White Mountain Community
Sing-Along Concert
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Snowflake High School Auditorium
190 S 2nd W St, Snowflake
Selections from the 1742 oratorio
by George Frideric Handel
with a libretto compiled and arranged
by Charles Jennens.
- Free Admission -
- No Rehearsal Required -
Reservations available in January
Presented by the
Silver Creek Performing Arts Association
During this Easter season, join us for a community celebration of music, shared tradition, and redemption. No rehearsal required, no special talent required, and no entry fee required. You can even find a free downloadable copy of the score here. We look forward to seeing you and hearing you!
First performed shortly after Easter 1742, the Messiah oratorio has enthralled millions with its glorious music and spiritual message. George Frideric Handel composed the music within an astonishing 24 days, with a libretto compiled and arranged by Charles Jennens.
Favorite movements include "And the Glory of the Lord," "For Unto Us a Child Is Born," "Glory to God," and the rousing "Hallelujah Chorus". After finishing the composition of "Hallelujah," Handel reportedly said “I did think I did see all Heaven before me, and the great God Himself seated on His throne, with His company of Angels.”
Come make a joyful noise!
Movement numbers and page numbers refer to the 1912 Schirmer score.
|
Movement Number |
Page Number |
Type of Movement | Name of Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Instrumental | Sinfonia |
| 2 | 7 | Recitative (tenor) | Comfort Ye My People |
| 4 | 16 | Chorus | And the Glory of the Lord |
| 7 | 36 | Chorus | And He Shall Purify |
| 8 | 47 | Recitative (alto) | Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive |
| 9 | 47 | Air (alto), Chorus | O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion |
| 12 | 66 | Chorus | For Unto Us a Child is Born |
| 14 | 79 | Recitative (soprano) | There Were Shepherds Abiding... / And Lo!... |
| 15 | 80 | Recitative (soprano) | And the Angel Said Unto Them |
| 16 | 81 | Recitative (soprano) | And Suddenly There Was With the Angel |
| 17 | 82 | Chorus | Glory to God |
| 20 | 94 | Air (alto, soprano) | He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd |
| 21 | 98 | Chorus | His Yoke is Easy, and His Burthen Is Light |
| 24 | 113 | Chorus | Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs |
| 26 | 122 | Chorus | All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray |
| 31 | 141 | Recitative (tenor) | He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the LIving |
| 32 | 141 | Air (tenor) | But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell |
| 33 | 144 | Chorus | Lift up Your Heads, O Ye Gates |
| 37 | 163 | Chorus | The Lord Gave the Word |
| 38 | 167 | Air (soprano) | How Beautiful Are the Feet of Them |
| 39 | 169 | Chorus | Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands |
| 42 | 189 | Recitative (tenor) | He That Dwelleth in Heaven |
| 43 | 189 | Air (tenor) | Thou Shalt Break Them |
| 44 | 193 | Chorus | Hallelujah! |
| 45 | 204 | Air (soprano) | I Know That My Redeemer Liveth |
| 46 | 210 | Chorus | Since By Man Came Death |
| 47 | 214 | Recitative (bass) | Behold, I Tell You a Mystery |
| 48 | 214 | Air (bass) | The Trumpet Shall Sound (A to G) |
| 51 | 225 | Chorus | But Thanks Be to God |
| 53 | 237 | Chorus | Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain |
Digital Score (public domain copy via International Music Score Library Project)
Paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions are available on Amazon.
Soprano practice site (from Choir Parts via YouTube)
Soprano practice site (from Chord Perfect via YouTube)
Alto practice site (from Choir Parts via YouTube)
Alto practice site (from Chord Perfect via YouTube)
Tenor practice site (from Choir Parts via YouTube)
Tenor practice site (from Chord Perfect via YouTube)
Bass practice site (from Choir Parts via YouTube)
Bass practice site (from Chord Perfect via YouTube)
Various practice files (via San Antonio Messiah)
Various practice files (from RPWilkens via SoundCloud)
All voices welcome—no audition or rehearsal required. All you need is the score.
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