Under the musical direction of The Reverend Dr. EdWard Thompson, Minister of Music, The Unitarian Church in Westport offers a rich and diverse music program, providing music for Sunday services. The music program at Westport attempts to enrich the lives of its members and friends by drawing upon a rich musical heritage from a variety of cultures and styles. On a Sunday morning one might hear a South African freedom song, a Gregorian chant, a Mozart sonata, acoustic folk, a Bach aria or 20th century jazz. At the heart of our music program are the voices of the members of the seven choirs who sing on Sunday mornings.
Members range in ability from professionally trained singers to beginners.
Besides the five adult and two youth choirs, guest artists occasionally are invited to provide an added dimension to our worship services. We have found that the wide diversity of styles and modes contributes to the worship experience, not as entertainment but as a means of touching deep levels within an individual that words alone cannot reach. An equally important goal of the program is to foster the musical growth of individuals through choirs, classes and other performance opportunities. There is room for everyone in the music program at a level appropriate to the talent, time and interest of the individual. He holds a Masters Degree from the Juilliard School and his Doctorate from the University of Hartford.