Washington University’s Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will present its annual sing-along of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Graham Chapel. John Stewart, director of vocal activities, directs the program.
Graham Chapel
The performance, which lasts about an hour, will include the Christmas portion of Messiah as well as the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Those who wish to may sit in special sections arranged according to voice type (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone), though those who choose not to sing are also welcome to attend. Copies of the music will be available for those who do not bring their own scores.
Soloists for the performance will include sopranos Stephanie Ball and Sarah Shipkowski, both second-year graduate students in the Department of Music. Mezzo soprano will be Debra Hillebrand, with tenor Keith Boyer. Baritone will be Tom Sitzler, also a second-year graduate student. William Partridge, Jr., campus organist, will provide the instrumental accompaniment.
The concert is free and open to the public. Graham Chapel is located just north of the Mallinckrodt Student Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. For more information, call (314) 935-5566 or email kschultz@wustl.edu.
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WHO: Washington University’s Department of Music in Arts & Sciences WHAT: Annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 WHERE: Graham Chapel, just north of Mallinckrodt Student Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. COST: Free INFORMATION: (314) 935-5566 or kschultz@wustl.edu. |