Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join us as we begin preparations for our December holiday concert, featuring Handel’s “Messiah,” performed with professional soloists and chamber orchestra.

 

“Messiah is often enjoyed as a sing-along, but concert performances like this are harder to come by,” says director Linda Blanchard. “There’s something special about being able to share such a towering masterwork with our community. We’re excited to get started!”

Holiday Pops favorites accompanied by a chamber orchestra will round out the second half of the program. Co-director and accompanist Sean Fleming has a knack for bringing together top-notch musicians for our holiday pops orchestra, sure to set toes tapping!

Rehearsals are high-energy and challenging. “We work hard,” says Blanchard, “but we keep the rehearsals upbeat and fun.” Chorus members range from newly-minted singers to seasoned performers. We provide practice materials to use at home, so singers can come to rehearsal feeling prepared and ready to go!”

The Chorus rehearses on Tuesday nights, starting with our first rehearsal on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Congregational church in Wiscasset, next to the Wiscasset District Court. Performances will be on Dec. 4 and 5. Contact Linda Blanchard in advance of the first rehearsal at info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org or 207-380-2768 to reserve your place in the group. Singers will be fully vaccinated and masked.

 

For more information, visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org.