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Community Members Invited to Sing 'Messiah'

Sylvia Bierschenk - October 31, 2007

2005 presentation of Handel's 'Messiah' 2005 presentation of Handel's 'Messiah' NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Registrations for participation in the community-wide presentation of Georg Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, are now being accepted through the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music.

The school has a long history of presenting Handel's masterpiece during December, said Dr. Tim King, SFA professor of music and director of choral activities. "We invite singers from around the area to join their voices with the SFA combined choirs to once again ring in the holiday season."

Music can be purchased at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, and practice compact discs are available through the SFA Choral Office.

The entire choir will rehearse at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, in Room 125 of the Wright Music Building and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 6, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

Interested vocalists should register online at www.music.sfasu.edu/messiah or call (936) 468-4602.

Once registered, vocalists will receive a packet of information on required music and details about the rehearsals and performance.


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