Riverside ‘Messiah’ Sing-in slated Dec. 15 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The 45th annual Riverside “Messiah” Sing-in is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Riverside Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Those who attend may listen or join in singing nine choruses from Handel’s “Messiah,” aided by a community chorus that will include members of the Raincross Master Chorale and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra.

William Brakemeyer, a local organist and choral director, will direct the performance, and Clay Christiansen, Salt Lake Tabernacle organist emeritus, will play the 57-rank Henry Pilcher and Sons pipe organ, according to a news release.

Guest soloists are Jannene Lowry Swart, soprano; Barbara Dellenbach, alto; Morris F. Maduro, tenor; and David Stoneman, bass.

Admission is free. Vocal scores will be available on loan.

The Riverside Stake Center is at 4375 Jackson St.

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