25th Annual Messiah Sing
December 20, 2009 2:00 pm
Middlebury Congregational Church
on Route 7 in the center of Middlebury, VT
on Route 7 in the center of Middlebury, VT
The College Community Chorus sponsors the annual open reading of Handel's Messiah , conducted by our director, Jeff Rehbach. A $5 contribution is requested ($10/family). Members of the Chorus provide refreshments for all to enjoy! This community event is open to all, and typically attracts singers and players numbering in the hundreds! We provide music scores, and encourage all to sing along! Orchestra parts are available for strings, flute/oboe, bassoon, trumpet (in C). Robert Hicks, Jr. of Lincoln, VT provides one of his beautifully crafted harpsichords for the occasion.
photo courtesy Ernie Longey
Selections include:
Sinfony/Overture (orchestra)
Comfort ye; Every valley (tenor)
And the glory of the Lord
Thus, saith the Lord; But who may abide (bass)
And he shall purify
Behold, a virgin shall conceive (alto)
O thou that tellest good tidings (alto, chorus)
For behold...
The people that walked in darkness (bass)
For unto us a child is born
Pifa: Sinfonia pastorale (orchestra)
There were shepherds... (soprano)
Glory to God
Rejoice greatly (soprano)
Then shall the eyes of the blind (mezzo soprano)
He shall feed his flock (mezzo soprano, soprano)
His yoke is easy (optional)
Surely He has borne our griefs
All we like sheep
Lift up your heads (optional)
How beautiful are the feet (soprano)
Hallelujah
I know that my redeemer liveth (soprano)
Since by man came death
Worthy is the Lamb...Amen
2008 soloists & guest performers:
Greg Vitercik, harpsichord;
Sofia Hirsch ~ Emily Vigne ~ Molly Bidwell ~ Carole Fenn, soli strings
Jessica Allen ~ Leila McVeigh ~ Iris Oxford ~ Grace Weber ~
François Clemmons ~ Jeff Buettner
For more information, contact Jeff Rehbach at 802 443 5811