Great Attendance for the Final Performance

Messiah 2012

What a great audience we had for our performance of Messiah on Dec. 16th.  After all the hard work and time that went into the preparation, I'm glad we were able to share the final result with so many people. 

The reception was excellent, and audience members and performers enjoyed mingling after the concert.  Thanks to Allen for taking photos and video and for everyone who helped decorate the stage.

Chorus and Orchestra members enjoyed the collaboration in this event and hope to work together again soon.

by Sara

Messiah Performance in Two Weeks!

Performance Sunday is coming up really quick.  Make sure you have your calendars marked to attend this year's Messiah performance:

Handel's Messiah

Sunday, December 16th

6:00 p.m.

Davis Middle School auditorium

Family-friendly event with free admission

Reception after the concert

The performance will feature many well-known choruses, such as "For Unto Us a Child is Born," and "Hallelujah," as well as several familiar solos, including "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth" and "The Trumpet Shall Sound."  

The orchestra and chorus have had a great time rehearsing this fall under the direction of Stephen Fairbanks and Ryan North.  We hope you will plan to join us on the 16th to experience the culmination of our hard work.

by Sara

The Van Camp Vocal Score

Chorus members need to have their own vocal score.  The preferred edition is published by Roger Dean Publishing Company and edited by Leonard Van Camp.  They are inexpensive and can be ordered through the local music store:

Blyth Art Gallery and Frame Shop                      
927 Main St.
Evanston, WY 82930                        
307-789-8974
10:00-5:30 Mon.-Thurs.
10:00-3:00 Fri. and Sat.


This edition of Messiah is preferred for the Evanston performance for several reasons, both scholarly and practical:

• It was edited from Handel's autograph and conducting scores, so over 100 errors have been corrected that appear in previous editions, including the Schirmer.
• It has been re-engraved in modern notation, giving the printed page a cleaner look and thus making it easier to read.
• It includes measure numbers, which are helpful in rehearsal.
• It includes breath marks and other useful editorial suggestions.
• The keyboard accompaniment is more manageable than the accompaniment found in the Schirmer. 

by Sara

Rehearsals Starting Soon!

Mark your calendars!  The Evanston Civic Orchestra and Chorus announce that rehearsals for Messiah 2012 will be on Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Davis Middle School, starting on September 20th.  Ryan North will be directing the choir again this year, and Stephen Fairbanks continues as orchestra director.  The final performance will be on Sunday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m.  All information about this production and rehearsals is posted to this website, as it becomes available.  Check back often!

All community members are invited to be in the Chorus, even if you've never sung Messiah before.  Orchestra involvement is by audition if you are not a current member of the Evanston Civic Orchestra.  Use the contact form if you are interested.

by Sara

ECO Begins Planning Messiah 2012

The ECO board is in the early planning stages of the 2012 production of Handel's Messiah.  The performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.  Ryan North will rehearse the choir again and Stephen Fairbanks will rehearse the orchestra.  Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 starting in the fall.  Mark your calendars and share this with your friends who might be interested in participating!

There aren't too many details about the performance solidified at this time, but you can check out the website to watch video and a slideshow of the 2010 performance.

by Sara