Vassar offers ‘Messiah Sing!’ on December 2, and ‘A Service of Lessons and Carols,’ December 9

Listen, bring a score, or borrow music at the door and sing along at Vassar Colleges annual "Messiah Sing!" concert on Sunday, December 2, at 3 p.m. in the Skinner Recital Hall. On Sunday, December 9, at 7 p.m., enjoy a "Service of Lessons and Carols" in the college Chapel. Both events are free of charge and open to the public.

Both concerts are hosted by the Vassar College Department of Music. The "Messiah Sing!" will feature portions of Handels "Messiah" performed by the Vassar Messiah Orchestra, conducted by Charles Kamm. Student soloists from Vassar will sing recitatives and arias.

Kamm is visiting assistant professor and director of choral activities at Vassar College. He is also founder and director of the Boston based male vocal ensemble "Reredos." Kamm will also direct the Lessons and Carols Choir and college organist Merellyn Gallagher will play the Chapel organ.

For more information, call the Vassar College Department of Music at (845) 437-7294. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cathy Jennings, Office of Campus Activities, (845) 437-5370, as far in advance as possible to request reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the event.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Sunday, December 2nd, 2001.