Handel's Messiah Sing-along – Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, Roanoke

Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Time: 19:00
Venue: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church
Address: 1837 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA
City: Roanoke
Organisation: Opera Roanoke
Language: English

About this event

Opera Roanoke presents Handel's Messiah Sing-Along as a community engagement event at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Led by Chorus Master Dillon Swanson in partnership with Roanoke Baroque, the format invites attendees to bring or borrow a score and sing along with professional forces. The Opera Roanoke Chorus joins with the Roanoke Baroque chamber orchestra, and Opera Roanoke Young Artists participate as soloists or section leaders. With no rehearsal required, the event is designed as a joyful, accessible holiday tradition for seasoned choristers and casual singers alike. Admission is free, with donations accepted to support Opera Roanoke’s programming. The 2026-11-21 performance is listed in Opera Roanoke’s 2026–2027 season calendar.

Cast & creative

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Conductor
Dillon Swanson
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Chorus Master
Dillon Swanson
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Composer
Georg Friedrich Händel
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Librettist
Charles Jennens
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Librettist
Charles Jennens