Sing-along holiday concert to be held by Southeast Iowa Symphony

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra is proud to present its 8th annual Messiah - Sing!, an audience sing-along concert experience, at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Iowa Wesleyan College Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant.

Under the direction of guest conductor Prof. Bradley Miller, the orchestra, student and professional soloists and the audience/chorus will perform G. F. Handel?s immortal Christmas classic ?Messiah.? The concert will consist of the entire Christmas portion as well as selected parts from the remainder of the work, including the Hallelujah Chorus.

SEISO is proud to present both student and professional soloists for this very special concert. Student and community soloists include Aaron Warner, Kathryn Ahern, Zach Reiter, Priscilla Marlar, Alice Cook, Randye Jones, Brenda Randall and Adam Webb. The professionals are as follows: Stephen Jepson of Iowa City and Dr. Timothy Ahern, Dean of Students for Southeastern Community College ? Keokuk campus.

Guest conductor, Bradley Miller is in his first year as director of choral activities at Iowa Wesleyan College and also serves as director of the Mt. Pleasant Chorale.

There is a cost for admission.

People who wish to sing will be seated in their respective vocal sections. However, groups of friends and families, who wish to sit and sing together, may do so. As always, those who wish to attend this concert to listen to the music are most welcome.

All participants are asked to bring their own vocal scores.

The orchestra will perform the G. Schirmer edition, and scores are available from area music stores, including Eble Music Company in Iowa City. SEISO will also have scores available for sale at the door.

This special event has become a holiday tradition providing a truly memorable experience for music lovers to perform Handel?s masterpiece with the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra.

For further information, check out the SEISO web site at www.seiso.us, go to the Concerts/Events page. You may also contact the SEISO office at 601 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, call 319-385-6352 or email seiso@iwc.edu.