After over two decades, the Rockbridge Chorus will again host a Community Messiah Sing as part of its ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations. Artistic Director William McCorkle reflected, “While we've talked for years about reviving the event, the spark that worked this time was the occasion of this banner year, and thinking about what we might do to make it special. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to bring it back.”

This exciting opportunity for any and all interested singers to perform Part I and the “Hallelujah” chorus of George Frideric Handel’s magnificent oratorio will take place on Saturday, November 15 at 3 PM at Lexington Presbyterian Church. Associate Director Scott Williamson and former Rockbridge Chorus Director Gordon Spice will conduct, and McCorkle will accompany on the organ. Solo arias and recitatives will be sung with entire sections, rather by single individuals.

All community members are welcome to attend and participate, and no tickets are required. A limited number of scores will be available for singers to borrow. People who prefer to listen are encouraged to sit in the church balcony, if able, to take in the music and share the joy of the participants.