The community performance of Handel’s Messiah in Parker is performed each December with full orchestra and solos at the Parker United Methodist Church and marks one of many marvelous local events that highlight the Christmas Holiday season in Parker CO.
Community Messiah of Parker Colorado
For many people, this event marks the official start of the holiday season!
All high school students and adults of all ages are welcome to come and participate in the community chorus portions of this piece of sacred holiday music written by G.F. Handel and performed with a full orchestra. (See Below)
Community Messiah Sunday, December 15, 2024.
This year there is only 1 performance and 2 community rehearsals.
This year Parker UMC has partnered with guest conductor David Rutherford. David has been involved in nearly every aspect of music from performance to teaching, conducting and broadcasting. This is an exciting change to be working with such an amazing conductor and group of musicians for the 2024 performance.
More About David Rutherford | Ensemble & Orchestra Schedule
2 Community Rehearsals in the Sanctuary at Parker UMC:
(Choir) | Rehearsal (Informal) Wednesday December 11th | 7-8 PM
7:00 – 8:00 PM Rehearsal at Parker United Methodist Church (Ensemble Only). Bring your Messiah Books and plan to go over the large chorus numbers.
(Choir) | Rehearsal Saturday December 14th | Arrival at 8:45 AM, 9 AM Start
9:00 – 9:15 AM rehearse chorus alone (with keyboard), orchestra breaks
9:15 – 11:00 AM full rehearsal – orchestra, chorus, soloists
The Messiah selections are presented on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the 9 services with a live orchestra. All singers in the community are welcome to join the fun.
Please come and sing, share the info, or come and be a part of the morning! Please email Paul IJames paul@parkerumc.org if you have any additional questions!
Paul Ijames joined PUMC as the music director in January of 2023 although he has been part of the team for several years. Paul is a pianist and organist originally from North Carolina. He has studied piano performance at various universities and has played for over twenty years. Paul loves music and uses his abilities to enhance the worship experience at PUMC. Paul directs Chorale & Cambiata. In his spare time, he loves to travel with his family, practice music, DJ at weddings and events and work as a freelance web developer.
The following are the Choruses and solos that will be sung. If you like to mark up your own copy you can buy one here. Handels Messiah.
THE MESSIAH A Sacred Oratorio by G.F. Handel
Overture – Orchestra
- Comfort Ye My People – Soloist- TENOR
- Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted – Soloist- TENOR
And The Glory Of The Lord – Full Chorus
And He Shall Purify – Full Chorus
- Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive – Soloist- ALTO
- O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings – Soloist- ALTO
- For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover The Earth – Soloist- BASS
- The People That Walked in the Darkness – Soloist- BASS
For Unto Us A Child Is Born – Full Chorus
- Offertory- I Know That My Redeemer Liveth – Soloist- SOPRANO
- There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field – Soloist- SOPRANO
- And Lo, The Angel Of The Lord Came Upon Them – Soloist- SOPRANO
- And The Angel Said Unto Them Soloist- SOPRANO
- And Suddenly There Was With The Angel – Soloist- SOPRANO
Glory To God – Full Chorus
- Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion Soloist- SOPRANO
- Then The Eyes Of The Blind Shall Be Opened – Soloist- ALTO
- He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shepherd – Soloist- MEZZO/ALTO, SOPRANO
Hallelujah Chorus – Full Chorus + Everyone
Parker UMC
11805 South Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134-7308
(303) 841-3979 To make sure you don’t miss the 2025 Messiah presentation please consider subscribing to our email newsletter on the bar to the side.
If you are looking for something a little less formal, the church is also hosting this festive family event
Holiday Brass and Carol Sing Featuring The Denver Brass
Relax from the stress of the Holiday and enjoy the Denver Brass and a Christmas carol sing with Kurt and Paul. This FREE concert will be in the Sanctuary on Friday, December 20 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
