Mass Appeal in Messiah Sing Along

Those hankering for a healthy dose of Handel will be happy to hear that a tradition at least four times as old as “Hallelujah Project” continues as Phillip McLendon conducts the 43rd Messiah Sing Along on December 16 at the First Presbyterian Church (21 E. Constance Ave.). As the event’s name suggests, community members are encouraged to join in with the orchestra singing the work that became a Christmas classic in a performance that serves as a benefit for Unity Shoppe.

This year’s soloists include local luminaries in soprano Nichole Dechaine, alto Katelyn Neumann, tenor Myron Aguilar, and Montecito-native bass opera star Evan Hughes. Visit https://unityshoppe.org/ways-to-give/seasonal-campaigns.