The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is inviting people throughout the world to join in a virtual sing-along of George Frideric Handel’s “Hallelujah" chorus.
“Handel’s 'Messiah' is an extremely powerful oratorio, especially the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus,” said Ryan Murphy, associate music director for the choir. “It is well-known and well-loved. It’s an honor for us to perform it, and we are delighted to extend the invitation to join us to singers all over the world.”
Those interested in participating can download sheet music for the soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts. They can also learn their parts with the help of videos featuring YouTube star Peter Hollens and his wife, Evynne. Submissions should then be uploaded to YouTube and submitted through the form on mormon.org, using #Hallelujah.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this experience,” Hollens said. “Singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has always been a dream of mine, and since I don’t live in Utah, this is definitely the next best thing! For anyone who is considering it, opportunities like this are so rare, and it would be a serious shame to miss.”
Entries will be accepted through March 1. Participants must be 18 or older. The best submissions will be merged and released in a video on March 13.
On March 4, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square will release a new recording of the complete oratorio of Handel's "Messiah" as well as a 60-minute highlight video. They will also stream a live performance of Handel's "Messiah" from the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Good Friday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. MST. Tickets for the concert will be required but will be available free of charge. To learn more, visit motab.org/messiah.
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