Messiah & Bach Rehearsal Schedule

2025 Rehearsal Schedule Date Event Details 1/26 First Rehearsal for Handel's Messiah 3-5p | Presser Hall | 5p Fika 1/28 First Rehearsal for Bach's St. Matthew Passion 7-9p | Pearson Chapel 2/2 Messiah Rehearsal 3-5p | Presser Hall 2/4 St. Matthew Passion Rehearsal 7-9p | Pearson Chapel 2/9 Messiah Rehearsal 3-5p

Bach Selections

  No. Page Title 1 1 “Come, ye Daughters” 3 22 "O blessed Jesu” 5 24 “Not upon the feast” 7 26 “To what purpose is this waste” 14 37 “Where wilt Thou” 39 “Lord is it I?” 16 40 “The sorrows Thou art bearing” 21 49 “From ill do Thou defend me” 23

Why do we have a dress code?

To put our best, most professional ‘face’ on our performances, a large group’s attire must be as unified as possible.   Glittering jewelry, lots of exposed skin, or noticeable variations in clothing actually distract an audience from the music, and the message, of the performance.  We strive to take away as many distractions as possible, so

When do Rehearsals Start?

Rehearsals for 2025 are as follows: Handel’s Messiah – First Practice Sunday, Jan. 26, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm, All singers, Presser Hall Bach’s Passion Chorus – First Practice Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2024, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, Pearson Chapel

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