Music Department to Present ‘Messiah’ Oratorio

Kenneth J. Nafziger

The 草莓社区 department will present George Frideric Handel’s magnificent oratorio, “The Messiah,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in Lehman Auditorium at EMU.

participating include the EMU Chamber Singers, the University Chorale, and the University Orchestra, conducted by , professor of music.

Soloists are EMU students Bethany Blouse, soprano; Annie Johnson, soprano; Ariel Ressler, alto; Matthew Garber, tenor; Steven Horst, tenor; Michael Dezort, bass; EMU graduates Katie Derstine, alto; Matthew Hunsberger, bass; and guest Joel Ross, countertenor.

Admission is a $10 suggested donation, with proceeds to be split between the EMU Scholarship Fund and Mennonite Disaster Service for hurricane relief efforts in the Gulf region.