Hallelujah! The wait is over: Vermont Public Classical's 'Messiah' watch returns

All we like sheep shall rejoice! as we flock to one (or more) of our area's performances and sing-alongs of Handel's beloved oratorio, 'Messiah.' Dig out your scores and tell your friends the good tidings: Hallelujah, the holidays are here!

Here's a chronological listing of 'Messiah' concerts happening all around the region.

Charlotte Congregational Church, 4:00 p.m. (Sing-along!)
Soloists join a chamber ensemble led by violinist Jane Kittredge; all are welcome to sing along to the choruses.

Vermont Philharmonic, St. Augustine Church, Montpelier 7:30 PM
Lisa Jablow conducts a full orchestra and chorus, with local soloists in this annual tradition.

Vermont Choral Union 7:30 p.m. Holy Angels Church, St. Albans
Eric Milnes conducts L'Harmonie des Saisons and the Vermont Choral Union with a line up of international soloists.

Vermont Philharmonic, 2:00 p.m. Barre Opera House
Lisa Jablow conducts a full orchestra and chorus, with local soloists in this annual tradition.

Vermont Choral Union 4:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington
Eric Milnes conducts L'Harmonie des Saisons and the Vermont Choral Union with a line up of international soloists.

Rutland Area Chorus, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m. Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Rutland
A full orchestra and chorus with soloists perform Handel's 'Messiah' in a concert that includes the world premiere of the 2024 Grace Church Composition Competition.

Woodstock's Annual Messiah Sing, 4:00 p.m. Our Lady of the Snows Church, Woodstock (Sing-along!)
Pentangle Arts present their long-standing Wassail tradition of the annual Messiah Sing, featuring a world-class ensemble and soloists.

United Church of Christ in Keene, NH 32nd Annual Messiah Sing 7 p.m. (Sing-along!)
Beverly Caldon conducts the Christmas section and "Hallelujah Chorus" with string quartet and organ accompaniment. $10 suggested donation. Celebration reception following. Choral scores available to borrow. Sanctuary is accessible for people with disabilities.

Stowe Community Church 7:00 p.m. Stowe Community Church presents its 30th Messiah Sing-in with local soloists and abundant good cheer. (Sing-along!)

Middlebury Community Chorus, 2:00 p.m. Middlebury Congregational Church (Play/Sing-along!)
Jeff Rehbach conducts this annual Messiah Sing, a holiday tradition since 1984. Sing or play along, or simply watch and listen, as together we raise our voices, and also hear soloists from the local community and across the state.

Upper Valley Music Center Messiah Sing, 3:00 p.m. First Congregational Church of Lebanon, NH (Sing-along!)
UVMC Student soloists join conductor Mark Nelson and an orchestra of UVMC Faculty and community musicians for this annual tradition.

St. James Episcopal Church in Arlington, Vermont, 3:00pm. (Sing-along!)

Join a professional conductor, musicians and soloist. Free to the public, with a reception to follow. Donations will support the establishment of the St. James music scholarship fund.

Did we miss yours? It wasn't intentional, send your concert announcement to hello@vermontpublic.org with 'Messiah Watch' in the subject header and full details, and we'll update this post!