Sampling of our Music

Music arranged and performed by the musicians of First United

(These selections change and rotate on a regular basis–check back here occasionally to find new or different offerings.)

Sounds of the Season–Advent/Christmas/Epiphany

  • In Solitude; This lovely tune is a poignant reminder of the spirit of Advent–in our hope and expectation, we pause in quiet, contemplative prayer.  Daniel Eickmann–guitar, Steve Johnson–vocal; text–Ruth Duck, copyright 1983; tune–John Bell, copyright 1996
  • Advent Candle Song; Daniel Eickmann–guitar, Steve Johnson–guitar & vocal; words by Sandra Dean
  • In The Stillness of the Manger; Nicole Bohn, Daniel Eickmann, Steve Johnson, Sophia McDonald; words by Daniel Charles Damon, music by Kristopher Lindquist
  • O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Nicole Bohn & Daniel Eickmann
  • O Jesulein Suss, O Jesulein mild; friends of the congregation and former members John and Gioia perform as the Olson/De Cari Duo.  These gifted artists now live and perform in New York City.  You can read more about them at their website, www.olsondecariduo.com.
  • Night of Silence/Silent Night;  Steve Johnson & Daniel Eickmann;music by Daniel Kantor, arr. Marty Haugen
  •  Wexford Carol; Steve Johnson & Daniel Eickmann; traditional carol