Messiah Sing-Along in Arlington, December 7
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, Virginia, will hold its annual “Messiah” Sing-Along on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
The popular presentation and community sing of the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s beloved oratorio is in its 32nd year. St. Peter’s Choirs and Friends, a chamber orchestra, and featured soloists will be led and conducted by James Selway, St. Peter’s Music Director and Organist. He will be assisted and accompanied by Assistant Music Director Matteo Mangialetti.
Admission is free—donations are welcome, along with non-perishable food items for local food banks. Chorus singers wishing to sing along should bring their own Handel Messiah score, or they may borrow or purchase one at the door.
For further information, contact James Selway at [email protected]
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Soloists for the 2025 Messiah Sing-Along will include Francesca Aguado, Soprano; Erin Causey, Alto; Émile Joseph Weeks, Tenor; and Andrew Davis, Baritone. Orchestra members include Teri Lazar and Leslie Fearing, violin; Osman Kivrak, viola; Susan Kelly, cello; Bill Hones, bass; Amy Hones, oboe; and Matteo Mangialetti, harpsichord.
In December 2011 the St. Peter’s Messiah Sing-Along was featured to illustrate a segment with poet Mark Doty on the PBS NewsHour, which remains available for viewing through the PBS NewsHour website (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/poet-mark-doty-reflects-on-community-bonds-forged-by-handel-s-messiah ).