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SFA choirs and community chorus to present Handel's 'Messiah'
Sylvia Bierschenk - November 28, 2007
Nine Stephen F. Austin State University vocal students will sing the solos during the School of Music's presentation of G.F. Handel's 'Messiah' at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. Pictured, front row, from left, are: Johanna Smith, Brittnee Stout and Monica Lancaster; back row, Danielle Whittle, Adam Zuniga, Christian Teague, Michelle Ferguson, Brad Lassiter and Garry Leonberger.
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University combined choirs, Chamber Orchestra and Nacogdoches Community Chorus will present George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in W. M. Turner Auditorium.
Handel's three-part oratorio, or unstaged opera, about the life of the messiah, was first performed in 1742. One of the most performed and popular choral works, it is appreciated by audiences all over the globe, said Tim King, SFA professor of music and the concert's director.
In keeping with the Nacogdoches tradition, the combined choirs and orchestra will perform Part 1 of "Messiah," popularly known as "the Christmas portion" and the famous "Hallelujah Chorus."
SFA vocal students, who went through a rigorous audition process, will sing the solos, King explained. Sopranos are Michelle Ferguson, Plano sophomore; Monica Lancaster, Sulphur Springs senior; and Johanna Smith, Marshall senior. Palestine junior Brittnee Stout and Gilmer senior Danielle Whittle will sing the alto solos, and Waco junior Garry Leonberger and Seguin senior Adam Zuniga will sing the tenor solos.
Brad Lassiter, Carthage junior, and Christian Teague, North Richland Hills junior, will sing the bass solos.
Prior to the concert, the SFA Madrigal Singers will be performing in the lobby. At the evening's conclusion, the audience will be invited to participate in a carol sing-along.
The concert is a joint presentation of the SFA College of Fine Arts and School of Music.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, please call (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS.