Handel’s Messiah Solo Auditions and Rehearsals Announced

            Solo auditions for the Orchestra of Southern Utah and Southern Utah Chorale’s 72^nd Handel’s Messiah Concert will be held Saturday, October 13^th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at the SUU Music Building, Room 206.  Please contact Dr. Kevin Baker at 865-8380 or kevinbaker@suu.edu to schedule an audition time.

            Chorale rehearsals for the performance Sunday, October 28^th from 7:00-9:00 pm at the LDS Church located at 256 South 900 West in Cedar City.  Community members are invited to join the Chorale.  The Chorale especially needs more male voices.  Chorale members do not need to audition, but should be able to commit to attending all rehearsals.

            The Chorale will rehearse October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18, November 29 and December 2.  Dress rehearsals will be held with the Orchestra on December 6th and 8th in the Heritage Center.  Please bring your own score to rehearsals.  Scores are available at Cedar Music Store and Studio, 602 South Main Street in Cedar City.

“Due to health issues Adrianne will be unable to direct Messiah this season.  We want to wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to her return next season,” stated OSU President Harold Shirley.

“We are pleased to announce,” Shirley continued, “that Dr. Kevin Baker has agreed to conduct the Chorale for our 72nd Messiah.”  Baker serves as Director of Chorale Activities at SUU.  He directs the SUU Concert Choir and Opus. He also teaches choral conducting, choral techniques and studio voice.

            The Messiah concert will be performed Sunday, December 11^th and Monday, December 12^th at the Heritage Centre.  The concert is a free gift to the community thanks to sponsorship from State Bank of Southern Utah and the Leavitt Group.  The Orchestra musicians and Chorale members donate their time to make this annual performance possible. 

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