Arts & Entertainment
Popular Holiday Oratorio to Be Staged at First United Methodist Church
Sing-Along Messiah on Dec. 9 to benefit West Suburban PADS.
One of the most popular holiday events will be staged Dec. 9 as First United Methodist Church of Oak Park presents its annual Sing-Along Messiah.
The event, conducted along with the MacDowell Artists Assn., will be at 3:30 p.m. at 324 Oak Park Ave.
Tickets are not required. A free-will offering will be received to support West Suburban PADS.
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This is the 12th year that composer George Frideric Handel's most popular work has been performed at First United.
David Tartakoff will conduct; the church's historic Skinner organ will be played by Shawn Dawson, the church’s Director of Music Ministries.
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This year’s soloists include: soprano Susan Krout, mezzo-soprano Audrey Dawson, tenor William Bennett and baritone Joseph Smith. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own scores as they will participate as the chorus.
A reception will be held following the concert.
The facility is handicap-accessible and equipped with a hearing assistance system. Contact the church office 708-383-4983 for more information.
