The Messiah Community Sing-Along will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. The community is invited to sing Händel’s “Messiah” choruses under the direction of Dr. Lonnie McCalister, Lee University’s former dean of music.
The event will take place at the Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7450 Standifer Gap Road.
This Chattanooga-area all-denominational event is free and is offered as a community service. This is an opportunity for audience participation in what has become the musical hallmark of the season. An offering will be taken.
The event includes a chamber orchestra and a children’s choir composed of members of the Chattanooga Girls Choir. Soloists are Cynthia Johnson, soprano; Andrea Dismukes, contralto; James Frost, tenor; and Tony Deaton, bass. Refreshments will follow the program.
The orchestra and soloists will rehearse Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Anyone who wishes to run through the choruses is welcome to attend the rehearsal.
Nearly 500 people attend the sing-along each year. Participants are invited to bring their own score; a limited number of chorus books are available on loan for the event. For more information, call 605-2468.
Driving directions: At intersection of Gunbarrel and Shallowford Road, take Gunbarrel north to roundabout. Church entrance is about 1/4 mile further on the right.