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 14, 2025.
This year there is only 1 performance and 2 community rehearsals, ALL are welcome.
2 Community Rehearsals in the Sanctuary at Parker UMC:
(Choir) | Rehearsal (Informal) Wednesday December 10th | 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 & Orchestra) | Rehearsal Saturday December 13th | 9-11 AM | Arrival at 8:30-8:45 AM, 9 AM Start |
9:00 – 11:00 AM full rehearsal – orchestra, chorus, soloists
The Messiah selections are presented on Sunda at the 9 o’clock service 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!
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. Handel’s Messiah.
Handel’s Messiah Vocal Part Practice Audio is linked below.
Chorus Numbers | Handel’s Messiah PDF Full Score :
“And The Glory Of The Lord” – No 4. Chorus
“And He Shall Purify” – No 7. Chorus
“O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings” – No 9. Soloist/Chorus
“For Unto Us A Child Is Born” – No 12. Chorus
“Glory To God” – No 17. Chorus
“Hallelujah” – No 44. Chorus
Meet Our 2025 Community Messiah Conductor – Phill Hatton
Phill Hatton is a music educator, choral conductor, and bass-baritone currently based in Portland, Oregon. Phill graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor’s degree in vocal music education in 2020. Phill has experience singing choral music at the highest level with groups such as the Voces8 US Scholars, the Charles Wood Singers, the University of Louisville Cardinal Singers, and the Portland State Chamber Choir. From 2021-2024, Phill worked full time as an educator at Legend High School in Parker, Colorado. While at Legend, he directed four choirs, two orchestras and taught an AP music theory course, along with serving as the music director for the school’s musical theatre productions. Now in Oregon, Phill is pursuing a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting from Portland State University. He directs two choirs at PSU and is the choir director of Valley Community Presbyterian Church. Phill is thrilled to be back at Parker UMC again to conduct this year’s performance of the 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
Any other questions please contact the PUMC Music Director Paul Ijames.
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.
