Space Coast Symphony Orchestra to Host 17th Annual Messiah Sing-Along in Indialantic Dec. 13

By Space Coast Daily // November 27, 2024

WILL BEGIN at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church

The Space Coast Symphony Chamber Orchestra will present the free 17th Annual Messiah Sing-Along concert on December 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic, 3050 North Highway A1A.

BREVARD COUNTY • INDIALANTIC, FLORIDA – The Space Coast Symphony Chamber Orchestra will present the free 17th Annual Messiah Sing-Along concert on December 13 at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic, 3050 North Highway A1A.

The enduring Christmas oratorio by George Frideric Handel will be presented as a “sing along” for the public, with hundreds of singers from throughout Central Florida participating in the grand choral event.

They will be accompanied by members of the Space Coast Symphony Chamber Orchestra along with featured professional soloists, Mary Anne Kruger, soprano; Jacquelyn Pileckas, alto; Bryan Hayes, tenor and Jacob Pence, bass.

SCSO Conductor and Artistic Director, Aaron T. Collins will lead the orchestra and massed chorus in the 17th Annual Messiah Sing-Along. Singers may bring their own score or use the music provided.

The public is invited to sing or simply listen to the perennial Christmas favorite. A free ticket to the event is required for admission (for both singers and audience members) and can be reserved at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org.

While admission is free, a donation of $10 per person is suggested to help cover event costs.

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Artistic Director, Aaron T. Collins is proud to be celebrating the 17th annual “sing-along” presentation of the Christmas classic.

“Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church has graciously agreed to host the sing-along this year, so we will be able to accommodate even more singers for this truly spectacular musical event,” said Collins. “When hundreds of singers launch into the Hallelujah chorus…well, there’s just nothing like it for sheer energy and joy.”

The music-loving public is encouraged to attend the free event and enjoy the beloved work most associated with the Christmas season.

The Messiah by George Frideric Handel was composed in just 24 days during the summer of 1741. Messiah is Handel’s most famous creation and is among the most popular works in Western choral literature.

For more information about the Space Coast Symphony 2024-25 season or the Symphony for Everyone program, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call toll-free (855) 252-7276.

Messiah is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel. Composed in just 24 days during the summer of 1741, Messiah is Handel’s most famous creation and is among the most popular works in Western choral literature. It includes the very well-known chorus, “Hallelujah!” as well as the moving soprano aria, “I Know That my Redeemer Liveth.”

Messiah is often performed in churches as well as in concert halls. It has become common practice since Handel’s death to perform all or part of Messiah during Advent, the preparatory period of the Christmas season. The work is divided into three parts which address specific events in the life of Christ.

Part One is most frequently performed and is primarily concerned with the Advent and Christmas stories. Handel conducted Messiah many times and often altered the music to suit the needs of the singers and orchestra he had available to him for each performance. Consequently, no single version can be regarded as the “authentic” one.