Bev, tell us about your musical background.

As a very young girl in Minneapolis, I remember my mom teaching Swedish hymns to my sister and me. She then would accompany us on the piano while we performed at church or other places.

Tell us about the musical groups and projects you are involved with.

I started taking flute lessons when I was about 10 and played through high school and college, only to stop playing for about 8 years in my twenties. When I started playing again, I joined a flute choir and have been playing in various groups ever since. I especially enjoy the harp, violin, flute trio of which I am now a part.

I began playing in the Early Music Ensemble about 15 years ago. This group of recorder players performs mostly Renaissance music and we play for 2 or 3 events every year. The recorder is one of the oldest musical instruments.

How long have you been providing music at Unity?

 A couple of years ago I took up the electric bass and have enjoyed playing it at church on a regular basis.

How does playing music at Unity make you feel? What kind of impact do you hope to make with your musical contributions?

 I’m grateful to be able to share the gift of music with others. There is something so soothing and comforting about it and I hope that I am able to provide listeners with a few moments of hope and joy.

In addition to her bass playing, Bev sings with the Unity Singers and plays her flute regularly with the Unity Musicians.

>Thank you Bev.  We deeply appreciate the beautiful gift of music you share with us here at Unity.

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