Messiah from Scratch


Now in its 44th year, Messiah from Scratch unites musicians and singers to perform selections from Handel’s Messiah in support of community organizations. Participants of all skill levels join a two-hour rehearsal with provided scores before performing live for the public.
Date: December 27th, 2024
Orchestra and Choir Rehearsal: 1:00PM
Performance with Live Stream: 3:30PM
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS
Price: $20 total ($10 participation fee + $10 refundable score deposit)
Proceeds will be allocated to benefit Feed Nova Scotia and various other local charitable organizations. We Kindly Invite and strongly encourage attendees to bring canned food donations to support this cause.
Messiah from Scratch

Now in its 44th year, Messiah from Scratch unites musicians and singers to perform selections from Handel’s Messiah in support of community organizations. Participants of all skill levels join a two-hour rehearsal with provided scores before performing live for the public.
Date: December 27th, 2024
Orchestra and Choir Rehearsal: 1:00PM
Performance with Live Stream: 3:30PM
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS
Price: $20 total ($10 participation fee + $10 refundable score deposit)

Proceeds will be allocated to benefit Feed Nova Scotia and various other local charitable organizations. We Kindly Invite and strongly encourage attendees to bring canned food donations to support this cause.
Soloists

Brittany Cann
Soprano

Andrew Pickett
Countertenor

Jordan Gracie
Tenor

Nicolas Leblanc
Bass

Sarah Hope
Piccolo Trumpet
Repertoire
Prelude
No. | Title | Participants | Soloist |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Sinfonia | Orchestra | N/A |
2 | Comfort Ye | Recitative | Tenor |
3 | Every Valley | Aria | Tenor |
4 | And The Glory | Chorus | N/A |
8 | Behold | Recitative | Countertenor |
9 | O Thou | Aria and Chorus | Countertenor |
10 | For Behold | Recitative | Bass |
11 | The People | Aria | Bass |
12 | For Unto | Chorus | N/A |
13 | Pastoral Symphony | Orchestra | N/A |
14 | There were Shepherds and Lo | Recitative | Soprano |
15 | And the Angel | Recitative | Soprano |
16 | And Suddenly | Recitative | Soprano |
17 | Glory to God | Chorus | N/A |
18 | Rejoice Greatly | Aria | Soprano |
19 | Then Shall the Eyes | Recitative | Countertenor |
20 | He Shall Feed (with Soprano at end) | Aria | Countertenor |
Finale
No. | Title | Participants | Soloist |
---|---|---|---|
22 | Behold the Lamb | Chorus | N/A |
23 | He was Despised | Aria | Countertenor |
44 | Hallelujah | Chorus | N/A |
45 | I Know That | Aria | Soprano |
47 | Behold | Recitative | Bass |
48 | The Trumpet | Aria | Soprano |
53 | Worthy is the Lamb | Chorus | N/A |