HCC to present ‘Messiah’
FREEPORT – The Highland Community College Chorale Music Department will present its annual rendition of George F. Handel’s “Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Stephenson St.
The department’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah” has become a holiday tradition.
“This magnificent composition provides us with the opportunity to present a diverse range of talent from northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin,” said Allen Redford, HCC’s director of chorale music.
The Chorale is a 60-voice mixed choir that performs a variety of sacred and secular music from the 16th century to the present.
The Chamber Singers is a 16-voice auditioned choir comprised of Highland music students.
Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $6 for students.
Tickets may be reserved online at www.highland.edu and may also be reserved by calling the Highland Community College Box Office weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. at 815-235-6127.
For more information, contact Allen Redford, director of chorale music at allen.redford@highland.edu or call 815-599-3568.
