MESSIAH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES FIRST REHEARSAL

January 21, 2022

LINDSBORG, KAN., JAN 20, 2022— The Bethany Oratorio Society will be holding the first Messiah rehearsal Sunday, February 6th in Presser Hall, and St. Matthew’s Passion rehearsal on Tuesday, February 8th in Presser Hall at 7 p.m. Dr. Keith Dodson, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies will be the guest conductor this year.


The chorus for the performance of the "Messiah" is unique in that community members, college students, and faculty join together to form the Bethany Oratorio Society. You are invited to join the Bethany Oratorio Society for its 141st season. Rehearsals for 
Messiah are Sunday afternoons and rehearsals for the Bach are on Tuesday evenings.  New singers should come 30-45 minutes early on Feb. 6th for a brief voice test.  Scores will be available for purchase that day.  For more details please contact Messiah Festival Coordinator Anne Hassler-Heidel at messiah@bethanylb.edu



View comprehensive rehearsal schedule→


Schedule of rehearsals is tentative and subject to change based on health protocol.


Visit www.messiahfestival.org for more information


Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state. 




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