Upcoming Concerts
Fall Concert
Dec 5th, 2024
7:30pm
Christ Church, Dartmouth
Márquez, Arturo
Danzón No. 2
Gounod, Charles
Petite symphonie
Mendelssohn, Felix
Symphony No. 4, Op.90
Winter Concert
Mar 6th, 2025
7:30pm
Christ Church, Dartmouth
Bizet, Georges
L’Arlésienne
Capriccioso, Rondo
Introduction et rondo capriccioso, Op.28
Fiola, Ally
Fantasy of a Seaside Abode, Original Composition
Spears, Jared
Bayport Sketch
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Piano Concerto No.23 in A major, K.488 featuring Concerto Competition Winner: Angel Wen
Spring Concert
TBD
TBD
TBD
Strauss, Richard
Serenade in E-flat major, Op.7
Strauss, Richard
Four Last Songs: Frühling, September, Beim Schlafengehen, Im Abendrot
Beach, Amy
Symphony No. 1 in E-Minor, Op.32
Messiah from Scratch
Now in its 44th year, Messiah from Scratch unites musicians and singers to perform selections from Handel’s Messiah in support of community organizations. Participants of all skill levels join a two-hour rehearsal with provided scores before performing live for the public.
Date: December 27th, 2024
Orchestra and Choir Rehearsal: 1:00PM
Performance with Live Stream: 3:30PM
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS
Price: $20 total ($10 participation fee + $10 refundable score deposit)
Soloists:
Brittany Cann
Soprano
Andrew Pickett
Countertenor
Jordan Gracie
Tenor
Nicolas Leblanc
Bass
Sarah Hope
Piccolo Trumpet
Repertoire:
Prelude
| No. | Title | Participants | Soloist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinfonia | Orchestra | N/A |
| 2 | Comfort Ye | Recitative | Tenor |
| 3 | Every Valley | Aria | Tenor |
| 4 | And The Glory | Chorus | N/A |
| 8 | Behold | Recitative | Countertenor |
| 9 | O Thou | Aria and Chorus | Countertenor |
| 10 | For Behold | Recitative | Bass |
| 11 | The People | Aria | Bass |
| 12 | For Unto | Chorus | N/A |
| 13 | Pastoral Symphony | Orchestra | N/A |
| 14 | There were Shepherds and Lo | Recitative | Soprano |
| 15 | And the Angel | Recitative | Soprano |
| 16 | And Suddenly | Recitative | Soprano |
| 17 | Glory to God | Chorus | N/A |
| 18 | Rejoice Greatly | Aria | Soprano |
| 19 | Then Shall the Eyes | Recitative | Countertenor |
| 20 | He Shall Feed (with Soprano at end) | Aria | Countertenor |
Finale
| No. | Title | Participants | Soloist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Behold the Lamb | Chorus | N/A |
| 23 | He was Despised | Aria | Countertenor |
| 44 | Hallelujah | Chorus | N/A |
| 45 | I Know That | Aria | Soprano |
| 47 | Behold | Recitative | Bass |
| 48 | The Trumpet | Aria | Soprano |
| 53 | Worthy is the Lamb | Chorus | N/A |
Proceeds will be allocated to benefit Feed Nova Scotia and various other local charitable organizations. We Kindly Invite and strongly encourage attendees to bring canned food donations to support this cause.
