltane. UUCLB’s Music and Arts Committee also presents an annual Concert Series, with performers in a variety of genres.

Music, visual arts, and other arts serve to enhance our world and our worship, and to express our thoughts and feelings in ways beyond everyday communication.

Wylder Hall, our worship and community space, houses a continuing and changing exhibition of art from members of our church and our local community.

If you would like to add to the music at UUCLB, contact Malila, our Director of Music .

Earl Birch Smith “Art in the Church” Award

The Earl Birch Smith “Art in the Church” award is given annually to someone who has made a significant artistic contribution to the life of the congregation. Their contributions can be as a visual or musical artist, teacher, or contributor to the various UUCLB Music and Arts programs.