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11/30 7pm – Hanover, NH
The Handel Society of Dartmouth College
Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center
100 voices strong; with soprano Joelle Harvey, countertenor Reginald
Mobley, tenor Derek Chester, and bass Sumner Thompson. Robert Duff
conducts.
(603) 646-2422
12/2 7:30pm – Barton, VT
Northsong, the Northeast Kingdom Community Choir
Barton United Church
They will perform Christmas portions of Messiah and other holiday works, directed by Anne K. Hamilton.
(802) 895-4942
12/2 7:30pm – Montpelier, VT
The Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
St. Augustine Church
Conducted by Lisa Jablow
12/3 1:00pm – Brattleboro, VT
The Friends of Music at Guilford present their 41st Community Messiah Sing
Centre Congregational Church
Conductor, soloists and organist are provided. You are invited to join the more than 200 voices in the chorus.
12/4 3:30pm – Barre, VT
The Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
Barre Opera House
Conducted by Lisa Jablow
12/4 4:00pm – Newport, VT
Northsong, the Northeast Kingdom Community Choir
Newport United Church
They will perform Christmas portions of Messiah and other holiday works, directed by Anne K. Hamilton.
(802) 895-4942
12/4 3:30pm & 7:00pm – Rutland, VT
Rutland Area Chorus and Orchestra
Grace Church
Rip Jackson, conductor with soprano Marybeth McCaffrey, mezzo-soprano Amy Frostman, tenor Cameron Steinmetz and baritone Richard Mazzaferro.
(802) 775-4301
12/4 5:00pm – Charlotte, VT
Charlotte Congregational Church Messiah Sing-Along
Charlotte Congregational Church
Carl Recchia conducts instrumental ensemble, soloists and the audience-chorus.
www.charlottecongregationalchurch.org
12/6 7:00pm – Burlington, VT
The Burlington Choral Society Messiah-Sing-Along
College Street Congregational Church, David Neiweem, Organist
The Society invites all singers and their friends to the Annual Messiah-Sing-Along.
Free Admission
Bring your own score or borrow one at the door.
802-878-5919
12/10 5:00pm – Montreal, CA
Christ Church Cathedral Annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along
University and Saint Catherine
Patrick Wedd directing, with the Cathedral Singers and orchestra.
Scores are available. Free admission / voluntary contribution.
12/11 4:00 pm – Woodstock, VT
Pentangle Arts Council
At Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 7 South Street
Featuring four superb soloists, with orchestra and chorus conducted by R. Lee
Adams. Audience joins in for the choruses, so bring your libretto!
802-457-3981
www.pentanglearts.org
12/11 3:00pm – Lake Placid, NY
Tri-Lakes Community Messiah Sing
Adirondack Community Church on Main Street
Drew Benware leads the Tri-Lakes Community Orchestra, soloists and the audience-chorus.
12/18 2:00pm – Middlebury, VT
The Middlebury College Community Chorus Annual Messiah Sing
Middlebury Congregational Church, Corner of Rte. 7 & Main Street
Conducted by Jeff Rehbach
Vocal scores provided (or bring your own). Orchestra parts for strings, lute/oboe, bassoon, trumpet in C/D. Donation at the door ($5/adult; $10/family)
802-989-7355
12/18 3:00pm – South Burlington
University Mall Food Court Flash Mob
Dorset Street
Rehearsal at 2:30 in parking garage outside Sears. Donations of children’s food, vitamins, to be sent to the Barner School in the Philippines, will be accepted in honor of foodcourt flashmob co-founder Diane Page, who passed away this February 4.
A free copyright link for the score is at the link below:
http://www.free-scores.com/download-sheet-music.php?pdf=36
For more information contact Guy Page at newsclips@msn.com.
12/18 7:00pm – West Lebanon, NH
The Upper Valley Music Center and Wellspring Worship Center Messiah Sing
Wellspring Worship Center, 407 N. Main St. (across from Sachem Fields)
UVMC faculty members will be soloists and accompanist
(603) 448-9545
12/18 3:00pm – Sherbrooke, Quebec
The Symphonic Choir of Sherbrooke
With chamber orchestra and soloists, directed by Robert Ingari
Holy Family Church (Eglise Ste-Famille)
610 Papineau Street, Sherbrooke
12/22 7:00pm – Stowe, VT
Stowe Community 20th Annual Messiah Sing-In
Stowe Community Church
Jane Bouffard conducting 28-piece orchestra.
12/31 3:00pm – Arlington, VT
St. James Episcopal Church
Under the direction of Scott Smedinghoff
On the village green, Route 7a – Directions: www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org
A limited number of copies of the score will be available to singers, and those who have their own copy are encouraged to bring it. Light refreshments will be served in the church hall following the event.
Information: www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org/687239