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The Soloists
Sunday, November 30 at 3:00 PM
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church
11735 North Scottsdale Road
The Arts at Ascension presents the fourth annual Sing-Along of George Frederick Handel’s classic holiday oratorio “Messiah”. It’s a free, family holiday fun afternoon, featuring stellar soloists, choristers from The Arizona Masterworks Chorale and North Scottsdale UMC and Ascension Lutheran Choirs, musicians of the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona — and the voices of everyone who loves singing choruses from Handel’s magnificent creation.
Come sing along, or just sit back and enjoy the greatest Christmas oratorio ever. No rehearsal necessary for singers! Don’t have a score? Click below to download one in PDF.
NEW: Livestream the Sing-Along
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NEW: Livestream the Sing-Along
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Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 PM
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church
11735 North Scottsdale Road
The Arts at Ascension presents the third annual Sing-Along of George Frederick Handel’s classic holiday oratorio “Messiah”. It’s a free, family holiday fun afternoon, featuring stellar soloists, choristers from The Arizona Masterworks Chorale and North Scottsdale UMC and Ascension Lutheran Choirs, musicians of the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona — and the voices of everyone who loves singing choruses from Handel’s magnificent creation.
Come sing along, or just sit back and enjoy the greatest Christmas oratorio ever. No rehearsal necessary for singers! Don’t have a score? Click below to download one in PDF.
Reminders About Sunday's Event
Parking will be at a premium in the main lot and nearby streets. If you’re coming with a group, please carpool.
The event is open seating, first come, first served. Your RSVP let us know how many folks to expect but doesn’t guarantee the seat of your choice. We may have overflow seating in the lobby or the NSUMC Social Hall.
Limited space will be reserved in the front of the auditorium for singers who want to join members of the Arizona Masterworks Chorale and Ascension Lutheran and North Scottsdale UMC choirs. You may sing from anywhere, seated with the choristers or with family and friends.
Please bring your own Messiah score, any edition. No paper copies will be available at the event, but you can download a PDF version for printing or reading from your tablet.
The Program
Livia Gho, Conductor
Darren Herring, Audience Choral Director
Sinfonia (Overture: Orchestra)
Ev’ry valley (James Stirling, Tenor)
Chorus: And the glory of the Lord
Thus saith the Lord / But who may abide (Robert Altizer, Bass)
Chorus: And He shall purify
Behold, a virgin shall conceive / O thou that tellest (Ashlie Smith, Alto)
Chorus: O thou that tellest good tiding to Zion
For behold / The people that walked in darkness (Darren Herring, Bass)
Chorus: For unto us a child is born
Pifa (Pastoral: Orchestra)
There were shepherds … And suddenly there was with the angel
(Jennifer Holm, Soprano)
Chorus: Glory to God in the Highest
Rejoice, greatly (Jennifer Holm, Soprano)
He shall feed his flock (Ashlie Smith, Alto and Jennifer Holm, Soprano)
Chorus: His yoke is easy
Chorus: Hallelujah!
No rehearsal is required!
Bring your own choral score or download one and join in the fun.
Admission is free, donations are requested to benefit all Arts at Ascension members.
Upcoming Concerts from Arts at Ascension Members
A Chorale Christmas
featuring the essential carols of
Master English Composer John Rutter
Sunday, December 14 at 3 PM
Church of the Epiphany, Tempe
Annual Valentine’s Day Concert
featuring Saint-Saens’ La Princess Jaune overture,
Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 2, and more!
Sunday, February 1 at 3 PM
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church
Members of The Arts at Ascension
The arts at ascension Partnership was founded in 2021 to enhance the awareness of our musical programs in the greater phoenix area