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      All Saints will host a concert and sing-along of G.F. Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 14 at 3:30 p.m. This is the second event offered for the 2025-2026 season in the new All Saints Community Arts Series, a series of visual and performing arts programs for audiences of all ages in Bay Head and its neighboring communities. 

      This musical treat, which returns due to popular demand after a long pause, presents Part I (also known as the Christmas portion) of Handel's masterwork.​​​ The shortest portion of the Messiah, unfolding in about an hour, Part 1 recounts the prophets' foretelling Christ's coming and his virgin birth, as well as the annunciation to the shepherds. A series of arias delivers the prophets' words, which are punctuated by some much-loved choruses, including "And the Glory of the Lord" and "For unto Us a Child Is Born."  

      Taking the stage to present the solos are Lauryn Boyle (soprano), Altha Morton (alto), and Jeremy Lees (bass), All Saints' choir section leaders. They will be joined by Arturo Tapia-Minchez (tenor), an "aspiring vocalist, composer, and conductor" who comes to us after participating in several ensembles, including the Riverside City College Chamber Singers and the University of the Redlands Chapel Singers. 

      We also hope to have our new Yamaha S7x concert grand piano in time for this performance!

      Scores will be available for audience members to borrow. You are encouraged to join the All Saints choir in singing familiar choruses--especially the "Hallelujah Chorus."                               

      You may purchase tickets by cash, check, or credit card at the door ($10 students, $12 seniors, $15 general admission). Free parking is available in the municipal lot next to the firehouse on Bridge Avenue. Take the footbridge from the parking lot directly to the Howe Street entrance of the church.

       Join us for a light reception after the program!