Performance Soon: Handel's Messiah, December 19, 2010

A November Rehearsal (photo by Lizet)

We're less than a week away from the performance of Messiah.  Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Davis Middle School.  Please note that it's earlier in the evening this year.

The performance will be directed by Ryan North.  He has been rehearsing the choir since early September, and they have really enjoyed his musical understanding of the score.  The orchestra has been rehearsed since October by Stephen Fairbanks.  Soloists will be Bethany Lange, Clarissa Cole, Carolee Fairbanks, Shasta Wigginton, David Jensen, and Jonathan Lange.

The program includes many favorite choruses, such as "For Unto Us a Child is Born" and "Hallelujah."  The soprano aria, "Rejoice, Greatly" is my all-time favorite solo, and I'm glad it is included this year.

The concert is free, and we'll be having a reception afterward.  So tell all your friends and bring your families!

Messiah is always the highlight of my Christmas, and I'm sure it will be for you too.

by Sara