January 2026: Play & Sing Day - Handel's Messiah (excerpts)
 

Our next Play and Sing day will be on 10 January 2026.

It will run from 10:00am - 5:30 pm.

(Registration from 9:30am)
 

We will be working on Handel's masterpiece Messiah.

There will be comfortable tea breaks through the day. Bring your own lunch.

 

All are welcome to join us at 4:00pm  for a spot of tea and cake before the final run-through from 4:30 - 5:30.

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Singers - Vocal scores can be provided, please indicate you want one when booking your place. 

Please bring £10 cash deposit. Refundable at the end of the day.

Bring your own lunch.

Orchestral parts will be provided on the day. Players should bring a music stand. 

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Venue: URC Baginton Road, Coventry, CV3 6FP

​Parking available on site and nearby streets. Please don't park in front of nearby shops.

Disabled access is available

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Repertoire:  Messiah (excerpts) by G. F. Handel

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Conductor: Jack Lovell-Huckle

Orchestra Leader: Alistair Kennedy

 

Times

Doors open: 9:30am

Rehearsals: 10:00am - 4:00pm with breaks for refreshments and lunch. 

Afternoon tea: 4:00

Performance : 4:30 - 5:30 (free of charge)

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​We will be singing the following

No. 4 And the Glory

No. 7 He shall Purify

No. 9 O thou that tellest

No. 12 For unto us

No. 17 Glory to God

No. 22 Behold the Lamb 

No. 24 Surely

No. 25 And with his stripes

No. 26 All we like sheep

No. 44 Hallelujah

No. 46 Since by man

No. 53 Worthy is the lamb and Amen

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Also playing

No. 1 Overture

No. 13 Pastoral Symphony
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Day places: 

Tickets are now available. 

Book in advance at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/spiresmusic

 

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