The Elon Camerata and Chorale along with four outstanding guest vocal soloists and orchestra will preform two-thirds of Handel's Messiah in McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, at 7 p.m. Admission is free; no ticket required.
Friday, Apr. 26
“Messiah,” G.F. Handel
McCrary Theatre, 7 p.m. (note concert time)
Directed by Stephen Futrell
The Elon choirs, Chorale and Camerata combine with Elon Festival Orchestra to present Handel’s timesless masterwork. In celebration of Futrell’s 20th year at Elon, Elon choral alumni will return to join the Elon choirs in performing. Selections for all three sections of Messiah will be performed. Guest vocal soloists include: Julie Celona Van Gorden, soprano; Mary Gayle Greene, alto; Paul Groves, tenor; and Kevin Bell, bass.
If others in the Elon community would like to sing with the choirs, please contact Futrell at sfutrell@elon.edu. A dress rehearsal is scheduled on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in McCrary Theatre. Everyone is encouraged to attend the dress rehearsal to complete one run with the mass choir.
Admission is free and a ticket is not required. Sponsored by the Department of Music.