Come and Sing: Handel's Messiah and Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio 2026
Participants rehearse and perform extracts from Handel's Messiah, Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio, and seasonal Advent choral works by Berlioz, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Kodály. Conductor Beth Fitzpatrick directs the day alongside vocal coaching from Alison Chamberlain. The event finishes with a concert featuring emerging soloists accompanied by organ and string quartet.
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- Book through the event ticket listing in advance so your place is arranged before taking part in the rehearsal and concert.
- Review the listed repertoire beforehand to decide which choral works you want to focus on during the day.
- Plan to stay through the closing concert if you want to hear the emerging soloists with organ and string quartet.
- Bring any personal items you need for a full day of singing and vocal coaching.
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What music will participants sing?
The programme includes extracts from Handel’s Messiah and Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, plus Advent music by Berlioz, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Bach and Kodály.
Who leads the singing and rehearsal?
Conductor Beth Fitzpatrick leads the day, with vocal coaching from Alison Chamberlain.
What happens at the end of the day?
The day concludes with a concert featuring emerging soloists.
What accompanies the music?
The concert is accompanied by organ and string quartet.
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