Joshua Long

Director of Ensembles

jlong@uuannapolis.org

Joshua Long arranges musical ensembles for UUCA. As Director of Ensembles, Josh has been involved with music since the age of 10, when he began playing the piano. He also started to learn other instruments such as bass, guitar, and drums; and he began singing as well. He graduated from the University of the Arts with a BA degree in Music Performance. He has played in numerous bands, and composes and performs original compositions. In 2012, Josh discovered Unitarian Universalism. After attending a service led by Rev. John Crestwell, he began attending UUCA and was eager to become more involved in the church. He is now studying ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary. Josh Leads the pop-up choir, Worship band, and AWAKE singers.

Rob Redei

Choir Director

rredei@uuannapolis.org

Rob is a composer-arranger and choral director. He has written and arranged for a variety of ensembles and styles from modern orchestral works to children’s musicals to contemporary a cappella arrangements. As a choral director, he has built top-tier high school programs in both the classical choral world as well as in contemporary a cappella. His works and arrangements have been heard around the world and performed and recorded by the Kiev Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, Ensemble Pi, and many others. Rob Redei received his BA in music and English from the University of Pennsylvania, and Master’s of Music Composition degree at the University of South Florida. His music spans a broad range of styles and genres, and has been performed and recorded in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

Rob was a finalist of the 2007 Robert Hleps International Composition Competition. He has had works performed and recorded by Ensemble Pi, the Kiev Philharmonic, The University of South Florida Percussion Ensemble, La Caccina, the TFO Brass Ensemble, The Wicker Park Choral Singers, and the CSO String Quartet.

He currently teaches as the choral director and the visual and performing arts chair at Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis has a rich and diverse music program.  For over 40 years, UUCA was led by Betsy Jo Angebranndt, who was both choral conductor and notable composer.     The choir typically sings twice a month.  They rehearse every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm.

In addition, the church also provides spirited and soulful ensemble and solo music offered by Joshua Long and guest musicians.   These ensembles vary in musical styles as well but also bring diversity of style and sound to our weekly worship.

Music and art have the ability to create some of our most memorable moments in life. At UUCA there many ways to get involved in the arts.   Just ask!  Join!  Welcome!