The Music Program at UUCA
Justin Cody
Director of Music
Justin Cody, a native of Sauk City, Wis., came to UUCA in 2024. He is a dad, husband, musician, yogi, and farmer, dedicated to a path of authentic living guided by inner knowing and mindful curiosity. Justin combines music, yogic philosophy, and mindfulness to create transformative experiences to foster introspection and support lasting change.
As a Contemporary American composer and pianist, Justin creates piano soundscapes and neo-classical music with contemplative explorations on themes of interconnectedness, nature, and opening to mystery. At the heart of his playing is a deep rooted connection to oneself as a catalyst for creation, and discovery of what exists in the space between sound and quiet, motion and stillness.
Justin began his musical studies on piano at age seven, and by age 12, he was composing and performing solo concerts. At age 15 he was commissioned to compose a piece for the vocal jazz group Five by Design and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and at age 16, he studied composition and piano at the Interlochen Arts Camp. Justin later earned a Bachelor of Music in composition and piano performance with a jazz emphasis from West Virginia University in 2003 where he also won the Young Artists Concerto Competition on piano. He studied composition with John Beall and piano with James Miltenberger. Following College, he enlisted in the Navy and is currently serving as the Unit leader of the Navy’s Premiere popular music ensemble, The Cruisers.
UUCA Choir
The UUCA Choir sings for Sunday services twice each month from September through May. The choir sings in harmony, and explores music from a wide variety of styles, cultures, and theological perspectives. In addition to singing for services, the choir sings for retirement communities and participates in UU choral festivals.
For any questions, please contact Justin Cody, Director of Music.
UUCA Worship Ensemble
The UUCA Worship Ensemble alternates with the UUCA Choir.
For any questions, please contact Justin Cody, Director of Music.
Opportunities to Make Music at UUCA
Pop-Up Choir
Many of us love to sing whether we are at novice level or experienced but have time constraints that keep us from rehearsing each week with thechoir. If that describes you then consider joining the pop-up choir! We sing only select Sundays throughout the church year. The music is easy, fun, and accessible for any level of skill. No audition required. Participants must show up at 8am on the Sundays that we sing to rehearse. Choir will sing for both the 9 and 11:15 am services.
Shared Gifts Ensemble
Instrumentalists regularly share their gifts at UUCA. In addition to participating as a soloist, instrumentalists may accompany a choir, participate in the UUCA Philharmonic or annual Stone Soup program.
Worship Band
This is a group of musicians and singers that perform during the morning worship services several times throughout the year. If you would love to play more contemporary or modern styles of music or would like to sing outside of a choral setting, then this may be the group for you. There are scheduled rehearsals 2-3 times before the performance date. Must have some experience on an instrument or singing publicly. Vocalist and Instrumentalist welcome, emphasis on guitars, bass, drums, keys, and popular music vocal stylings.