Free Messiah Sing-Along with full orchestra & 3 choirs, Scottsdale, Nov. 29

Messiah Sing-Along Concert 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona - FREE!

Full Orchestra & Choir!

The Arts at Ascension presents the fifth annual Sing-Along of George Frederick Handel’s classic holiday oratorio “Messiah.” It’s a free, family-friendly holiday afternoon, featuring soloists and choristers from The Arizona Masterworks Chorale, choirs from Peace in the Desert Church and Ascension Lutheran Church and instrumentalists from the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona — plus the voices of everyone who loves singing choruses from Handel’s magnificent creation.

Come and sing along, or just sit back and enjoy the greatest Christmas oratorio ever. No rehearsal necessary for singers.

Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Location: Peace in the Desert Church (formerly North Scottsdale United Methodist Church)

11735 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Soloists TBD

The Program

Sinfonia (Overture)

Ev’ry Valley

Chorus: And the glory of the Lord

Thus Saith the Lord / But who may abide

Chorus: And He shall purify

Behold, a virgin shall conceive

Chorus: O thou that tellest good tiding to Zion

The people that walked in darkness

Chorus: For unto us a child is born

Pifa (Pastoral)

There were shepherds … And suddenly there was with the angel

Chorus: Glory to God in the Highest

Rejoice, greatly

He shall feed his flock

Chorus: His yoke is easy

Chorus: Hallelujah!

Details

• No rehearsal is required!

• Bring your own choral score or click here to download one, and join in the fun.

• Admission is free. Donations are requested to benefit all Arts at Ascension members.

• The concert will be just over one hour long, with no intermission.

• Whether you come in jeans or pearls, you're always welcome at our concerts!

2026-2027 Season