The 19th Annual Greater Hartford Handel’s Messiah Community Sing/Concert will be held this year on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 4 PM at Center Church (First Church of Christ) in Downtown Hartford. (Corner of Main and Gold Streets) This Community Sing is free and part of the church’s Music and Arts Series.

This annual and popular Hartford area event features the singing of the “Christmas portion” and “Hallelujah Chorus” from the Messiah. This event regularly attracts more than 100 singers from the Hartford area who join together to form a large choir. The solo work is performed by outstanding regional soloists. The sing is led by Organist/Director Bob Gilbert and regularly attracts a large audience.
Singers who are familiar with and have previously sung Handel’s Messiah are encouraged and invited to join the chorus for this annual community sing. Singers are asked to arrive early and be seated by 3:30 PM for instructions and warm-up. Singers can bring their own score, or scores will be provided as needed. There is no need to register ahead of time. Singers are encouraged to wear holiday colors, or “come as you are”
Audience members are encouraged to attend and enjoy the concert. There is free street parking and free parking in the Travelers Garage on Prospect Street (one Block East of the Church). The church is located at the corner of Main and Gold Streets in Downtown Hartford. For questions go to www.centerchurchhartford.org or call 860-249-5631 or email rgilbert@cchartford.org