We decided to get motivated and learn more of Messiah – 4 pieces for Good Friday and 4 for Easter. All community singers who do not have a regular place to sing on Easter Good Friday and Easter are welcome!  The details are below…

All voices sectionals – this Saturday February 7, 10-12noon
All voices full rehearsal – March 8, 2-4pm

Dress Rehearsal Wednesday April 1, 6-9pm
Good Friday – April 3, 7pm
Easter Sunday – April 5, 11am

Pieces we will do…

Good Friday

#22 Behold the Lamb of God (chorus)
“Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1, v.29)

#23 He Was Despised (Alto)
He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.
(Isaiah 53, v.3); “He gave his back to the smiters, and his cheeks to them that plucked
off the hair: he hid not his face from shame and spitting.” (Isaiah 50, v.6)

#24 Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs (chorus)
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: he was wounded for our
 transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was
 upon him;” (Isaiah 53, vv.4–5)

#25 And With His Stripes We Are Healed (chorus)
“And with his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53, v.5)

Easter

#53 “Worthy is the Lamb (chorus)
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by his blood, to
receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and
blessing. Blessing, and honour, glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the
 throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” (Revelation 5, vv.12–14)

#33 Lift Up Your Heads (chorus)
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of
 glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord
 mighty in battle.” (Psalm 24, vv.7–10)

#51 But thanks be to God (chorus)
“But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
 (I Corinthians 15, v.57)

#54 Amen (chorus)

Links to the music to practice! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u0R4vVQk3qVXovVhmRc6TF21ko_hmB5w?usp=share_link