MVNU presents Handel's Messiah'

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MOUNT VERNON − Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present the 54th annual performance of G. F. Handel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the R.R. Hodges Chapel and Auditorium on the MVNU Campus.

Hande's "Messiah" is being presented at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the 54th year with area soloists, musicians and more participating.
Hande's "Messiah" is being presented at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the 54th year with area soloists, musicians and more participating.

This year’s presentation will be performed by the MVNU Choral Union, faculty, guest soloists and a chamber orchestra.

The featured soloists are Elizabeth Barrett, former MVNU music faculty member; Carolyn Redman, 1989 MVNU music alumna, classical performer and voice faculty at Denison University; Tyler Skidmore, 2004 MVNU music alumnus, music specialist with the Medina City Schools and frequent area vocalist.

Returning for his 24th year as bass soloist is David Templeton, Associate Professor of Voice and Head of the Voice Area at The College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. John Packard, MVNU Music Department Chair, and Isaac Winland, director of bands at Hiram College and former MVNU music adjunct, will assist on trumpet. Timothy Guenther, organist at Ashland University and Grace Episcopal Church in Mansfield, will return as the harpsichordist and Sharon Blaydes is the concertmaster.

The 160-voice Choral Union includes the combined choirs of MVNU as well as faculty, staff, alumni and community singers. Conducting the performance will be Robert Tocheff, 1972 alumnus and Professor of Music in the MVNU Music Department.

MVNU has been offering Handel’s “Messiah” to the central Ohio community for more than 50 years. The department is seeking sponsors, including alumni and businesses, who desire to invest in the future of the “Messiah” presentation and in the MVNU Music Department. To contribute financially to support this program, visit mvnu.edu/givenow and select “Other Areas to Support” and then “Messiah.” For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Packard at John.Packard@mvnu.edu or Tocheff at Bob.Tocheff@mvnu.edu.

Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family and can be purchased at the door or in advance at mvnu.edu/music. For more information, go to the website or contact Tressa Daley at 740-397-9000, ext. 3000.

Submitted by Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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