Hamilton-Gibson Productions is presenting the 18th Annual “Messiah: A Community Sing” Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Pearl Street in Wellsboro.

Composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741, the “Messiah” is the signal work of the Christmas season for millions of people around the world, primarily because of the “Hallelujah” chorus.

Coordinating the community sing is Thomas Putnam, HG artistic director. “It lasts about an hour,” Putnam said. “Handel took text from the Bible to tell the Christmas story. The music is beautiful. There are five choruses that those attending can sing together. Mansfield University choral program students sing the solos. Everyone is welcome to come and sing–or listen,” said Putnam. 

Audience members who want to sing the choruses are encouraged to sit in the soprano, alto, tenor and bass vocal sections on Dec. 11. Musical scores will be provided or participants can bring their own.

There will be plenty of room for thoses who choose to listen to all of the music but not sing. 

Admission at the door is Pay-What-You-Can. Proceeds will benefit the Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs. No reservations are required.  

For more information, call Hamilton-Gibson at 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.