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.
Joanna Serenko, vocals Joanna Serenko, a Saint Louisan since 2010, has been exploring her outlets for pursuing her passion from a young age. She has been involved in Jazz U, Sofar Sounds performances, won first place in St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, and in February 2020 she wowed all four…
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Samuel Huddleston, vocals, and Steve Schenkel, guitar The Man – The Music In his show, Samuel Huddleston presents a decades-spanning collection of some of the best Jazz and R&B songs ever by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Jarreau and many others. Samuel weaves a tapestry of music sure to engage your heart and…
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Brian Clarke, vocals and guitar Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He is most recently the recipient of the St. Louis Magazine “A-List” Award as Best Vocalist and Best Musician. Yes, this is the same Brian Clarke who played at The Opera House / Train Wreck…
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Pianist and vocalist Mitzi MacDonald performs at numerous churches, peace events, pubs, coffee houses, outdoor concerts, and special events. She has opened for authors Alan Cohen and Neal Donald Walsh at Westport Playhouse and has performed at The Sheldon Concert Hall with CD release concerts.
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Brian Clarke, vocals and guitar Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He is most recently the recipient of the St. Louis Magazine “A-List” Award as Best Vocalist and Best Musician. Yes, this is the same Brian Clarke who played at The Opera House / Train Wreck…
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Kim Fuller, vocals, and Steve Schenkel, guitar Kim Fuller has been performing for decades in the St. Louis area. She began singing at age 5 in the Angel Choir at church. Over the years she has sung a variety of music genres. She has served as an opening act for the…
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Tyler Dale is a professional recording artist, producer, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and bassist, who has taught guitar for over 10 years. In 2015, Tyler graduated from SIUE with a BA in Jazz Guitar Performance. He’s taught students of all ages in private and group lessons and has taught group guitar lessons…
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Chuck Flowers, vocals Chuck Flowers is a veteran singer/entertainer. He has recorded with the Gospel Symphonic Choir, The O’Neal Twins & the Interfaith Choir and the Golden Gospel Singers. He performed in Porgy and Bess with Union Avenue Opera Theater. He has a trio and/or 4-piece band and an acoustic group…
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Carolbeth True is perhaps the most significant St. Louis jazz pianist of the past 30 years. She is well-known in the St. Louis area as a performer and music educator. She is adjunct music faculty at Webster University and also has an extensive private piano studio. Carolbeth performs with Two Times True…
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Brian Clarke, vocals and guitar Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He is most recently the recipient of the St. Louis Magazine “A-List” Award as Best Vocalist and Best Musician. Yes, this is the same Brian Clarke who played at The Opera House / Train Wreck…
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