The chorus for the performances of Bach and Handel is uniquely different in that community members, college students, and faculty join together to form the Bethany Oratorio Society. The chorus itself is rich in history. Mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons have made singing in the Messiah a tradition that lives on through the generations. Some members have been participating for more than 50 years. This strong tradition is reflected in Lindsborg and Bethany College.


Bethany Oratorio Society Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals for 2022 are as follows:

HANDEL’S MESSIAH CHORUS

Sunday Feb. 6, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm  All singers
Sunday Feb.13, 3:00 pm 5:00 pm  Soprano and Alto Sections ONLY
Sunday Feb. 20, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Tenor and Bass Sections ONLY
Sunday Feb. 27, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm  All singers
Sunday March 6, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm w/orchestra
Sunday March 13, No Rehearsal Spring Break
Sunday March 20, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm  w/orchestra
Sunday March 27, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm  All singers
Sunday April 3, 3:00 pm-????   Dress Rehearsal
Sunday April 10 No Rehearsal (Go see Godspell)
Sunday April 17, 2:30 pm call time in Burnett Center
Performance 3 pm

BACH’S PASSION CHORUS

Tuesday Feb. 8, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Tuesday Feb. 15, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Tuesday Feb. 22, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Tuesday March 1, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Tuesday March 8, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Tuesday March 15, Spring Break No Rehearsal
Tuesday March 22, 7:00 pm-9:30 pm w/orchestra
Tuesday March 29, 7:00 pm-9:30 pm w/orchestra
Tuesday April 5, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Wednesday April 13, 7:00 pm-9:30 pm w/orchestra
Friday April 15,  6:30 pm Call Time, 7:30 pm Performance

All singers for 2022 will be provided with a special singing mask.  If you would like to make a donation to help cover the costs of masks, which are $35 each, please speak with your section secretary.  Please reach out to Messiah Festival Coordinator Anne Hassler Heidel hasslerheidelas@bethanylb.edu for more information about the rehearsal schedule or about joining the Oratorio Society.